Sky 500MB Broadband, Tv and and Sky Sports €55pm

Del007 · 10-11-2020 3:32pm

It def won't work on an Android TV/box.

It will however work on a PlayStation/Xbox, I'm not sure which versions though

Sponsorgate · 10-11-2020 3:49pm

_Kaiser_ wrote: »

If DSL, yes

If over the ESB/Siro network, no (500MB/1GB packages)

I am moving into a new self build house in January. Even though I wont be using this offer until then , tempted to go ahead with it if ordered the end of November, it would prob be mid/late December before I'm connected anyway so its worth it in my opinion

I'm out in the countryside , so it would be DSL i would have. I have no phoneline connected to my house as of yet. My question is where do I start with this/ Do I have get openEir to put in a phone line for me now & does anyone know how I go about it & whats the cost?

Any info appreciated
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sue97 · 10-11-2020 4:55pm

I went ahead and cancelled as they would not match the offer. Going to get my daughter to reorder online. Hope there is no gap in service.

toonarmy1 · 10-11-2020 5:18pm

sue97 wrote: »

I went ahead and cancelled as they would not match the offer. Going to get my daughter to reorder online. Hope there is no gap in service.

what was the best offer they gave ?

coillcam · 10-11-2020 5:35pm

My deal was €63 and for the first 12 months for TV/BB. The best they would do was still over over €80 despite several calls and actually cancelling in the end. My service is due to end soon but it's not possible sign up someone else until service is fully cut.

I'll likely switch to Virgin soon as I can't be without BB due to WFH. Any idea if there will be a Virgin Media Black Friday special deal?

Deeper Blue · 10-11-2020 5:48pm

Del007 wrote: »

It def won't work on an Android TV/box.

It will however work on a PlayStation/Xbox, I'm not sure which versions though

It'll only work on PlayStation and Xbox if you have Sky Go Extra. Ordinary Sky Go used to work on both but not anymore

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 7:06pm

lawred2 wrote: »

anyone actually get through the online ordering process

just keeps failing for "technical difficulties"

no sh!t - a quick look at the chrome console and it's awash with errors

Same here

tadgho · 10-11-2020 7:20pm

El Sueño wrote: »

It'll only work on PlayStation and Xbox if you have Sky Go Extra. Ordinary Sky Go used to work on both but not anymore

Hi! Is Sky Go Extra an extra subscription and if so any idea how much p/m? Thanks!

givecredit · 10-11-2020 7:25pm

tadgho wrote: »

Hi! Is Sky Go Extra an extra subscription and if so any idea how much p/m? Thanks!

6 euro pm

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 7:35pm

Are Sky actually installing though? In the current climate I can't see installer paying house visits

10-11-2020 7:45pm

sue97 wrote: »

I went ahead and cancelled as they would not match the offer. Going to get my daughter to reorder online. Hope there is no gap in service.

There could be a problem getting a new customer deal on the same property. As far as I remember you can't do it online until one year after cancelling. Might be possible over the phone though.

Heres Johnny · 10-11-2020 7:53pm

2 questions I can't find answers to on sky website...I'm looking at getting sky TV plus Netflix for 30 euro deal

How much extra is HD pack over standard pack? Can't believe in this day and age HD is still an extra but there you go

On sky go, can you get Irish channels such as rte? I think its actually sky go extra I need to use on ps4 when I'm banished to other room to watch 5 gaa and rugby matches back to back

givecredit · 10-11-2020 8:07pm

Heres Johnny wrote: »

2 questions I can't find answers to on sky website...I'm looking at getting sky TV plus Netflix for 30 euro deal

How much extra is HD pack over standard pack? Can't believe in this day and age HD is still an extra but there you go

On sky go, can you get Irish channels such as rte? I think its actually sky go extra I need to use on ps4 when I'm banished to other room to watch 5 gaa and rugby matches back to back

HD 8euro
Sky go extra 6pm
No TG4 on skygo

IrishHomer · 10-11-2020 8:10pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Are Sky actually installing though? In the current climate I can't see installer paying house visits

Yes they are,

They had strict guidelines such as windows in room to be open and well ventilated, installer wears ppe, work area clear for installer. Room free for installer to do job etc

Lucas Hood · 10-11-2020 8:14pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Are Sky actually installing though? In the current climate I can't see installer paying house visits

I think installers are probably busier than they ever have been.

