Deals On Sky TV Service - (Mostly Cancellation deals)

muffler · 16-01-2021 6:38pm

Seems like you have to register as an accessibility customer first in order to avail of the service

KevinK · 18-01-2021 2:29pm

Was paying €65 a month with Sky for boradband and TV. This expired a few months ago and now paying €95 a month.

Rang today and they best they could offer is €75 a month. Seems a bit crap but don't want to go to the bother of cancelling.

Terpsichorean Master · 18-01-2021 9:28pm

I have a Sky engineer coming this week to install Sky Q in my parents' house and I was wondering if anyone has any advice wrt Hybrid LNBs etc?

They have the same ancient, original SD box since the initial installation twenty-odd years ago, so will that still work - or does it make a difference?

I asked about getting a Sky+ box instead, but Sky said on the phone that they don't supply them any more - and so we would've had to have paid to get a refurbished one, which we were not interested in doing. I know they certainly don't want to be in a situation where they can't watch any FTA TV, should they cancel their contract with Sky - and I find the fact that that's even possible, to be a really snide move by Sky tbh.

Also, how much does extra does/should multi-room cost with Sky Q? And can you watch different channels/programmes to what's being watched on the main box?

They've since gotten another TV and it could now be an option, depending on price.

Cheers.

CoBo55 · 18-01-2021 11:18pm

Terpsichorean Master wrote: »

I have a Sky engineer coming this week to install Sky Q in my parents' house and I was wondering if anyone has any advice wrt Hybrid LNBs etc?

They have the same ancient, original SD box since the initial installation twenty-odd years ago, so will that still work - or does it make a difference?

I asked about getting a Sky+ box instead, but Sky said on the phone that they don't supply them any more - and so we would've had to have paid to get a refurbished one, which we were not interested in doing. I know they certainly don't want to be in a situation where they can't watch any FTA TV, should they cancel their contract with Sky - and I find the fact that that's even possible, to be a really snide move by Sky tbh.

Also, how much does extra does/should multi-room cost with Sky Q? And can you watch different channels/programmes to what's being watched on the main box?

They've since gotten another TV and it could now be an option, depending on price.

Cheers.

Multi room is a disgraceful €19 extra I just saw it on their site. I've had multi room since day one (2010) and I've never ever paid them full price for it, never bloody will either!! The extra box is very neat and small, it connects to the main Q box wirelessly and you can watch whatever you like on it, recordings are stored on the Q box.

Terpsichorean Master · 18-01-2021 11:28pm

CoBo55 wrote: »

Multi room is a disgraceful €19 extra I just saw it on their site. I've had multi room since day one (2010) and I've never ever paid them full price for it, never bloody will either!! The extra box is very neat and small, it connects to the main Q box wirelessly and you can watch whatever you like on it, recordings are stored on the Q box.

And it's only £12 in the UK - which converts to a nowhere-near-19, €13.50; even at the current higher than usual post-Brexit rate. We really are getting relentlessly screwed here compared to the UK, all the same.

That sounds pretty simple and convenient - is there any extra installation/rental/ just-for-the-hell-of-it fee, aside from the monthly rate, do you know?

CoBo55 · 18-01-2021 11:33pm

Terpsichorean Master wrote: »

And it's only £12 in the UK - which converts to a nowhere-near-19, €13.50; even at the current higher than usual post-Brexit rate. We really are getting relentlessly screwed here compared to the UK, all the same.

That sounds pretty simple and convenient - is there any extra installation/rental/ just-for-the-hell-of-it fee, aside from the monthly rate, do you know?

I'm not sure if there's any installation fee, for me it says there's no one off charge but I think it's because I have multiroom already.

okidoki987 · 19-01-2021 1:12am

Terpsichorean Master wrote: »

I have a Sky engineer coming this week to install Sky Q in my parents' house and I was wondering if anyone has any advice wrt Hybrid LNBs etc?

They have the same ancient, original SD box since the initial installation twenty-odd years ago, so will that still work - or does it make a difference?

See post above #5896.

Terpsichorean Master · 19-01-2021 10:14pm

CoBo55 wrote: »

I'm not sure if there's any installation fee, for me it says there's no one off charge but I think it's because I have multiroom already.

Just out of curiosity - how did you check?

CoBo55 · 19-01-2021 10:44pm

Terpsichorean Master wrote: »

Just out of curiosity - how did you check?

I logged into the site and pretended I wanted to upgrade to Q.

walshtipp · 20-01-2021 10:19pm

A family member ordered Sky Q a few weeks ago and it was scheduled to be installed today. The installer arrived this morning and said he wouldn't be coming into the house because of COVID rules and just left. He was not nice about it at all.

