We've blagged Sky newbies (or those who left it 12+ months ago) this cracking deal on a 12mth contract via this special Sky line rent & broadband* link.
The offer goes live at 10am on Fri 19 Jun – from then, you'll get a code you can use immediately, but you can grab a code via the link now and Sky will alert you when it goes live, with a link to claim the offer. Codes can be redeemed any time before 11.59pm on Thu 25 Jun.
- A £100 credit we've blagged is applied automatically on your first bill. As this happens before you're asked for any payment, assuming you don't incur any call or other charges, the credit covers all payments for most of the first year - so you won't owe anything till a £5.35 balancing payment in the final month.
Via MSE
Top comments
ChampionshipManager to stevemellor501
17 Jun 15117#99
They are pretty good at ripping customers off.
Sstuff to TheGalaxy
18 Jun 159#406
Your comment is also number 404
thomas25 to stevemellor501
17 Jun 158#20
not as bad as ee broadband
stevemellor501
17 Jun 156#18
Sky are rubbish for everything
Latest comments (1493)
j2theg
22 Dec 16#1493
Back in July when mine was soon ending I called Sky and got a retention deal for £10 a month for a year, covering both broadband and line rental.
nige182
22 Dec 16#1492
I've gone onto BT Fibre, got TCB and a preloaded MasterCard making over £250 cashback against it. Not as good as £6 for the whole year but very good deal nonetheless.
pKaTz
22 Dec 16#1491
What deal has everyone else gone onto since this ended?
Looking to move now.
snappycat
23 Jun 16#1490
Just linking to the £10 all incl retention deal currently available in case anyone else has missed it
Been waiting for a good deal - Sky broadband/phone bill will be going up to £25/month within the next week.
Plusnet have £120 cashback (via TCB) at the moment. £192 yearly line rental with free unlimited broadband on a 12 month contract. So £6/month is pretty much the best out there at the moment.
Hope to see a good Sky deal next year.
j2theg
11 May 16#1488
I doubt Sky will offer that good a deal. As mentioned above Talktalk look the cheapest (bear in mind they don't have the greatest reputation) going through a cashback service or via the link in today's moneysavingexpert email with a £120 shopping voucher thrown into the deal.
I'm looking for a good deal as of today. You can set activation a month ahead or so, therefore you wont lose much of the nearly-free Sky contract we're on.
j2theg
11 May 16#1487
Yeah that's what it looks like.
I just almost gave TalkTalk £270 for 18 months line rental with free broadband + £150 topcashback. However since I have been a customer of TalkTalk's before I wasn't sure if the cashback would track.
Anyone know if "new customers" means "not had talktalk in over 12 months" as I was assuming? Don't want to take chances.
karlie88
11 May 16#1486
So how are people going about this then?
- cancelling with Sky 30 days before and hoping for a good deal by their retentions team?
- holding out for a good offer with another provider who will cancel your Sky line rental/broadband when transferring your number across?
- a bit of both?
reabo101
11 May 16#1485
Starting to look now and talk talk seems like the cheapest deal atm.
Pauladin91
3 May 161#1484
With this deal nearly up, who is everyone changing to?
j2theg
8 Apr 16#1483
None of that is certain is it? Time to dig through the T&Cs I reckon.
joeann1
7 Apr 16#1482
I would say it would be 3/6/16 as that lets you give sky the 30 days notice that you are leaving,or changing to new deal,tell them talk talk are giving you better deal,and see what they say,worth a punt.
j2theg
7 Apr 161#1481
My year ends on the 3rd July. The last payment before it goes up to regular prices is 3rd June.
Anyone know when's the latest you can cancel the contract? For me is it before the 3/7, or before the 3/6, or sooner? Looking to make a smooth transition to a new package without extra charges.
karlie88
15 Mar 16#1480
A family member went for this deal when it was on and I told them to go via a cashback website. Of course, it didn't track but I told them to submit a claim. Lo and behold, £70 was paid.
£5 for a year of line rental and unlimited broadband is a great deal, getting paid £5.50/month is even better.
Juan Kuzov
4 Feb 16#1479
lol virgin media and sky price hike each year also sky have increased prices due to adding features you can drop to the next level
julieallen
4 Feb 161#1478
A lot more? £4 a month? From this month?
razzzzzzzzzzz
4 Feb 16#1477
joined up to sky because of this offer. was fine at first but sky have now changed the packaage and have been charging me alot more. misleading and wouldnt expect it from a major company. will be leaving asap. AVOID SKY
imnicebuttdim
16 Jan 16#1476
Just checked my topcashback and I've got £222.80 as I did the phone deal then again for the £25 a month TV deal, can't believe it
WyseGuy
16 Jan 16#1475
WOW, This deal just keeps on giving!! Just had my cashback for £135 paid (£140 less £5 quidco fee). Thanks for posting this update, it prompted me to check my quidco as it was tracked for such a long time I had given up on it half expecting it to be declined. Needless to say, I withdrew the money instantly!!
Makes my sky subscription for the Year £165 = £13.75 per month as I was able to combine it with the £25 p/m TV deal that was also on at the time.
(Family Bundle With Sports & Movies + HD Pack, Broadband & line rental) The Joys of HUKD. Mega Thanks to the O.P
azeezlaher
15 Jan 161#1474
Just Got paid 75 via quidco that tracked when I got this :smiley: had no problems with the service yet :smiley:
i have got the letter for the £4 a month for the sky talk evenings and weekend extra. Can I just change the package to sky pay as you go online in my account manually? Is this will make me lose existing free broadband and half price line rental discount? Anybody has the answer? Thanks.
mrbrunes
2 Nov 15#1471
I just talked to Sky about any potential penalties for moving to the basic Sky Talk package (PAYG) instead of being automatically switched to the Evenings & Weekends package (£4) in Dec. They checked and said that it was OK to switch to basic Sky Talk (PAYG) a few days before the end of Dec and I wouldn’t lose any existing discounts.
Loeeza
30 Oct 15#1470
I've had a letter from Sky saying they are increasing my line rental from £1 to £17.
nnenne
30 Oct 15#1469
Yes you can cancel with because of the landline increase. You'll have 30days to do so.
nige182
28 Oct 15#1468
Since the deal includes the line installation free of charge (or did), I would have a second line installed at my own house or your parents if I were you. Might as well for £6 rather than £21 to cancel.
Maddy25
28 Oct 15#1467
I need some help please. I installed this deal at my house I was meant to move into, unfortunately this is no longer happening.
I need to cancel this, I stupidly called Sky and they said it would cost £21.
Would I be able to cancel due to the price increase?
Or, the lady on the phone said they can move it to my parents for free, they already have Fibre optic BB and landline with VM, can they have both?
Any help would be appreciated :smiley:
j2theg
17 Oct 151#1466
You mean 12 month contract I'm guessing. And I'm also guessing you mean how much will be payable when the contract ends and the £100 credit runs out.
£5.35 + the extra 50p x remaining months (November - June = 8?) = £9.35
About an extra £4.
reabo101
17 Oct 15#1465
So if i cancel the £4 a month, how much will of paid by the end of the 2 month contract?
JUst wondering on the over all cost now due to the changes....
j2theg
17 Oct 15#1464
If someone does speak to Sky could they confirm if switching to "pay as you talk" simply means the extra 50p line rental increase or.. not?
It still looks it does to me mind - projected bills up until January are £8.70/month, covered by the £100 credit.
EDIT: I think the "If you do decide to change to another package you will lose your exclusive introductory offer price" wording means switching will mean you lose the £4/month calls package introductory offer, not the Broadband deal we've signed up for. So switching to "pay as you talk" means call charges go back to 0, assuming you don't use a landline.
veedubjai
17 Oct 15#1463
Not got the letter yet but sure will come soon so all the more reasons not to be loyal. Loyalty does not pay. I'll be leaving Sky end of contract for better deals. Even the at best 50% / 75% off Sky package doesn't fazes me.
Khairul
16 Oct 15#1462
Try speaking to someone over the phone, or online chat.
mrbrunes
16 Oct 15#1461
I looked at changing my Sky Talk package online to the basic one, but it says:
"If you do decide to change to another package you will lose your exclusive introductory offer price".
So does this tie you into accepting the new "deal"?
Grrr, someone really ought to do something about these bait-and-switch deals, and also about the weasel words in the 'explanatory' letter. They always seem to paint a picture of them offering you the easiest option and the best value, which of course results in additional cost by default. :-(
reabo101
16 Oct 15#1460
What a joke. I got the same letter. Sky are really sly getting everyone on board then changing the deal....
Waterbuoy
16 Oct 15#1459
I don't like them changing a plan mid-contract like that, it's still a good deal, but it's not what people signed up for on a 12 month contract.
You can bet if you'd tried to leave or change the terms in November they'd have tried to sting you for the rest of the contract.
j2theg
9 Oct 15#1458
Got a letter this morning about the cheeky move to the Weekend call package costing £4 a month.
As far as I can see you just need to switch back to "pay as you talk" going through the links after logging in to your sky account. It takes you through a payment process but you'll see the amount is 0. Then log out and log back in and you'll see in the billing section that future payments are only 50p extra - due to the line rental increase.
This is assuming you weren't already on a paid call package and were happy with "pay as you talk" for instance if, like me, you don't have a landline phone.
nige182
8 Oct 15#1457
Thanks, went onto upcoming payments on the website and mine goes up from free to £4 for Sky Talk Weekends from 10th January. Will have to decide nearer the time if I want the evening and weekend calls including mobiles for £4 per month or go pay as you talk.
Sstuff
8 Oct 15#1456
I didn't get an email I was just looking at my future payments on the app and I noticed the £4 charge. I think they will be notifying all customers by email late October.
Sstuff
8 Oct 15#1455
Is it free till January for everyone,mine says it goes up in November !![/quote
Maybe you signed up before me?
I signed up in June so it will increase in Jan 2016
joeann1
8 Oct 15#1454
Is it free till January for everyone,mine says it goes up in November !!
nige182
8 Oct 15#1453
Did everyone get an email today saying the terms were changing or something? I can see the changes on their website but haven't noticed an email yet. Not decided yet, but I think I might pay the £4 per month as it includes evening calls and calls to mobiles in the new deal as well.
veedubjai
8 Oct 15#1452
Be better to ask Sky to post-date activate change from Sky Talk Weekends to Pay As You Talk closer to Friday, 1st Jan 2016. That's what I'll do for my two Sky landlines.
raj75
8 Oct 15#1451
Thanks for the update. Did a Live Chat and removed the charge.
There is also a Line rental increase from £16.40 to £17.40. So after 1/2 price it is extra 50p/mth
Sstuff
8 Oct 15#1450
Still free for you until January or did you cancel it outright? There is also an option to switch to pay as you talk with nothing to pay each month.
redmouse2
8 Oct 15#1449
geez, just looked at my future bills. from jan they increase by +£4. called sky to remove sky talk weekends. all done
Khairul
8 Oct 15#1448
Sorry my bad, I thought you signed up with the recent offer in September where it wasn't included.
I'd say give Sky a ring and either get it removed or made free. You have reasonable grounds.
Sstuff
8 Oct 15#1447
Well it's the first time I've seen it showing on my statement as a charge of £4. Looking at upcoming payments from Jan 2016 it goes from Free to £4 a month. When was there a charge for it? I signed up for the offer in June and it was included in the package as Free.
Khairul
8 Oct 15#1446
It's already that price. And when this deal was active it wasn't included as standard. I don't know whether you can remove it, my understanding is you can.
Sstuff
8 Oct 151#1445
Looks like they're going to start charging £4 a month for Sky Talk Weekends from Jan 2016.
Can they remove this service if you don't use it anyway?
In order to qualify for Sky Existing customer cashback on Broadband upgrades you must not be an existing Broadband customer with sky. For example re-grading your broadband package from the basic package to Unlimited or fibre does not qualify for cashback.
I guess I never knew this before. I still had 2 months left on my contract so believe I would have been charged if I cancelled early as well? Oh well we live and learn:)
andrewhislop to td75
28 Jul 15#1440
Still if you look at it another way, £30 for a years line rental and bb is a massive saving on what you would have paid so while not great its still much better than if you hadn't took the deal :smiley:
td75
28 Jul 15#1437
I got a new line installed by Sky with this broadband deal. All gone well so far until I gave notice to end my BT broadband and now getting a £30 broadband cease charge! Has anyone else been charged this? Guess I will never be going to BT after this!
Most broadband suppliers have this, why didn't you keep your existing number/line? Too late now though :disappointed:
gamesaregood
24 Jul 15#1436
As above it was £30 but they are crediting it back to my account so basically free.
veedubjai
24 Jul 15#1435
That sounds like a good deal. Activation fee?
gamesaregood
24 Jul 15#1434
Yes its the Unlimited one, I was advised the half price line rental and existing credit on my account will not be affected although of course I will use up the credit with my Fibre upgrade monthly costs.
secretmsg
23 Jul 152#1433
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Combined two adsl speeds, home made fibre :smiley:
veedubjai
23 Jul 15#1432
Is this the 25GB or Unlimited one? Free line rental for 12m?
gamesaregood
22 Jul 15#1431
Ok well I've just placed an order with Sky for my upgrade to Sky Fibre.
I spoke to them about a week ago and was advised they could do nothing about the one off activation cost of £30 but today they advised although they will have to charge me for it they can credit it back to my account :smile:
So I've now got 12 Months of Fiber for £120 plus the £6 from the original deal so overall about £126 for a years Fibre! Although as I've just started a new contract I expect I might need to pay for a full months line rental at the end of the contract, I guess time will tell on that one...
veedubjai
18 Jul 15#1430
Did a hard reboot...now with better stats. Would recommend this after firmware updates.
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 18226 kbps 1295 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 15.0 dB
Noise Margin 6.2 dB 5.5 dB
Morning guys, thought I do an update on my current line stats so far. Added day 4 & 5. :confused:
It appears my line is starting to turn poo now. Download speed have been dramatically reduced. :disappointed:
Has anyone noticed their Sky router rebooted early hours this morning as I swear mine rebooted. Logs confirmed this & my suspect turns out that Sky has updated the routers firmware, which contains some general bug fixes and improvements as well as support for IPv6.
It appears some folks are having issues with the new firmware affecting older WiFi devices but LAN works fine.
Not sure if this new firmware has affected my line speeds.
Old firmware version 2.1r.3761.R
Old DSL Firmware Version A2pv6F038m.d24j
New Firmware Version 2.88.1086.R
New DSL Firmware Version A2pv6F039m.d24m
Sky have prompted me by email to activate the filter, because the initial t&c said you have to I have done... Can I now instantly deactivate it? Don't see any need for it... will filter anything I don't like myself... I am a grown up after all.
stunur
16 Jul 15#1427
That's better than mine..,I only get 2.5-3Mb :disappointed:
raj75
16 Jul 15#1426
As soon as this offer started, I cancelled my existing Sky Broadband and ordered new one in wife's name. Existing line was de-activated on 4th July and activated today with no Probs.
azeezlaher
16 Jul 15#1425
that is some good speed from sky :smiley: i only get 3.5-4mb :disappointed:
veedubjai
16 Jul 15#1424
Your right there. Currently using all supplied Sky SR102 cables & microfilter but might consider changing supplied dog poo Sky RJ11 cable & microfilters for something better. Not all cables & microfilters are created equal.
My other gripe with tight ass Sky is that their SR102 router is it doesn't come with Gigabit Ethernet or AC WiFi. Other big ISP's are offering better routers as standard.
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 19776 kbps 1421 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 14.9 dB
Noise Margin 3.1 dB 6.6 dB
U might get faster speeds in few days but not much, mine started from 17mb and now it touches 20mb , which is still better than ee who capped me to 16mb.
veedubjai
15 Jul 15#1422
So far so good. Sky Broadband Unlimited activated on Tues. Can't grumble free broadband with new phone line for 12mths. Now got existing BT phone line & new Sky phone line on site.:smiley:
Would say slightly slower download + marginally faster for upload than old ISP. Could sacrifice the upload slightly for faster download if Sky would allow it inline with the old ISP performance.
These HMHC blocks are PITA that affects large ISP's. Last ISP worked wonders without VPN/Proxies.:disappointed:
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 18063 kbps 1377 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 15.0 dB
Noise Margin 6.1 dB 7.7 dB
Yep, happened to a guy on this thread and he couldn't get them to reactivate the deal again without a code and code is now all expired. I reckon you should move it slowly not all in one go.
gamesaregood
14 Jul 15#1420
I've just gone and checked on my sky account and its not showing the option to upgrade to Fibre, mine only went live on Monday so I'm wondering if its because it takes some time before it gives me the option?
Anyone else experiance this?
I guess I will need to call them at some point.
gamesaregood
14 Jul 15#1419
Yes, I can't remember where though... I've read all of it at some point.
secretmsg
14 Jul 15#1418
Was that in this thread?
dem0nx
13 Jul 15#1416
Managed to get this put back until September. And you can extend the date so I'm told.
I thought someone on here mentioned that if its longer than 90 days the sky system would just cancel it when it gets to 90 days or something like that?
karlie88
7 Jul 15#1376
I got an email for my first bill but it says:
'As you don't have an outstanding balance on your account, we won't collect a payment for this bill.'
Tomxd23 to karlie88
12 Jul 15#1415
Did you get sky broadband shield? It's in the T and C that it is required. I didn't get the shield, and my first bill is £82.47
gamesaregood
10 Jul 15#1414
Yes, exactly.
nige182
10 Jul 15#1413
Yeah but still, reducing the term to 12 months for Fibre means that I can upgrade for only £150 for the year and not have to go for the extra 6 months with no deal.
gamesaregood
10 Jul 15#1412
Yeh I'm afraid the quidco is not going to pay out, I failed to read the quidco terms and conditions about that:
Cashback is not paid to Existing Broadband customers upgrading to Broadband Unlimited, Fibre or Fibre Unlimited.
I guess it does say broadband and not Braodband Unlimited though :smiley: yeh I don't think thats going to be the case.... but I've expired the thread as its a bit misleading.
I will still be upgrading now the contract is only 12 months though as £10 a month for us with our free line rental is not something I can turn down :smiley:
nige182
10 Jul 15#1411
Excellent, mine went live today. £10 per month is a bargain and I would have that, the Quidco is just icing if it tracks.
gamesaregood
10 Jul 152#1410
Ok guys are you ready for the deal of the year to make this deal the best ever?
From today Sky have now changed the contract of there Fibre to 12 Months rather than the previous 18 months and are offering half price Sky Fibre unlimited for £10 a month for 12 months making with this deal it only £120 for a year of Fibre BUT it gets better... Quidco are paying out £110 for existing customers upgrading to Sky Fibre so you could get a years Fibre for only £10!
Of course this might mean an extra months line rental as your contract as started and there is a risk quidco will not track or pay out but if it does its an amazing deal!
My sky does not go live until Monday but I will be upgrading as soon as my account allows :smiley:
If you have had connection with the Sky router like it sounds and then it has had problems, then you are moved over to Sky and it sound more like a router fault.
Mine finally transferred this morning by the look of it, as I was getting ready for work. My PlusNet just died suddenly, checked the router and no connection, then plugged the Sky one in while getting ready and after a little bit the amber light stopped flashing, went solid amber then after a few seconds turned white for the first time. Unfortunately I was in a rush and couldn't test but got a text an hour later from Sky saying I am now live.
What did they say when you rang them and got them to change the profile, did they do a line test at the same time, or did you not bother?
You won't fix it without calling them. I am 99% certain this isn't provisioning as suggested above.
pKaTz
10 Jul 15#1407
I'm at work now. Do you suggest trying my old talk talk router. Or asking sky if router is faulty. ?
nige182
10 Jul 15#1406
If the light goes off I am guessing a router problem, call Sky. My amber light flashes and then goes solid and stays solid amber, I cannot connect at all but then my PlusNet broadband is still active. I was meant to be on Sky on Tuesday, and my phone line switched then but not my broadband. Sky have sent it back to Openreach to check the connection at their end.
pKaTz
10 Jul 15#1405
The router won't connect not. Just an flashing amber light. Which turns solid amber. Then goes off.
Have triple checked all connection and rebooted router several times without result
Anyone else having similar problems?
coolio28
9 Jul 15#1404
Yeah i got that e-mail too but when i log into the sky account can't see no bill also how are people seeing that the £100 credit has been applied?
Plasmachaser
8 Jul 15#1387
Absolutely disgusting. The amount of time i've wasted on this is silly.
Apparently because it's a New Build property, and where the nature of the building is, they have to resurrect a new pole...and Sky and Bt are refusing to put a new pole there, because it's going to cost £800
so if i want this deal, apparently ive got to pay for the pole myself now? absolute disgraceful haha
Sky along with BT can take a running jump. i've had problems with them in the past. and whilst i'm at it - don't even try and get sense from the Customer service agent monkeys at Sky. they're not clicked on in the slightest. 3 hours on the phone trying to get an answer - great customer service SKY
Sticking with VIRGIN MEDIA Fibre Optics. BT are a complete joke and so is Sky. Refusing to put a pole in the ground..for a Newbuild...which i have to pay £800 for, ha you bunch of disgraceful animals BT and Sky
andrewhislop to Plasmachaser
9 Jul 15#1403
Well its not really sky's fault, they have nothing to do with this, its Openreach who handle stuff like this and its them who decide where to do this type of thing. Sky have no say in it.
iceboy
9 Jul 15#1402
Erm, please get your facts right before commenting on others' opinions.
If you add sky tv to this deal they charge full line rental of £16.40 instead of the 8.20. You may get offer of 35% discount instead of 50% but thats still about £10 line rental each month. Its apparently in their terms and conditions that if you add TV, you pay full line rental. Stupid but true.
Therefor, opening a seperate account is cheaper because instead of £22 you end up paying £9.66 for TV. And keep the free broadband.
azeezlaher
9 Jul 15#1401
Hi never said about a charge for new line anywhere even when buying the package i put down no existing line.
jonmac73
9 Jul 15#1400
Activation day is here ........... how do I know when complete ? My Orders page shows as 'up and running before midnight' and no bill to view currently. Will I get notification during day ?
PDALEY1
9 Jul 15#1399
Everything fine on my end! Thanks op for this amazing deal. My account is the same as previously stated:
However, had to break my contract with talk talk to get it so am now waiting on the £100 voucher off sky as i have just paid the final talk talk bill so if this goes through as planned (confirmed with SKY agent) then ill be very happy indeed.
Final note, my internet speed is higher than talk talk previously (5mb) compared to SKY (7mb) but does go off and on, am waiting for the 10 day period to be over to ensure that this is caused by the "training" of the line.
Cheers
secretmsg
9 Jul 15#1398
My speeds gone up..
EE robbers capped me at 16mb max.
Sky giving 19mb down + 1.5 up
DnS is also faster compared to rubbish EE..
kyser143
8 Jul 15#1397
I got mine installed and they guaranteed me 3.00 down but am getting around 7.00 down which is a massive drop from the 50 from virgin...or you would think so but the 7.00 is running 2x iPhones an ipad, PS4 online smart TV, XBMC and Sky F5 box and it handles it no probs which is kinda surprising but no complaints from even when streaming 720 HD movies admittedly not all run at same time but still impressive.
andrewhislop
8 Jul 15#1396
It should detect regular disconnections like they have described pretty instantly and re adjust accordingly. Getting the profile reduced will stop the major problems sorted quicker.
qwerta369
8 Jul 15#1395
You don't need to call Sky. Your line is behaving how it is supposed to. It the 10 day stabilisation period. The line is stabilising. It is training. It is determining the maximum stable speed that your line can handle. Wait the 10 days. The disconnections will stop.
andrewhislop
8 Jul 15#1394
The line will still be settling down, as the poster above says, chances are the line can't handle the higher speeds, you should ring sky tech support, they will likely place you on a lower profile thats more stable to stop the disconnections, if that doesn't work they should send an engineer out.
gamesaregood
8 Jul 15#1393
Oh dear, sounds like you might have some noise / interferance thats causing the line to be unreliable at the higher speeds.
Can you post a picture of your line stats from the router? I think they can be found under Maintenance --> Router --> Show Statistics.
pKaTz
8 Jul 15#1392
Mine went live on Monday. I was on Talktalk with speeds of around 6.93 down 0.81 up.
Monday evening speeds were great - 13.27 down 1.12 up . fantastic!
Tuesday no problems
Today I get home from work and I am told by family that the internet keeps disconnecting. When I check it
Does. On and off. On and off.:disappointed:
I thought things were getting better too.
Ive reset router and its still the same.
Anyone else having issues.
I'm fed up of seeing that sky heal thing on my web browsers
secretmsg
8 Jul 15#1391
Installation charge £20 is waived off ..
gamesaregood
8 Jul 15#1390
Did it show an Install charge when you ordered?
gamesaregood
8 Jul 15#1388
The offer has now finished so its a little late.
It was a maybe £20 from what I understand, I didn't have a line what was active and it didn't cost me anything to get it activated again.
azeezlaher to gamesaregood
8 Jul 15#1389
i got the offer when it was running and the engineer is coming tomorrow, the house doesn't already have a line installed
azeezlaher
8 Jul 15#1386
Does anyone know the cost of getting a new line installed with this offer, iv read some people say £20 and some £39 so a bit confused?
supermarlon
8 Jul 152#1385
This has turned out to be a great deal, all up and running decent speed , and it's going to cost me nothing for 11months
People who have received a statement like myself with a balance of £89.85
You do realise that your account is in credit by this much ?
Already had TV services with them but did a bit a middling with my address and put it in the wife's name
hotisgood
8 Jul 15#1384
same here - No symbol next to the amount - for me too
jonmac73
8 Jul 15#1383
On another note - have seen the new 1/2 price TV with free broadband offer - is that any better than we are on ?
dealsschmeal
8 Jul 15#1380
My bill shows £110 credited, however when doing the maths, only £100 was applied to the calculation, i.e. after taking away router delivery and the first months' subscription then adding the £5 upfront payment, I have a balance of around £84 instead of £94.
Considered asking for the missing £10 to be honoured but think that might be cheeky, after all the deal was only for £100.
Anyone else have the same anomaly?
jonmac73 to dealsschmeal
8 Jul 15#1382
Not cheeky if the bill isn't right - regardless of for 10 or 100.
Mine's being activated tomorrow (changed from Tuesday) so will login and look at bill straight away if people are having issues.
prettyflyguy
8 Jul 15#1381
No symbol next to amount, I copied and pasted above direct from email.
nothingmuch
8 Jul 15#1379
I have just received a text message saying we do not have to come to install a new line, it will be activated using existing socket, I currently have virgin media already running, I assumed sky and virgin lines are different for home phone? anyone else got same?
hotisgood
7 Jul 15#1375
also can anyone who got this deal - confirm they were able to see the 100 credit put to their account
Sstuff to hotisgood
7 Jul 15#1378
Yes mine said £105 because I was charged £5 upfront when placing the order. You should also get a bill in the post about a week after your line goes live. This outlines the charges a bit clearer.
Sstuff
7 Jul 15#1377
Does it have - symbol next to the amount? If so it's fine and the credit has been added to your account.
hotisgood
7 Jul 152#1374
had an email from SKY - has anyone got a similar one
A summary of your new subscriptions
Just to confirm your first month’s bill will be £89.85 and will be taken on or just after 21/07/2015. As this is your first payment it may differ from your ongoing payments, and includes any pre-payments or charges you may have incurred since your Sky services went active.
Please note: the table below only outlines your new subscriptions. The Total Subscription Charges figure below may differ from your first monthly bill amount shown above as it doesn't take account of any additional delivery charges or upfront fees.
Please note that your £6.95 router delivery charge will be added to your next bill or the one after that, depending on when in the month we receive your order. This doesn't include any offers that may be applicable (these will be reflected in your Sky bill).
Not sure what that 89.85 is for. when I log in, mysky doesnt have an update of my bill - so not sure just to wait or ring them up and ask what it's for.....
prettyflyguy
7 Jul 151#1373
Just had my first bill via email which is a tad more than I thought it would be
"A summary of your new subscriptions
Just to confirm your first month’s bill will be £84.85 and will be taken on or just after 21/07/2015."
Have had problems with sky billing before years ago when with them (kept billing me for 2 years after I left) so wouldn't be surprisied if they did take £84.85 rather than the minus it should be.
From what I can tell its not going to affect us as the price increase would only apply after our free 12 months, so hopefully there will be some good deals to change to then!
mrbrunes
7 Jul 15#1371
My switchover went fairly well - although my caller id was never activated and apparently you have to call cust svcs to get it activated (free), there's no way to change it online. Also it took a day for incoming calls to be routed through.
My mother, though, is having a terrible experience. She had no service by the end of her switchover day last Fri and no communication from Sky. I had to call them up and of course they needed to speak to the account holder, so I had to switch both my phone and my mobile into hands-free so they could talk to each other. The upshot is that she has a "tie pair" issue and was originally quoted 48 hours to fix, after the weekend. Now apparently BT have quoted to Sky a new "update day" of Friday, which sounds rather ambiguous. :-(
What's worse is that Sky can't even redirect her line to a mobile as the line never got activated. I had no idea that switchovers could be so troublesome and I feel bad for suggesting the switch. I can see why some customers just stick with their provider as they are afraid of moving ...
gamesaregood
6 Jul 15#1370
Ah ok, yes its a bit of a postcode lottery with ADSL, its all about how far away from the telephone exchange you are I'm afraid. If your next to or very close to it you will get the full speed (assuming you don't have any issues with your line of course!). Otherwise it just goes down the further away you go...
bonzobanana
6 Jul 15#1369
I think thats what Sky claim is the maximum speed of this broadband. How many people get that speed is another matter. You'd think a good preportion would get close to that if they are going to claim that speed. I'm in a rural area though in a fairly small town.