Heres Johnny · 10-11-2020 8:15pm

givecredit wrote: »

HD 8euro
Sky go extra 6pm
No TG4 on skygo

Thanks. Are the other Irish channels on it?
They've managed to turn a headline grabbing figure of 30 euro into 44 euro by adding 2 tiny upgrades - 50% increase

Trimm Trabb · 10-11-2020 8:28pm

Probably a stupid question but I currently have SIRO broadband and TV package with Vodafone.. will Sky TV box work off internet too or do they still need to put a satellite on your house?

givecredit · 10-11-2020 8:32pm

Heres Johnny wrote: »

Thanks. Are the other Irish channels on it?
They've managed to turn a headline grabbing figure of 30 euro into 44 euro by adding 2 tiny upgrades - 50% increase

Yes, rte 1&2 are there. As is vm 1,2 and 3.
I suggest holding off on hd sub until you see streams on your ps4 and/or xbox.

jhammer · 10-11-2020 8:52pm

Sky online cant tell me if my house can get Broadband but Eir says i can get their fastest. Am i correct in assuming Sky should be fine as a result? I just have to call them as the website 'needs a bit more detail'.

bailey99 · 10-11-2020 8:53pm

Was meant to get a phone call from sky this evening after being onto them yesterday for ages. No phonecall and I couldn't bring myself to ring again and hold hold hold!

Sultan of Bling · 10-11-2020 9:07pm

givecredit wrote:

HD 8euro Sky go extra 6pm No TG4 on skygo

No BBC on sky go either.

chipschips · 10-11-2020 9:29pm

givecredit wrote: »

HD 8euro
Sky go extra 6pm
No TG4 on skygo

I think sky go extra may be free at the minute, no idea how long that will last though.

10-11-2020 10:06pm

Delete

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 10:07pm

Ok, I bit the bullet and signed up. Immediate access to TV content through the Windows app and installation in a couple of weeks.

Trimm Trabb · 10-11-2020 10:22pm

SachaJ wrote: »

Ok, I bit the bullet and signed up. Immediate access to TV content through the Windows app and installation in a couple of weeks.

Me too; presume TV and internet contract don’t start until installation day though?

They emailed me saying they were activating the internet today which doesn’t make sense if they haven’t come to install etc?

Lucas Hood · 10-11-2020 10:22pm

Do you actually have wait the till existing service is over before ordering a new package under a new name ?

SachaJ · 10-11-2020 10:24pm

In my case they are sending out a new router I think and they'll enable the broadband on Friday.

Hoping I actually have to do very little as I'm using a 3rd party router with Vodafone (Asus 68U or something). I might just need to change the username and password.

Ah-Watch · 10-11-2020 11:28pm

ISn't Sky go Extra which is normally €6 per month free as part of VIP Rewards that everyone gets anyway? Each of the siblings have it free as part of their own VIP rewards packages here.

DaveyDave · 10-11-2020 11:35pm

Ah-Watch wrote: »

ISn't Sky go Extra which is normally €6 per month free as part of VIP Rewards that everyone gets anyway? Each of the siblings have it free as part of their own VIP rewards packages here.

It is, at the moment anyway. This is my first year with Sky so I'm on the silver tier and have Sky Go Extra for free.

bkrangle · 11-11-2020 9:42am

Anyone know how the different broadband speeds are determined?

The black Friday deal covers speeds up to 500MB but its seems only 75 MB is available in my area.

Thanks

Weepsie · 11-11-2020 10:21am

SachaJ wrote: »

Are Sky actually installing though? In the current climate I can't see installer paying house visits

SKy installers in my house the past week. They're getting lots of cancellations though as people say they are isolating, and they are wearing masks, cleaning hands.