CoBo55 · 20-01-2021 11:09pm

walshtipp wrote: »

My family member ordered Sky Q a few weeks ago and it was scheduled to be installed today. The installer arrived this morning and said he wouldn't be coming into the house because of COVID rules and just left. He was not nice about it at all.

My daughter was due to get a fttc install today and he never showed up at all, bad form.

ctlsleh · 21-01-2021 11:25pm

Cancelled beg of January, I was on variety + HD + sports for €92 a month, got a text a few days ago offfering me 35% off the bundle for 12 months which I’m going to go for and then see what they will do for me to upgrade to SkyQ

paska · 22-01-2021 12:02am

You don't need Sky! you only think you do. Trust me.

Masala · 22-01-2021 1:34am

ctlsleh wrote: »

Cancelled beg of January, I was on variety + HD + sports for €92 a month, got a text a few days ago offfering me 35% off the bundle for 12 months which I’m going to go for and then see what they will do for me to upgrade to SkyQ

So how long were u actually switched off before getting the offer?

Muahahaha · 22-01-2021 2:07am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Just for info purposes for others on here, I cancelled Sky and was paying 32 a month for the basic package. Loyalty team rang me and offered 25 a month with extra channels (Discovery, Nat Geo, etc), refused that and they offered the same for 20 a month. Refused that too so I am now bill free, just have to get the Irish channels set up on a new box I have but am glad to be free of Sky.

So for anyone paying 32 a month for the basic channels you can get that down to 20 easily enough on a new 12 month contract.

Further update for anyone wondering, Sky sent me out a flat pack parcel box to send back the Sky Q box. It included a pre paid postage label so I sent it back today with the remote and power cable. They actually give you two months to send it back but I got it sorted immediately to ensure theres no further charges.

Happy out to have finally broken the cord with them, its pointless paying for channels you can get for free anyway. Different if you want sports or movies but I stream all them these days. Think Ive given them around 1,500 euro over the last 5 years just for the basic channels, it all adds up over time.

CoBo55 · 22-01-2021 11:10am

Muahahaha wrote: »

Further update for anyone wondering, Sky sent me out a flat pack parcel box to send back the Sky Q box. It included a pre paid postage label so I sent it back today with the remote and power cable. They actually give you two months to send it back but I got it sorted immediately to ensure theres no further charges.

Happy out to have finally broken the cord with them, its pointless paying for channels you can get for free anyway. Different if you want sports or movies but I stream all them these days. Think Ive given them around 1,500 euro over the last 5 years just for the basic channels, it all adds up over time.

What are you using now? Strongly thinking of going Freesat myself.

lardarse · 22-01-2021 12:38pm

CoBo55 wrote: »

What are you using now? Strongly thinking of going Freesat myself.

I got sky recently mainly for BB.
I still mainly watch the freesat as many channels are in HD there, which sky make you pay for, and seems a better quality of picture on my old humax for normal channels compared to sky

ctlsleh · 22-01-2021 8:15pm

Masala wrote: »

So how long were u actually switched off before getting the offer?

Wasn’t switched off, happened within the 31days

cullenswood · 22-01-2021 10:12pm

Anytime get a cancellation offer on their broadband.

I don't mind if I lose the TV but would stay with the broadband if they gave a reasonable offer

karltimber · 28-01-2021 7:52am

I am cancelling sky today after 15+ years. Got a smart TV. Soarview + Freeview (dish) plus hard drive on TV and I have every channel I need. Just Netflix sub from now on. Can't wait to ring them today

Rustyman101 · 28-01-2021 8:02am

karltimber wrote: »

I am cancelling sky today after 15+ years. Got a smart TV. Soarview + Freeview (dish) plus hard drive on TV and I have every channel I need. Just Netflix sub from now on. Can't wait to ring them today

put a few hours aside for that call ! heavy going.....

Masala · 28-01-2021 10:08am

karltimber wrote: »

I am cancelling sky today after 15+ years. Got a smart TV. Soarview + Freeview (dish) plus hard drive on TV and I have every channel I need. Just Netflix sub from now on. Can't wait to ring them today

Lets us know how u get on....

karltimber · 28-01-2021 12:08pm

Sky cancelled. 17 min call.
Gave me a great offer but No....kept my cool and said cancel please. Final bill next month and sky free.
Used 1800 927476 to get them.

Masala · 28-01-2021 1:19pm

karltimber wrote: »

Sky cancelled. 17 min call.
Gave me a great offer but No....kept my cool and said cancel please. Final bill next month and sky free.
Used 1800 927476 to get them.

Hate to ask.... but what was the offer...

I am about to get Sports, Movies and HD cut off 07 Feb - so would be interested in what they offering. PM if easier... much appreciated!

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:20pm

karltimber wrote: »

Sky cancelled. 17 min call.
Gave me a great offer but No....kept my cool and said cancel please. Final bill next month and sky free.
Used 1800 927476 to get them.