Just had an email from plusnet that their telephone line monthly cost is going up. Somehow that was quite pleasing on the very day I'd gone to a new provider and wasn't paying that monthly fee for a year.
bonzobanana
6 Jul 15#1366
My connection went live today. I love the sky router very stylish and the happy internet face. My connection speed is 7.5MB download and 1MB upload. It's not 17MB but its a bit better than my previous provider for some reason which was about 6.2MB but then I hadn't tested the line recently on the old ISP so perhaps it would have been the same. More than happy with 7.5MB to be honest.
So far so good. I wonder if my plusnet router has any resell value?
Sstuff to bonzobanana
6 Jul 15#1367
I tried shifting mine for £5 once it wouldn't sell.
gamesaregood to bonzobanana
6 Jul 15#1368
Keep in mind it needs 10 days to settle with ADSL so the speed might well go up... or down.
Did you used to get 17MB then or was that just wishful thinking?
jonnygclarke
6 Jul 15#1365
I had my line set up today but haven't received my sky Hub yet. Anyone else got this problem plus my old talk talk hub won't work on it.
gamesaregood
5 Jul 15#1363
Has anyone looked at the cost of upgrading to Infinity from this deal? Mine goes live on the 13th of July and although I should get good speeds on ADSL (We will see) I'm tempted to upgrade it to 40Mbps... I know this would mean it would turning it into a 18 Month Contract etc.. so would be something I need to do after a short amount of time.
From what I can make out it would be:
£10 for 6 Months + £20 for 12 Months = £300
6 Months of Line Rental = £99.60
£115.50 Cashback (Top Cash Back for Existing Customers Upgrading to Fibre)
£15.78 a Month over the 18 Months or £22.20 if for any reason the cashback didn't track etc...
secretmsg to gamesaregood
5 Jul 15#1364
Not bad to be honest.. i just ordered load balancing switch, will do a bonding of both sky dsl connections and could see upto 34mb download speed and 2.5 mb upload..
stunur
4 Jul 15#1359
Finally activated...
Download speed: 1.57Mbps Upload speed: 0.72Mbps
Its like the dial-up connection days all over again :sunglasses:
Sstuff to stunur
4 Jul 15#1362
Give it a few days it should improve for you.
nnenne
4 Jul 15#1361
Thanks for explaining it perfectly. Now we can move on. I have the £25 TV with my offer too same account. When it runs out, sky will collect via Direct debit.
nige182
4 Jul 15#1360
Mine goes live this week, only worry is they estimated my speed at 4-6Mbps, however I had 16Mbps last time I was with Sky at this address, I can't see any reason I would get less now than I had a year ago with Sky, a drop from 70Mbps to 14-16Mbps I can deal with, a drop all the way to 4-6Mbps, I might struggle with that.
nnenne
4 Jul 15#1358
Jack you have to be kidding me right? If it runs out in 4 months then you start paying surely. If you open a new account you'll still pay. End of the year the amount you pay will be the same surely.
j2theg
4 Jul 15#1357
Absolutely no idea. Don't think Biscuity Jacko mentioned this.
j2theg
4 Jul 151#1355
This is pretty funny. Let's assume Jack the biscuit or whatever has correct reasoning in what he is talking about. His reasoning could go thus:
- If someone wants to add TV for say, £25 a month, they would expect to pay £25 a month
- If someone signs up for Broadband at £5.35 for the year then this is what they expect
- Therefore by creating two separate accounts you pay £25 a month for the TV as expected + the small broadband charges
- Otherwise the £100 credit will be eaten up in the first 4 months, and then you will be paying 25 + 8.20 = 33.20 a month
- Either way you pay exactly the same over 12 months but his method ensures a steady, lower payment of £25 a month
Fair enough I say. Just he hasn't made that very clear. Let's hope he doesn't think you pay less over 12 months using his method. You clearly don't.
Hope this clears things up for everyone. Felt a bit guilty laughing at what looked like very bad maths.
karlie88 to j2theg
4 Jul 152#1356
By creating a second account for a TV package...could you not get a half price offer (which you wouldn't be able to get on the broadband account) AND a free TV/£100 M&S vouchers/£100 cashback?
nige182
4 Jul 151#1354
The point that was being made was that you get half price line rental and free broadband, whether or not you add Sky TV. The £100 credit is also there, whether or not you add Sky TV. So whether you add Sky TV to this account or open a new account, your net payments for the next year are the same. The only difference is if you add Sky TV to this account, you will eat through your £100 credit first and then start paying the charges for TV plus half price line rental for the remainder of the 12 months. If you open a separate account for TV, you would pay full TV for the full twelve months and nothing on this account which will be working its way through the credit.
The actual net effect over the year is exactly the same, the only difference is when you pay the money.
qwerta369
4 Jul 15#1353
I'm genuinely concerned for the next generation of British public. Schools are obviously failing them.
qwerta369
4 Jul 15#1351
jackthabiskit to qwerta369
4 Jul 15#1352
Comment haha another thicko who cant understand simple information
jackthabiskit
4 Jul 15#1350
Comment and if you still think im chatting rubbish, call sky and they will confirm it
jackthabiskit
4 Jul 15#1349
Comment ummm no...the credit ismt applied for broadband , it is applied to the account, so if you have more than one service which for example totals to 30 pound a month, you 100 credit will be gone in 4 months
nnenne
4 Jul 15#1348
This. The credit is there regardless
qwerta369
4 Jul 15#1347
Adding TV would not affect the broadband or line rental offer, which would remain for the 12 months period.
jackthabiskit
4 Jul 151#1346
Comment yep just remember, do not add any extras like tv etc to this account to keep the broadband free till your 12th month,if you want to add tv, sign up seperately , not from this account, so you are assigned a different acc number :smiley:
Sstuff
4 Jul 15#1345
Thanks
Sstuff
3 Jul 15#1343
My bill says total due -£89.85 does this mean it's credited then?
nige182 to Sstuff
4 Jul 15#1344
Yes, it is negative figure so you are in credit.
secretmsg
3 Jul 15#1342
EE is giving 10 ms ping on google, where as sky is giving 40ms ,probably because i changed dns for EE, but not able to do it on sky router, is anyone using third party router on it ?
EN1GMA
3 Jul 15#1341
Mine got fitted today. Everything working fine. Now when time comes to negotiate with virgin I can threaten to leave and not be left Internet less.
Sstuff
3 Jul 15#1340
the £100 bill credit is supposed to be applied at first bill and covers 12 month. £5.35 to actually pay in total.
secretmsg
3 Jul 15#1339
Yes probably.. my other line EE will be transferred to sky as well, ill be doing bonding on both connection, and then will get 34 mb :smiley:
and yes for those im regards to address 1 and 1a , it dosen't make any difference ..the engineer just installed and didn't even bothered..
Does sky cap speeds to 17mb max? any one getting more than 17mb so far ?
merchantman to secretmsg
3 Jul 15#1334
These are brilliant speeds, if you could please monitor them also at peak times and report back if they drop significantly I'm sure everyone will appreciate it.
Thank you
jackthabiskit to secretmsg
3 Jul 15#1338
Comment I'm pretty sure that's the max you will get , mine went officially live today although it's been working since Monday lol but I'm at 13mbps at the moment, doubt it goes any higher but for what I'm paying I'm happy lol
joeann1
1 Jul 15#1325
just got my confirmation letter from sky today about deal,does not mention the £100 bill credit either,bit worried :confused:
jackthabiskit to joeann1
3 Jul 15#1337
Comment I think the 100 quid credit was applied as an extra, so the half price line rental was one deal and the credit is manually applied for each customer
Sstuff
3 Jul 15#1335
anyone able to confirm the £100 bill credit shows on your first bill online once available?
jackthabiskit to Sstuff
3 Jul 15#1336
Comment yes...first bill will be fairly high as you will be paying a month a half for the service as its a month in advance, and also 6.95 for the delivery of the router , so the balance till your August bill will be around 88-9 pounds
tubbyhubby
3 Jul 15#1331
Well my Sky broadband went live @ 7.30 this morning and all looking good so far current speed 11MB
We are now on 13.5MB which is better than my 8MB from EE
merchantman to tubbyhubby
3 Jul 15#1333
These are brilliant speeds, if you could please monitor them also at peak times and report back if they drop significantly I'm sure everyone will appreciate it.
Thank you
stunur
1 Jul 15#1330
It was a new line installation, that's why I had to be in all day. Melting angrily.
stunur
1 Jul 15#1328
Mine was supposed to go live today. Having waited in all day, apparently now there is a 'problem' at the exchange. No-one knows how long it will take to fix or when it will be fixed. No-one can say when the broadband service will be up and running.
Just slightly annoyed with Sky and their "it's in our terms and conditions" attitude. I know these things can't be helped but it's a bit frustrating having to spend the whole day in and still no-one can give any idea of when it's likely to get sorted.
Hope everyone else has better luck :disappointed:
joeann1 to stunur
1 Jul 15#1329
Hi were you waiting in for an engineer to come to put new line in,because you don't need to be in for sky to activate the broadband,or if you already have an existing phone line.
nebo
1 Jul 15#1327
says it will be on the first bill :smiley:
larry27
1 Jul 151#1326
Hopefully there would be no issues when you call Sky later and you don't have to send screenshot of the credits. Good Luck
MockYourDeal
1 Jul 15#1324
Yes the service was started on 26th June and I also had a screen shot of all the rewards at the checkout. Will be calling sky tonight to check why it's not been added to my account.
MockYourDeal
1 Jul 15#1322
I can't see the £100 credit anywhere in my letter sky sent me or in my Sky account. Anyone else missing their £100 credit?
Only reason I can think of why they haven't given me the £100 credit is because in my house hold we already had Sky TV but it's on my wife name. When ordering the broadband it showed me the £100 reward but not sure if they can choose not to give it after ordering. Any suggestions?
larry27 to MockYourDeal
1 Jul 15#1323
Has you started your BB & telephone service yet?
I would of thought that this credit would only be active once your service had started
I made sure that I took screenshots of the £100 credit.
2 more days wait till my services start. :smile:
nnenne
30 Jun 15#1321
Try 0800 260 0400
jackthabiskit
30 Jun 15#1320
Comment no, monthly bill is zero as there hasnt been one produced yet, you will see a bill a day or so after your line has been activated
reabo101
30 Jun 15#1314
Is there a free number I can contact sky on? I've had nothing. I made a sky id but i need a custoer number to complete the account. Which I dont have. What a joke.
andrewhislop to reabo101
30 Jun 151#1315
You can use the last 6 digits of the bank account you used to sign up with.
jackthabiskit to reabo101
30 Jun 15#1319
Comment 0344 241 4141. its not free but classed as local so can be used off a mobile
reabo101
30 Jun 15#1318
Seems I have a new number :/ Hopefully it just a proper swtich of the line and a new one hasnt been installed.
andrewhislop
30 Jun 151#1317
It depends if you asked to or if you requested a new number. If you go into your orders in mysky, it should tell you what the phone number will be :smiley:
reabo101
30 Jun 15#1316
That worked. 9th of july my line will be live. I used to be on EE will i just keep my old number?
andrewhislop
29 Jun 15#1313
Yes, they text and email you, and RM will card you if you're not in.
joeann1
29 Jun 15#1312
do sky let you know when router is coming,what day etc,and what happens if your not in ,do they leave a card to collect from royal mail.
stunur
29 Jun 15#1311
Royal Mail. You have to be in to receive it too...
ISJ66
29 Jun 15#1310
Can anyone advise who sky uses to deliver the router?
joeann1
29 Jun 15#1309
Thanks just been online and clicked on the track my order page to create a sky id,and it gives all your details,but line not activated until 9th july :confused: says mothly bill zero,but no mention on details about the £100.00 bill credit,but if monthly bill is zero then sky must applied it to bill., so if anyone wants to know when there activation date is create a sky id from your email u got after signing up,hope this helps people(_;)
jackthabiskit
29 Jun 15#1308
Comment ahhhh talktalk, theyre like a bit of crap that you have stepped on and cant get it off your shoe unless you burn it off
joeann1
29 Jun 15#1303
Hi can anyone say what the average wait time for delivery of router for broadband is for this after contacting sky and giving your details,i don't require a new line installed,thanks for any advice:D
reabo101 to joeann1
29 Jun 15#1304
Id also like to know. Ordered last week and only had a email. Nothing else has happened.
jackthabiskit to joeann1
29 Jun 15#1307
Comment it depends when your internet is active, its notmally 7 days before yout activation, mine activates on friday, i recieved the router last friday
Spikeywikey
29 Jun 15#1306
Has anyone recieved a text message from Sky "Hello, Good news - your service is now active. Don't forget to make the most of sky by visiting sky.com..."
I don't want it to be active as I'm not moved into the property yet... anyone in a similar circumstance?
stunur
29 Jun 15#1305
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Signed up Friday 19th, router dispatch notification on Tuesday, router delivery on Thursday... All in all just less than a week.
Expo
28 Jun 15#1302
Turns out the issue was with Talk Talk my current provider. Apparently they set a cease on the BT line which means its impossible to change over. This is suspicious as I had specifically told them I was switching... and they have no rights over the BT line..
jackthabiskit
28 Jun 15#1301
Comment try their broadband tech support if sales cant help, ended up getting my installation date pushed through by the tech team
Expo
27 Jun 15#1300
No, its a genuine new sign up. Rang sales etc..they said they would trnansfer me to the right dept..but then just hung up.
secretmsg
27 Jun 15#1299
Only if its a switch over or u got a active line ib property , otherwise new line requires engineer visit..
Expo
27 Jun 15#1291
Managed to sign up. But It says on the account that there is a delay, and I have no install date and the Live chat is not working!
jackthabiskit to Expo
27 Jun 15#1298
Comment did you do the dodgy address thing? as that may be why, ring sales asap or the **** will cancel your order, as they nearly messed my order up and were about to cancel but luckily i rang them
jackthabiskit
27 Jun 15#1297
Commentnobody turns up to turn your broadband on, you just connect your box to the phone line on activation day and you are ready, the engineer only turns up to fit a new phone line
tfish
27 Jun 15#1295
Why does someone have to be at the premises when this is installed? I thought it was just a tweak to the line box in the street?
secretmsg to tfish
27 Jun 15#1296
Some do not have sockets , plus they have to test if everything is working fine before leaving orelse additional cost occurs for additional engineer visits..
secretmsg
27 Jun 15#1294
he just did it without noticing if its 1 or 1a
godfather999
27 Jun 15#1293
Did you change the date before hand? Or did you just tell the engineer on the day?
jonnygclarke
27 Jun 15#1287
Has anyone been able to change there address if they had tweaked it slightly i.e from 10a to 10
Many thanks
DalekFan69 to jonnygclarke
27 Jun 15#1288
Make sure you all change to the correct address. Phone SKY or speak to them on Live Chat. Using your account number they will change this for you
secretmsg to jonnygclarke
27 Jun 15#1292
i got bt installed on 1A instead of 1 with no issues..
jackthabiskit
27 Jun 151#1290
Comment not the address but they may catch on regards the name on the account but i dont think they will care, if its a new phone installation that may cause problems with bt
godfather999
27 Jun 15#1289
Would Sky not catch on or their system and identify multiple active accounts on one address?
merchantman
26 Jun 15#1277
Anyone know about this MAC code thing?
When setting up it said I must get a MAC code and sent it to SKY but virgin media said they dont do MAC codes anymore?
tubbyhubby to merchantman
27 Jun 15#1286
Hi You do not need a MAC code any more you the new ISP will do all that is needed now. You may get a letter or TXT from your exisiting ISP to confirm you are leaving and that all you have to do nothing.
Hope that helps
tubbyhubby
26 Jun 15#1276
Well my router turned up today and goes live next Friday. Thanks again for posting.
EN1GMA to tubbyhubby
27 Jun 15#1285
Same here. Hopefully the open reach engineer will put the phone line where I want.
nnenne
27 Jun 15#1284
Similar to my experience
nnenne
27 Jun 15#1283
Ok fair enough. Maybe it's card specific then.
Skint1
26 Jun 15#1282
I got it at my sisters address using my c/card and I live in a different country to her within the uk.
andrewhislop
26 Jun 15#1281
I'm not sure what happened, but they definately do the address verification, I do know some cards don't support it so maybe that was it. Its checked against the house number and numbers from the postcode. I know my barclays debit card was declined at a different address, and it was an address verification decline code.
nnenne
26 Jun 15#1280
She doesn't need to use a credit card from there. My sister used my credit card. I'm in London and she's in
Loughborough, where she signed up. All went through and she's live.
Don't forget that on the credit card but they ask for the name on the card. Nothing else, no address, no nothing.
joeann1
26 Jun 15#1278
Can anyone tell me if my partner takes over my sky at my address with her bank details ,would she count as a new customer,or does it go by address details,thanks in advanceX)
andrewhislop to joeann1
26 Jun 151#1279
She would be a new customer, but she needs to use a debit/credit card registered at your address as they do address verification, they don't do a name verification though.
nnenne
26 Jun 15#1275
Hi Dalek, I was just giving you an update on the incorrect email situation.
DalekFan69
26 Jun 15#1274
Apologies I did not know you had sent me a message
godfather999
26 Jun 15#1273
I'm afraid that the any unused codes will now unusable as they are expired.
secretmsg
26 Jun 151#1272
it adds up to your sky account..
qavi23
26 Jun 15#1271
I made it with 30 minutes to spare :')
Thanks for letting me know about it coming off the bill.
I did the deal for my sister and she was wondering whether they would give her £100 to her bank and it would come out of her direct debit, as she had apparently read that somewhere.
DalekFan69
26 Jun 154#1254
A big thank you to everyone for your help with this post
nnenne to DalekFan69
26 Jun 151#1270
Hi Dalek, I never got a reply to my email. However got given a code so signed up!
Although I messed with the address as moving early August and seems the current tenant has sky. So waiting till it's turned off to amend address just before install. Hope it works out fine as this deal is smoking hot.
secretmsg
26 Jun 15#1269
Yes exactly this is what i said to Cs agent but she refused.. So checked t&c and now iam sure won't be charged .. waiting for switch over, any idea how long the process takes?
j2theg
26 Jun 15#1268
"If you cancel your broadband service without moving to another broadband provider..". This is not the case here. We are moving to another broadband provider - Sky.
secretmsg
26 Jun 15#1267
it clearly states
If you cancel your broadband service without moving to another broadband provider a £29.69charge will be applied to your account.
i even mentioned that but was not sure, ill wait for the letter from them first and then will ring them.
j2theg
26 Jun 15#1266
This makes me nervous. I wonder if the £32-ish figure I've had confirmed via email will be added to. Time to dig out the T&Cs in the original contract. Will do that later today or over the weekend.
secretmsg
26 Jun 15#1265
I called EE cs and they told me £60 ish for remaining 5 months plus £29.62ish for switching over to other broadband if its not BT..
j2theg
26 Jun 15#1264
At the date the figure, about £32, was quoted there were 3 and a bit months left. Multiplied by £9.95, full rate for EE broadband (paid 12mo nths line rental up front at start of contract) = £32. But I'll be switching two weeks later with just under 3 months left on the contract so I wonder if the final figure will be a few quid less.
j2theg
26 Jun 15#1263
Yup, will be looking into that once the first bill appears. Don't want to jinx this almost too good to be true offer by demanding more too early.
j2theg
26 Jun 15#1260
EE have sent a letter stating I'll incur a £105 exit fee. Previously they'd said it would be around £30. WTF?
Edit: I phoned EE, helpful lady said this letter had been sent in error and that the exit fee would be the original £30-something quoted. Got her to send an email confirming this.
Thanks everyone especially Dalekfan69 for all your help in getting me and my mum this great deal
imnicebuttdim
26 Jun 151#1258
Just wanna say a big thanks to everyone I finally got it sorted last night for my mum.
I have never seen such a cheap deal for broadband and have already put a reminder to cancel next May.
macclad17
26 Jun 151#1257
Got my line installed yesterday and checked my bill this morning and it is a healthy -£89.95
mk3
26 Jun 151#1256
Chose the first available 8th July AM
jonmac73
26 Jun 151#1255
Thanks to all for replies to queries - signed up and awaiting install dates
psigeek
26 Jun 15#1252
Would anyone else have a code they'd be willing to pass on? The ones above are all used.
secretmsg to psigeek
26 Jun 15#1253
offer endes
secretmsg
26 Jun 15#1251
anyone ordered two lines?? and will be doing line bonding (bridging) ? plz share your methods.
veedubjai
26 Jun 15#1250
Fingers crossed on install date. :neutral_face:
nnenne
26 Jun 15#1249
Toolate.com
zacnott
25 Jun 15#1248
Not working for the last hour for me, even with my own code
secretmsg
25 Jun 15#1247
Also tracked on quidco but not expecting to be honest, but in past did got may cashbacks which was not supposed to be paid..
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veedubjai
25 Jun 15#1240
mk3 get the code now. pm on it's way.
mk3 to veedubjai
25 Jun 15#1246
Thanks again
Order has been completed
Thanks for your order. Welcome to Sky!
Soon you'll be able to enjoy your new Sky package
qavi23
25 Jun 15#1244
how exactly is the £100 redeemed?
added on first bill or?
terms and conditions say delivered within two weeks?
pls respond
hukdlr to qavi23
25 Jun 15#1245
Its added to your first bill.. Hurry up, you're running out of time :-)
nnenne
25 Jun 15#1243
And
BBCU45P2MGC111
If you use a code please highlight it as used. So people know thanks
stunur
25 Jun 15#1242
BBCU45OQBDB51F
This code still works if anyone needs it...
nnenne
25 Jun 15#1241
This is still working
BBCU45OO2LABB0
veedubjai
25 Jun 151#1239
Hello all,
I've decided to relinquish my code that I had won from hukdlr as a family member have confirmed that they are still stuck on their 24M BT contract (still have over more than 1+ year left) which will still have cost them much more even if SKY decided to contribute up to £100 to leave them. Yeah, shocking. :confused: I will never sign up to that long as there are no guarantees of what kind service levels would be like.
If you haven't ordered the incredible 12 months free Broadband Unlimited, 12 months half-price Line Rental + £100 bill credit offer, remember; the offer ends at 23.59pm June 25th, tonight.
First come, first serve to pm me. Can't be any more fairer than that.
Remember you only have until midnight TONIGHT to use this code.
skipraider
25 Jun 15#1238
nanuek you are a star, all went through ok. :smile:
MickyD
25 Jun 15#1236
Please help me guys. I've got a code thanks to dance, but is there a link to webpage to enter code
I cannot get this deal because of where I live, who wants my code?
MickyD to dazco
25 Jun 15#1232
Yes please pal. Have pm you
MickyD
25 Jun 15#1230
Where do I put the code, can't see online where to enter discount code
nanuek
25 Jun 151#1229
BBCU45P8NBBDFF
Now gone
wbwayne
25 Jun 151#1228
BBCU45OO2LABB0
ehykwan
25 Jun 151#1227
Got a code from MrGamer123 from #1190. Don't need it now, PM me whoever wants it.
EDIT:
Code claimed. Sorry.
jenci28
25 Jun 151#1226
Hi everyone, here is a code... first come first serve
If you haven't ordered the incredible 12 months free Broadband Unlimited, 12 months half-price Line Rental and £100 bill credit offer, remember; the offer ends at 23.59pm June 25th.
And here's your code in case you need it:
BBCU45OQBDB51F
So don't delay, get 12 months free broadband and line rental today.
DalekFan69
25 Jun 15#1225
Is this deal working without codes?
kuby5
25 Jun 15#1224
BBCU45P2MGC111
cstewa38
25 Jun 15#1223
Pitbikeboy, is your code still available?
Pitbikeboy
25 Jun 15#1222
I've got a code... Free in 20 mins. Just got to wait for the OH to get home.
ukmonkey
25 Jun 15#1220
Just signed up but it didn't ask me for a code, i just folloed the link from the email they sent me. Is this correct?
pKaTz to ukmonkey
25 Jun 151#1221
Yes. This is how mine went through. I didn't have to enter a code.
escortboy
25 Jun 15#1219
Code gone
magicman1
25 Jun 15#1218
If anyone has an extra code they're not using, please may I have it?
escortboy
25 Jun 15#1216
Anyone want a code?
imnicebuttdim to escortboy
25 Jun 151#1217
Yes please, can you PM me
joeann1
25 Jun 15#1215
Thanks Andrew have done it now .
allsa001
25 Jun 151#1214
Things are going well. I got this one ordered, with an additional £70 credit, and the £6.95 charge removed.
I have also done the £25 all inclusive TV one done, and got the free 32inch TV also.
Not bad work
imnicebuttdim
25 Jun 15#1213
Any more code's I can get for my mom
andrewhislop
25 Jun 15#1204
Times running out but if anyone has a spare code would really appreciate it, thanks
Asiral to andrewhislop
25 Jun 151#1212
Sent PM
nnenne
25 Jun 15#1211
Just did it and it worked
f1ps45l8c60b75
f1ps45l6n9ceec
Finally figure it out - the check on my address kept failing - you know where it pops down and you choose your address... Anyways, once I entered it manually it worked fine... Now to find a code for the full sky TV package for £25 :wink: Any kind souls want to PM me one?
ngiollaeaspaig
25 Jun 15#1202
I've spent three hours trying to get this deal now, the method of ordering via the website is failing for some reason, the customer reps on the phone (3 different numbers) keep saying they can't do it, and the online chat customer service rep is bouncing me between both, being as unhelpful as anything.
Long story short, my GF is a current customer, she cancelled her Fibre BB, then 10 minutes after I called up to start this ball rolling. and here i am. Did anyone else have trouble?
DalekFan69 to ngiollaeaspaig
25 Jun 15#1203
It was all fine for me - I also had SKY live chat talking me through the process
secretmsg to ngiollaeaspaig
25 Jun 15#1205
make sure u enter exact name which is on your card, it failed many times untill i entered exact with space.
DalekFan69
25 Jun 15#1200
Both codes gone now
Nebo claimed the first and maz9300 claimed the last one
maz9300 to DalekFan69
25 Jun 151#1201
Perfect, much appreciated :smiley:
DalekFan69
25 Jun 151#1199
I still have 1 code left
Nebo claimed the first code - who will claim the last one
maz9300
25 Jun 15#1198
me too please
DalekFan69
25 Jun 15#1195
Anyone still wanting a code for this sky deal
nebo to DalekFan69
25 Jun 15#1197
Yes please :smiley:
maz9300
25 Jun 15#1196
Anyone got any spare codes please?
veedubjai
25 Jun 15#1194
Just added Ultrafast to my previous comment as noticed reading between the lines there are 2 fibre products offered but the fibre broadband estimate line speed is between 20 Mbps and 32 Mbps on my BT landline so the Superfast one would be better suited to me. I guess that SSE are reselling BTOR Fibre as their own just like Plusnet unless anyone knows better.
I got that code as well but I don't watch much Live TV myself but catchup mostly so broadband only for me. Thanks for the offer anyway.
hukdlr
25 Jun 15#1193
Can I tempt you by offering you (for free) Sky's "The Complete Bundle" for £25/month code :smile:? It usually costs £75/month. It's for new customers only but I am not sure whether that means new to TV or a totally new Sky customer.
andrewhislop
25 Jun 15#1192
I would pay the extra £2.50 and get the 76mb deal if you are looking at that.
2 different products though, the SSE deal is good for Fibre, but works out a lot more than free, also bear in mind, if you want tv, at some point, if you sign with sky they are likely to ring and offer you any package for 50-75% off too. You can add fibe to the sky deal, works out cheaper than the SSE one.
veedubjai
25 Jun 15#1191
I won, I won. Don't usually win stuff but awesome hukdlr. Thanks, hukdlr.
Just when I signed up for the SKY deal then this SSE Ultrafast Fibre deal comes up. Great! Now I'm in 2 minds now. :neutral_face:
MrGamer123
25 Jun 15#1189
I have a spare code for the broadband offer and a code for complete package for £25, pm me whoever wants it.
EDIT:
Code now claimed.
ehykwan to MrGamer123
25 Jun 15#1190
Code received. Thanks a lot.
durga123
25 Jun 15#1188
I am on a monthly rolling contract with sky broadband , now i have used this deal under my wife's name. I choose the option, we don't have a active line in my flat. The installation date is on 10th July( Friday). When i called sky to cancel my existing contract, they said the notice period is only 14 days. Is it a good to cancel the existing contract now? so that line will go off on 9th July or wait until the new line is connected? or cancel on 29th June ( Monday), line will go off from 13th July.
nebo
25 Jun 15#1187
if anyone has a code they dont need i would be very grateful :smiley:
sandman1986
25 Jun 15#1186
Thanks very much! :-)
daisbuys
25 Jun 15#1184
Anyone who added an "a" to your address number had their confirmation letter yet....or even had it installed?
Just worried the install engineer won't find a 16a and drive on by lol
qwerta369 to daisbuys
25 Jun 15#1185
I would recommend that you contact Sky to have them correct your address, otherwise Openreach will fail the order.
ISJ66
25 Jun 15#1175
I have a spare code.
Please send me a PM with your first name and location if you are truly interested to get this deal for yourself / family.
nnenne to ISJ66
25 Jun 15#1176
Why do you need someone's first name? Just curious. Don't need a code myself
ISJ66 to ISJ66
25 Jun 15#1183
The winner is sandman1986
PM sent
rexy85
25 Jun 15#1182
i messaged you =)
stephthornton
25 Jun 15#1181
Need a code please
If anyone has a code they're not using I'd be much obliged
mk3
25 Jun 15#1180
Time is running out still need a code thanks
qwerta369
25 Jun 15#1179
Name and location. His username starts with IS.
godfather999
25 Jun 151#1178
Just to help everyone out, do you know the person you spoke to and extension numbers or anything? Thanks
ISJ66
25 Jun 15#1177
Just to pick a winner by random draw
naz12345678910
25 Jun 152#1174
Firstly I'm not a sir.