They ask to have the area sanitised, windows open and stay in another room.

lawred2 · 11-11-2020 10:23am

bkrangle wrote: »

Anyone know how the different broadband speeds are determined?

The black Friday deal covers speeds up to 500MB but its seems only 75 MB is available in my area.

Thanks

Depends on your own broadband connection to the network

Whether it's ADSL, VDSL/FTTC, FTTH etc

Lucas Hood · 11-11-2020 12:36pm

The agent on phone warned me that my address would not count as a new customer for a year after cancelling and that if i signed up again it may go through sales but it would not get to installation and i would lose any money paid for setup.

Anyone know how true this is?

jhammer · 11-11-2020 1:02pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

The agent on phone warned me that my address would not count as a new customer for a year after cancelling and that if i signed up again it may go through sales but it would not get to installation and i would lose any money paid for setup.

Anyone know how true this is?

I know they do say you cannot reconnect for a year as a new customer but they should not take your money in that case.

SonOfSligo · 11-11-2020 1:07pm

Thanks OP for sharing this.

Just had Sky installed in the last 14 days, so hoping to ring and get this applied. Saving having to cancel and re-order.

Heres Johnny · 11-11-2020 1:23pm

givecredit wrote: »

Yes, rte 1&2 are there. As is vm 1,2 and 3.
I suggest holding off on hd sub until you see streams on your ps4 and/or xbox.

But I will have a skybox too so I'd want HD on the main sitting room TV, I know the sky go stream won't be up to same standard as HD sky feed

mooseknunkle · 11-11-2020 2:19pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

The agent on phone warned me that my address would not count as a new customer for a year after cancelling and that if i signed up again it may go through sales but it would not get to installation and i would lose any money paid for setup.

Anyone know how true this is?

I cancelled Sky last week it was costing me €184 a month and the broadband was going up by €24 next month so my total bill would be nearly €210 a month!,this deal they are offerening now i would get my package for around €80 :eek:

I was considering changing names on the account like you said but no point now if it wont get installed at the same address.

lawred2 · 11-11-2020 2:26pm

mooseknunkle wrote: »

I cancelled Sky last week it was costing me €184 a month and the broadband was going up by €24 next month so my total bill would be nearly €210 a month!,this deal they are offerening now i would get my package for around €80 :eek:

I was considering changing names on the account like you said but no point now if it wont get installed at the same address.

Do they really think that the person that signs up for a black friday deal is really going to hang around long enough with them to end up paying over 200 a month?

pelemcg · 11-11-2020 2:56pm

Signed up yesterday, plan to use for a year then switch to Saorview/Freesat or some combo of both. Installation due in two weeks. Does anyone know if I'll be billed immediately if I start using Sky Go before the installation date? Thanks

11-11-2020 3:27pm

Trimm Trabb wrote: »

Me too; presume TV and internet contract don’t start until installation day though?

They emailed me saying they were activating the internet today which doesn’t make sense if they haven’t come to install etc?

They send a router (skyhub) in the post and you connect it yourself on the activation date.

As An Post are working at capacity there may be delays. My switch over is tomorrow but the router wont arrive until tomorrow at the earliest.

I wonder if they switch over before I change routers will I lose Internet?

Did it go smoothly for you, Trimm Trabb?

Ah-Watch · 11-11-2020 3:37pm

mooseknunkle wrote: »

I was considering changing names on the account like you said but no point now if it wont get installed at the same address.

They've told me that in the past too but it's a scare tactic. You (Mooseknunkle) would be classed as an existing customer if you returned inside 12 months but your address isn't blocked. Just sign up again under Mr(s) Mooseknunkles name instead. They tell me that every time I request to cancel. Last time I set it up via card payment via Revolut card too so it wasn't linked to my DD. Not a big deal at all, just a save tactic they use

McBain11 · 11-11-2020 6:10pm

I'm looking at getting this in for the parents house as their Virgin deal is finishing up. They've never had Sky installed before though.

Do Sky need to call to the house and run a few lines for the TV/Internet or what's the exact scenario here?

Also, are any of those TV channels listed HD? Are Rte channels and Sky Sports channels on this HD?