What did they offer? Just for my own curiosity if you don't mind telling. I found they've gotten very stingy the last few years.

karltimber · 28-01-2021 1:25pm

Masala wrote: »

Hate to ask.... but what was the offer...

I am about to get Sports, Movies and HD cut off 07 Feb - so would be interested in what they offering. PM if easier... much appreciated!

Hi only had a basic package at 46 so offer was for 26. But don't use or need it anymore.
Kids don't watch TV outside of series/movies.

peterobrien100 · 28-01-2021 1:32pm

Masala wrote: »

Hate to ask.... but what was the offer...

I am about to get Sports, Movies and HD cut off 07 Feb - so would be interested in what they offering. PM if easier... much appreciated!

Hi I am in the same boat getting cut off Feb 6 same package as you when I was cancelling was offered 35% off for 6 months !

I refused unless they come back with a really good offer they will lose my business so many alternatives out there now !

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 1:35pm

karltimber wrote: »

Hi only had a basic package at 46 so offer was for 26. But don't use or need it anymore.
Kids don't watch TV outside of series/movies.

I thought the starting base was 41? My discounts are finishing up bit by bit over the next few weeks (HD,Multiroom) but I'm in contract until May, think I'll pay the extra until May and then I'll have the power to cancel.

karltimber · 28-01-2021 1:43pm

With smart TV, saorview, Freesat & Netflix, everything is covered. Only thing missing is series link, but so what. Glad I'm out of that. Can sign up for a single month on Disney or prime if I really need to watch anything special.

antimatterx · 28-01-2021 1:58pm

I would cancel it, except for sports. I need BT and Sky Sports in my life;

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 2:08pm

antimatterx wrote: »

I would cancel it, except for sports. I need BT and Sky Sports in my life;

Can you get them on now tv? I never had sports.

Masala · 28-01-2021 3:20pm

peterobrien100 wrote: »

Hi I am in the same boat getting cut off Feb 6 same package as you when I was cancelling was offered 35% off for 6 months !

I refused unless they come back with a really good offer they will lose my business so many alternatives out there now !

They didn’t off me that. Went to €113 a month after expiry of last deal and best they do was €98. Now fall back to €55 as I have Q with mini box.

Think is Basic at €36 plus €19 for mini box/ multi room. = €55

cena · 28-01-2021 3:28pm

Anyone know what the new package is for the variety package that I am currently on.

Is it cheaper?

okidoki987 · 28-01-2021 4:03pm

It's great to see so many people cancelling their subs with Sky.
The more people that do it, the better the chances of forcing Sky to get the finger out and improve their offers going forward.
Cancelled last year after many years with them and never got any offers from them to come back.

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 4:29pm

cena wrote: »

Anyone know what the new package is for the variety package that I am currently on.

Is it cheaper?

Just one package now, The Signature pack €41 although they usually charge everyone who makes any effort to haggle €36. Then you've everything added on top.

cullenswood · 28-01-2021 4:51pm

Masala wrote: »

They didn’t off me that. Went to €113 a month after expiry of last deal and best they do was €98. Now fall back to €55 as I have Q with mini box.

Think is Basic at €36 plus €19 for mini box/ multi room. = €55

Is this with broadband?

CoBo55 · 28-01-2021 8:21pm

cullenswood wrote: »

Is this with broadband?

No, I wouldn't think so.

Masala · 29-01-2021 1:22am

cullenswood wrote: »

Is this with broadband?

No broadband......

km79 · 29-01-2021 1:27am

antimatterx wrote: »

I would cancel it, except for sports. I need BT and Sky Sports in my life;

This is what was holding me back but my internet has improved so that now tv now works perfect
I get sports IN HD in any room for less than even the offer . Having to pay for HD is one of the things that has really grated on me . Ridiculous
My contract is up next month and there will be no haggling . I’m free after twenty years

ctlsleh · 29-01-2021 10:59pm

km79 wrote: »

This is what was holding me back but my internet has improved so that now tv now works perfect
I get sports IN HD in any room for less than even the offer . Having to pay for HD is one of the things that has really grated on me . Ridiculous
My contract is up next month and there will be no haggling . I’m free after twenty years

I cancelled earlier In Jan, but only to get a better deal. I was paying €92 for the old variety pack + Sports +HD.......got a text 2 weeks after cancelling offering me 35% off to come back. There was no change to my account a week later and I was getting close to my final day so I rang them up (9aM is a good time, got through straight away and put through to someone in renewals). I was offered to upgrade to Sky Signature, which gives me Discovery and other docs, HD and Sports for €57 and change......happy enough with that. I would just ring them up and say you got the text for 35% to come back and see how it goes......the person I was talking to knew nothing about it and there was no record on my account......