I joined virgin media nearly a year ago in a special deal and paid 12 months line rental in advance, £4 broadband for 6 months and then £17.50 per month and £100 account credit. The contract was to end convineintly early July 2015 ( which was great timing with the sky offer).
And now they've beaten sky's offer, so I'm set for another 12 months with great service from virgin media for nothing to pay this time round.
ChocolateEclair
25 Jun 152#1164
I have a spare code - PM me.
sandman1986 to ChocolateEclair
25 Jun 15#1165
Hi, I am a new member and cannot PM yet. I think you should be able to PM me though, Maybe it will let me reply then. thanks
ChocolateEclair to ChocolateEclair
25 Jun 151#1173
Code gone.
merchantman
25 Jun 15#1172
Thats amazing, you are very lucky sir..
What monthly cost where you on with virgin before you decided to leave?
hukdlr
25 Jun 15#1171
"veedubjai" is the winner of my code :stuck_out_tongue:
PM sent.
Sorry guys who didn't win.
joeann1
25 Jun 15#1163
Can anyone answer this query,when I was filling the form on sky website online for deal,a question came up about do you want to keep existing line ,or get new line installed,there is already a bt line in flat,so don't need another line,but when you click on keep existing line,it asks for last two digits of phone number WTF ,I have just moved in to flat and phone line was being used by previous person,how do I know what the last two digits of a strangers phone number are,and if you click the other option sky think you want a new line installed,can anyone clarify this who has applied for this deal online ,with the same situation as me,thanks in advance:D
andrewhislop to joeann1
25 Jun 15#1170
Just click no to keeping the existing number, thats only if you already have a line in your name so they can port the number over, they know theres a line already installed so you won't get an engineer turning up to fit another one :smiley:
Ok so 12 month free line rental ( just got email confirmation saying my phone line rental has been paid for 12 months- that was fast)
50mb fibre broadband - £7.50 per month
£100 account credit
So £7.50 x 12= £90
So at the end of the contract il be £10 in credit
So there paying me £10 to stay with them for 12 months free line Rental and broadband services.
Mind you this was from their 3rd party retention team as there aware of sky's offer and don't want to lose customers to them, the move gentleman I spoke to said he had other people to call too who had signed up to with there offer.
Stabiloman
25 Jun 15#1168
I was just about to ask naz12345678910 the same but merchantman beat me to it. VM offerred me 50mb bb + line rental for £19.49 a month for 12 months - hardly compares to Sky deal. Interested to see what naz12345678910's deal is.
naz12345678910
25 Jun 15#1166
I left virgin media for sky and got a call back today beating sky's deal, saying they'll pay off the line rental and, charge me £7.50 for my 50mb fibre and give me £100 credit so works out cheaper then sky. Obviously I accepted so now have call sky to cancel the switch brilliant.
merchantman to naz12345678910
25 Jun 15#1167
Thats such a good deal, could you put a breakdown of your bill please as I dont quite understand how much it works out too..
Thank you
Pitbikeboy
25 Jun 15#1161
I'm at the point of checking out with this order but seen the offer for broadband and tv for £16.40 a month at curry/PC world. I rang SKY who said they cannot price match this as it was an online offer they were offering two weeks ago, now you can only activate it instore..
sandman1986 to Pitbikeboy
25 Jun 15#1162
Hi, Can I have your code, if your not going to use it? thanks
escortboy
24 Jun 15#1150
My contract expires on 12th, July how do I switch without being charged a cancellation fee? Help!!
Spudboy to escortboy
25 Jun 151#1160
Sky will take 2-3 weeks to set everything up anyway so you might find the install date they give you is after this date. If they do give a date prior to this you can live chat or call them to move the install date to on or after 12th July. :smiley: I put my request in on Tuesday (23rd and my switch date is 7th July)
j2theg
25 Jun 15#1159
Thanks, that's the reply I was looking for. Probably already been posted but can't be @rsed to look though this massive thread.
sandman1986
25 Jun 15#1158
You can call Sky and they will confirm the £100 credit is there. Should be able to do that as soon as your order was placed.
j2theg
25 Jun 15#1157
What?! This can't be true. Cash in the mail? Please elaborate.
Anyone who has spoken to Sky chat about the non-appearance of the £100-credit on any correspondance (same here, looks like same for everyone) please also post. And anyone who has received a first bill; granted probably too early for that.
ruil1990
24 Jun 15#1145
Does anyone know when the date of contract ending with your current provider would be? My contract end date is 8 July and seeing as the Sky turnaround/cooling off period is 14 days if I leave ordering Sky until tomorrow I will also be out of contract with TalkTalk as 14 days from tomorrow would be 9 July
Flipd to ruil1990
25 Jun 15#1156
If transferring tel number & bb service from an existing supplier, the typical 30days minimum charged notice period is waived and the existing contract will end on the day the Sky services go live.
Considering you have already paid for the final month of your existing contract (services are billed and paid upfront), there should be no contractual cancellation fee unless the existing provider chooses to credit you for the pre-paid periodt between the new services going live and the end of the contractual period (potentially only a matter of days in these cases). There may also be a final rounding fee, which may effectively be in your favour :wink:
If you have supplier-provided equipment (e.g. YouView box) and wish to keep it, the situation is a little less clear as although you may have paid for all of the contractual period, the supplier may request (demand?) return of the equipment if the services are terminated prior to the end of the minimum contractual period.
Otherwise, example of TT early termination costs and obligations are itemised within a dropdown titled "Is there a charge for terminating my contract early?"at this page: http://help2.talktalk.co.uk/about-cancelling-my-talktalk-service
Summary: there should theoretically be no early-termination penalty fees if you agree to pay for all the usual services' charges to the end of the contractual period.
qwerta369
25 Jun 15#1155
Seems reasonable.
craigpitta
24 Jun 15#1093
my pals selling a code for £20 if anyones desperate for one. I just phoned up for mine today and they added it on to my current account for anyone who got one and already has a sky deal
nanuek to craigpitta
24 Jun 15#1094
They're also still on eBay if you're desperate.
blueruby to craigpitta
25 Jun 15#1154
Are you saying you are already a sky customer & they have added this offer to your account? Was it thru sky customer services over phone that did it ? Please let us know. Thanks.
EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1141
Got my contract through the post. It states what package I'm on. No mention of the £100 credit. Might just go on chat tomorrow to confirm. I'm sure everything is fine but just wanted to make sure.
What does everyone else's contract say? Any mention of the £100 credit?
stunur to EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1142
They sent mine in cash with the contract. Definitely go on chat with them or if you live close to the call centre just pop in and see them...
DalekFan69 to EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1143
no mention of the £100 bill credit
SuB-K to EN1GMA
25 Jun 15#1153
I got the same letter without any mention of the £100 credit too. Too which I thought I'd scour my Sky account online, no mention there too.... :/
Would like to know what the script is for others? Saying that though, when I click on "view my bill" it comes up with "Your first Sky bill isn't available" sooo....I'm sure the full breakdown will be shown there, just need to wait and see imho.
sandman1986
25 Jun 15#1152
Hi, I am genuinely interested but too new to HUKD to be able to PM you! Hope this qualifies! Thanks
hukdlr
25 Jun 152#1151
Hi Folks,
I got the code as I was planning to join Sky but now I have changed my mind and I have decided to stay with TalkTalk. I am willing to give away my code (for free) but let's play a little game to make it a bit of a fun :smile:
Please send me a PM if you're genuinely interested to get this deal for yourself or for your family only.
* Cut off time for all PM's is 11:30 am on 25/06/2015
* Only those will be considered who will have the most characters of my first name in their username :stuck_out_tongue:
* In case of a tie I will flip a coin.
* Winner will be announced around 12pm on 25/06/2015 and will be sent a PM with the code.
Best of luck :smile:
Transformers
24 Jun 15#1149
Thanks.
Crazy Chris
24 Jun 15#1148
I have had a good start, engineer never turned up to install new line...took a day of work for nout :disappointed:
Spudboy
24 Jun 151#1147
Sorry for the lateness of my reply. Used same address but in wife's name. Went to Sky via Quidco website and searched for the shop/offer code page and it is showing as tracked, so fingers crossed it pays out!
Bosh2002
24 Jun 15#1146
Might as well ask if anyone has a spare code sitting around that won't be used. My Plusnet 18 month contract ends on 14 July so this would be ideal for a changeover. Seems a better bet than risking a TCB or Quidco cashback,
Thanks
merchantman
24 Jun 15#1144
They sent you £100 cash?
ritchie
24 Jun 15#1140
Happy its worked out that way for you pal hopefully it will be as simple as just canceling my talktalk broadband and old line be ported over in my partners name
nige182
24 Jun 15#1139
On live chat with them they initially told me to go to the shop homepage, click the go to Ireland site link at the bottom of the page, ok that, then click the go to UK site link at the bottom of the page, then try again putting address in manually with no changes. After that failed they said it was recognising me as an existing customer so I asked about misspelling my name, they said try it, I just clicked back to the details page then put my details in again, selected the address from the dropdown and just missed the last character off my surname. It all went through then, they then asked for my customer number to fix my surname on their system.
ukmonkey
24 Jun 15#1137
Are the codes still ok to use
DalekFan69 to ukmonkey
24 Jun 15#1138
yes until 23:59 tomorrow
den169
24 Jun 15#1136
Sorry m8 never was giving it away i deleted it by mistake,But they sent a reminder with the code.
ritchie
24 Jun 15#1135
I did try that but it just kept saying iv been recognised as a existing sky customer and with the offer running out shortly the deals to good to miss
DalekFan69
24 Jun 15#1134
Are you still giving away your code
ritchie
24 Jun 15#1131
Hi guys need some advice I left sky exactly 12 month's ago today so can't complete my order how ever I have managed to set up and order in my partners name.
Question is basically when it asked me if I wanted to transfer my existing telephone number i ticked no so what happens now as I am currently with talktalk in my name but obviously set up this order in my partners name do I need to call talktalk and cancel there or will sky do it with them taking over the line for my adress ?
Thanks
nige182 to ritchie
24 Jun 151#1133
They should install a new line then you would have to get your current one disconnected in theory. You should have just signed up under your name missing the last letter of your surname off and the spoke to Sky live chat to get them to correct it later.
nnenne
24 Jun 15#1132
Lmao
cstewa38
24 Jun 15#1130
Hi guys, I just got the keys to my first ever house on Monday and would be most grateful if anyone had a spare code could they PM me. Thank-you :-)
K0YS
24 Jun 15#1129
great for my new place, will be activated on the 30th, cheers op. around £5 for a years bband between 6-8Mb is good for me. seen as i can always tether my phone for speeds of around 15Mb if needed.
no line activation either, so hopefuly only the delivery charge and nothing else.
Darzen
24 Jun 15#1128
10-16
We had sky just over a month ago until we cancelled, we usually got around 14.
merchantman
24 Jun 15#1127
Thanks for responding, that is quite a big difference but it must just be because you've only connected..
When you signed up and put your postcode what speed did SKY say it would be inbetween?
jackthabiskit
24 Jun 15#1097
people would sell their mothers on ebay if they had the chance ! **** !
nnenne to jackthabiskit
24 Jun 15#1098
Tell me about it
stunur to jackthabiskit
24 Jun 151#1125
Let's not forget all the old frail mothers who are now online as a result of their kids begging and pleading with sob stories for codes on here...
veedubjai
24 Jun 15#1124
OK. So it's migration than new install for you. My new phone line won't be active until 7th July 2015 & SKY assured me that it won't affect the existing BT line that is already installed at the property which I have no authority to access. Just hope that BTOR engineers can read the instructions from SKY & don't migrate.
den169
24 Jun 15#1123
All ok they sent me a reminder with code on.
merchantman
24 Jun 15#1121
Could you check using speedtest.net and see what download speed you receive and get back to me please..
Thank you
nnenne
24 Jun 151#1120
Aww! That's a shame. Live chat busy, I get them easily. How do you access them? Just pretend you're buying something and going through checkout. One of them always pops up to chat. Via my phone, it's there constantly.
Darzen
24 Jun 15#1119
Live as in everything switched on, BB and phone ( new number , not new line)
BB is pretty slow at the mo tho :disappointed:
sandman1986
24 Jun 15#1118
OK so called up Sky. The cancellation has already passed the point of no return. They cannot reinstate the offer without another code. the best they can do is keep the £100 credit on my account, but then i need to re-sign up a deal on the phone - the best they could offer was half price broadband and full price line rental! naturally i declined! They said that perhaps the online team via live chat can do something. But of course live chat has always been busy for the last 2 weeks! its ok, will try and jump on the next offer that comes along!
sandman1986
24 Jun 15#1115
Probably...but its too late for me, they cancelled my order without notice, so im left looking for another spare code!
nnenne to sandman1986
24 Jun 15#1117
They wanted to cancel mine score changing back the address. They mentioned that because the account is same as with the code. The offer can be brought back up. Better ask to speak to a manager about your lost offer that wasn't your fault. They might just apply credits instead. Not fair on you.
Bluemoon87
24 Jun 15#1116
I currently pay £19.50 for 50mbs only, no longer require that sort of speed so happy to settle for sky's 5mbs and ££ in my pocket
Bluemoon87
24 Jun 15#1112
Any codes going spare would be greatly appreciated, wanting to change from Virgin
Bluemoon87 to Bluemoon87
24 Jun 15#1113
Sorted my sister out first, thinking I could use the link twice
hukdlr to Bluemoon87
24 Jun 151#1114
What's wrong with Virgin? I've been thinking to changing over to their 100MB Fibre Optic broadband from TalkTalk's 38MB Fibre broadband.
sandman1986
24 Jun 151#1101
maximum wait time is 90 days. I wouldnt try to drag it out though. The online system let me select 91 days from order (im renovating a new property)...only for sky to cancel the order the next day...and sky customer services cannot re-instate the offer unless you have a new code. I received no warning or call to move the date - just a cancellation. :-(
dem0nx to sandman1986
24 Jun 15#1111
Could you not wait until the original install date is due then phone them at the last min and get it pushed back?
dem0nx
24 Jun 15#1110
Couldn't change it online, wonder if the live chat can sort it out?
yabol
24 Jun 15#1109
Thank You very much <3
nnenne
24 Jun 15#1108
Well done for giving it away!!
EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1107
thanks to sipart for sending me a code!!! worked a treat. thanks again <3<3<3
missy89
24 Jun 15#1106
Incoming :innocent:
yabol
24 Jun 15#1105
Can you send me a code, please :smiley:
veedubjai
24 Jun 15#1104
Good for you. Live as in new phone number allocated or the new line installed?
missy89
24 Jun 15#1103
Afternoon everyone! I called Virgin to ask about dropping my current broadband connection in favour of this offer from Sky, and I've ended up keeping my broadband with the addition of more TV channels and a lower monthly bill :smile: so, my Sky code is now going spare if any of you lovely lot still require one.
Transformers
24 Jun 151#1102
Your comments hardly make any sense, so that doesn't make me lazy.
dem0nx
24 Jun 15#1099
Is there anyway I can drag the install date out? its only letting me select july
Comment im talking about a new connection, dont be lazy read the comments
EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1092
any codes going spare please? please pm if so.
Transformers
24 Jun 15#1091
So you expect people to get a new number and just forget their old landline number 'smartypants'? :wink:
jackthabiskit
24 Jun 15#1086
guys i think i found a bit of a hack to this code, if u arent going to use it enter it into the box on the code page, then once it takes you to the main page where it tells you about the offer just copy n paste it and put the link on here , cant guarantee but im sure that code is just a key to open that link and once there im sure anyone can sign up
nnenne to jackthabiskit
24 Jun 15#1090
Tried this when I was using Frit's code just now, but it didn't work unfortunately.
Darzen
24 Jun 15#1089
I would imagine they would want as many people as possible to add on extras. I would wait till everything is activated until adding it tho.
Edit: Just had a look and I can't find where to upgrade to talk anytime.( not that I want to, just checking)
sipart
24 Jun 151#1088
Brilliant - thanks for going the extra mile with the cost breakdown :-)
I was just concerned if SKY were going produce some fine print if you deviated from the deal (i.e. adding the talk anytime to stop any excessive costs for a heavy daytime phone user).
Cheers
krazii
24 Jun 151#1087
I went through sky support and they told me exactly the same and it went through. Apparently they are still below their target and have been told to put through many as they can.
nnenne
24 Jun 15#1085
Went to me. Finally got one. Thanks Frit!!!!!!!!!!
sipart
24 Jun 15#1073
Hi. If you use your code for this deal can you also add the £5 talk anytime add on without messing anything up for eligibility/credit/half price line rental/free BB? Thanks in advance :-)
jackthabiskit to sipart
24 Jun 15#1075
Comment no, it will add an extra 5 to your bill so the monthly amount taken off your 100 credit will be £8.20 for the line and £5.00 for the extra
Darzen to sipart
24 Jun 152#1084
Yes you can add it with no problems and won't affect your half price line rental etc.
Obviously you'll be paying £5 extra so the £100 credit will run out faster.
then 6 months @ £13.20 = £79.20 (credit) = £0 Total credit used so far £94.35
then month 8 = £7.55 from account and £5.65 credit
then 4 months @ £13.20
I hope that's right. :laughing:
sandman1986
24 Jun 15#1083
Hi, Happy to recieve a spare code if anyone has one going. PM me pls. thanks
djw1cked
24 Jun 15#1082
Hi
If anyone has a spare code, please PM me
andrewhislop
24 Jun 15#1081
still need a code if anyone has one spare :smiley:
Frits
24 Jun 15#1077
Anyone wanting a code then PM me? Have one available...
nnenne to Frits
24 Jun 15#1078
Just pm'ed you.
Frits to Frits
24 Jun 15#1080
Gone
bonzobanana
24 Jun 15#1079
There was a small box to enter the code on the page from the affiliated link so assume you could have got to the site with something like topcashback and entered that code at the same place to get this exact offer.
blueruby
24 Jun 15#1076
If its yahoo mail check the Trash folder, it could be in there.
rajisking
24 Jun 15#1072
BBCU45P71KD379 must be used by midnight today...enjoy
EN1GMA to rajisking
24 Jun 15#1074
someone has nabbed it...:disappointed:
nige182
24 Jun 151#1071
I have had confirmation from PlusNet that there has been a request to transfer my line, final value fees and a date of the move as well, before I even got the email from Sky confirming the move date.
Darzen
24 Jun 15#1070
Mine is live today :smiley:
I didn't give my old number and they,ve given me a new one.
superdude101
24 Jun 15#1069
Would happily buy a code if there's any about? :neutral_face:
EN1GMA
24 Jun 15#1068
where can you manually enter the code?
jackthabiskit
24 Jun 15#1067
Comment they will know your number from an address check smartypants, thats why you select no, when i tried getting broadband at a friends i gave no details regards number and they started a tranfer from talktalk without me realising, luckily we realised in time and cancelled it
nige182
24 Jun 151#1066
No Sky TV, I left Sky last June but they kept billing me and then refunded me in September due to an error. Their system had me as a customer as according to them I left within the last twelve months. Yes all other details were the same just my surname was missing the final letter and it went through.
Spudboy
23 Jun 15#1047
I got this deal (as existing sky tv customer) and Quidco has tracked at £70 too - result !
imnicebuttdim to Spudboy
23 Jun 15#1049
How did you do that? I have just resigned up with sky today but I am now thinking I am going to cancel if I can get this
bonzobanana to Spudboy
23 Jun 15#1052
I should have tried this myself when I realised you could also enter the code manually as well as follow the link in the email. Seems hard to believe they would honour it when they are clearly going to lose money on the offer but you never know stranger things have happened.
Transformers to Spudboy
24 Jun 15#1065
How? Did you use the exact same details as on your Sky TV account? Same name, address etc
Transformers
24 Jun 15#1064
How can you transfer your landline number if you don't give it? :neutral_face:
nige182
23 Jun 152#1057
Sky support helped me out, they confirmed that they will refund up to £100 cancellation charges from another provider in addition to this deal. They also told me to enter my surname wrong with a missing letter so it didn't see me as an existing customer as it was failing then while still on live chat, corrected it for me once I had an account number.
Transformers to nige182
24 Jun 15#1063
Do you have Sky TV, is that why? And were all your other details the same apart from only your surname being spelt wrong?
weekndxo2007
24 Jun 15#1062
I would be happy to pay for a code please
den169
23 Jun 15#1059
Damn just gone to my email box to get the code and iv'e deleted it by mistake.Ah well.
nige182 to den169
23 Jun 15#1061
What mailbox? Google and Outlook both offer options to recover deleted emails I believe.
mk3
23 Jun 15#1060
Hi also still after code if anyone can help thanks
DalekFan69
23 Jun 15#1058
If anyone has any codes available and don't plan to use them - please offer them up for the people who will - Thank you very much
merchantman
23 Jun 15#1056
If anyone has a code I would really appreciate if you could please PM it to me.
I did ask a while ago but my comment must have gotten lost in all the other comments.
Thank you
imnicebuttdim
23 Jun 15#1055
Did existing customers use an A on their house number and it worked? I can use my wife's name on the account
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 15#1054
Comment will need to be quick as tomorow is the last day
imnicebuttdim
23 Jun 15#1053
I'm an existing customer and they made me believe they wouldn't honour it, worst thing was I put my cancellation in and my package was supposed to be cancelled on the 03rd july which is more or less when installation dates are happening
yabol
23 Jun 15#1051
Could I have a code please?
Thanks
Bluemoon87
23 Jun 15#1050
Anybody with a spare or code going unused? It would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
kaanis
23 Jun 15#1048
can someone please forward me a code,,,really appreciate it, thankyou.
Lindanutnut
23 Jun 15#1046
Could I have a code please? Thanks
chihuahua
23 Jun 151#1045
Absolutely brilliant thank you and mum going to the library to sign up for computer lessons tomorrow. Gonna buy her a tablet with the money saved and at last she'll be able to call herself a silver surfer! Thanks so much you've no idea how much this means to me and her xxxxxxx
chihuahua
23 Jun 151#1040
Sorry just got it to go thru thanks !
DalekFan69 to chihuahua
23 Jun 151#1044
Phew - I thought all that effort was for nothing
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1023
WIll all those who are still needing codes - please post. As if I get any - then I know who still needs them
chihuahua to DalekFan69
23 Jun 15#1038
Hi again just PMd you re code not working can u check for me thanks again x
Zoomster to DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1041
Yup, could still do with a code.
Cheers.
skipraider to DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1043
I would like a code if you have one
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1042
Ok makes sense
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 151#1039
Comment those who already have an active line just need the router and wait for the activation date
veedubjai
23 Jun 15#1037
Depends what you need I suppose.
I need a new master socket installed as a separate new line installation under my name to one that is already registered to 3rd party to the same address that I have no direct or permission access to use. So this fit me perfectly. Sky engineers don't come out to fit them but BTOR engineers on request by SKY. As far as I'm aware that SKY do not 100% own the landline but rents from BT for use on their own SKY customers.
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1036
OK, so this wont be everyone right - just those who need a new master socket
veedubjai
23 Jun 15#1035
To install a new master socket for new SKY phone line installation?
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1034
My order states that I go live on July 3rd. The hub will be delivered and I have to set it up myself. Why do you need an engineer visit.
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1033
Ok Thanks
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 15#1032
Comment no you dont give your original number
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 15#1031
Comment what the sales team told me was when an order is placed, bt do a check for the address and if it cant be found on their database it can cause problems, as i said after a few days call the sales team and ask if the engineer visit is ok
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1030
Also do you not give the telephone number aswell. As my order tells me that I will keep my current phone number. And then it tells me my actual phone number
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1029
Do you think you could change your address slightly to use the code and register. Then speak to SKY on live chat and get the address updated straight away. That way you are covered
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1026
if you have done a little address change to get the deal make sure you ring sky and make sure all is ok. You can also speak to the peeps at SKY on live chat to confirm your address and arrangements
jackthabiskit to DalekFan69
23 Jun 15#1028
Comment its not sky where the problem may occur, its bt openreach who will do a check and if they cant find the house they may cancel the order, after the order is placed wait a few days or keep an eye on the order tracking, just dont want people to waste their codes
DalekFan69
23 Jun 151#1027
I have now - thanks for the heads up on the address.
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 151#1025
Comment regards the street and house number
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 15#1024
Comment dont want to sound rude but did u read my last post??
your welcome - I am trying to help as many as possible
DalekFan69
23 Jun 15#1020
try using a different name or put an A after the house number for instance instead of 12 blah blah street it becomes 12A blah blah street. Let me know how you get on
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 151#1019
oh ive been assigned a phone number too! yay! lol
jackthabiskit
23 Jun 151#1018
oh man had a scare from sky, sky gave openreach my adress wrongly spelt and the engineer wanted to cancel my order, thankfully its sorted today, but if you have done a little address change to get the deal id ring sky and make sure all is ok, lucky i did this on saturday or i would never have known and been gutted!!!!
chihuahua
23 Jun 151#1017
Thank you again so much for your help x
jonmac73
23 Jun 15#1016
Thanks
DalekFan69
22 Jun 15#1004
In a shock move my £5 bid was rejected and that listing has now closed, so the next one is an auction and buy it now - so I put a 99p bid on it
krazii to DalekFan69
23 Jun 15#1015
My £10 was accepted however the code is not working for
I was the prat who put an offer of £10 and was accepted. However the code keeps saying I'm already a sky customer which is weird considering I'm with plusnet.I did however leave sky last summer so it might be less then 12 months. Will try again today if no luck the code can be purchased for a tenner.
jonmac73
23 Jun 15#1013
Anyone know if it will be OK to install the router on an extension socket, not the master ?
Any guides to how it should be wired as put in years ago just for landline use.
Flipd to jonmac73
23 Jun 15#1014
Assuming the extension socket works for a phone, it should work OK for bb although if the cable to the extension is particularly aged or low quality it may have a mild detrimental impact on bb speed / stability.
larry27
23 Jun 15#1012
Thats good as they tried to falsify that I owed £131.10 as soon as they received the request from Sky.
They said I had renewed my contract with them. After telling them to listen to conversation and sent proof of email sent by Plusnet to me where email states, I would call back if I wanted to renew. They have backed down.
It seems broadband providers will try dirty tricks to penalise customers wanting to leave. :disappointed:
mikeyp
22 Jun 15#1011
Zero. No termination charge as I'm out of contract.
pKaTz
22 Jun 15#1010
too right!!
pKaTz
22 Jun 15#1008
I've put my order in too.
I'm with talktalk.
I also spent an hour on the phone trying to sort out my talktalk mobile contracts before hand and they still messed them up.
I had called talktalk and as I am out of contract I don't have a leaving fee.
Lets hope SkyBroadband isn't as slow as Talktalk's is....
jackthabiskit to pKaTz
22 Jun 15#1009
Comment if i was leaving talktalk id let the world know,bloody nightmare of a company
mikeyp
22 Jun 151#1006
Just got round to putting my order in. An hour later got an email from Plusnet acknowledging I'm leaving! I've not had to ring them at all. Great stuff, hopefully the rest of the transfer is this smooth!
larry27 to mikeyp
22 Jun 15#1007
How much is Plusnet trying to extort from you for leaving?
veedubjai
22 Jun 151#1005
What kind I say, just pure greed. You're right there. Anyone who buys from these money grabbing gits is just supporting their way of profiteering. If you're not strong-willed not to buy from them in the first place then they will just keep on carrying on as it won't stop them. We know that those among other HUKD folks are lurkering around these threads looking for dumb victims for fast profits.
I never buy from these greedy folks even if I missed the slot for any hot deal & so should everyone.
I'll await until I hear a dumb victim who will be happy to pay £49.99 just for the code. :smile:
jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#1003
Comment lol
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#999
Must admit am considering it
DalekFan69 to chihuahua
22 Jun 151#1002
Dont be too hasty - we still have 3 days to get a code. I also have sent an email to MSE to see if there are any that have not been taken for whatever reason. I dont think I will get any - but I am not giving up hope
DalekFan69
22 Jun 15#1001
I like your style
DalekFan69
22 Jun 15#1000
I have put a best offer of £5 lets see if the thieves accept it
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#997
Yeah agree but so frustrating to miss out on the deal for my mum. She's 80 and wants to get online at last but wonder if she'll use it so this deal would be perfect for her. If anyone has a spare one it would definitely be going to a good home!
hukdlr to chihuahua
22 Jun 15#998
If you buy the code from ebay then £20 is not a lot of money if you really want your 80 year old mum to get online? I wouldn't blink twice and would get my mum online if that's what she wanted.
nnenne
22 Jun 151#996
No one should be buying these codes off eBay. They've deprived genuine potential customers from taking advantage of theses codes as intended. So annoying.
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#995
I expect they'll end the listing when the deal runs out.
I suppose they could be reported to ebay for violating listing policies via VERO for copying the Sky trademark.
Thanks to Dalekfan69 I got my code in the end but would love one for my mum now. Almost considering buying one off there for her but £15 + is such a cheek.
Still holding out hope for a spare one here . Thanks again Dalekfan69
DalekFan69
22 Jun 15#993
I see that there is 3 listings on Ebay with these codes.