Any help greatly appreciated :-)

Trimm Trabb · 11-11-2020 6:17pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

They send a router (skyhub) in the post and you connect it yourself on the activation date.

As An Post are working at capacity there may be delays. My switch over is tomorrow but the router wont arrive until tomorrow at the earliest.

I wonder if they switch over before I change routers will I lose Internet?

Did it go smoothly for you, Trimm Trabb?

I’ve haven’t received anything and am still in contract with Vodafone for another few weeks so not in a rush.

My TV installation date isn’t for 2 weeks..

BLUEYK · 11-11-2020 6:21pm

pelemcg wrote: »

Signed up yesterday, plan to use for a year then switch to Saorview/Freesat or some combo of both. Installation due in two weeks. Does anyone know if I'll be billed immediately if I start using Sky Go before the installation date? Thanks

I signed up yesterday also and was using Sky Go last night. Would be interested when billing starts for TV too as install not till end of this month. Router arrived this morning only ordered yesterday afternoon. Says on the router box due to go live 13th, Friday 13th.....nothing can go wrong!

Also, when I used Sky Go last night I have access to movies and BT sports too. Anyone else notice that? I just signed up for the e55 offer.

GhostyMcGhost · 11-11-2020 9:57pm

pelemcg wrote: »

Signed up yesterday, plan to use for a year then switch to Saorview/Freesat or some combo of both. Installation due in two weeks. Does anyone know if I'll be billed immediately if I start using Sky Go before the installation date? Thanks

Just on that, you’ll need to install an aerial for soarview and replace the LNB for Freesat, also you may have to use a combiner for saorview/Freesat depending on feed(s) in your room(s)

Maybe you know that already but it’s just something to consider especially since sky use a different LNB for sky Q.... I believe you can request a hybrid LNB but not sure how possible that is

_Kaiser_ · 11-11-2020 10:05pm

pelemcg wrote: »

Signed up yesterday, plan to use for a year then switch to Saorview/Freesat or some combo of both. Installation due in two weeks. Does anyone know if I'll be billed immediately if I start using Sky Go before the installation date? Thanks

FYI on the Freesat option down the line as I did what you're thinking. You'll need a hybrid LNB as the standard Sky Q one doesn't work with most existing Freesat boxes. Sky engineers used to be able to install these instead but not sure if they still do (was 3 years ago in my case). If they do though it's a straight swap at the end of the deal. A Saorview aerial also needed

Otherwise you'll need to swap the LNB at the end yourself or possibly by there there'll be more boxes that support it.

(EDIT: Or what Ghosty said! :P)

SachaJ · 11-11-2020 10:37pm

Also if anyone is with Vodafone currently, switching to Sky and using a 3rd party router

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058110898

shmeee · 12-11-2020 1:56am

Savage deal, I got something similar last year but it was out a bit earlier and my 12 months ended a few weeks ago so had to ring and cancel, got as far as cancelling and then they knocked it back a bit but nowhere as good as this. Tied into 12 more months with them now for my sins.

Have cancelled and signed up again for Sky bundles like this about 3 times in the last 5 years.

Go for it people, just make sure to ring 30 days in advance of the end of your 12 month contract and cancel or the following moth bill will be a whooper!

shmeee · 12-11-2020 1:59am

bkrangle wrote: »

Anyone know how the different broadband speeds are determined?

The black Friday deal covers speeds up to 500MB but its seems only 75 MB is available in my area.

Thanks

Majority of fibre lines where I am only feed about 100mb max to the house (75Mbps average download, 20Mbps average upload), but they say up to 500mb. Depends on the network infrastructure in your area really.

So don't be expecting 500mb!

Check what speed you can get here: https://www.airwire.ie/index.php/avail/main/

corks finest · 12-11-2020 10:40am

phester28 wrote: »

issue with alot of these offers is that the price changes outside of contract or after 12 months. My guess is that this will cause 60-80 euro post 12 months?

Wouldn’t touch sky or eir as their customer service is horrendous

Sky 500MB Broadband, Tv and and Sky Sports €55pm

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