I tried to get Sky Q as part of the deal, but there wasn’t any deal available.....I’m a platinum VIP, so I’m hoping to get that free later and then upgrade to UHD.
Hope that helps!

okidoki987 · 29-01-2021 11:14pm

Sky need to start to look at their charges for HD channels.
It's getting beyond a joke at this stage.

CoBo55 · 29-01-2021 11:17pm

okidoki987 wrote: »

Sky need to start to look at their charges for HD channels.
It's getting beyond a joke at this stage.

It really is, VM include HD with every package. SD quality on sky is absolutely dreadful. I must say I was very impressed with the picture quality of VM.

km79 · 29-01-2021 11:18pm

ctlsleh wrote: »

I cancelled earlier In Jan, but only to get a better deal. I was paying €92 for the old variety pack + Sports +HD.......got a text 2 weeks after cancelling offering me 35% off to come back. There was no change to my account a week later and I was getting close to my final day so I rang them up (9aM is a good time, got through straight away and put through to someone in renewals). I was offered to upgrade to Sky Signature, which gives me Discovery and other docs, HD and Sports for €57 and change......happy enough with that. I would just ring them up and say you got the text for 35% to come back and see how it goes......the person I was talking to knew nothing about it and there was no record on my account......
I tried to get Sky Q as part of the deal, but there wasn’t any deal available.....I’m a platinum VIP, so I’m hoping to get that free later and then upgrade to UHD.
Hope that helps!

Thanks that’s what I’ve been on for last few years
I won’t be takin it up this year
Gone for good

muffler · 29-01-2021 11:46pm

okidoki987 wrote: »

Sky need to start to look at their charges for HD channels.
It's getting beyond a joke at this stage.

You cant blame Sky as its in the business to make money. Blame the people who pay for it. As long as people are prepared to pay for HD then Sky will charge for it.

Oh, Im not defending Sky as I hate them with a passion.

ChesterFisher1 · 30-01-2021 5:48pm

Hi all, sorry in advance if this has been answered before, I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I rang Sky to cancel my tv subscription but was told I can't as I'm in contract until september. They did say that they had a covid package for 10 euro a month which was the basic channels. When I asked what they were, the guy couldn't tell me as he didn't know which channels were on it. I've googled and come up with nothing. Would anyone know what the channels on the covid package are? Thanks in advance.

km79 · 30-01-2021 5:55pm

ChesterFisher1 wrote: »

Hi all, sorry in advance if this has been answered before, I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I rang Sky to cancel my tv subscription but was told I can't as I'm in contract until september. They did say that they had a covid package for 10 euro a month which was the basic channels. When I asked what they were, the guy couldn't tell me as he didn't know which channels were on it. I've googled and come up with nothing. Would anyone know what the channels on the covid package are? Thanks in advance.

Hhmmm id prob take that for a few months So i could Series but get rid of the rest as long as there was no contract
Damn you Sky just let me go

CoBo55 · 30-01-2021 6:37pm

ChesterFisher1 wrote: »

Hi all, sorry in advance if this has been answered before, I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I rang Sky to cancel my tv subscription but was told I can't as I'm in contract until september. They did say that they had a covid package for 10 euro a month which was the basic channels. When I asked what they were, the guy couldn't tell me as he didn't know which channels were on it. I've googled and come up with nothing. Would anyone know what the channels on the covid package are? Thanks in advance.

That's a new one on me, I'd say they're losing a lot of customers as people have to trim their finances as it's looking like this covid is going to drag on into the autumn.

Masala · 10-02-2021 7:18am

Ok.... Sky turned off Sports, Movies and HD today as part of my haggling process to get my bill down

What kind of offers can I expect to be offered to return. Anyone forget any text/ messages of good deals to upgrade to the above

Am on Q Basic plus mini box for €55.

Thanks

Tipsy McSwagger · 10-02-2021 8:38am

Masala wrote: »

Ok.... Sky turned off Sports, Movies and HD today as part of my haggling process to get my bill down

What kind of offers can I expect to be offered to return. Anyone forget any text/ messages of good deals to upgrade to the above

Am on Q Basic plus mini box for €55.

Thanks

Expect a call.

CoBo55 · 10-02-2021 10:36am

Masala wrote: »

Ok.... Sky turned off Sports, Movies and HD today as part of my haggling process to get my bill down

What kind of offers can I expect to be offered to return. Anyone forget any text/ messages of good deals to upgrade to the above

Am on Q Basic plus mini box for €55.

Thanks

You'll need to ring them they won't contact you. They only start sending out offers when you're shut off completely. All my offers are almost ended, I'm going to pay the full money until my contract ends in May and cancel.

Deals On Sky TV Service - (Mostly Cancellation deals)

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