The first for 14.99 or best offer. The second for 19.99 with no best offer. The final one is for 29.99 OMG seriously
jackthabiskit to DalekFan69
22 Jun 153#994
Comment id buy them on friday when they obviously wont work, just to leave the theiving **** negative feedback, then obviously claim your money back lol
redbiro
22 Jun 15#991
Is it possible to get this as a 2nd line along side Bt ?
jackthabiskit to redbiro
22 Jun 15#992
Comment you should be able to, but as theres already an active line sky may charge you the full installation charge of around 125 quid as its an additional line in the house
veedubjai
22 Jun 15#990
Flipd
22 Jun 152#989
Of all the 1000 posts of this thread, that comment is the stand-out one that would benefit from rephrasing!
mintchops
22 Jun 15#988
Hello all just wondering if anyone has a spare code going
Thank you .
jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#987
Comment yeah he will ask where you want it, as long as there is a direct link from outside, they wont run wires inside through hallways as i think theres a different engineer for that, hard to believe lol
andrewhislop
22 Jun 151#985
they should fit it where you ask, within reason
EN1GMA to andrewhislop
22 Jun 15#986
hopefully i'll get a friendly chap who will fit in in the back room.
EN1GMA
22 Jun 15#984
brilliant. last thing, can I get the line fitted in the room at the back of the house as oppose to the front? the room at the front has the Virgin stuff so would rather have the BT line in the room at the back.
EN1GMA
22 Jun 15#981
if I get a new line fitted, does that get fitted on the same day as when the Sky guy gets here to do his thing? or does the line get fitted earlier? my engineer is booked in for the 3rd July so was wondering if that includes the BT guy fitting in a new line.
jackthabiskit to EN1GMA
22 Jun 151#983
Comment theres no sky guy, you will receieve a router 4 or 5 days before installation, then once the engineer has fitted the line you just connect the router to the phone line and start surfing!
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#982
Think its done all at the same time from what I've read here earlier.
Am desperate for a code if anyone's got a spare. Please PM me Thanks
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#980
Please Please please PM me if has anyone got a spare code thanks
nitro228
22 Jun 15#979
If anyone has a spare code I'd be very grateful, just moved house so looking for a cheap broadband deal. Please PM me. Thanks.
nnenne
22 Jun 15#978
No problem!
IK1
22 Jun 15#956
does anyone know if I can cancel the sky hub. I do have a sky hub from previous contract one which I found to be next to useless so I don't want to pay 7 quid for something I may not use. I have another router that I want to use rather than the sky hub.
Flipd to IK1
22 Jun 15#977
Possibly critical to obtain your unique(?) bb username & pass to be able to use that info with another router. Suspect you may need a Sky router to initially obtain that info, maybe ask the Q to the better-informed members of the Sky forums?
Also note that Sky will probably decline to support non-Sky routers, so if ever your service is problematic or questionable, you may expose yourself to little or no support or assistance.
Daisy262
22 Jun 15#976
I sent the code to another HUKD member. Sorry for any disappointment.
nnenne
22 Jun 15#975
Can I have it please?
horb1967
22 Jun 15#965
Please see Sky's Privacy & Cookies Notice for details about the information we hold about you, how we may use your information and how long we will retain this information for.
Tick the box below to confirm you have read and agree to Sky's Terms and Conditions and authorise implementation of your choices above. Clicking "Pay Now" will submit your order for the Sky products you've chosen, confirm your consent to switch provider(s) (if applicable) and result in you entering into a contract(s) with Sky if your order(s) is/are accepted. We'll email receipt of your order and next steps. 12 month minimum subscriptions apply to each service (except 18 month for Sky Fibre, Sky Talk, and Sky Line Rental). If you end your contract(s) during the minimum term you will have to pay an early termination charge. We may charge this to any card or payment details we hold for you. Your cancellation rights will be sent to you with your full terms and conditions. You agree your Sky services may start during your cooling off period, you may still cancel any time within this period but you will need to pay for any services used and costs incurred up to that point. Prices may increase and services may vary, including during your minimum term. We will let you know about any material changes before we make them.
says minimum term for sky line rental 18 months so is this 18 month contract bit misleading
Flipd to horb1967
22 Jun 151#974
Only 18months when combined with fibre broadband, otherwise 12m with standard (ADSL) broadband.
General t&c at http://www.sky.com/shop/terms-conditions/new state
"...Minimum terms apply to each of your Sky TV, Sky+, Sky HD, Multiscreen, Broadband and Talk services. The length of the minimum terms is as specified when you order your services and will be confirmed by us in writing...
My sister's sign-up page t&c for this offer had no mention of 18months minimum for those services but specifically stated:
"...General: 12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited, Sky Talk & Line Rental... "
Additionally:
"...12 month minimum term applies to new Sky Talk customers and to existing customers taking up Sky Line Rental...." http://www.sky.com/products/broadband-talk/talk/features/
"...12 month minimum subscriptions except 18 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Fibre Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental..." http://www.sky.com/products/broadband-talk/broadband/features/
Hopefully now clearer in context :wink:
Daisy262
22 Jun 15#972
I have a spare code if anyone wants one?
Daisy262 to Daisy262
22 Jun 15#973
Code has now been redeemed by another member.
jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#971
Comment select engineer visit and you will get a reschedule option :smiley:
chihuahua
22 Jun 15#970
Hi still after a code for my mum who wants to learn to use the Internet. If anyone has a spare one please PM me thanks everyone
single_lonely
22 Jun 15#969
hi, anyone with a spare code please PM me.
(Moving into new home). thanks
Zenec
22 Jun 15#960
Anyone leaving Talktalk? I got an email stating my cancellation fees and they exceed the payments I have left on my contract.. Are they allowed to do this? On my contract, I have three months of half price broadband (so approximately 6quid) and I've prepaid line rental. They are asking 27 pounds as a cancellation fee.
Also, my order still is not showing up on my Sky online account, I assume I just have to wait a bit more?
pKaTz to Zenec
22 Jun 15#962
I want to leave talk talk. Am going to call them today. I believe I am not in a contract.
Flipd to Zenec
22 Jun 15#968
Generally, t&c indicate promotional prices may be removed when terminating early, so you may incur standard TalkTalk early termination fees that are currently:
Package / Charge per month remaining on your contract
Phone only / £3.00
Plus / £22.00
Plus TV / £22.00*
Essentials / £14.50
Essentials TV / £14.50*
SimplyBroadband / £10.50
Any other phone and broadband package / £9.50
Broadband only (package dependent)
A deferred set top box fee may also apply http://help2.talktalk.co.uk/about-cancelling-my-talktalk-service
jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#959
bit of advice guys, if you want tontrack an order or change your dates you dont need to keep logging onto the sky website, download " sky service" app onto ur phone and once signed in you have all your details on there :smiley:
secretmsg to jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#961
thanks buddy
pew41 to jackthabiskit
22 Jun 15#967
downloaded the app but cannot find where to change the date.....
muchmuck
22 Jun 15#957
EN1GMA and JACKTHABISKIT Thank you.
jackthabiskit to muchmuck
22 Jun 15#958
Comment
:smiley:
EN1GMA to muchmuck
22 Jun 15#966
you're welcome. that's whats this community is about, helping each other where we can whilst saving £££££
merchantman
22 Jun 15#964
Anyone have spare code?
I would very much appreciate if you could please PM this to me and I will notify this post once/if received!
Thank you
jackthabiskit
22 Jun 151#963
Comment call today and they will probably answer your call in 2016, bloody waiting times !
muchmuck
22 Jun 15#951
What about the cost for a new land line does that come off your card or bill credit?
EN1GMA to muchmuck
22 Jun 15#952
I think a new line will cost £20/free depending when you signed up to the deal. people who signed up early were getting it for free but others who signed up later were told they MAY be charged £20.
jackthabiskit to muchmuck
22 Jun 15#955
Comment it will most likely be added to your bill, they would have stated any payment being taken off your card at checkout, you will most likely be billed for the installation and router, and the 5 pound verification would have come off your card
EN1GMA
22 Jun 15#954
any free codes anyone willing to share please?
Thermal Rider
22 Jun 15#953
I wanted to delay my go live date because I have already pre-paid with my present supplier. I phoned Sky on 03332 022 135 and I moved my date from July 3rd to Aug 10th with no problem. Also it was confirmed the deal stays exactly the same. I hope this helps hotisgood and others who may wish to delay their go live date.
Flipd
22 Jun 15#950
Bluntly: Sky can do whatever it wants with the prices, but Sky has to consider the consequences, just like the customer has to consider the consequences if deciding to randomly terminate the contract within the contract term. Actual wording of the current terms is below which is preambled with Sky TV terms unrelated to this thread's deal: "...In your minimum term TV/Sky+/Sky HD and Multiscreen prices may increase once by up to 10% of the standard price or the increase in the UK Retail Price Index, whichever is greater. Other prices (including for Talk and Broadband) and your services may also vary. We will let you know about any material changes before we make them. If we increase your monthly subscription price for Sky Broadband, Talk or Line Rental you may cancel your subscription without early termination charge..." http://www.sky.com/shop/terms-conditions/new/
Skint1
21 Jun 15#949
I got a sky checkout page when I put the order in which had an account number on, so used that to set up sky id/account. my router has not been sent either but I could still change the install/start date. your b/b will go live when the line goes live. whether you need an openreach visit or not, when you have dial tone on your socket just plug in your router and it should sync up.
bonzobanana
21 Jun 15#946
Another question. You are asked for £6.75 up front for the router which you pay for with your credit card for delivery and then you have 12 payments of 8.20 which is £98.40 so isn't the deal cost actually the modem delivery cost of £6.75 and you lose the £1.60 credit if you transfer to another broadband supplier at the end of 12 months.
jackthabiskit to bonzobanana
21 Jun 152#947
Comment no, the router payment comes off your bill, the 5 pound deposit is made from your card, also the first bill will be more than 8.20 as it will be a month in advance, but that should cover your final bill
Flipd to bonzobanana
21 Jun 15#948
The only "upfront" payment is the £5 card verification check, and that is credited to your first bill, as is the £100 bill credit, and this is when the router delivery is charged at £6.95 but immediately absorbed by the credits.
So simple maths shows that the absolute base cost for 12m bb & ll rental is
(£5 - £5 - £100 + £6.95 + (£12 x £8.20)) = £5.35 which would be taken at bill twelve (billed / notified towards the end of m11).
So there is no remaining credit to lose "...if you transfer to another broadband supplier at the end of 12 months" (presumably having given Sky suitable notice, probably no later than the end of m11).
merchantman
21 Jun 15#945
So SKY can increase prices over the contract period or not?
Could you please send a link to the terms, thank you
jackthabiskit
21 Jun 15#944
Comment theres going to be some gutted hukd members lol , you snooze you lose i guess lol
Marmite32
21 Jun 15#939
The code isn't working for me, maybe because I already have Sky TV. If anyone wants to try the code it's BBCU45ORQEA803
jackthabiskit to Marmite32
21 Jun 15#942
Comment oooh dont think ur supposed to put the code up on here lol
bonzobanana to Marmite32
21 Jun 15#943
I don't know if I'm the only one who managed to use that code but my mother now also has this deal. Thanks very much.
jackthabiskit
21 Jun 151#941
Comment your activation date will arrive with the router
bonzobanana
21 Jun 15#940
I don't appear to have that option yet but then my modem hasn't even been dispatched and I don't have a clue when the broadband will go live only the phone line which is the 6th July. I guess I have to wait to get an initial installation date before I can change it.
j4j
21 Jun 15#938
hear hear
jackthabiskit
21 Jun 15#937
right guys , dont want to give anyone kittens but ive just had some scary news from the sales team, apparently my address was spelt wrong which i know wasnt as they sent me a confirmation,anyway, ive been told openreach engineers did a check and they cant find my house ao my order may be cancelled absolutely gutted :disappointed: , anyone who gave wrong details may be in the same boat as me , but their system messed mine up the ****, i also called tech support so they can re-order the engineer and im gonna find out on tuesday, gutted if i lose this :disappointed:
Skint1
21 Jun 15#936
cheers, all sorted with that now.
bonzobanana
21 Jun 15#934
Very pleased that I managed to get onto this deal and my connection date is 6th July. I was hoping to choose my own start date but wasn't given the option. Annoyingly I didn't request a code for my mother at the same time on her email address as her current contract expires shortly after mine. Feel a bit guilty about that.
Also I didn't go through any cashback site like topcashback, was that a missed opportunity?
Anyway thanks to rodrigobr for posting the deal. I was lucky enough to spot it at work and get onto it quick.
Skint1 to bonzobanana
21 Jun 15#935
I set up new sky id and account and it gives the option to change the install/activation date.
andrewhislop
21 Jun 15#933
Would really appreciate a code if anyone has one going spare :smiley:
esh_0224
21 Jun 15#932
If anyone has an extra code, could I please please have one? I would really appreciate it. Many thanks!
hxh
21 Jun 151#931
DalekFan69, many thanks!
hxh
21 Jun 15#930
Many thanks. Works very well.
definition
21 Jun 15#929
On the off chance that anyone has one left and is still reading this thread, any code going spare? Many thanks
jackthabiskit
21 Jun 151#928
Comment 14k customers on a almost free deal is nothing for sky, they make millions from tv subscriptions, and this probably adds to their required quota of new customers per annum...we arent complaining lol
DalekFan69
21 Jun 15#927
Yes publicity and they will hopefully sell you other packages
chrismc20050
21 Jun 15#926
Yes because in small print its if they increase prices by more in 10% in any one period you can do this.
they spread it out over 2 increases so llots of people couldn't cancel without paying them a fee....
joeann1
21 Jun 15#925
.
ok thanks for that,am going to apply on Monday for deal, cannot believe what sky are making out of this,is it just the publicity and press?
joeann1
21 Jun 15#923
Heres another question hope someone can answer I have just moved to a new flat ,and the person who was in before me had sky,there is a phone line and socket.so if I apply for this deal with my name and this address will it work ok,although it is previous sky customer but with different name,thanks.
DalekFan69 to joeann1
21 Jun 15#924
This should work fine as it will be under a different name
chihuahua
21 Jun 15#922
Was kindly given a free code here last night which I've registered and very grateful for.
Would love another one for my 80 year old mum who wants to learn how to use a computer and get on the Internet.
If anyone can help please PM me and many thanks Chi
benhaze
21 Jun 15#921
Hi has anyone got a spare code?
Thanks!
secretmsg
21 Jun 15#918
any one tried prepaid master card ?
jackthabiskit to secretmsg
21 Jun 15#920
Comment regards the pre-paid i dont think it will work as your card has to be registered with your bank and you have a password you enter in the card verification process, could be wrong
Flipd
21 Jun 15#919
Not sure about card payment verification options during signup, but if you look at the Sky payments help page it states: What payment methods do you accept?
Credit and debit cards from Mastercard and Visa.
Can I pay with a Maestro or Solo card?
No, Sky Payments no longer accepts payment using Maestro and Solo cards. http://help.sky.com/articles/help-for-sky-payments-customers
joeann1
21 Jun 15#917
Thanks for all replies regarding this much appreciated,as was bit worried as you had to actually live at the address you were wanting the deal for,so they could verify card for the £5.00 fee,will sky accept a maestro card for the £5.00 when signing up,thanks again.
aig1987
21 Jun 15#916
Me too
mk3
21 Jun 15#915
Hi Still after a code if anyone has a spare
joeann1
20 Jun 15#865
can anyone reply to this comment from someone on this thread earlier and clarify this for us,thanks,here is the quote, For all those looking to arrange the deal for an impending address change / house move: note the requirement for a refundable £5 fee to be charged to a card during signup, this may fail if the registered cardholder address is different to the service / installation address.
From MSE: "You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill."
Flipd to joeann1
21 Jun 15#914
I posted that original comment but others who have subsequently signed up are now saying the £5 card verification procedure is via MasterCard SecureCode or Verified by Visa, and does not involve any address crosscheck.
aig1987
21 Jun 15#913
Thanks will try that
chihuahua
21 Jun 151#912
Thanks Dalekfan69 at last signed up but got to wait for an engineer visit. Bit suprised as thought there was an old line at the new house. Got to wait till July 6th but am well pleased thanks again for the code.
hxh
20 Jun 15#907
I have the code, but have not receive the link for ordering. Any suggestion? Thanks!
DalekFan69 to hxh
20 Jun 15#908
Hi There
Use this SKY link and put in your code and press submit http://www.sky.com/shop/offercode
It will bring up the deal and then click on get started.
Put in all your details. Once you have completed you will get an email welcoming you to SKY.
Create a SKY ID and you will be able to track your order.
If you get stuck at any time click on SKY live chat and they will assist you.
Hope that helps
Try these if your code did not arrive
MSE shows this - try and you never know
Has your MSE blagged voucher or cashback not arrived?
We often negotiate special deals with companies for you that involve them paying you vouchers or cashback. These normally arrive in 28-100 days of getting the service, and most people get them with no problems. But if yours hasn't come, we've set up [email protected]. Please incl your full name, order date, order reference & email you signed up with and we will pass these onto the relevant company to sort.
secretmsg
20 Jun 15#906
Any existing customer on sky how much u get speed compared to what sky estimated when entering post code.
nige182
20 Jun 15#899
Sorry, this topic is getting mad with the volume of comments and difficult to follow. I have tried to read everything but may have missed something as some of it I skimmed. So if this has already been answered I apologise.
Has anyone tried to use their code and had it declined as you were a customer less than twelve months ago? If so does the code then become invalid or can it be passed along or tried again with a different name or slightly different address?
I ask as I have got a code, I left Sky at the end of June last year, so may be just within the twelve month period, but also they kept billing me until August due to an error their end (well between them and PlusNet) which was later corrected and as such might have me as a customer until August last year.
DalekFan69 to nige182
20 Jun 15#901
Somebody posted earlier that they spoke to someone in sales and they said
choose another person in the house who hasnt got a sky account and register under their name.
Also others have put an A in the address for example instead of 12 blah blah street - they used 12A blah blah street
aig1987 to nige182
20 Jun 15#905
If you still have this code I have been tying to get one all day because my code never came
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#904
I also saw a post earlier saying SKY normally pay up to £100 towards the termination costs - I have not been able to verify this tho
nige182
20 Jun 15#903
Thanks I saw that but I am a poor sad goit who lives alone :disappointed: I might just add an A to my address and then get it corrected later. Need to double check with Sky they will pay exit fees along with honouring this still as will incur a cancellation on my PlusNet fibre as six months left in the contract.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#902
I hope yours works fine - and please understand that if I get a code that I am just trying to be fair on who I give it to.
I also agree with paying Ebay pirates £20 for this code - even tho I did pay £10 for mine - I just would not pay £20
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#900
Thanks so much will let you know if it works.
Have had terrible problems getting on live chat though and had to phone them but they are not interested if the code doesn't work or has been used before.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#898
Let me know how you get on - hopefully all should be fine - If you need help then dont forget to use SKY live chat - without giving them the code
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#894
You answered my post yesterday about my non working code. I asked several times on here if anyone had a spare code. I don't think anyone should be encouraged to pay an eBay pirate.
If you've got a spare code then please can I have it. We are moving house and absolutely skint so won't be able to afford phone or broadband without this deal
DalekFan69 to chihuahua
20 Jun 151#897
Yesterday I was trying to get a code for myself. Today I have been helping as many as I can. I gave the person I was trying to help until 10pm, as I am about to switch off. I have however PM'd the SKY code to you. Enjoy
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#896
Also speak to SKY live chat - tell them you have a valid code - but just input the details incorrectly
nnenne
20 Jun 151#895
I actually realised my mistake, tried to reorder buy it won't let me as it was property specific. Come to realise after the fact that I could have changed my address and it would've been fine still....
Will let you guys know if I get a reply.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#893
Let me know how you get on - as I am sure there will be a few peeps in this same situation
nnenne
20 Jun 151#892
Thanks, will email them now
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#891
I will wait to see if sandhyasindhuja needs it first. As I have been trying to help this person for hours
nnenne
20 Jun 15#875
I entered my email wrong for my code. Just missed out a letter. Tried to get sky to resend but apparently it's money saving expert that deals with it. So one code down the drain
DalekFan69 to nnenne
20 Jun 15#879
Can you not get in touch with MoneySavingExpert to see if they can help you
DalekFan69 to nnenne
20 Jun 15#890
MSE shows this - try and you never know
Has your MSE blagged voucher or cashback not arrived?
We often negotiate special deals with companies for you that involve them paying you vouchers or cashback. These normally arrive in 28-100 days of getting the service, and most people get them with no problems. But if yours hasn't come, we've set up [email protected]. Please incl your full name, order date, order reference & email you signed up with and we will pass these onto the relevant company to sort.
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#889
So do you have one to give away? If so I desperately need one as mine would not work
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#888
No way - I absolutely hate the way this offer is feeding greed
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#887
I spoke to SKY live chat and they said that they dont have a problem with it - as long as the code is valid - I mean WTF
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#876
I made a £5 offer on this ebay listing - which was declined as the person already has offers for £15. They are holding out for the whole 19.99
chihuahua to DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#878
Think somewhere on this thread you said you registered yesterday with sky so just wondering why you wanted another code?
jackthabiskit to DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#883
Comment try get the sellers email and pass it over to MSE and say the **** is selling it on ebay! get it blocked
KlausHeissler197 to DalekFan69
20 Jun 152#886
the greed is shocking, i wouldnt be suprised if people signed up 50 emails to the offer they then flog them at 19.99 making a grand out of it.
nnenne
20 Jun 15#885
Think the can use a siblings or partner's name or add a,b or any letter to their address
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#884
Maybe you are the secret Ebayer making loads of money out of free codes?
nothingmuch
20 Jun 15#880
I already have sky tv, will is till be able to get this offer?
I do have a code, if not then I will pass it on t my friend, as I dont currently have broadband, thanks
DalekFan69 to nothingmuch
20 Jun 15#882
I am not sure if you will be able to use it - as this deal is for none SKY customers.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#881
No problems - it is to give away and not for me. As I already have mine
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#874
I can see that but wonder why you asked for a spare code when you already had one.
DalekFan69 to chihuahua
20 Jun 15#877
I think the posts I have made helping people speaks for itself. The person I have been trying to help the longest today is currently sandhyasindhuja
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#873
Hi There, I do have a code, and have been helping peeps try and get codes all day. Whether it is by Ebay or just encouraging people who dont have them to pass them on to those who want them
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#872
Hi There, I was trying to help you get a code earlier today. Can you tell me if you managed to get one yet
KlausHeissler197
20 Jun 15#869
Dalekfan69 pm'd me first guys so he got the code
chihuahua to KlausHeissler197
20 Jun 15#871
Thought he already had one am gutted mine doesn't work and sky won't help
hotdealseeker
20 Jun 15#870
Damn, didn't know there is a quota, too late now.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#868
Comment if you still see the checkout page there should he an assigned account number on it, then go to the sky website and register a sky id , then you can keep an eye on the order
joeann1
20 Jun 15#859
Can anyone who has ordered this deal for a house they are moving to ,say if it matters what address the credit card you use to get offer is at,does it need to be at your current address,even if you are wanting the offer for a move to a new house or flat,thanks for any info.
Skint1 to joeann1
20 Jun 15#867
I got it at my sisters address and used my card which is not at that address. I have not had an order confirmation email yet but it did say it was processing and the £5 had been taken.
blueruby
20 Jun 15#866
Renewed sky talk & broadband for a year only on Tuesday. Will I be able to sign up to this deal in OHs name & tweaking the address?
Bit worried I might end up with no service at home.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#864
Comment when i called sales to ask i was just told
to choose another person in the house who hasnt got a sky account and register under their name
Transformers
20 Jun 15#863
I think Sky would work out that's why people are doing it though.
Transformers
20 Jun 15#862
You sure qwerta? I didn't know Sky could change the name on a Sky account.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 151#861
Comment i think people were changing a digit in there door number, adding an A or B , well i think thats what it was
Transformers
20 Jun 15#860
Anyone?:disappointed:
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#858
Comment they didnt ask me, they just credited 80 pounds, it was a few years ago mind you, also depends who you speak to
single_lonely
20 Jun 15#857
I would appreciate a code if any available.
(just moved into new house so money's tight!)
hukdlr
20 Jun 15#856
They don't just take your word for it. You need to provide them your proof (final bill) which must show the early termination charged along with your account details.
hotisgood
20 Jun 15#853
another update,
on phone with Sky - They confirmed, that they won't be able to pay the "equipment fees" but will cover any early termination fees.
regarding postponing the start date, as the order only went in today, they have asked me to call back after Tuesday - to see if it could be done, anyway , I have until 2nd July to still cancel the order/move to sky - so let's see.
will def keep trying and will update here as well
was just wondering, out of the 14,500 codes send out, and I am the only one getting this type of grief, unbelievable
jackthabiskit to hotisgood
20 Jun 152#855
Comment bump your early termination fees up,if you had any, sky will pay up to 100 pounds if you are moving to them , call back and speak to someone else if it gets what you want its worth the 20 minutes of hassle on the phone lol
Deano467
20 Jun 15#854
if anyone was lucky enough to get a code which they are not going to use please message me as I would gladly use it thanks!
hotisgood
19 Jun 15#712
can anyone pls confirm the following
1) Do we have to get in touch with the current provider ( e.g BT) for a MAC code ?
2) Is it possible to choose a start date/ activation date - even if u don't need a new line/ Open reach engineer visiting?
thanks in advance
Sstuff to hotisgood
19 Jun 15#715
I'm with plusnet and they told me I would need to make sure Sky use the MAC code to avoid the £30 cessation charge. However I believe from june 20 you no longer need a mac code to switch provider if they use openreach network. How long does it take to get it?
abhijitdash123 to hotisgood
19 Jun 151#721
You don't need a MAC code and its not possible to choose a start date if engineer visit is not required. Cheers :smiley:
jackthabiskit to hotisgood
20 Jun 151#847
Comment place the order, but have your activation done later, im sure you can do this by calling sky
prattmmc to hotisgood
20 Jun 15#852
Have pm'd you
KlausHeissler197
20 Jun 15#846
I have a code if anyone wants one
chihuahua to KlausHeissler197
20 Jun 15#851
Am desperate for one mine didn't work if you've still got it would be so grateful
Thermal Rider
20 Jun 151#850
May be worth speaking to BT again and tell them if they don't drop the charge then you will be reporting the matter to the Ombudsman to sort out.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#849
Comment if it comes to it, ask sky if they will pay the 55 quid as credit? when i was with plusnet a few years ago they wanted 80 pounds as a final charge but i contacted sky to let them know and they offered me it as a credit to my account, tell sky you really want to join them but this is holding you back
hotisgood
20 Jun 15#848
thanks again, was hoping to get them on the phone, but it's quite bust at this time, so just on the hold to try to see if this can happen, thanks anyway.
but just a bit furious - for BT to just bill us for this equipment, even if I am happy to send it back - going through all the terms and conditions, there is someplace they mention that - a fee may be chargeable if u end you contract earlier - not specifying anything about the equipment, well what can we do right............
hotisgood
20 Jun 15#836
A bit off the topic here, I was with BT and after getting this offer got an email from BT about Sorry you are leaving and all that along with this
As you've got equipment from BT, you'll need to pay:
£55.00 for broadband equipment charges.
I have no intention to keep their equipment - and tried ringing their customer care no, but been waiting for a bit to speak to anyone.
I mean I am leaving in th 11th month of my 12 month contract and I got to pay an early termination fees, but 55 for the equipment sounds a bit harsh......
any suggestions
DalekFan69 to hotisgood
20 Jun 15#839
You definitely need to contact them about returning these items and then you should not have to pay for this equipment
hotisgood to hotisgood
20 Jun 15#845
Just came off the phone with BT "HELPLINE" - what I am told is - I will need to pay this early termination fees ( which I am ok with) and £55.00 for broadband equipment charges. - as I am leaving them before the 12 month contract period - they don't want it back and will not waive it - but if I were to leave after 12 months, this won't be there - I am not fully convinced, but would like to hear from anyone who had BT and is experiencing similar problems.....
thanks in advance
nnenne
20 Jun 15#844
It doesn't matter if you take TV afterwards because either way you'll have to pay for TV and you'll still get the £100. If you end up using your credit up faster, who cares.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#843
Comment you ****... hahaha is not my fault you have the brain of a 5 year old, go get yourself a back to school book and learn some maths
nnenne
20 Jun 15#842
Ok thanks for the reply
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#841
They only charge that if your landline is not connected. I did not have to pay this as my landline was already connected and in use with Orange
pKaTz
20 Jun 15#840
Hi
I have just checked on their site and there would be a £20 connection fee for setting up the land line.
Anyone else moving on from Talktalk?
Darzen
20 Jun 152#838
I'm not surprised, you're dumber than mud.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#837
you probably have a good point - my recommendation was really for those who were buying for other people and therefore would not be testing these codes straight away
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#833
For those who are buying these codes from Ebay - please make sure you verify the code with someone on SKY Live Chat as soon as you get the code. I would hate for people to buy a code which has already been used.
secretmsg to DalekFan69
20 Jun 151#835
the code can be tested immediately once u get it, do not share code with live chat lolz..
TheAllenFamily
20 Jun 15#834
If anyone has a spare code it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#832
They gave this fantastic offer - so you can bet on them trying their hardest to get you to purchase other stuff from them. I just put in for the Penny Dreadful competition
beenconned
20 Jun 151#831
Thanks. In that case there's no need for them to show the box at all. Just another attempt for them to get us to choose Sky TV I guess
beenconned
20 Jun 15#828
Also, when I click on My Package, it has a box to the left of the television saying Sky TV, which I haven't chosen. Anyone else got this too?
DalekFan69 to beenconned
20 Jun 15#830
Yes I also have this - but it is in light grey.
If you click on discover TV today - it will tell you about the TV bundles available. You will also see Sky Talk and Sky Broadband have their icons in a bright blue - so these grey ones are not active in your package
mike33
20 Jun 152#829
Sorry I would have give it to you straight away but im going to give it to a family member who is been ripped off by bt with her package.
karlie88
20 Jun 15#826
I've just joined, paid the £5, created my Sky ID etc.
However, throughout the application, there were a couple of reminders of your package which included the £100 bill credit. Upon logging in though, this £100 credit isn't mentioned in my Sky account. Is this how Sky normal works with regards to the credit? Or will it show up on the 1st bill?
Would be grateful if someone could check/clarify for me. Thank you.
DalekFan69 to karlie88
20 Jun 151#827
When I asked one the the people on SKY live chat they said this is added to your first bill as part of this deal.
So you will be charged on your first bill around £8.20 (+other charges if you incur any) but at the same time you will receive bill credit for £105. But this is only applied to this deal
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#825
Tried to but couldn't get on it was unavailable then rang and was told the code had been already used and there was nothing they could do as all codes have been sent out for this deal. So now without a code wish I'd applied for 2
chihuahua
20 Jun 15#823
Please has anyone got a spare code mine didn't work and we are just about to move house so this would be such a great deal for us.
DalekFan69 to chihuahua
20 Jun 15#824
Did you contact SKY Live chat about your code - to understand why it did not work
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#822
Comment oh sorry didnt see the above quote lol
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#821
Comment thats not this deal
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#820
Another one of these codes are on Ebay for 19.99
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#819
You can do a compatibility check from the SKY website
pKaTz
20 Jun 15#818
I have not read all 700+ comments yet...
I'm with Talktalk and for this price would leave.
I have connection problems over wifi and speed is not great.
HOWEVER - after checking on http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/speedtest/streetstats/ though, I am not so sure, as the speeds for sky broadband are even lower on average in my area.
Going for this would save £££, but this would be a gamble as to the speeds I would get.
I also have 3 talktalk mobile sims which are cheap, which I would have to pay full price should I go with Sky.
Not so sure I should go forwards.
Anyone else have doubts on the speed of Broadband?
mike33
20 Jun 15#811
Few nearly signed up and just got to the confirmation page but the then it said you will get estimated speeds between 2-5.2mbps-no chance when coming from 50mbps and daring to advertise a speed of 17mbps which I would have not minded-poor if you ask me but great for lots of people who can put up with them speeds I mean £5.35 for the year fantastic.
I didn't pay any termination fee to TalkTalk and I was only in the 6th month of my 18 months contract. They sent me an email on the 18th of May about some price changes and I had 30 days from receiving that email to give them a notice if I wish to leave. I called them on the 16th of June to give them my notice as I was planning to leave anyway to join Virgin Media. Then I saw this deal a couple of days later.
I have got the sky code but still haven't used it yet as I am in two minds whether I should go backwards by signing up to a (max) 17mbps with no TV (From 38mbps Fibre broadband with Plus TV) or join Virgin media on their big easy bundle.
hotisgood
20 Jun 15#802
ooh thanks for that jackthabiskit - I was thinking of doing it once the sky BB was active.
this is the message I am getting, currently with BT for line rental and BB
Sky Hub
Sky Broadband Unlimited
Sky Talk Line Rental
Sky Talk Weekends
Your Sky Broadband & Talk will be activated shortly. We’ll be able to confirm your activation date within 48 hours.
jackthabiskit to hotisgood
20 Jun 15#809
Comment if you want to add tv try to get them to add it to a new account so you will be billled seperate
Darzen
20 Jun 151#807
I know what you mean , as soon as the credit is used up you have to pay.
But the £100 still gets taken off your bill, so if you want tv it doesn't make any difference, essentially you're not paying for your bb/lr , or you're getting 3 months free bb/lr/tv.
jackthabiskit to Darzen
20 Jun 152#808
Comment lol i give up
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#806
Comment it will not still be free, if you add tv it will be added to your account number so you will have the broadband and tv packages, so for example if you are getting billed 8.20 for this deal and 25 for tv, 33.20 will be deducted from your credit and once thats been eaten up you will be paying the 33.20 a month, i say this as i had a deal with tv and broadband plus 75 credit and i only had 3 free months
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#801
just a quick word of warning, dont add a tv package to your account anytime during the 12 month period or your "free" internet will be gone as the 100 credit will get eaten up by your tv subscription
Darzen to jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#805
It won't make any difference, you still get the £100. So the broadband/line rental will still be free and you pay for the tv package.
I'm waiting to see if there are any decent cashback deals or special offers from Sky as I want the family package but am willing to wait for the right deal.
Adrian7
20 Jun 15#804
You want a transfer hence mac not termination. Perhaps they misunderstood? All providers charge for termination.
Update! From 20th June 2015 you no longer need a Migration Authorisation Code (MAC) to change broadband provider in the UK. We are no longer able to provide a MAC to you.
sandhyasindhuja
20 Jun 15#800
No Luck :disappointed:
Listing Ended.. Thanks for your help :smiley:
TalkTalk T&C says there is a £40 fee payable if you do not ask for MAC. It says that they have to pay to BT.
I wonder with new rules if this has changed but not updated yet? Anyone know?
queenie12
20 Jun 15#797
Hi guys, does anyone have a spare code please? I've lost my job this week so would really appreciate it :disappointed: xxx
ruil1990
20 Jun 15#789
So has anyone requested a MAC code from their current provider? Anyone else currently with TalkTalk?
matt48 to ruil1990
20 Jun 15#796
You may not need to, OfCom have just brought in a new process where the new provider can do all this stuff for you. It's only a few days old, so Sky may not have updated their website yet.
I'm a bit suspicious that they did this deal to coincide with the new process, so they can grab a load of new customers at once without the danger of losing them to retention deals when they threaten to leave the old suppliers.
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#795
I have just contacted EE. Just to make sure that all the correct things have been done. They told me that you have to give 14 days notice to cancel. So I am pleased I called them. My EE Broadband will cancel on July 4th and SKY starts on July 3rd. Just a watch-out for those cancellation charges.
sandhyasindhuja
20 Jun 151#794
Thanks.. I will try..
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#793
Sorry - this ebay listing has ended - so it must have been bought
Just check on ebay for Sky Broadband Code. Someone else may list one. 2 have been on this morning and have been purchased
DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#781
For those who desperately want a code - someone is selling on EBay for 19.99.
I bought mine from Ebay yesterday for £10 and registered.
sandhyasindhuja to DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#790
Hi,
Could you please share the link?
sandhyasindhuja to DalekFan69
20 Jun 15#792
Hi,
Could you please share the link?
sandhyasindhuja
20 Jun 15#791
Anybody with extra codes please?
ruil1990
20 Jun 15#782
anyone received a confirmation email so far since ordering?
tubbyhubby to ruil1990
20 Jun 15#783
Hi
I have opened an account with sky and it has updated to say my broadband will be live on the 3rd July and i have a txt from EE saying they have had norification my broadband is being moved. Sky are not holding back..
DalekFan69 to ruil1990
20 Jun 15#786
I have opened a SKY id account and it says my broadband will be live on the 3rd July and i have a text from EE saying they have had notification my broadband is being moved and they are sorry to see me go. My account also says the hub is ready to be sent. All going well I will be active on July 3rd. I also received an email welcoming me to SKY
Darzen to ruil1990
20 Jun 15#788
Yep, and being connected 24th June :innocent:
Sstuff
20 Jun 15#784
Why can't I create a sky id? once I get the confirmation email it says check account online but when you enter an email it says it's already registered to an account. Tried several email addresses all say same thing. I've never had a sky id.
jackthabiskit to Sstuff
20 Jun 15#785
Comment thats the crappy sky website for you, i made my account off my iphone
DalekFan69 to Sstuff
20 Jun 15#787
I would suggest you go to sky.com and click on live chat. They should be able to help you my friend
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#780
Comment **** have changed the terms again, they offered a family member vouchers only , oh well lol
craigpitta
20 Jun 15#779
if ive signed up to sky but they have not been out to install the dish etc can i cancel and take up this offer ?
Damn missed it. It would of been idea for my Dad, who's just moved into his own place.
Any chance someone has a code that'll help out a disabled old man??
no1retired
20 Jun 15#776
Legend........... I'll keep lurking
no1retired
20 Jun 15#774
In case another spare code turns up........... I'm still lurking on the thread :-)
krizw to no1retired
20 Jun 15#775
i may use mine, if i don't you can have it.
jackthabiskit
20 Jun 15#773
Comment that will be 100 vouchers not cash
krizw
20 Jun 15#772
I may have deleted the sky email, but i found the link on MSE, i doubt also about the cancellation charge, but if they do, top offer. cheers for the reply.
krizw
20 Jun 15#769
I have the code, is there a special link to the offer?
hukdlr to krizw
20 Jun 15#771
Link should be in your email sent by Sky yesterday morning.
You can claim upto £100 from Sky for any cancellation charges charged by your current provider but I am not sure if they will honour both the £100 bill credit and also the £100 cancellation charge. I highly doubt it but you never know, ask Sky via live chat.
krizw
20 Jun 15#770
can we claim the termination fee from current supplier when we join sky on this offer?
john-boi
20 Jun 15#768
Because this is a 12 month contract after this period everything returns to full price. They are sucking you in with this offer and hoping you will stay after the 12 months is over. Just cancel when the offer period finishes to avoiding paying full price !
secretmsg
20 Jun 15#767
Its a12 month contract and discounts will end after 12 months, you can cancel anytime after 12 months if not happy with the price..
£100 credit from sky will be credited in your sky account on your first bill after activation.
ather7851
20 Jun 15#766
Hi thanks for replying but why it said
Free for 12 months (then £7.50 a month)
+ Sky Line Rental £8.20 a month for 12 months (then £16.40 a month)
+ £100 Bill Credit?
bogglesmith2
20 Jun 15#765
Nice one, thanks. :smirk:
ather7851
19 Jun 15#763
Hi guys can anyone please confirm if its 12 months contract or 18 months? Many thanks
secretmsg to ather7851
20 Jun 15#764
12 months.
seaniboy
19 Jun 15#762
Anyone got a code they are not using ? just got stung from BT, extra £5 for BT Sports or change my 12 month contract to a 18 months to keep it free - they must think customers are stupid!, all within the first month of my contract :/
WaftyCranker
19 Jun 15#761
Ok - will give it a try
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#760
I decided to buy the code from ebay for £10 and registered - so all should be good
qwerta369
19 Jun 153#759
Sky told you wrong. The ordering system checks the inputted surname and address against it's CRM system (Chordiant) for matches of accounts with either current live services or those ceased within the last 12 months. If there is a match, you're an existing customer. Mispelling the surname or adding and "A" to the house number doesn't return a match and so the order will go through.
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#758
sky said i don't need to contact my provider and they take care of it.
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#754
If I switch from plusnet without contacting them will they cut me off? Pretty sure it's LLU so I wouldn't need to ask for a mac code anyway. Even though I'm pretty sure they will bill me £30 cessation and keep making excuses to charge me it.
andrewhislop to Sstuff
19 Jun 15#757
Why don't you just go onto live chat on plusnet and cancel on there?
WaftyCranker
19 Jun 15#756
Sky told me if anyone at that property was already a Sky customer then you could not go for this offer so changing the name should not make any difference
qwerta369
19 Jun 151#755
Just mis-spell your surname. Once service is live you can always call Sky to have the error corrected.
ryouga
19 Jun 15#753
Oops forgot to sign up, if anyone has a spare code it will be appreciated.
satchef1
19 Jun 154#742
Well I got 5 PMs. A number generator picked out #4. The fourth PM I got was from...
@bhunterno1
PM incoming.
DalekFan69 to satchef1
19 Jun 15#743
Thank you for giving this code away to one of our members and not selling it for £20 on Ebay - your a star
bhunterno1 to satchef1
19 Jun 151#752
Thank you!
Transformers
19 Jun 15#751
Has anyone managed to sign up even though they already have Sky TV at their address?:smiley:
What did you do at the checkout, did you do it under a different name but same address? Thanks.
ruil1990
19 Jun 15#750
Yeah that's very dopey of me haha
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#749
You could go to sky.com and speak to them on live chat
andrewhislop
19 Jun 151#748
Right hand side under benefits and extras,
sky wifi free
£100 bill credit free :smiley:
Just to check that this was the checkout screen for everyone who used this offer? Just to satisfy my nagging OCD as it doesn't mention the bill credit there
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#746
yeah me too
paulaberdeen
19 Jun 15#744
Just went through Sky chat and managed to get the deal, no code needed
andrewhislop to paulaberdeen
19 Jun 15#745
hope you got a screenshot as best I've been offered was free bb and £100 vouchers :disappointed:
andrewhislop
19 Jun 15#741
No, as its call charges that have increased not broadband :disappointed:
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#740
Lol there is always those who like to profit on ebay
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#739
I heard when I was on Live chat on Sky.com, when I was trying to get the deal without a code
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#738
so what about the £30 cessation charge? i'm out of contract with them, and was told that the charge would apply as sky are not part of the open reach network. i could just switch to sky and hope for the best but i am guessing they will hit me with the £30 charge.
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#737
does this apply to a plusnet customer who doesn't take out line rental with them? I'm only getting broadband service. can i switch without penalty?
chihuahua
19 Jun 15#727
Anyone got a spare code? Mine won't work and says it's already been used:(
bhunterno1 to chihuahua
19 Jun 15#736
Perhaps try calling Sky customer services on 02071267020 with your code. Good luck.
kwcov
19 Jun 15#735
I spoke to Plusnet customer services two days ago to ask them whether I need a Mac code and they said that from this Saturday 21st June they will not be a need for Mac codes.
eleanorg123
19 Jun 15#731
It said that the £100 credit was only if you added Sky TV to your bundle (had to click to open the small print right before i paid), so I don't think the credit will cover the years bill, even if you did get Sky TV. Or am I wrong?
bhunterno1 to eleanorg123
19 Jun 15#734
£100 credit present on final confirmation page and I did not add the tv package. Also, if you read MSE posts then people have mentioned the Sky Live chat have told them you do not need the TV package in order to get the £100 credit
timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#719
Andrew why don't you speak to your current provider and/or Sky?
andrewhislop to timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#733
I'm in contract with plusnet, just got a retention deal a couple of weeks ago, not as good as this, but thats the way it goes, was happy with it though so can't complain.
I do need a code for my daughter though if anyone has a spare one once its all settled down.
Those on plusnet getting told they will be charged £30, they increased call charges to 08xx numbers recently, if you got the email below and its within 30 days of you getting the mail, you can leave without penalty, even if you are only a month or two into the contract, that means you don't have to pay the cessation charge.
Hope that helps someone
bhunterno1
19 Jun 15#732
Thanks Op....deal of the year!
Wish I could give you some heat...
Just ordered and £100 credit added WITHOUT TV package. We don't have a land line connected or Sky.
Engineer coming out in 10 days.
I guess Sky make so much money that 14500 codes isn't a great loss and they get 14500 new customers plus the hype.
eleanorg123
19 Jun 15#730
It said that the £100 credit was only if you added Sky TV to your bundle (had to click to open the small print right before i paid), so I don't think the credit will cover the years bill, even if you did get Sky TV. Or am I wrong?
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#729
What about the rest 500 codes? :stuck_out_tongue:
SuB-K
19 Jun 15#728
I'm replacing the existing line which is line rental paid to BT which is under my mothers name. Basically I'm going to be putting the bill payments to under my name (been meaning to do so for a long time). I have my mother's blessings lol.
Flipd
19 Jun 15#726
MSE promo page stated "...You need to grab one of 14,500 codes..."
SuB-K
19 Jun 15#724
In order for the deal to go through, I ended up saying I'm going to be moving in to my address even if though I've been living there all my life...will this be ok to do?
secretmsg to SuB-K
19 Jun 15#725
Are you looking for a new line? or replacing it to any existing line ?
Saayan
19 Jun 15#723
anyone has a spare code who don't want to use ? would be nice of them to share. Thanks
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#722
Apparently you need a Mac if on plusnet.
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#720
Do sky use openreach network? If so plusnet shouldn't be charging £30 cessation because sky can sort out my switch without me having to even contact plusnet.
andrewhislop
19 Jun 15#718
I got mine a few weeks back in under 24 hours.
If you got the email about 08xx number charges increasing you can cancel without penalty
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#713
Whats all this about you need to choose a tv package to get the £100 credit
Has anyone confirmed this, because on my order it said £100 credit and nowt about a tv package
andrewhislop to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#716
You don't need to have the tv
timmyboy147 to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#717
Comment
Confusion from people but agree you don't have to have Sky TV to get this
AshD92
19 Jun 15#708
Can someone confirm for me please whether or not an engineer is called out in every instance? All I can see happening with my order is an 'activation date' (which is the one I chose). Does this mean an engineer isn't being called out to my property?
Ta!
jackthabiskit to AshD92
19 Jun 151#710
Comment if u need a new phone line an engineer will obviously visit, if you already have a phone line you just wait once you recieve your router for your activation date
timmyboy147 to AshD92
19 Jun 151#714
Comment
I can confirm I haven't had a phone line since been in this flat for over 3years. There is a phone line already installed from a previous tenant but it is not currently active.
To answer your question; they don't need to visit your address and can activate it from their end, as happened with me. Amazing huh?
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 151#711
Comment and activation day just connect the router and start surfing!
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#709
How do you provide them with a Mac code if it's required when placing the order?
huckerbee
19 Jun 15#707
Anyone got a code please?
DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#698
Apparently there were 14000 codes and these went very quickly.
I just tried to push SKY on live chat for the deal and they wouldnt budge.
All they have now is free internet unlimited for 1 year and a £100 M&S voucher. Which means the line rental will be 16.40 per month. Lets hope some of the hot uk peeps will see another great deal for broadband soon.
timmyboy147 to DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#699
Comment
Where did you hear 14000?
jackthabiskit to DalekFan69
19 Jun 15#706
Comment you can get one off a greedy **** selling for 20 quid on ebay lol
SuB-K
19 Jun 15#704
I'm getting a "It looks like you're already a Sky customer, please sign in to continue." message. What should I do??
I am currently on Sky Broadband but paying BT for the line rental. The SKy TV package was under my sister's name who moved out earlier this year and cancelled Sky TV and BB. But she was told that the Broadband will be cancelled once I join an alternative ISP. A mac code was given, but has now expired (been over a couple of months).
Also I am not the bill payer for the BT line rental and I, myself, have never bought anything SKY under my name....how should I go about doing this?
Darzen to SuB-K
19 Jun 15#705
I added an a to my address. i.e 22a blah blah street
Mine is being set up wednesday :smiley:
Thanks very much Op
satchef1
19 Jun 151#700
I thought this offer was for new Sky Broadband customers, not realising those who have Sky TV are exempt. Got a code in my email inbox this morning. I can't use it, so someone else may as well have it.
PM me if interested. At 9pm I'll pick a 'winner' for the code using a random number generator. Please don't PM me after 9pm. Any PMs I receive after 9pm won't count and I don't want my inbox flooded.
timmyboy147 to satchef1
19 Jun 15#702
Comment
Lol
aig1987 to satchef1
19 Jun 15#703
Hi I desperately need a code ordered one but it never came. I can't pm yet.
andrewhislop
19 Jun 15#701
I'm not getting this deal.
timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#697
Comment
No but about £10 odd
lucas
19 Jun 15#696
Then how are you getting this deal as well?
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#695
Comment. no not totally
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#694
Any tech freak here will be using it for broadband bonding?
timmyboy147
19 Jun 151#693
People are getting confused. If you have the code, your sorted.
Telephone sky customer services on 02071267020, give them your code and they should talk you through the process. I had to make an account online essentially "a basket" which I emailed myself and then he took the reference number from this basket and added the offer.
timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#692
Comment
Total cost for broadband, phone line, installation came to £10 odd
If the terms and conditions are stating you need to take out a TV package, this looks like an error, somebody copying and pasting from another offer maybe. It's not what was advertised by both MSE and Sky; and it's not what showed when the confirmation of my order went through.
You might want to hold off until this is confirmed, but it seems the Sky chat people are pretty confident this offer is legit. Would be a hell of a slur on "people's hero" Martin Lewis if it wasn't.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#690
is sky router got bridge options?
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#629
so it'll be totally free internet, and phoneline for the entire year?
jackthabiskit to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#630
Comment heres how it works : free broadband for 12 months, half price line rental (8.20) a month, 100 credit will be added to your bill so every month the amount of 8.20 will be taken off tjat credit, as long as you dont get charged an engineer visit you will be paying 6.95 for the delivery of the router, which means your final bill may be chargeable for a few quid
timmyboy147 to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#689
Comment
Yes
aig1987
19 Jun 15#688
Anyone have a spare code ordered one but it never came
timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#687
Comment
Load of rubbish
Sackboy1
19 Jun 15#686
Just ordered, all went through okay I think, £8.20 a month for the line rental, £6.95 for router delivery. £100 bill credit.
Think that takes me to £5.35 for the year. Thanks OP! You've saved me a fortune!
timmyboy147
19 Jun 15#685
Ok thank you so much to the poster for this deal. We have been looking to get broadband for at least 2 years and haven't until this deal came up. To clarify:
* I do not have an active phone line for at least 3 years but there is one here. That means they don't need to send an engineer out and can do it externally which they have done.
*£100 will be added to our bill, BB is free and landline is half price meaning the OP is spot on.
*only charge we incurred was the delivery charge for the router at £6 odd. So phone line and Broadland for around £11 total cost for the year. Absolutely chuffed as hell, thank you HUKD and Op!!!!!!
This is better than the cookie deal a few years ago, the beer deal, the watch deal, the iphone5 contract deal, among others I have got from this app, oh not to mention the tablet deal on Christmas Day.
Amazed amazed amazed!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
andrewhislop
19 Jun 15#684
Funny, I've just been paid £105 TCB that tracked fine for the 75% off sky tv packages and £100 bill credit from a few months ago, so certainly is a chance
rvcshart
19 Jun 15#671
Oh my, Quidco just tracked £70 as well. Be interesting/nice if that pays out.
lucas to rvcshart
19 Jun 15#683
Lol no chance
Mocking_Bird
19 Jun 15#682
What does this mean? I don't have anything other than a BT phone line & BT Broadband (along with complimentary BT Sport & BT Wifi) so what other services are they talking about? Surely not the complimentary ones as those will automatically fall away when the broadband is discontinued.
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#677
Are sky part of BT wholesale network? I was told by plusnet they are not and so I would be charged a cessation charge if switching. Even though after 20th June a Mac code is not required anymore.
andrewhislop to Sstuff
19 Jun 15#681
You can cancel without penalty due to call charges going up, as long as its within 28 days (I think) of gettig the email. If you do that then you won't have to pay £30
J400uk
19 Jun 15#680
Also ordered :smile:
Can't get an install date for 2 weeks but not really in a rush
Sstuff
19 Jun 15#678
Anyone out of contract with plusnet who went through with this? Do you have to get your Mac code to give to sky to avoid £30 cessation charge?
rvcshart to Sstuff
19 Jun 15#679
No, but since the engineer is free just let them put a new line in. Have them use the same master socket etc if property damage is a concern.
merchantman
19 Jun 15#676
Can sky increase the prices of line rental during the contract?
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#675
Comment. ????
wardi69
19 Jun 15#674
**** Just confirmed with them on chat whilst I was ordering that you don't need to take out TV as well, so all good! ****
drsanjeevgarg
19 Jun 15#673
£100 M&S e-Voucher broadband offer: ^£100 M&S e-Voucher for new customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. One e-Voucher per household. M&S terms apply. You must claim your e-Voucher online at http://www.sky.com/claim within 90 days of your service being activated. To receive an M&S e-Voucher you need a valid email address and the ability to print. Not available with any other offer.
drsanjeevgarg
19 Jun 15#672
£100 M&S e-Voucher broadband offer: ^£100 M&S e-Voucher for new customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. One e-Voucher per household. M&S terms apply. You must claim your e-Voucher online at http://www.sky.com/claim within 90 days of your service being activated. To receive an M&S e-Voucher you need a valid email address and the ability to print. Not available with any other offer.
wardi69
19 Jun 15#670
I'm 99% certain that the text that appears when you click the £100 credit is from an old offer, and has been reused here but they've forgotten to remove it as it doesn't apply to this promotion. Otherwise they would have included it in the T&C's somewhere, and made it a bit more obvious otherwise its false advertisement
wardi69
19 Jun 15#669
I just called them and the guy says that they're getting a lot of calls about it which is why the chat is currently busy, but that he's fairly certain that you don't need to take the TV as well, but to wait until the chat option is back and speak to them as they don't deal with online offers
Also when you select a Sky TV package the £100 credit disappears from your order so this supports what he says
abhijitdash123
19 Jun 15#664
On the £100 Bill Credit when you are directed to the offer page from the email link, it says,
£100 Bill Credit
Get £100 credit added to your first bill when you join Sky TV online.
Simply choose the Sky TV bundle that suits you and complete your order online.
So, I don't think that everyone is getting free internet over here. If you don't get the Sky TV online, you wont be getting any £100 credit - Clear and Straight.
Maybe MSE have forgotten to check this small print but the Sky Offer Website clearly states this. Just click on the £100 Credit point under 'Yours at no extra cost' section.
The deal is still good though because you are getting half price line rental with free broadband for a year which comes to roughly £100, which is half that of any good deals we have seen in the past, but it is not free :smiley:
wardi69 to abhijitdash123
19 Jun 15#665
You're right, also I'm not sure it's clearly stated as its hidden behind a button you have to click to show it! If this is the case then that's very misleading.. Can anyone confirm this or not?
EDIT: It states in the T&C's of the email this:
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online.
So if you choose one do you not get the other??
KyleGM to abhijitdash123
19 Jun 15#666
Yep,
and that only appears when you click on the £100 credit
Very misleading if this is the case!
jackthabiskit to abhijitdash123
19 Jun 15#668
Comment have you actually ordered ??? cos the what i saw on my order confirmation is conpletely different to what you are talking about
jam903n
19 Jun 15#667
Does anyone have a spare code please
paulaberdeen
19 Jun 15#659
Is this just for NON SKY TV CUSTOMERS?
gamesaregood to paulaberdeen
19 Jun 15#663
Yes new customers or those who have left sky over 12 months ago only.
johnyb
19 Jun 15#643
I'll have a code somebody can use soon. I registered for a family member but it errored, so I did it again. I ended up with two codes today. Once I have completed their registration for them, i'll publish the code. Hopefully it will help someone out
EN1GMA to johnyb
19 Jun 15#644
can I have the code? a friend of mine has missed out on the deal and would appreciate it if somebody had a spare code for him. thanks
andrewhislop to johnyb
19 Jun 15#662
Would love this if you have it spare?
summerhouse
19 Jun 15#661
woo hoo. all signed up!
only concern is that i was never shown an option box to keep my existing phone number, even when i went back to the beginning and with the help of a sky chat advisor. anyhoo he seemed pretty certain i would keep my number regardless and i have kept the chat for proof. *fingers crossed*
ym274
19 Jun 15#641
I have Sky tv at my home address however it is NOT in my name. Keep getting the page saying that I am already an existing Sky customer even though I am registering with my name now which is not registered with Sky. Im assuming they use your address and not your name when checking to see if you are an existing customer. Anyone have a way around this?!
secretmsg to ym274
19 Jun 15#645
i tried 1a instead of 1 and did manually so it worked for me.
Mikey91 to ym274
19 Jun 15#660
Looks like it goes off the property address and NOT the name on the account. I already have Sky at my home address and signed up with this for another property and it all went through fine as it's an address that hasn't had Sky (even though my name will be signed up with Sky on my property).
dragline79
19 Jun 15#657
do you need to remain on this contract for 18months ?
jackthabiskit to dragline79
19 Jun 15#658
Comment 12 months
veedubjai
19 Jun 15#656
Hard work it is :smile: but I went through with this deal with some Sky Chat assistance as the definition of new SKY phone line connection was not very clear cut that the existing BT phone line that is already connected to the property is not to be touched under no circustances as I have no access to & not under my own name.
For folks who want a second SKY phone line, Neha, Sky Chat advisor claims you must select NO option if you want to keep your existing phone number that is connected to your property.
Anyway got a chat transcript just in case things goes titsup. Fingers crossed on install day. :neutral_face:
Element
19 Jun 15#655
Has anyone got spare code? Friend of mine is looking to get sky broadband and seems I have missed deal - all codes gone quick..
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#649
how has this deal not got more hotter??
secretmsg to EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#654
The deal got expired so many couldnt vote for it..
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#653
Comment no they put prices up every year, afraid its part of the deal your signing up to, been like that for years
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#652
I thought if they did that, it was valid grounds to leave the contract. im sure that's what ive read. if they put your contract up mid contract, you can leave without any fees. you just have to judge if the increase is worth it.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#651
given example for house no. 1 changed 1A
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#650
Comment sorry i meant halfway through contract , its been done to me before and you cant really do anything
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#639
what are the odds of skys phone rental going up to 18 quid and **** everything up Lol
EN1GMA to jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#648
I guess that would be grounds for cancellation. I'd have got a free line rental install out of them :laughing:
eleanorg123
19 Jun 15#642
It said that the £100 credit was only if you added Sky TV to your bundle (had to click to open the small print right before i paid), so I don't think the credit will cover the years bill, even if you did get Sky TV. Or am I wrong?
jackthabiskit to eleanorg123
19 Jun 15#647
Comment nope, your final summary will show the credit
ym274
19 Jun 15#646
Sorry can you please elaborate on what you mean when you say 1a instead of 1?
kingbal
19 Jun 15#640
Hi all can anyone post the link where you place the code please ?
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#628
i don't think anyone even knows, how much they'll be paying yet per month.
j2theg to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 151#636
£8.20 x 12 = £98.40 over the year
+ £6.95 router = £105.35
The £100 credit is put on your account soon after you sign up (so it looks like). Before that they take an initial fiver and your account details for any direct debits (say if you continue beyond the twelve months or sign up for a TV package).
Therefore you pay a fiver up front and then for the twelfth month will have a bill for 35p. You pay nothing/month because the £100 credit covers everything.
j2theg to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#638
£8.20 x 12 = £98.40 over the year
+ £6.95 router = £105.35
The £100 credit is put on your account soon after you sign up (so it looks like). They also take an initial fiver and your account details for any future direct debits (say if you are enticed to sign up for more Sky stuff).
Therefore you pay a fiver up front and then for the twelfth month will have a bill for 35p. You pay nothing/month because the £100 credit covers everything.
The biggest cost will be any exit fee issued by your current provider.
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#637
Comment. oooh yea forgot about the godiva ! lol
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#635
just hoping they install the line in the back room and do so via the back garden. don't want to install the line in the back room but having come through the front and then I have to drag carpets up and to start drilling holes in dividing walls.
bargaincrazy123
19 Jun 15#634
Hello .please would be very grateful for a code someone .x
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#633
If that's the case. i think this is the deal of the decade gentleman
paulaberdeen
19 Jun 15#632
Just put this through then says cannot get deal as existing SKYTV customer.
Is this only for non sky tv customers?
Please help
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#631
no, the deal is £8.20 per month. but you get a £100 credit in your account. so the £8.20 monthly figure is taken from that £100 credit. so long as you don't over spend on the telephone, then the credit will take case of the monthly £8.20 bill. I think on the final bill you have to pay £5 odd quid. that's how ive understood it.
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 151#624
I'm about to sign up.
For everyone interested in this. it's now saying ''£8.20 a month''
i'm assuming when the £100 credit gets added on. it then becomes free?
EN1GMA to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#625
I think it says £8.20 for everyone but the £100 credit off sets that figure.
jackthabiskit to Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#627
Comment it wont be completely free as its 6.95 charge for the router delivery, so probably be a final bill of a fiver or so
Plasmachaser
19 Jun 15#626
So is the final amount left to pay per month for this deal is £8.20? all in for £8.20 a month
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#623
Comment. oh regards the engineer visit it will show up on the final page before you checkout
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#622
Comment. just go back to the enter code page and start again, honestly it took me about 20 refreshes to complete the order, its hard work but worth it eventually lol
veedubjai
19 Jun 15#621
Tried that. No option to select engineer visit. :disappointed: Will try again but got this now...
Important information
Your basket has been updated and you're no longer eligible for the reward you have selected.
Unable to continue with your order
An error has occured
Unfortunately, we have been unable to proceed with your order. To continue by phone, please call 08442 411 818.
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#620
Comment
when you select your postcode and it finds the adresses, select enter manually, it should be highlighted in blue, that way it wont recognise your line and will let you select am engineer visit, thanks to another poster on here as i had no idea myself lol
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 151#619
Comment you will be fine , its all done now, all the engineer will have in paperwork is to install a phone line, and any charges would have taken place during checkout
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#618
make sure you print the chat out as proof. happy that it worked for in the end. looks like when my virgin deal comes up, when I threaten to leave if I don't get a good deal, I actually could without interfering with services as i'll just switch home connection to SKY which i'll have got already!!!
Lucyjojock
19 Jun 15#610
Does anyone need a code? I have a spare one.
axgod2 to Lucyjojock
19 Jun 15#611
yes please desperate here
John_23 to Lucyjojock
19 Jun 15#617
Yes please
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#616
so you're saying I should be ok as I have it in writing, so to speak?
it clearly says on the print out: new phone line installation FREE
if so, im well chuffed but until it don't happen, I wont believe it.
jonnygclarke
19 Jun 15#615
Can anyone advise my dad has Sky TV I want to put it threw my mums name but it's coming up she has Sky services already.
How do we get past this.
Darzen
19 Jun 15#614
Just filled it all in and says we already have sky ,says we have to ring them.
We did sign up via Carphone warehouse but we haven't heard anything for 3 weeks and they haven't taken any payments so cancelled that yesterday with CPW.
definition
19 Jun 15#613
If anyone has a spare code it would be much appreciated here. Thanks.
Lucyjojock
19 Jun 15#612
Just messaged you
veedubjai
19 Jun 15#609
Need some help here folks. I want to keep my existing BT line but req a new phone line connection with extra new number from SKY as want to keep both lines completely separate.
Which option is the correct one to select?
Sky Line Rental
Based on the information you have provided we should be able to transfer your existing phone number to Sky Talk if you wish. Your phone line and broadband will be activated on the same day.
Would you like to keep your existing phone number (***********)?
Yes - it should take around 2 weeks to switch your services to Sky
No - it should take around 2 weeks to switch your services to Sky
Please note:
Timeframes above are estimates only - if an engineer visit is required you will have the opportunity to choose a convenient date later in the process. Your exact activation date will be confirmed in writing once your order is complete. If you do not opt to keep your current telephone number, or for any reason we are unable to transfer this to your new Sky phone line, your new number will also be confirmed in writing before your line is activated.
naz12345678910
19 Jun 15#591
Just rang virgin to cancel and the lady I spoke to was shocked at the deal and adamant that no provider can give half price or discounted line rental other than when you pay upfront, she told me to ring them to confirm before I cancel, anyone else tried cancelling current provider
tubbyhubby to naz12345678910
19 Jun 15#608
I ahve and i am with EE no issue's .. delaying tactic's i think
td75
19 Jun 15#593
My current BT contract ends on 27th August 2015. Is there a way to go ahead with the SKY deal from after this date or do I have to pay a penalty to end early?
td75 to td75
19 Jun 15#607
I ended up getting a new free line as well.. thanks for help with this:) So can now end current BT broadband when contract finish without any penalties.
supermarlon
19 Jun 15#606
I also tried to sign up in my wifes name , as I have recently signed up to the TV deal , and its saying she already has sky services , but she hasnt, is it done by address , this really is a great deal and dont want to miss out ,
is there a way round it ?? i dont understand what you are saying about 2 options ???
nige182
19 Jun 15#605
I wonder when the 12 month check is done to. I left Sky at the end of June last year. So if it is 12 months to away from Sky at point of connection I am fine, if it is at point of order I am not.
larry27
19 Jun 15#604
Thank you OP
I managed to get this offer. No install date as yet but hopefully soon and not a long two week wait.
Spoke to current provider Plusnet who said "we can match the free broadband but not the half price line rental" I explained I would like my MAC code. It will be with me in 3 to 5 working days via email.
hotisgood
19 Jun 15#603
I don't like the sound of
otherwise connection charge from £20 mayapply
it's like - Discount sale Upto 80 % in stores
karlie88
19 Jun 15#602
Even better.
The terms have changed to reflect this:
'Compatible line required, otherwise connection charge from £20 may apply.'
nseaman
19 Jun 15#589
Just tried signing up in wife's name, says we already have sky tv (which is in my name)... is there a way round this?
jackthabiskit to nseaman
19 Jun 15#601
Comment start over, you should get 2 options of customer and not customer
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#600
2 weeks till line installation... ughhh!!
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#599
Comment yes!! thankyou!! i was getting the " line exists " problem but on manually entering it didnt find a line and ordered a new installation, now i just hope the engineer doesnt turn up and say theres already a line active lol
allsa001
19 Jun 151#598
It does not say that on mine. Hovever have it written in a Sky chat that new line installation will be free. Very happy with this.
Carlson2000
19 Jun 15#597
I hate to beg, but if anyone has a spare code it would be much appreciated! I just moved into a new apartment and missed out on the sign ups.. and now feel like a right numpty!
EN1GMA
19 Jun 151#596
I checked my print out and indeed it says NEW LINE INSTALLATION FREE
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#595
same here. was expecting to pay the £20 but put all my details in and it says installation is free for a new line so expect them to honour the deal.
John_23
19 Jun 15#594
Anyone got a spare code? :smiley:
Craftypeat
19 Jun 15#592
Thanks Nanuek and followed procedure below and although I advised I had no existing line (new house) therefore no landline number I expect it should have flagged the Extra £20 but it didn't so expect Sky to honour installation date booked. Here the blurb below
Will I have to pay the £20 new line fee? Whether you'll need a new line is determined on a case-by-case basis.
If you don't have a line, or you're switching from cable, you'll need to pay for a new line. However, if you have a BT line but pay another provider to use it, or you pay BT directly for your phone line, you may still have to pay the fee.
The only way to check with any certainty is through the application process. After you've entered your details, Sky will check these on the BT Openreach Checker to determine if you'll be charged. You'll know whether you'll have to pay the £20 before you commit to the deal, and you can choose not to continue if you do find you'll be charged.
seanmcr
19 Jun 15#590
I had that issue, however upon entering my address manually it can no longer find the line :wink:
allsa001
19 Jun 15#588
Thanks Enigma. Still can't get it to work for me, it says it will take over the existing line. I'll contact them on chat, and see whetehr I can get a free new line put in.
Crazy Chris
19 Jun 151#587
just got mine through, says new line installation is free so even better, as I though it was £20
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#586
i just put my address in and skipped the phone number. it went through for me. do you have a bt line at yours?
rupe30
19 Jun 15#585
Sites working now, I just signed up :smile:
allsa001
19 Jun 15#584
Did it let you do that? When I input my address, it says there is an active line already there. Then it asks me for the number and provider, and these are required fields. I have tried to put in a fake telephone number, but it just starts the process over again.
IK1
19 Jun 15#583
Some advice please. I did have Sky broadband (moved from o2) in my current address. I ordered the code for my new address, would I still be classed as left within 12 months or am I better using my wife's name on the new address to make sure there are no issues.
Thanks
Vita23
19 Jun 15#582
ive ordered too. thanks for the deal!
EN1GMA
19 Jun 151#581
same here, the new line fitted for free is a massive bonus.
allsa001
19 Jun 15#579
Does anyone know if you can set this up on line to act as a second account. I already have Virgin Media, which I want to use as my main provider, and have this setup in the bedroom solely for use for WiFi for mobiles. When it asks for my current land line number, I don't want them to disconnect my current Virgin Media number or cancel that account.
Many Thanks
EN1GMA to allsa001
19 Jun 15#580
don't provide your current number. im in the same boat as you having virgin as my main provider. not providing your number will get you a free bt line installed too if you don't already have one.
Daisy262
19 Jun 15#578
About to sign up but I want to add "Talk Anytime International" to my package. It says "12 month minimum subscription applies, except 18 month minimum subscriptions apply for Sky Fibre and Sky Fibre Unlimited + Sky Talk Anytime International & Sky Line Rental." Does that mean I can't be with them for 12 months if I choose the additional extra?
abulkasam
19 Jun 15#575
I wonder how much MoneySavingExpert are making per deal through the affiliate codes?
nanuek to abulkasam
19 Jun 15#577
Best guess is that the £100 is the affiliate kick-back much in the same way as cashback works. Doubt MSE are also taking a cut for this sort of deal.
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#569
did you guys actually put a code in anywhere or did you just click on the link and go through without entering the code?
secretmsg to EN1GMA
19 Jun 151#570
if u use mobile then have to enter code manually but if laptop then it redirects automatically.
nanuek to EN1GMA
19 Jun 151#576
The link in your email will include the unique code (you can see it by right clicking and copying the URL). If you use the link posted on MSE site it will prompt for a code.
Mikey91
19 Jun 151#574
All signed up :smiley: Even includes free New Line Setup as there is no active line at the address so an absolute bargain for the first year. Didn't need to enter the code - it might be a unique link that you receive in the email so it knows what code you were sent perhaps.
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#573
thank god for that. ive done it via the PC and clicked on the link provided in the email from SKY. went all the way through but did not see a prompt to put any code in. got worried that I ballzd it all up.
nnenne
19 Jun 151#572
I used my iPhone and it was direct. No need to enter code
LittleRedRidingHood
19 Jun 15#567
Thank you OP.
I've just signed up. What's the best way to get a decent TV package alongside this offer?
nnenne to LittleRedRidingHood
19 Jun 15#571
£25 for all channels through chat online
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#568
Sorry, the unique reference number you've entered has already been used. Please check that you have entered the unique reference number correctly. If you haven’t joined Sky and would like to, you can ask your friend to send an invitation. Once your account is up and running, we’ll send you a unique reference number so you can choose your reward. If you're a customer,sign in here and try again.
td75
19 Jun 15#566
Do I need to pay for a TV package as well? This it what it shows after I have typed code:
Get £100 credit added to your first bill when you join Sky TV online. Simply choose the Sky TV bundle that suits you and complete your order online.
watchdogbrb
19 Jun 151#565
says 8.20 a month with offers applied.
ili
19 Jun 15#564
Same here then, although more like 2 months remaining; ill just try claim it back via that sky form! thanks for the info, saves me having to call them up
j2theg
19 Jun 15#563
3 and a bit months. Paid line rental upfront (and got it back through Topcashback) then paid a reduced amount of £2.50 a month for the broadband. However for the purposes of the exit fee the broadband is charged at the full £9.95/month x the remaining time on my contract = about £32. Or so the guy told me.
Pateo
19 Jun 15#562
Anyone want to pm me a code please, thanks
ipsa
19 Jun 15#561
Does one have to change from BT line rental to them please ?
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#560
where do you put the code?? I just clicked on the link provided by sky this morning and didn't see a place where I had to insert the code.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#551
i think the code can be reused, anyone tried?
Pateo to secretmsg
19 Jun 15#556
Please pm me the code thanks
no1retired to secretmsg
19 Jun 15#559
I'll give it a try if anyone has completed theirs and willing to share the code
Crazy Chris
19 Jun 15#558
Thanks much appreciated, ill give it ago!!!
omz45
19 Jun 15#557
Got mine, thanks op!
Heads up, if you already have sky in your name, use ur partner's/wife's/girlfriend's name and its goes through fine
nanuek
19 Jun 15#555
The MSE article states that if the £20 is due then it should be made clear before purchasing the deal.
EDIT: Actually, I may have misstated the MSE article. I would suggest reading it yourself including the extra info at the bottom.
j2theg
19 Jun 15#550
Done and done. £5 initial card payment (which with the £100 credit just about covers the entire year) + £32 exit fee from EE (quoted when I called EE) = £37 for year, so about £3 a month. Bargain.
Other people might want to check first how much the fee will be (if any fee) to exit their current contract. Also worth noting that the EE guy tried to convince me that there was small print on the Sky deal meaning I will end up paying for a Sky TV contract. Utter [email protected]
Craftypeat to j2theg
19 Jun 15#552
Pleate note £5 initial fee refunded back. I'm signed up for the £5.35 per year and during process advised I had no phone line. Should they not have included reference to £20 payment for engineer to install new line. Anyone else in similar position and was the charge included in breakdown?
ili to j2theg
19 Jun 15#554
How long did you have left on your EE contract, did you pay your line rental up front, and what was your usual monthly cost?
abulkasam
19 Jun 15#549
finally signed up - 2 hours that took.
Does anyone know if I need a MAC address or if I need to contact my existing supplier?
The order went through with none of those questions - so I am assuming Sky will do all the leg work for me?
nanuek to abulkasam
19 Jun 151#553
I'm pretty sure you don't need a MAC to change phone, the companies sort it out between themselves.
If you current supplier charges an exit fee you may be able to claim it back as credit from Sky: http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
Note: This £100 is entirely separate from the £100 credit offered in this deal.
td75
19 Jun 15#544
Still not going through for me:(
tubbyhubby to td75
19 Jun 15#548
Be patient and keep trying every few minutes and it will work.
Monthly cost
Sky Broadband Unlimited Free
Sky Talk Weekends Free
Sky Line Rental £8.20
Benefits and extras
Sky WiFi Free
£100 Bill Credit Free
Thanks for posting.
nnenne
19 Jun 15#547
It keeps saying I'm a customer and to sign in. Just moved into this address. Anyone getting that?
nnenne
19 Jun 15#546
It keeps saying I'm a customer and to sign in. Just moved into this address. Anyone getting that?
tekistry
19 Jun 15#545
I'm still trying - no surprise it's busy, but don't they plan??
sarahriley33
19 Jun 15#543
It said £100 free credit on my order
tubbyhubby
19 Jun 15#542
Well that's me signed up. Took a while as the site is so busy but all done and dusted now.
no1retired
19 Jun 15#541
Gutted - I missed getting a code. Much appreciated if anyone has one spare.
mk3
19 Jun 15#540
Hi I need code if any one can help thanks
rvcshart
19 Jun 15#534
awesome, mines gone through as well.
24th June installation date, I'm moving house this week so nice timing.
My PlusNet Fibre line won't be installed for 3 weeks so nice backup line can be used early. No installation fee for the OpenReach guy, just £5 upfront security thing, but I've got £105 bill credit :smile:
secretmsg to rvcshart
19 Jun 15#539
did u get new line or used existing..
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#538
Comment best to do it before just to be sure
reabo101
19 Jun 15#537
would i call after i do this deal?
Michalux
19 Jun 15#536
It says:
Does that mean I need to purchase TV bundle to get £100 bill credit?
andrewhislop
19 Jun 15#535
if anyone has a spare code they won't be using I would really appreciate one for my daughter, gutted I missed this :disappointed:
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#533
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secretmsg
19 Jun 15#532
done for me..
sarahriley33
19 Jun 151#530
My order has gone through.Thank you
Rodrigobr :stuck_out_tongue:
hukdlr to sarahriley33
19 Jun 15#531
£100 bill credit or vouchers?
Crazy Chris
19 Jun 15#527
If anyone has one of these codes and don't need it would you mind inboxing me it? I got one for me but my sister is after one to. thanks.
nanuek to Crazy Chris
19 Jun 15#529
PM'd although bear in mind I can't get mine to work currently anyway.
reabo101
19 Jun 15#524
EE charge you £40 to come out of contract early :disappointed:
jackthabiskit to reabo101
19 Jun 15#526
Commentbroadband? did you know if you tell sky this they will either credit your account with the 40, or send you 40 quid in vouchers
Flipd to reabo101
19 Jun 15#528
That seems random. The early-termination fee is usually related to the length of the remaining contract, and typically calculated at £xx per contractual month remaining.
Ask Sky if you can benefit from the moving credit mentioned at http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
EN1GMA
19 Jun 15#525
well the offer is still valid for a week so will probably try over the weekend. no point trying now as its getting hammered.
Yep, the stupid part there is that they have put it on a 30 day auction but the code is supposedly only valid for a week. So if someone buys after this week it will be invalid anyway.
jackthabiskit to karlie88
19 Jun 15#523
Comment lol if you think thats bad you want to see how much people are selling the EE 100gb sims on there
ElectronicsEngineer
19 Jun 151#522
Although I am promoter of do whatever you like I took the liberty to report them to eBay...I think such practices are bad and are seriously damaging to the hotukdeals community for one.
abulkasam
19 Jun 15#521
im guessing nobody has managed to place an order?
And no point in trying now - but wait for a while for the hammering to die down.
rvcshart
19 Jun 15#520
Ah, well I'll give up for now. Hopefully the new line install will still be free when I try this afternoon.
stunur
19 Jun 15#519
Comment
I can, but the same terms and conditions will come up again...
These are the ones that come after you click the link in the email sent by Sky today
stunur
19 Jun 15#512
Did anyone read the bit about £100 bill credit in the terms and conditions when you follow the link?
All it mentions is £100 m&s vouchers for new customers and £50 for existing. What happened to the bill credit??
secretmsg to stunur
19 Jun 15#516
can u delete all cookies history and try again..
Kiwimaddog
19 Jun 15#515
Same here
olliebear
19 Jun 15#514
Pm'd you :laughing:
polo_mint4
19 Jun 15#513
"Unable to continue with your order
Unfortunately, we have been unable to proceed with your order. To continue by phone, please call 08442 411 818."
Will wait for a day or 2 before trying again. I've got the code so they're not going to change the offer (I hope!)
olliebear
19 Jun 15#508
I have a code, but when I try to use it it says I'm already a customer.
Would anyone like it?
rvcshart to olliebear
19 Jun 15#511
Yes please, for my sister.
I told her about the deal yesterday not knowing the codes had ran out :disappointed:
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#510
yes u r right, will try later on
jojo69
19 Jun 15#509
I think we have broken SKY!!!!
rvcshart
19 Jun 15#507
I got all the way to taking card details then it failed.
I can confirm line install was free though, not £20.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#506
Unable to continue with your order
rvcshart
19 Jun 15#501
Offers in my basket, tried to place but it just errors :disappointed:
karlie88 to rvcshart
19 Jun 15#505
Think I'll hold off applying until the weekend. Likely to be bugs/errors during the application over the next couple of days.
Just got the email too with the link which has the voucher pre-completed.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#504
jammmmed
jackthabiskit
19 Jun 15#503
got the email but keeps saying try again later on the offer page ughhh!!
np74
19 Jun 15#502
anyone got email from sky so far?
stunur
19 Jun 15#500
"^£100 M&S e-Voucher for new customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited online without TV and £50 M&S e-Voucher for existing Sky TV customers joining Sky Broadband "
Thanks Karlie88, I still havn't received one but appreciate use of yours;)
Craftypeat
19 Jun 15#497
'Sky will alert you when it goes live,with a link to claim the offer'...Is this a generic link that all can use. I have a code but no email referring to link? Maybe link only made available at 10am. Has anyone else received link?
redmouse2
19 Jun 15#496
22mins to go....can you use quidco?
zworld
19 Jun 15#495
In Belfast, where my sibling lives, Upto 17Mbps gives 11Mbps. Convert that to MBps and you will only get 1MBps speed when downloading, which is from the AOL and ntl days!
I have a spare code but I am only willing to give it only to an English/Irish/Welsh/Scottish HUKDer. I will read preceding comments and PM one of you.
hukdlr
19 Jun 15#492
So what's happening with the £100? Are they only going to credit the account if someone had been charged a termination fee otherwise vouchers or nothing? Not everyone pays a termination fee, atleast I didn't. I was in my 6th month of an 18 months contract with TalkTalk but due to the price increase etc I was able to get out without a penalty. I have already given my 30 days notice before this deal was posted as I was thinking of moving to Virgin Media.
Flipd to hukdlr
19 Jun 15#494
Sadly some members have been confusing the £100 credit via MSE-promo deal with the completely separate "up to £100 credit" on offer when moving from an existing supplier that levies early termination charges.
The details of the completely separate early-termination-fee-credit deal can be viewed here http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
Repeat: it is a separate deal; I have no idea if they can be combined.
sotomonkey
19 Jun 15#490
lol 'live Friday' and it's Friday and the deal has expired....
Sky can go **** themselves lol. What kind of company advervises a deal as starting in three days, so that loads of people wait but fails to mention you need to register prior to be eligible? It sounds like a recipe to **** a lot of people off.
Flipd to sotomonkey
19 Jun 15#491
Epic facepalm. You should have come here earlier then you would have been aware of the MSE promo page's updated text that included:
"...You need to grab one of 14,500 codes via the link above (update, Weds 7pm: there's a chance they'll go overnight, so go quick!) and you can redeem them from 10am on Fri 19 Jun-11.59pm on Thu 25 Jun. If you grab one in time, Sky will alert you when it goes live,with a link to claim the offer..."
nige182 to sotomonkey
19 Jun 15#493
Additional to what Flipd said, this was not Sky advertising the deal. Yes it was a deal with Sky but MSE were the ones promoting it and giving out the codes and they made it clear.
secretmsg
19 Jun 15#489
Comment
How far are u from exchange in meters if u check samknows?
MeneerSmith
19 Jun 15#488
It is not that they wont give the details out just that you will need to get a sky employee who is competent enough to locate the details. Good luck with that. :P
You need username to log on to the network, and a few router setup details. PPPoA, vc-based, vci 0, vpi 38 and the username I use is "[email protected]" without quotes. These will make sense when you are putting them into the router...
PenguinsForAll
19 Jun 15#487
Sorry for late reply but yes I get the speed that was advertised when signing up to sky just over a year ago. My speed is around 22-24mbits per second with broadband, I live quite close to the exchange.
Borninthe80s
19 Jun 151#486
I missed out on this offer as i thought i had until Friday to claim a code. Spoke to sky live help regarding this deal. I was told they have the code for me. After an hour of wasted time chatting about irrelevant information (trying to sign me up to tv) I then get told this is a third party deal and the only offer they can do for me is the one listed on sky website with £100 m&s voucher. I imagine there will be a lot of unused codes so hoping they will offer this deal again for those of us who missed out.
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#485
Yes, you are right. Thank you for the explanation - so they were doing it live when the codes were available. I thought they somehow used multiple addresses and had acquired lots of codes for sale. It seems that one person has purchased a code in the last hour.
nige182
18 Jun 15#484
Listed yesterday evening and the seller says they need name and address. To me it looks like they listed and when they get the name and address they were going to just fill in the form and send the code at that stage. Since nobody has bought one, they have yet to try and realise the offer has ended so they will probably end up refunding anyone if they eventually buy it.
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#483
Yep - money for nothing.
dealsschmeal
18 Jun 15#482
Reported to MSE.
ginoworm
18 Jun 15#481
Im hoping I will be able to sign up for this and then take the £25pm TV after, fingers crossed.
secretmsg
18 Jun 151#480
Is he seious, more than 10 codes available
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 151#479
OMG - Have look at this. More than 10 available. The nerve of some people.! Now we know why some people here could not get any codes. Since it was one offer per household this person would have had to use 9 other addreses. I'm going to grass this bar-steward up.to Ebay
daniq
18 Jun 15#478
I signed up with Sky a week ago and the line is going to be install next week. If I cancel the contract before, would Sky consider me a new customer for getting that deal?
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#477
Have you had a bad day at work or are just looking to cause some trouble ?
What fabricated condition are you talking about - this information was given to my by Sky just before I made my post and I take exception to anyone who says I fabricate what I say.
I was considering the possibility of getting a second line for £20 and at least one other poster on this thread was thinking along the same lines.
If some other poster has already mentioned the fact that a second line will cost £120 and not £20 then i am happy to give them credit as I have not got time to go through 24 pages on this thread.
.I chose to paraphrase the posters reply as the poster had simply copied and pasted the terms and conditions without actually responding to the specific point I had made.
merchantman
18 Jun 15#476
Where are the full terms and conditions?
On MSE it doesn't mention things other people have brought up such as:
Will the prices be fixed for the 12 month duration?
Are there any exit fee charges?
qwerta369
18 Jun 15#475
Amazing. You quote a perfectly clear, unambiguous sentence then proceed to paraphrase it by adding your own, fabricated condition.
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#474
"Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
But if you already have a BT installed line and want a second line it will cost you £120 not £20
ginoworm
18 Jun 15#473
Going to take this up with my code but now seen the full sky package for £25pm for new customers, do you think I could place both orders as a new customer to have broadband, phone and TV for £31pm ??
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#469
Bad news for anyone thinking about getting a second line - I just called them and they said you will be charged £120 for a second line not £20
secretmsg to WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#472
Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). Sky Talk Weekends: £0pm. Compatible line required, otherwise connection charge from £20 may apply. 12 months half price Sky Broadband Unlimited: New Sky Broadband, Talk & Line Rental customers only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Set-up costs may apply. Sky Broadband Shield activation required. No usage caps or traffic management policy. See further terms below. 12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental.
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. Only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). After 12 months standard Broadband Unlimited price applies, currently £7.50 per month (pm) plus Sky Talk. No traffic management policy. Further terms below.
12 months half price line rental for 12 months. After 12 months standard Line Rental price applies, currently £16.40 a month. This offer is for new customers to Sky only incl. past customers who have not had Sky in the last 12 months. Customers can not be existing Sky TV customers. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit.
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#471
Just do it online, it cost £20
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#468
if u refering live chat then they are just bunch of time wasters with no knowledge about their products..
Sstuff to secretmsg
18 Jun 15#470
No I contacted them on Twitter, he was aware of the offer and gave me that information. about this particular offer.
itm2
18 Jun 15#460
Hang on a minute...so if your existing provider does not charge you an exit fee then the £100 isn't on offer? So this £6 for a year of phone and broadband is completely misleading?
Sstuff to itm2
18 Jun 15#467
I would get in touch with them. I believe it to be misleading myself.
Sstuff
18 Jun 15#466
Not trying to mislead anyone. I was told this information and given a link to see all the details for myself. I simply asked them about the above offer and firstly was told they pay in vouchers then asked to read the information.
summerhouse
18 Jun 15#464
I don't understand what dishes have to do with this deal? This is for telephone/broadband. Don't you just need a landline?
Darzen to summerhouse
18 Jun 15#465
Correct, this is BB and landline only.
Although you can add tv at a later date and get a new dish.
WaftyCranker
18 Jun 15#463
They should fit a new dish with a quad LNB so even with the Sky + box which uses 2 of these outputs you will have 2 spare lines. I told the installer I would be prepared to pay extra for a bigger dish and 8 way LNB. He said he could not install a bigger dish but I could have the Octo LNB for nothing.
Someone told me you can only have one Sky dish per property but I don't know how true this is.
summerhouse
18 Jun 15#462
Do you think everyone who has a code is guaranteed the deal? Or is it 'first come, first served'? ie do you have to be online at 10 am tomorrow, or does that not matter?
Sstuff
18 Jun 15#456
The £100 credit is paid in vouchers guys.
So I've been told by Sky. Very misleading stuff.
jackthabiskit to Sstuff
18 Jun 15#458
Comment clearly says 100 bill credit on the email they send you
Flipd to Sstuff
18 Jun 156#461
Please do not promote disinformation by confusing two completely separate offers. The OP £100 credit is completely unrelated to any "up to £100 credit" available to new customers moving to Sky to offset early termination fees levied by their existing supplier.
Sstuff
18 Jun 15#459
Yes but you need to provide all the relevant info they request from old provider before it's applied to your account. MSE just make out it goes on your account automatically it doesn't.
Please note, without a clear indication that this specific charge has been paid we won’t be able to process your credit or vouchers.
"Once we get a copy of your proof of payment of the charges you’ve paid, your new Sky services have gone active and if the information you’ve sent us is complete, we’ll credit your Sky account or send your multi-store gift vouchers within 14 working days; however there could be exceptions where this might take longer"
Sstuff
18 Jun 15#457
The word if comes in to play here.
"We want to make switching to Sky Broadband as easy as possible
From 1 May to 30 June 2015, we’re changing our current Switch Credit promotion from high street vouchers to Sky account credit.
If you choose to switch your broadband, calls and line rental to Sky between 1 May and 30 June 2015, you can receive up to £100 credit to your Sky account if your provider charges you to leave (capped at the amount you are charged for any monthly payments due after your leave and excluding outstanding call charges). This credit can be spent on your monthly Sky Subscription charges. If you join us outside of this period, you can receive up to £100 multi-store Love2Shop gift vouchers"
Sstuff
18 Jun 15#455
Do they charge you to switch it to external calls if you're only receiving incoming calls on your line at the moment?
deeky
18 Jun 15#454
Within a week I was getting 'come back and we'll give you 75% off for 12 months' letters. I'd only asked for a reduction in the 1st place. I would have snapped their hand off at 50%. Still, there must be some sense to it I suppose.
wanderer
18 Jun 15#453
oooo must have been someone trying it on but good for you to still pack your bags :smiley:
Teezgaff
18 Jun 15#408
On the BB Checker my results are:-
Standard ADSL RAG results
You cannot receive 2Mbps ADSL
You may be able to receive 1Mbps ADSL
You can receive 512kbps ADSL
You can receive 256kbps ADSL
I already get 3Mbps with my current provider. Will my speed be reduced if I switch?
merchantman to Teezgaff
18 Jun 15#452
There should be something above this mentioning ADSL, ADSLMax and ADSL 2+... its this information you need not the ADSL Rag info you have posted
samirt
18 Jun 15#450
Hi if anyone has a code they won't use i would be very greatful
nnenne to samirt
18 Jun 15#451
Isn't it house specific.
I registered for a code and typed wrong email address so never got the code sent to me and didn't take it down manually. Any way to retrieve it please?
martyb1
18 Jun 15#449
If anyone has a code, that they are not using, then it would be of great use to me. :smile:
Thanks in advance :smiley:
dragon2611
18 Jun 15#448
The way EuroDocsis works compared to VDSL2 and the number of people on a split (Coax segment).
Cables effectively a broadcast medium, the only reason you can't see the traffic for you neighbours connections is due to encryption.
It's a lot easier to do downstream traffic as it's coming from one point (the cab) and using telecoms grade equipment where as the upstream is coming from lots of place and also using consumer junk.
with FTTC it's a dedicated connection between your modem and the cab, The only reason crosstalk is an issue is because it's essentially RF and some of it leaks out of the cable and causes interference on neighbouring cables.
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#447
i don't understand why virgin uploads are not that fast enough compared to bt fibre which gives upto 20 mb?
Lozsta
18 Jun 15#446
Nope I get 156 down and about 12.5-13 up
lisatumilty
18 Jun 15#445
Does anyone have a code that they won't be using that I could have please x
zworld
18 Jun 15#441
I am moving house in a month. Do I have to place my order tomorrow ??
nanuek to zworld
18 Jun 151#444
I'm in the same boat. Looks like you should be able to move with your Sky contract:
I didn't manage to get a code but does anyone have one they don't plan on using? I really want to make use of this offer for my parents who are retired and in their 70's - might finally persuade them to get online :-)
FlyGuyUK
18 Jun 15#442
Is this for customers completely new to Sky or new to Phone and Broadband?
I've just read through everything but still have a question please guys. I got Sky TV installed a couple of weeks ago as a new customer. Can I get this phone and broadband deal? I'm a new customer to Sky phone and broadband but now not a new customer to Sky because of the Sky Tv install?
Or install it under a new name?
Thanks.
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#440
I do get speeds upto 17mb , thinking to order two lines as i already have 3 active sockets, and will bridge both connections to get download speeds upto 34mb.
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#439
u can getba new dish, just tell the engineer you need a new dish..
single_lonely
18 Jun 15#438
Another question. The house I've bought has a sky dish and a twin LNB installed.
One connection goes to front, other to rear of downstairs rooms.
If I take out Sky will they put a new dish on or take of the existing LNB and replace with a single?
I'd love it if they put another dish on for upstairs :smiley:, perfect for kids.
Thanks
single_lonely
18 Jun 15#437
Damn, moving into new house in July and this would have been perfect.
Missed it.
choc1969
18 Jun 151#436
The BT guy said I could have had mine anywhere so shouldn't be a problem. It's just cabling isn't it.
ps my actual box looks tidier than above pic from internet
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#435
ive got virgin BB at the front of the house so will try to get the BT box fitted in the back room. Its the room connected to the garden so they'd have to come in the garden and theres the room so nowt complicated like going through multiple rooms etc. If they insist installation in front room then I might just cancel.
tekistry
18 Jun 15#430
Amazing - I so don't need a second line but 50p a month?
I got my code yesterday, Thanks :-)
EN1GMA to tekistry
18 Jun 15#434
same here. I currently don't have a BT line but this will get one installed for £20 so worth it just for that. im on VIrgin BB but might connect some low level devices to the Sky router.
choc1969
18 Jun 15#433
The router cable isn't very long (2ft I reckon), so I now have mine behind the sofa as it doesn't reach my TV cabinet on the other side of the wall. But it depends where they come in to the house.....I put it where an existing line was
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#432
really appreciated for the pic. im assuming the router connects to the box in the wall and you can then have the router where you want so long as you've got sufficient cabling?
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#431
thanks. just checked the heading..in my excitement I thought it was today :laughing:
Blab
18 Jun 15#429
jackthabiskit
18 Jun 15#427
oh **** i was thinking its friday ughhh!!
jackthabiskit to jackthabiskit
18 Jun 15#428
Comment thinkin its friday today i mean lol
hukdlr
18 Jun 15#426
Read the "Headline" of this post.
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#420
anyone got the email to take them through to the deal? I got a email when I signed up to say I'd get a follow up email which would have a link to take me through to getting the deal. nothing so far. just wondering if its same for others.
hukdlr to EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#424
This deal is kicking off tomorrow at 10am, be patient :-)
Blab to EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#425
I'm in the same boat
sstar
18 Jun 15#414
The offer has now ended as there are no more promotional codes available.
secretmsg to sstar
18 Jun 15#423
lolz
choc1969
18 Jun 152#422
Similar to this but only the BT box with microfilter attached (not the wire or connection below or the other box
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#421
last question(probably not :stuck_out_tongue: )
anyone know what the connection set up looks like on the wall? any kind soul care to take a pic of how the service comes into the house via sky/bt?
with virgin you get a box in the wall for the connections and obviously the telephone line is then fitted where I wanted.
Blab
18 Jun 15#419
Has anyone not got their redemption link yet?
I got the code but not the link
Can anyone provide the link to me?
Thanks
itm2
18 Jun 15#418
Anyone know if a static IP address is possible on this deal (albeit with an additional charge maybe)?
jonmac73
18 Jun 15#417
Got my voucher and very tempted for this. Can anyone confirm :
Have BT Line but no BB on it currently - will this incur additional setup charge ?
Want to have Anytime calls @ £5 per month - will this still come out of £100 credit ?
Is caller-ID included as standard on SKY lines ?
Thanks
ElectronicsEngineer
18 Jun 15#416
You are mistaking mobile contract for phone contract. Month ago I left Sky (due to awful speeds and constant line fails) without incurring exit charges because they increased prices. I had a chance to do it 2 months after I signed with them as they increased the prices but then I decided to give them a chance (first week and first line fail - was not impressed). Then luckily price changes to 0800 numbers came along recently and I was able to leave early :smiley: - didn't take a risk this time....so I am now with PlusNet together with 35 cashback and 75 cheque from them and speeds are back to how they should be - their cooperation with BT is just excellent - took Sky week to fix my line....when I switched to PlusNet I had a fault on the line - notified them Friday evening on Bank Holiday weekend. On Sunday had a visit from BT to my home and guy sorted it out - something I would never expect to happen as you would think that on Bank Holiday weekend they would not work so I thought that it will be sorted no sooner than Tuesday but hey hey :smiley: now it's working flawlessly.
EN1GMA
18 Jun 15#415
Ive already got virgin connection in the front room of the house. anyone know if sky would install their kit in the back room of the house? anybody have the sky install in the back room(s) of their house?
tantalus_blank
18 Jun 15#413
Absolutely awful company for broadband. I was with them a couple of years ago and still list them as one of the worst companies I've ever had to deal with (after my estate agent)
DalekFan69
18 Jun 15#412
I tried this morning and it says Page Not Found (404). So not working for me
tubbyhubby
18 Jun 15#411
Called EE last night and put notice in. You do not need a MAC code anymore as it has changed according to EE. Your new provider will deal with it all and contact your current provider and advise them of the move on your behalf. Your current provider should contact you and confirm this is going to happen and your happy to accept the move.
lidds
18 Jun 15#410
Perfect Thank you :smiley:
billicho
18 Jun 15#409
I was hoping to combine this with the 50% off sky tv for leaving virgin media but doesn’t look like that's gunna be possible
secretmsg
18 Jun 15#400
ill try dragging installation date for upto 3 months, still got few months left with EE.
For all those looking to arrange the deal for an impending address change / house move: note the requirement for a refundable £5 fee to be charged to a card during signup, this may fail if the registered cardholder address is different to the service / installation address.
From MSE: "You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill."
Edit: seems the card verification procedure is via MasterCard SecureCode or Verified by Visa, and does not involve any address crosscheck.
lucas
18 Jun 15#401
Haven't switched broadband for a while, do you still need to get my be Mac code thingamy?
PenguinsForAll to lucas
18 Jun 15#402
nope!
deeky
18 Jun 15#399
Yes they do. I'm with Virgin now because they said BYE when I threatened to leave.
Transformers
18 Jun 151#398
£5.35* :wink:
nn1964
17 Jun 15#396
I got the free sky via voucher and cashback not long ago but this is even better even if its £6 as you have the money instantly n dont have to wait to receive it through a cashback site !
rodrigobr to nn1964
18 Jun 15#397
£5.37 to be more precise :smiley:
DalekFan69
17 Jun 15#384
If you put in your details it now says Service balance is depleted.
It looks as this has now expired
windypassage to DalekFan69
17 Jun 15#389
I think the postcode check to fill out the address causes that error. It's misleading...
I typed my address in manually and got my code.
rodrigobr to DalekFan69
17 Jun 15#395
still working
Laura Palmer
17 Jun 15#394
I'd be interested to get a similar deal with fibre. Anyone seen mention of it ?
cafcchick82
17 Jun 15#393
sky licks Gooch. existing customers get **** all and pay a stupid amount per mth yet they offer deals for new customers. just cancelled mine, they can swivel!
chrispy123
17 Jun 15#390
Does anyone know if it is still possible to leave Talktalk without cancellation fees because of the contract changes (broadband price increase £3.50 to £5) in the last 12months? I read it was allowed cancel charge free for 30 days after receiving the notification letter regarding the price hike. Just wondering if it might still be free, and if so worth switching to Sky.
FriendlyRyan to chrispy123
17 Jun 15#392
You should have an email from them. I received mine on May 19th so can cancel on Friday latest for free.
flemo87
17 Jun 15#391
I joined sky yesterday. Can I still get this offer? Or do I need to cancel and restart my skybroadband. Thank
merchantman
17 Jun 15#388
Could you please tell me is the speed you are getting the one advertised on the website when you go through the speed checker depending on your address?
I've no land line (Well I have a VM land line), I wonder would the £20 cover the cost of reinstating the BT line....
fusioncars to aLV426
17 Jun 15#81
Yes. I got the same offer and didn't have a working line. Engineer came out and put a new line in as the old cable was damaged... Only cost £20... Couldn't believe it....
fusioncars to aLV426
17 Jun 15#82
Yes. I got the same offer and didn't have a working line. Engineer came out and put a new line in as the old cable was damaged... Only cost £20... Couldn't believe it....
koswix to aLV426
17 Jun 15#387
It did for me a few years back. BT wanted £120 to turn the line back on, sky did it for 20.
ASD007
17 Jun 15#386
General question off topic: if i'm on sky and can't make any use of this deal i will leave and go to talk talk, however will it be a problem switching back to sky later?
thewongwing101
17 Jun 151#385
Thank you :smile:
AStonedRaichu
17 Jun 15#383
Not anymore.
escostar
17 Jun 15#379
I'm moving into my new apartment on the 1st July. Am I able to order this deal on the 25th June? I don't really understand how it would work if I haven't moved into the property yet. Thanks for any help
lidds to escostar
17 Jun 15#382
Comment I'm thinking the same I'm with sky now but move somewhere else in a month thinking of getting the girlfriend to sign up in her name for when we move
darren_lloyd
17 Jun 15#381
Good deal
Onlydongles
17 Jun 15#380
After the call, I also went on live chat and the guys clearly mentioned that "if you already have a line coming in, then sky would take that over . A new line will cost £100" The engineer visit is to activate an idle/inactive junction box/rewire it to make sure you are connected ! I suggest someone double check this thoroughly tomorrow, so there are no hidden surprises.
Sky assume you are all on ADSL and would be an easy switch. Hence the offer. With Fibre, it is more difficult to switch at the exchange and BT needs to be involved. Hence running a new line costing £100.
westy125
17 Jun 15#378
I agree they increase their prices a lot, I have been with sky for 8 years, the problem with sky is unless at the end of your contract you threaten to leave only then do you get a good price.
I have TV phone and fibre pro, they did the usual and put it all up and wanted £95 per month for it all, I gave them a months notice and this was dropped to £36 per month for it all, and fibre pro
They take the mick but I have no issues with the fibre, but remember to tweak your router as the basic settings aren't great,
chrismc20050
17 Jun 15#375
Don't join- its a CON- they will increase there prices massively once they have you locked.
they did that to me. got the 50% off for 12 months= they did 2 prices increases within the year Added £5-10 month on my bills
PenguinsForAll to chrismc20050
17 Jun 15#377
no lol. if they have price increases then by contract terms and conditions you are allowed to exit the contract without any exit fees.
loofer
17 Jun 15#367
When was the last time Sky increased their prices? I'm guessing this could well (most likely will) happen within next 12 months.
chrismc20050 to loofer
17 Jun 151#376
they increased there TV packages couple months ago- second time at that in a YEAR
Razi
17 Jun 15#374
We got Sky broadband for free when we signed up to Sky tv last year. The experience of moving from Virgin to Sky was like falling from the sky. It took them 3 months to get the line sorted, kept on blaming me for the problems and threatened that they would charge me £70 call out charges if problem was mine, Got it working after numerous texts and emails and a month of checking and rechecking the setup the engineer finally came and there was an error at the street cabinet. It worked for a day and stopped and I had to endure another 2 months of countless texts (as phone also stopped working on both occasions) and emails from my mobile, their insistance that I had messed up the setup and the line was OK and they would charge me £72 for call out if it was my fault. Just checked my texts: reported by text on 23rd August, engineer came and fixed it 2nd time on 26th November. Worst service ever, Dozens of emails and texts and they kept on insisting that I phone on their 0845 number but my old mobile contract does not cover that number and it costs me a fortune. Still I tried but they put me in the queue for 10 minutes and I gave up. Absolute disgrace and, as I said, too expensive even when it is free.
IWOOTN
17 Jun 15#373
Y download speed with sky is 3.7 c.. P
r4rcm
17 Jun 15#372
I did read the offer but stupidly believed what the original poster added at the end of his first post. I.e. that the deal had started. As I am off on holiday on Friday it suited me to sign up before then. I now see that he has deleted that snippet of incorrect information!
As I posted I would have thought the Sky website would have rejected the code I was putting in as it was obviously wrong. Apparently they have corrected their web page now. If Sky don't honour the deal I will still be within my 30 day cancellation period although I hope it doesn't come to that.
swfarrington
17 Jun 151#371
Normal customer services. I asked them if they would match their new users deal and they put me through to retentions.
merchantman
17 Jun 15#368
Are there any sky unlimited broadband customers here?
PenguinsForAll to merchantman
17 Jun 15#370
yup
SuB-K
17 Jun 15#369
Quick question: Do I need to call BT first to cancel my line rental for this deal to become active (i.e. Phone & Broadband)? Or once I complete this order process it will happen automatically?
I've been with BT for soo long now, which means I'm not binded within a 12/18 month contract.
Edit: Right now, my phone line rental is paid to BT and my internet connection is paid to Sky. Both are outside contracts. No Skys TV subscriptions though, that was cancelled a couple of months ago.
renitads
17 Jun 15#362
I'm moving into a flat in late July, would I be able to get this deal then?
PenguinsForAll to renitads
17 Jun 15#366
no, but they do this offer every so often.
Regprentice
17 Jun 15#365
Worth noting they will also charge 6.95 to post your router. (sorry if already mentioned).
GemandJake
17 Jun 15#364
We are due out of contract July 27th. We have had free line rental for the last 12 months which will end middle of July. We currently pay £42.50 for the basic channels, multi room (half price), Unlimited broadband, phone line (free) and a £5 call package. Rang up yesterday to say we will be leaving as our bill will go up to £62 and they offered to knock £20 a month off for the next 10 months. Unsure weither to accept it or wait until nearer the date, restart as a new customer or leave completely. We want movies added back also so the price will go up..... not sure if I want the hassle of having to leave and rejoin, having no net or housephone..... Wish Sky would offer "as good" deals to odd customers :smiley:
r4rcm
17 Jun 15#342
So did I but I signed up to the deal but it showed the full line rental. I naively thought that the discount would be on the bill. Thought I had better check. I then spent 2 hours trying to sort it out. I have been promised that when my account goes live the nice lady I spoke to will personally make sure I pay the reduced price.
I admitted to being partly at fault by signing up too soon but I also had a moan about Sky website accepting a code that was nothing to do with the offer.
benlondon to r4rcm
17 Jun 15#363
hahaha why didn't you just read the offer, it's quite easy to understand! I would be sceptical that they will bother to add the discount
hotisgood
17 Jun 15#361
thanks for that jackthabiskit
the last time I tried doing that with BT - they asked for a early termination fees, but this time I have pre-paid for 12 months line rental, so hopefully won't have any nasty surprises.
When I ordered sky in the past - looong time back, on the online order page, there was an option - when would you like the SKY services to start/ engineer to visit to put up everything - and u could like choose any dates available for a few weeks in advance, hope that same option be available for this was well, could push the start date for a few weeks then
NickyOhMG
17 Jun 15#360
They only offer deals like this hoping you run up a phone bill! And buy add ons, caller display etc. Best not even plug in a phone line at this price!- Unless it's in the terms and conditions that chargeable calls must be made each month to avoid charges obviously! (never checked ).
Shame I just joined PlusNet for year free bb and £75 cash this is way better! :disappointed:
J400uk
17 Jun 15#356
Is it possible to use this deal with Fibre? I don't mind paying the extra but I'd like to retain the half price line rental and £100 credit.
Or can I take this out and then upgrade within the 12-months? :neutral_face:
gamesaregood to J400uk
17 Jun 15#359
I've been wondering the same.
I was going to give sky a call next week as not in the UK at the moment.
In any case its going to mean an 18 month comntract from when its done so at the start would be the best time really.
hotisgood
17 Jun 15#357
I have a small query - tried reading till 8th page and kind of gave up - thought I ask here
I am only into the 10th month of a 12 month contract with BT, so would I be able to order this deal, this friday to start sometime next - end of July of start of August, of will the change over from BT - SKY needs to happen as soon as I give them the code and my details.
Also do I need to ring BT and get a PAC/PUC code for this swapover or sky does that as well....
thanks in advance
jackthabiskit to hotisgood
17 Jun 15#358
Comment get a transfer code from BT you will be able to transfer from them to sky straight away and then recieve a final bill from BT or, you can be cheeky and ask sky to pay as long as its not too high, mine was 80 quid and sky credited my account with it :-)
SkyBlu75
17 Jun 15#355
Its actually £5.35
CrazyBob
17 Jun 15#349
I think all the codes have been used up now
FriendlyRyan to CrazyBob
17 Jun 15#354
The deal hasn't even started..
anlygi
17 Jun 15#353
Great price but I'd sooner go back to dial-up than go near BT broadband ever again, even if it was free.
bkpatel
17 Jun 15#352
Yes please tell us all. Many thanks.
kateskabin
17 Jun 15#338
is it easy cancelling the account after the 12 months is up?
jackthabiskit to kateskabin
17 Jun 15#351
Comment yes just a call to cancellations but do it a month before as the norm 31 days is required, you will probably get a better deal once you request to cancel
petercorfield71
17 Jun 151#350
I was going to join Sky and told Talk Talk about it, I now pay £12.50 a month for the next 12 months for unlimited Broadband, line rental and all my calls (not bad to say line rental alone is £16.95 alone)
ether way voted Hot
buckmr2
17 Jun 15#348
UNSUBSCRIBE
ZZZZzzzz
MrGamer123
17 Jun 15#196
After thinking about this deal (and it is a fantastic price) however I would only be getting 2-3mp on my line I have decided to ring virgin to renew my contract. I got offered £20 a month for Unlimited anytime phone and 100mb broadband which I think is well worth it for the speed and price. If anyone else wants this price pm me and ill tell you the person I got it from.
kidrock123 to MrGamer123
17 Jun 15#347
hi,
how did u manage this?
i am currently out of contract with VM and the best deal they offered me was 50mb fibre bb and unlimited anytime phone for £18p/m.
thanks in advance.
ryouga
17 Jun 15#346
Hmmm as I live in a flat would it be possible to just put my flat under a slightly different address i.e if I lived in flat F number 100 X street could I put 100F just as I have tv with them(that I never used just wanted the free multiroom install and the contract was paid for by the cashback I got included)
Mangs
17 Jun 151#298
I'm an existing Sky Customer, called them to ask if existing customers were given any offers as an incentive to stay. They basically bluntly put it that they're a business and they need to attract new customers, and no point for them giving existing customers anything. I said for existing customers it'd then be best to switch elsewhere to keep taking advantage of new customer offers. They said no because of some spiel of how Sky has better quality than all the others.
I hate this business of constantly annually switching everything just to ensure you aren't paying hefty prices, so companies can subsidise costs for newbies. If there was a company that offered new and existing customers the same competitive rate, I would defo sign up with them!
johndhuk to Mangs
17 Jun 15#345
I don't think that's fair. If there was a company charging £6 EVERY YEAR then everyone would sign up to them.
Switching may be a hassle, but its the only way these deals could ever be possible.
r4rcm
17 Jun 15#344
Re activating an existing socket. The line for my house has been inactive for 18 months. I only supplied the post code to Sky. I do not have to pay the £20.
daisbuys
17 Jun 15#343
Is that per month then for a fibre upgrade?
Skint1
17 Jun 15#341
from money saving expert website just to make it clear;
Blagged. For Sky newbies or those who left it 12+ months ago signing up to a 12-mth contract and paying by direct debit, via this Sky line rent & b'band* link. You need a code (14,500 avail) - they're likely to go fast and you can get one now via the link, but can only redeem it from Fri 10am-Thu 25 Jun 11.59pm. Here's the deal:
- Compulsory line rental. Blagged for half-price for 12mths at £8.20/mth - so £98.40 over the year. It rises to the normal £16.40/mth after the year but you can leave then.
- Unlimited broadband (avail to 90% of UK). Up to 17Mb speed, this comes 'free' with the line rent for 12mths. After that you can leave or pay £7.50/mth.
- Compulsory Sky router. It's marketed as 'free' by Sky, but the p&p costs £6.95.
- Call costs. Weekend calls (up to 60 mins per call) to landlines included; other calls to UK phones are incredibly similar to BT (see full call charges). If you rack up £100/mth in call charges (even if your account is in credit), you'll be cut off until it's paid off in full.
- You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill.
- A further £100 credit we've blagged is also applied automatically on your first bill. You'll therefore have a £105 credit on your account, incl the £5 above. Assuming you don't incur any call or other charges, the credit then covers all payments for most of the first year - so you won't owe anything till a 35p balancing payment in the final month.
Analysis: The £5, a year's line rent plus the £6.95 router p&p is £110.35 over the contract (excl calls). You also get the £105 credit ( £5, plus the £100). Factor that in and you effectively pay £5.35 for a YEAR'S broadband and line rental - absurdly cheap.
A £20 installation fee may apply. Don't have a line, or switching from cable? You'll pay £20. A few on certain standard lines may need to as well. The only way to know is via the application process (it'll tell you before you commit, you'll need your exact postcode and landline number). See Installation info.
ASD007
17 Jun 15#340
Gutted! any chance to get a similar deal for an existing customer out of contract?
jackthabiskit
17 Jun 15#339
Comment its phone AND broadband, click on go to deal and the details are there
S c 0 TT y
17 Jun 15#98
Could someone help - i'm not too technical.
I don't have a landline installed - would I need to get one in order to get this deal, and if so, how much would I be paying for line rental?
karlie88 to S c 0 TT y
17 Jun 151#101
Yes, you'd need one installed - costs £20 via the deal.
So, 1 year of line rental and broadband for £26.
aLV426 to S c 0 TT y
17 Jun 15#337
Good point - I forgot about the line rental. I take it that it's not covered with this deal?
Might be better to go MiFi (well for me anyway)...
kateskabin
17 Jun 15#333
Lets get this right. You pay just £6 for an entire years broadband AND get the line rental too? Surely there is a catch?
I dont current have a landline, just a virgin connection. How much would installing the landline cost?
Flipd to kateskabin
17 Jun 152#336
T&C at the bottom of the promo page states:
"...Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
kateskabin
17 Jun 15#335
so all you'd have to pay is £17.36 to get the line installed and then the £6 fee for the year?
£23 for a years internet? seems far fetched to me.
Onlydongles
17 Jun 15#326
Hot news Guys & Dolls
Just rang up about this deal and queried the costs of installing a new line (as a spare, like many have hinted here), instead of taking over current TT line. The guy insisted there will be a one off £ 100 charge.
So the £20 myth needs revisiting. Maybe that's the cost of a takeover OR activation of an existing socket only !
Can anyone else recheck this ?
Thanks
Flipd to Onlydongles
17 Jun 15#334
£20 myth? T&C at the bottom of the promo page clarifies the "myth":
"...Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
daisbuys
17 Jun 15#328
I wonder what kind of cost it would be to upgrade to fibre unlimited once this is installed?
hukdbargain to daisbuys
17 Jun 15#332
£17.36
Flipd
17 Jun 15#331
Anyone know how much the monthly early-termination fee is within the first 12 months? Thanks.
Sorry if the q was asked and answered earlier - I haven't read all 330+ posts!
input your address details manually. the search for address thing doesn't work
FriendlyRyan
17 Jun 15#327
Anyone on talk talk know if cancellation is still free ??
ShoelaceExpress
17 Jun 15#325
Regarding most of these comments;
Sky broadband is not necessarily terrible, in the same way EVERYONE is not necessarily terrible, it all depends on the line going into your house.
Believe me, I've only recently changed job from selling TalkTalk and I heard people say just about everything about every provider.
Also you can legally leave a broadband contract after 12 months, they reserve the right to ask for their equipment back back they cannot charge a cancellation fee unless you've modified the contract in the past 12 months.
If I wasn't in a contract paying £20/pm for fibre BB and £12/pm for unlimited everything on mobile with TalkTalk (note these are regular consumer deals) I'd strongly consider this, although in my house all copper internet connections are atrocious, about 3mb.
katya1971
17 Jun 15#323
following
K0YS
17 Jun 15#322
Got my code. I've been in my new flat for a month now, it has phone sockets everywhere lol no idea if they are active though.
FireStarter51
17 Jun 15#321
I stand corrected, had blinkers on just looking for "contract" lol.. Cheers!
PenguinsForAll
17 Jun 15#320
Hate these new customer deals. With sky right now but out of contract, gonna have to go with a new provider.
FireStarter51
17 Jun 15#314
Haven't read the 300+ comments so forgive me if it's been answered but where does it say it's a 12 month contract? I see that the broadbands free for 12 months and that the line rental is half price for 12 months but where does it say the term of the contract is 12 months?
MR1123 to FireStarter51
17 Jun 152#315
Sky only do 12 months contract except when you opt for fibre. Google for peace of mind.
12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental.
FireStarter51
17 Jun 15#318
I had read T&Cs and I don't think it does but others have directed me to where it does so happy days :smile:
MR1123
17 Jun 15#313
I didn't think anything can go wrong with paying line rental upfront before this deal until now.
X10
17 Jun 15#308
Why has the title of this thread stated not to ask for or post referrals?
veedubjai to X10
17 Jun 15#312
Stops the perverts calling up early hours in the morning.
secretmsg
17 Jun 15#311
EE worstvand rudest so far.. rubbish network in terms of everything..
stevemellor501
17 Jun 156#18
Sky are rubbish for everything
thomas25 to stevemellor501
17 Jun 158#20
not as bad as ee broadband
matthewnunn1986 to stevemellor501
17 Jun 151#88
Comment
Sky are the best a round, unrivalled content and a solid platform. BT/talk talk boxes and poor and software is shocking. Virgin Media is a joke when the boss sits there and says we can't compete-that's why RB sold up! The only company that comes slightly near is Netflix and they have old content- a year and a Half behind. So from your comment,I totally disagree. As for the BB and Talk, the routers are winners across the board for free routers.
And to top it off,you try and find a CS that is that strong, BT and talktalk are all foreign and have no clue what's going on! Yes sky have their little faults but They are a very strong and solid business that offers the best
ChampionshipManager to stevemellor501
17 Jun 15117#99
They are pretty good at ripping customers off.
MR1123 to stevemellor501
17 Jun 15#310
Not according to latest ofcom results, sky were 2nd place to receive the least complaints, virgin were 1st place. EE were the worst by far. ofcom
favvers
17 Jun 15#309
BT Wholesale belongs to BT but has to be a seperate part of the market so to provide their services to other providers.
The landline rental from companies is approx £11 a year to bt wholesale.
jackthabiskit
17 Jun 15#307
Comment order and then ring sky to cancel the order , when they ask why say i dont see why i should have to pay for delivery, they will waive it, ive reconnected to sky 3 times and always moan about delivery and they always waive the charge
Ali_247
17 Jun 15#242
My sky service is going live today. Wish I'd known about this 2 weeks ago :disappointed:
gazzaband to Ali_247
17 Jun 15#306
You can still get it with the 14 day cooling off period! I am doing this now :smiley:
thebuyer
17 Jun 15#305
Too Bad i'm an existing customer for 8+ years lol.
Unlimited fibre is the best...but deal and contract ran out in april..I get 37mbps which is great as its advertised upto 38mbps. I'm going to ring them up tomorrow to "cancel" and get my usual deal of £10 a month for fibre :smiley:
SuB-K
17 Jun 15#304
Yeh, I was thinking the same thing too. How does the BT line rental work though, do I need to call up BT to cancel it first for Sky to then take over all proceedings or does it happening automatically? Do I need to pay £20 for the engineer to come round cause of this changeover?
summerhouse
17 Jun 15#301
For a while this afternoon there was an addition to the original post saying that the offer was now unofficially live via the introduce a friend link provided. I wasted a lot of time trying to activate my code and complete my order via that link. I see that that addition to the original post has now been removed. And the page on the Sky website that confirmed the details of the offer is now also redirecting to the current offers page. It was a huge waste of time for me, but I did save a live chat I had with the online support staff which confirmed all the details of the offer with one addition: he said there will be a £5 fee for checking new customers card details, payable up front but then credited to your account in the first month.
rvcshart to summerhouse
17 Jun 15#303
Well the £5 get's added as credit so that's fine. I noticed it's a free line installation as well so that would be sexy. Either way £12.95 with router delivery, or £32.95 with installation for a years backup line isn't too shabby.
SuB-K
17 Jun 15#295
Ok, I need some advice here:
Been with SKY for many many years (TV and Broadband only), but it was under my sister's name. She just got married recently and has moved out so she cancelled SKy TV and was told that Sky Broadband will be cancelled once I, myself, find an alternative ISP (So right now I am writiing this via Sky Broadband).
Personally I've been meaning to get away from Sky and try something else/cheaper but this deal is so good I cannot pass on it. What I wanted to ask is will I be able to get this deal even with this current situation. Also the fact that my line rental is with BT and has been for many years (another company I'm trying to get away from as they have been charging me too much over the years)
What would be my best options to do?
Thanks
Darzen to SuB-K
17 Jun 15#302
Your a new customer so I don't see why not.
I cancelled just over a month ago so my wife is signing up for this.
noahsdad
17 Jun 15#300
This is like when that comedian (Sean Lock perhaps?) describes the energy companies salesmen that come to your door. They ask are you happying paying more for your gas & electricity, we can save you money. He replies yes I am happy paying more thanks.
Me too, I am happy paying more for my BT internet.
summerhouse
17 Jun 15#299
For a while this afternoon there was an addition to the original post saying that the offer was now unofficially live via the introduce a friend link provided. I wasted a lot of time trying to activate my code and complete my order via that link. I see that that addition to the original post has now been removed. And the page on the Sky website that confirmed the details of the offer is now also redirecting to the current offers page. It was a huge waste of time for me, but I did save a live chat I had with the online support staff which confirmed all the details of the offer with one addition: he said there will be a £5 fee for checking new customers card details, payable up front but then credited to your account in the first month.
rvcshart
17 Jun 15#297
I'm very confused.
Can I use the code NOW or on the 19th? I'm thinking of having this as a secondary failover line just for the £6 hell of it ya know.
I can get the £100 credit added but it won't trigger 50% line rental, guessing that won't trigger till 19th so I should wait?
doitallovermyface
17 Jun 15#296
The codes are all gone.
WaftyCranker
17 Jun 15#294
Sounds a bit too good to be true.
I don't suppose they have got some clause that says the £100 credit can only be used against calls not line rental
SCOUSEKEVIN
17 Jun 15#284
Does anyone know if I can get this deal but not have it start untill end of July, Im moving into a new flat then . Thanks
BigMonster1 to SCOUSEKEVIN
17 Jun 15#285
Comment
I would doubt it, they usually place the orders right away.
nothingmuch to SCOUSEKEVIN
17 Jun 15#293
Comment
I'm sure you'll be able to put the installation date to later in July, that's what I'm going to do as well
rajeshmshetty
17 Jun 15#291
is it 12 month contract or 18 month?
jonnygclarke to rajeshmshetty
17 Jun 15#292
Comment
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WaftyCranker
17 Jun 151#288
"Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
So why have BT been charging £120 for so many years ?
Thermal Rider to WaftyCranker
17 Jun 15#290
Probably £20 because Sky subsidising.
Darzen
17 Jun 15#289
Unlimited
I would like fibre optic but Virgin did the opposite side of the road 15 years ago but have never done my side. Lol
Darzen
17 Jun 15#286
I left sky about 6 weeks ago, before I left I was getting 14mb/s constantly. I rang them to cancel and for the next month I got 0.05mb/s.
We went to sign back with sky via CPW under the wifes name but heard nowt after a month.
So might get the wife to sign up for this as then add tv later via quidco.
merchantman to Darzen
17 Jun 15#287
Which sky broadband package were you with?
rossygnol
17 Jun 151#283
I wasn't renewing, I was a new customer (12 month contract, not 24), the amazon voucher may well only have been for new customers, can't tell for sure. The cashback only for new customers I believe. I got this contract abt 3 months ago.
I'm happy I've got a 12 months contract so I can get some more cashback in just 1 year when changing provider and yes whether I liked the service or not :wink:
bma1445
17 Jun 152#106
It does make me laugh how everyone says provider X is better than provider Y for ADSL. It's the same service - BT Wholesale.
jb66 to bma1445
17 Jun 151#122
Makes me laugh when folk think sky is bt wholesale
speculatrix to bma1445
17 Jun 15#213
no it isn't, far from it.
merchantman to bma1445
17 Jun 15#282
Could you please help me, Sky say their minumum speed on ADSL is 9.8Mbps, but on Samknows.com it says in my area I can only achieve 2-8Mbps on ADSL?
Does sky use ADSL, ADSLMax or ADSL+2?
Billythebubble
17 Jun 151#281
What about loyal customers Sky, what do we get? Oh yes price increases to subsidise promotions and let's face it giving up to £300 bonus for recruiting is stupid......enough said!
SuB-K
17 Jun 15#276
"Service balance is depleted" when I do a postcode check...what does that mean?
HookedOnHotDeals to SuB-K
17 Jun 15#280
I got that but it does continue if you enter the details manually. It does show a code afterwards and says that they will send an email in the next 15 mins. I have just received the email with the code.
jonmac73
17 Jun 15#279
Hi, think I've talked myself into this as so tempting but open to views .........
Will be second line in addition to work currently only 8Mb (6.5Mb actual approx 5-600M from exchange). Pay 20-odd per month to BT for line & anytime calls - so If I can get anywhere near 17Mb then would be well happy.
Or TalkTalk 18mth (12mth free, rest £5/mth + unlimited calls £7.50/mth plus £100 high street card (put towards new tablet). So 2.50/mth more expensive per month, plus the extra 6mths basically negates the 'free £100 voucher'
Seems a no-brainer for SKY, unless missing something or be really bad service. Any views ??
tonyhagger5
17 Jun 15#278
NO good to me I am a Sky Customer who lives in Kingston Upon Hull and the local phone company has a monopoly.
28028
17 Jun 15#277
ehh i already claimed the cashback and the m&s voucher soo i dunno... plus not too sure on the process, i think ill just let this one slide since its not like id be saving THAT much more
merchantman
17 Jun 15#267
The SKY offer is using ADSL broadband, I am currently with Virgin receiving FIBRE broadband.
Can anyone please tell me how much of a difference there will be please?
Thank oyu
dem0nx to merchantman
17 Jun 15#269
Search for your exchange on samknows then you can work out how far you are from the exchange to get an idea of how fast it will be.
fiction6 to merchantman
17 Jun 15#275
Comment
If I was you stay with fibre read my comment , if sky have there own equipment in your area it might be worth it other wise do not bother unless you like speaking to India 4 times a month to moan about speeds
olliesoffhistrolley
17 Jun 15#274
Wouldn't touch SKY with a barge pole
fiction6
17 Jun 15#273
Hi I would just like to mention PLEASE check that SKY have there own equipment in your area before diving into this deal. Because I have had to stay with them for a year get around 1meg speed because there equipment was not in the area. And must of rang them over 50 times moaning about speed , watching videos is impossible. Basically if there equipment is not in your area they rent Bt 's stuff and BT will prioritise there own customers . Also they will choke your connection , loads of my friends were on this deal and had same problems.
But if it's in your area like a big city then it's a bargain...
Cheers just wanted to let you know...
Dotski1
17 Jun 15#238
Can anyone tell me, will there be any issues moving over from Talk Talk to Sky?
BigMonster1 to Dotski1
17 Jun 15#272
CommentShouldn't have any problems.
dem0nx
17 Jun 15#271
Sky would have the better information. It's just a rough guide so you can work out how far your house is from the exchange 9.7mbit is what you would expect from an ADSL line 500-1000meters from the exchange
merchantman
17 Jun 15#270
Hi thanks for your response..
Samknows quotes:
2 mbps for ADSL
8 mbps for ADSL-Max
SKY over the phone said it is garunteed to be over 9.7mbps or you can leave within 3 months?
Is samknows a trustworthy website or should I believe SKY?
Thank you
rossygnol
17 Jun 15#266
Have unlimited broadband from Plus Net, I use abt 250GB a month, no slow down. I pay £2.49 a month after paying 12 months line rental and got £80 cashback + £75 amazon voucher :wink:
Laura Palmer to rossygnol
17 Jun 15#268
How did you do that ? They offered me £2.50 for unlimited with a 24 month contract on renewal but no mention of any vouchers despite being somewhat insistent.
Then I mentioned the sky offer and as of an hour or 2 ago, they can't yet match it - but have sent it to marketing..... So I said I'd ring back on friday.
j2theg
17 Jun 15#265
Looks to me as if you currently can not get the half-price line rental, probably not until Friday as pointed out above. Anyone know any different?
ramraideruk
17 Jun 15#258
I've just tried to sign up and I'm being told that the line rental is NOT half price. Sky have confirmed this. Is anyone else having this problem?
glancy to ramraideruk
17 Jun 15#263
This may be because the deal doesnt start officially until Fri - also you would see that you only get 100 pound credit on a sky tv addon (on the same ordering page)
Morsicatio to ramraideruk
17 Jun 15#264
Yes, I am having the same issue. When I click through, it states line rental is half price, but once added to the basket, the line rental jumps to £16.40 (with and without offers applied). This makes a sizeable difference to the total cost...
Waterbuoy
17 Jun 15#262
I keep getting
" Service balance is depleted. " when trying to use the postcode checker.
I live in a flat, so depending on how they've listed my address is can look different, hope manually typing it doesn't change anything.
Lozsta
17 Jun 15#256
Wouldn't touch Sky broadband with yours. Awful customer service because BT run the backbone. Great price but you get what you pay for. 156Mbps Virgin customer here though so I am slightly spoilt and use a lot of bandwidth.
glancy to Lozsta
17 Jun 15#261
i think you mean 152Mb - lol
LetoKynes
17 Jun 15#260
Nice one!
hafizpatel
17 Jun 15#259
Lol
johnyb
17 Jun 15#257
Getting error when registering 'Service balance is depleted'
cannibalwombat
17 Jun 15#255
What's the code?
LGShepherd
17 Jun 151#112
I'm seriously considering but purely as a back up connection.
I currently have Virgin Media, but for the sake of £6 I will be comfortable knowing I will have a second connection regardless how slow the speeds are on Sky.
Adrian7 to LGShepherd
17 Jun 15#131
Consider an ethernet aggregator/load balancer and plug both in.
EN1GMA to LGShepherd
17 Jun 15#254
same for me. for £6 for the whole year, its worth it just for a second connection.
EN1GMA
17 Jun 15#253
Thanks for the response. worth it then. £26 for the whole year. im sold.
HereKittyKitty
17 Jun 15#252
I wish Sky would come to Hull. Or any other broadband provider for that matter. We're crying out for alternatives over here.
Daves_mate
17 Jun 15#251
I've just bought a new place. I need TV/Phone/Broadband the whole lot. I was thinking Sky for TV and Virgin for BB as that's what I had before. If I go for this deal will that mean I shoot myself in the foot when it comes to getting a New customer Sky TV package deal?
Bit confused what to do? :neutral_face:
kiish
17 Jun 151#250
Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit.
helllraiser
17 Jun 15#249
yep 1.3mbps, get around 150kbps upload.
subashour
17 Jun 15#248
Very hot deal.
Just got BT infinity activated 10 days ago, so still can exit the contract without penalty fees. Despite that, I think I'll stick to BT, not sure if I'll regret this...
bazward75
17 Jun 151#247
Never trust Murdoch!
bcky238
17 Jun 15#12
£20 will cover cost for reinstating existing line
EN1GMA to bcky238
17 Jun 15#246
what if I don't have a BT line at all? surely £20 wont cover me to install a brand new line?
anonemoney
17 Jun 15#243
Is this a 12 month contract. Don't want to stung after 12 months!
rodrigobr to anonemoney
17 Jun 151#245
Yes, 12 months
Newbie99
17 Jun 15#244
Anybody know how long is the contract binding? Thanks.
EN1GMA
17 Jun 15#241
thanks for this. ended up reading the thread just for comments..lol
so its £6 for the whole year?? and to install a new line will cost me only £20?? no brainer then if only as a secondary internet connection. have Virgin BB but probably will sign up.
TBC15
17 Jun 15#240
Don’t get over excited, after chatting with SKY online only offered SKY Connect in my area for £17 pm .
EN1GMA
17 Jun 15#239
im already on virgin but for £6, this will serve as a good second option in the house.
kiish
17 Jun 15#237
Hot.
The ~7 days (in total) where VM have a fibre cut or something else in my area which happens at least twice a year, this can be good back up connection. Especially when you work from home.
EN1GMA
17 Jun 15#236
Hey everyone
this might be covered but 12 pages on, thought I'd ask instead reading back. I don't have a normal telephone line. would they install one as part of this deal?
spruceyb
17 Jun 151#235
And even if you do have it, it might not be as good as Sky. Faster than Sky for sure but when I had Sky it was rock solid at 10Mbps, my Virgin is 50Mbps but frequently loses internet connection. I would have stayed with Sky but I moved house and was only getting about 3Mbps
renbull
17 Jun 15#234
sky broadband is poor.Always disconnected and speeds are no where near what they advertise 3-4mb ! AVOID
fore
17 Jun 15#233
COLD as it's SKY. I'm with SKY and they're the W O R S T
Can't wait for my contract to finish...
dawnmids
17 Jun 15#232
They need more deals for existing customers
alpagot
17 Jun 15#231
Hot deal for those with low to average BB usage! Remember its sold as 'upto' as its ADSL so check the estimates expected in small print based on your distance to the local telephone exchange (just like any other Openreach product from BT, EE and TT)! I found their ADSL offering to be quite good previously but I lived near the exchange so that helped. If you upload (videos etc) a lot then i'd consider fibre over this as the uploads are much better on that product.
lugsy3
17 Jun 15#55
Great now that BT and $ky are slogging it out, the deals just get better and better.
HipposRule to lugsy3
17 Jun 15#230
As original as M$
ashmac
17 Jun 152#36
17mb in 2015 is shamefull down a copper wire haha
virgin all the way skys broadband is garbage thats why there trying to give it away for free
Kindsaver to ashmac
17 Jun 15#71
Lol, I had 0.19mb at my Hull address last week, but I manage to play Fifa online with it
vmistery to ashmac
17 Jun 15#74
Although as Virgin don't have national coverage and have reliability problems themselves in some areas where they are oversubscribed it is not quite as clear cut.
118luke to ashmac
17 Jun 15#108
Exactly, At my parents house they get 6.6Mbps, in my new house (about 2 miles further away from my parents and the telephone exchange) the line speed quoted was 1.3Mbps. No way in hell am i going to copper broadband now (152Mbps Virgin all the way)
HipposRule to ashmac
17 Jun 15#229
Virgin cover a pitiful part of the country geographically
kzee
17 Jun 15#228
Had good speed around 16Mbps till I moved the mouse and started getting 3Mbps. I had to upgrade to fibre but this deal is still very good for the people who either live in a city or not far from the exchange.
qwerta369
17 Jun 152#208
I love the way MSE uses the word "blagged". Makes them sound so with it and cool.
reabo101 to qwerta369
17 Jun 15#227
The thing with MSE they don't use over complicated long words or lingo. As a 20 year old, they make themselves very accessible. I know what you mean though.
Sstuff
17 Jun 15#226
On the order form at the bottom it says line provider. I'm with plusnet but pay line rental to BT what do I pick BT or other?
Robertson128
17 Jun 15#225
Hi, I am a sky tv customer but not a phone or broadband customer. Does this exclude me from this deal ?
krazii
17 Jun 15#224
I rather pay more in return for a consistent broadband speed. This gimmick of attracting more customers will only result in congestion and reduced speeds. Good job I'm not with sky.
captain_cab
17 Jun 15#223
voted hot.
I'm currently with Sky (broadband plus anytime phone) so could not get this offer. However as my contract is ending tomorrow they offered free broadband for 12 months and credited me £50. Altgo not as good as this deal it beats most quidco offers so was quite pleased. well done sky!
mhhbizz
17 Jun 15#222
can i buy the contract but start it later after my contract with other provider ends?? how long can i delay before activation?
EXECUTIVESTRESS
17 Jun 15#221
If you take this deal, which is fantastic by the way, and are thinking about taking Sky tv as well, hang on.
There is a good chance Sky will contact you in the coming months to offer you Tv at massively discounted prices.
Earlier on this year I was offered any Tv package, basic right up to sports and movies, at a 67% discount.
No guarantees but might be worth waiting a while.
Laura Palmer
17 Jun 15#220
So there's no requirement to sign up for Sky TV is there ???
Sstuff
17 Jun 15#4
Great deal I'm with plusnet currently would I have to pay them anything if I leave? I'm not sure if I am still contracted with them as I've been using them for several years.
arotabi to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#29
Probably not, BUT surely the best thing to do is phone plusnet and check rather ask a bunch of internet randoms about your account?
Plusnet may even try to match and save you the hassle of moving.
LightningPete to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#42
most broadband and phone companies only have 12 and 18 month contracts and rarely 24. if by definition of 'years' your talking more than 3. you only have to give them notice your terminating and the current month your in you will still be charged.
ElectronicsEngineer to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#56
If you are with PlusNet I would call them up and ask to match the deal or something - switched to Sky for the £100 M&S Voucher and Quidco cashback - worst choice ever - been with PlusNet for 2.5 years - no faults, no slowdowns - just steady speed that I could get at home - 5Mbps. Switched to Sky - first fault within a week. Then couple of months later a series of faults one after another - they fixed it once, then week after same thing.
Luckily there was a price increase so I could leave without incurring charges so I am back with PlusNet again and happy.
Might not be applicable in all areas but where I live I had Virgin (through landline), PlusNet and Sky....out of those 3 only PlusNet was reliable.
dribspak to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#59
might wanna check that with plusnet. I dont suppose anyone posting on HUKD will know wether you're still in contract!
penguini to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#64
find a friend who has plusnet and ring to cancel telling your moving in with them. worked with other providers
swfarrington to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#67
If you've been with PN for a number of years you should be able to haggle with them.
I asked them to match the newcomers deal which they agreed to in their retention department and managed to get free unlimited broadband, £75 cashback and paid for the line rental upfront £159.
Simpleminded to Sstuff
17 Jun 15#219
call em wont hurt trust me i do whenever i have such questions
PintOfGuinness
17 Jun 15#218
My contract ends on the 29th of this month, am I still able to switch? Think talktalk will give me heavy penalties as I have youview box, maybe sky would let me start after this date?
zastil
17 Jun 15#215
Sucks I still have 7 months left on 18 month contract with BT. Why can companies hold you down to long term contracts!
zastil to zastil
17 Jun 15#217
Oh and should say a 52 minute call to a Spanish Mobile = £37 lol only £3.70 for calling via skype to mobile.
TBC15
17 Jun 15#216
Got my code, thanks OP. Any idea what the story is if the line to your house is damaged?
peter2350
17 Jun 15#214
mixand match give them a ring and whinge I got line rental for £9.99
masterbruce
17 Jun 15#212
Which details do you need? Are sky unlikely to give them out if asked? And any particular router? I'm used to using my dads Virgin media super hub 2, this is absolutely terrible.
ratty93
17 Jun 15#193
sky= worst customer service possible
rodrigobr to ratty93
17 Jun 15#211
For a £6 net and phone i dont mind customer service :wink:
RyanBest
17 Jun 15#207
Just when i renewed my broadband and line rental a couple of days ago too.
rodrigobr to RyanBest
17 Jun 15#210
You have 14 days to change your mind :wink:
X10
17 Jun 15#203
Anyone know if this can be turned off? It's part of the T&C's:
"Sky Broadband Shield activation required."
Also, did anyone else get a glitch on the registration form-initially it wouldn't let me use it more than once at the same household, then I just tried it again and it gave me 2 codes on the same page.
kharma45 to X10
17 Jun 15#209
It can be
arthurx1234
17 Jun 15#206
12 months half price line rental for 12 months. After 12 months standard Line Rental price applies, currently £16.40 a month. This offer is for new customers to Sky only incl. past customers who have not had Sky in the last 12 months. Customers can not be existing Sky TV customers. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer's visit.
Bu**er
yrreb88
17 Jun 15#205
14 actually. :wink:
Jon79
17 Jun 15#204
This is a crazy hot deal btw. I'm currently paying £36 a month for 40mpbs and line rental.
X10
17 Jun 15#202
Thanks ukmonkey, will give it a go.
blink2105
17 Jun 152#187
I'm amazed at the incredible hate spouted about Sky on here. I have Sky Broadband unlimited and I get solid consistent speeds and have done for the last 2 years. I'm on the Sam Knows broadband monitoring and I have never had any problems, certainly no worse than with the other companies I've used. I find the customer service excellent and [u][any/u] problem however minor has been solved easily. No I don't work for Sky, I do however detest BT if that helps. Speak as you find I say and I like them and their TV service is the best.
Jon79 to blink2105
17 Jun 15#201
Amazing isn't it? I had teething problems with my broadband when i first got it and immediately blamed Sky but once i phoned up i got some quality assistance on how to setup the modem correctly and things improved. Then a few weeks later the speed seemed to slow down and again i jumped the gun thinking Sky was the issue. Phoned up and they said my modem was receiving the full 40mpbs so i knew it was an issue my end. I ended up moving the wi-fi dongle on my PC from the back to the front and BAM, full speed again.
So yeah, basically every issue i had was specific to my setup and i bet you the same is happening to other people who don't realise they can fix their own problems. The bottom line is to make sure you change the wi-fi channel to one your neighbours aren't using (google how to check this and how to change the wi-fi channel on the modem) Also if you are using a wi-fi dongle on your PC, like i am, then make sure it is positioned correctly or buy a better one.
This only relates to fibre broadband. ADSL speeds can vary.
X10
17 Jun 15#195
If I have just moved flat but haven't transferred my old Sky Broadband account (was going to close it as it's out of contract now), could I sign up under my name for this offer? i.e. Will they look my payment details up on their system and see that they are already registered on another address?
Thanks.
Stokey90 to X10
17 Jun 15#198
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Exactly what i would like to know.
I cancelled sky under my name but want to do this deal under my partners name, its the same address and joint bank so i dont know if its allowed.
ukmonkey to X10
17 Jun 151#200
Just use a new email address and cancel your old contract, they will not know you had a account if you use your new home address, if you say you had a account, they won't let you sign up to this offer as it new customers only or old customers that not had an account in the last year.
sparan_al1
17 Jun 15#199
Great deal. With sky at the moment after getting a 12month 17mb contract last year for £21 a month with £100 cashback and a £25 m&s voucher... worked out to £127 for the year. I had only have two issues with the internet going down for about 5mins each time, other than that consistent speeds and 1.5mb download. Now at 50p a month (£6 for the year) I'll defo take this back up again!
abrack
17 Jun 15#183
Sky is possibly one of the worst ISP's. On my PC, I get just 3 mbps download speed.
We're offered 40 mbps
Jon79 to abrack
17 Jun 15#197
I get the full 40Mbps. Did you phone them and ask them to check the speed? If they say your modem is receiving the full 40Mbps then the problem is your end. Also try connecting a laptop directly to the modem to check it isn't a wi-fi issue. If it is a wi-fi issue then try changing the wi-fi channel to one the neighbours don't use.
paul.jacobs
17 Jun 15#194
I have only heard bad things about Sky phone and broadband. It's a sad state of affairs when your mobile phone gets faster speeds than your broadband. I got 40mb download, 6mb upload on my phone, at the same time my BT line was 12mb and 0.5mb. Rubbish. So I'm going back to virgin as I now upload lots to YouTube etc.
tubbyhubby
17 Jun 15#192
I dont think it make a difference as they are going on the number, I am doing the same and putting it in the wife's name.
It has worked for me as i have the code ready to go on Friday. I will call EE tonight and put my notice in
liberta0407
17 Jun 15#191
Does anyone know if it's possible to place order but delay in some way? Would like to reserve for future use.. perhaps in a month or so when I move house.. thanks
28028
17 Jun 15#186
god dammit, new contact with sky started 2 days ago:(
geri123 to 28028
17 Jun 15#190
Shouldn't you have a '7 day cooling off' period?
nseaman
17 Jun 15#189
Was thinking that but how would the switchover go as im currently with talktalk in my name
tipperman
17 Jun 15#188
Does anyone know if sky add their charge onto this for not taking a sky tv package (think it's currently £5 month) ?
robertr
17 Jun 15#185
Good deal if not interested in European football. Sky are trying to get as many customers as possible into new contracts before the start of the new Champions League and Europa League season to stop them migrating to BT. Remember, BT have exclusive rights for the next 3 years, and will be showing all 351 games live, currently these will not be available to Sky only customers.
alisonwhydle15
17 Jun 15#184
I have sky tv but that's it. there is a phone line to the house but not active has I do not have a house phone. it was up dated in the last 2 years so should be ready to reuse. will I be able to get this deal at that £6.00 deal for a year plus the £20.00 connect fee only.
wizardcat
17 Jun 15#182
We always ring and complain when we see new customers getting these deals and we always get a new deal.
nseaman
17 Jun 15#174
I've got sky tv so cant get this... that's a bit rubbish
tubbyhubby to nseaman
17 Jun 15#181
Have you thought about signing up in your partner's name.
samk20
17 Jun 15#180
can you get a TV package with this ?
den169
17 Jun 15#179
Is it a 12 month contract.
ISJ66
17 Jun 15#178
Thanks OP
nseaman
17 Jun 15#177
Unless I sign up in my wife's name?... But im currently with talktalk in my name (no contract), how would the switching process go through?
MrGamer123
17 Jun 15#170
I am an existing sky TV customer, can I get this deal if I get my brother to sign up in his name? At the moment we have virgin for our phone and internet however that contract has just ended.
jonnygclarke to MrGamer123
17 Jun 15#176
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I would like to know this aswell if anyone knows
jasonodell
17 Jun 15#161
To all the haters, Sky isn't that bad, use them, move after a year...then comment.
jomay to jasonodell
17 Jun 15#175
Can't comment about Sky, but I've had O2 BB => O2 BB + phone => plusnet => EE
Saved loads of money. They were all working well 99% of time.
The worst I saw was:
EE's DNS servers glitching (=> some websites not accessible) for a few hours every day for a few weeks in total. Annoying, but it may stop you reading **** on the net! :wink:
O2 shaped traffic quite a lot in the eve. But it was still sufficient for BBC Iplayer.
Plusnet, can't remember, I think they also shaped traffic and there were some rare outages.
That said, this is for London and 1-2 users on a 20Mb line. YMMV.
ili
17 Jun 15#173
Over live chat, EE is provided via BT, so no MAC code is needed, you just switch when you purchase the deal and sky take care of the rest. EE will charge you x amount, you then send that off to sky and they reimburse via account credit
husain_kola
17 Jun 15#166
I am with Sky I took this deal out a few months ago and honestly think they are brilliant, I am very happy with them! I would recommend them, touch wood nothing has happened so far. I also think not sure if Topcashback are giving £100 M&S vouchers and £93 cashback, if that deal works out better?
nige182 to husain_kola
17 Jun 151#172
I don't think so, the Topcashback option does not have half price line rental, so:
MSE - 12 months free broadband, 12 months £8.20 line rental = £98.40, £6.95 router delivery, less £100 cashback = total £5.35
Topcashback - 12 months free broadband, 12 months £16.40 line rental = £196.80, £6.95 router delivery, less £100 M&S voucher, less £93 cashback = total £10.75 with the requirement that you must spend £100 in M&S to reach this result
jrichmond85
17 Jun 15#171
Sky are a nightmare. They have no incentives for people to stay with them. They changed my package so much in the first year, it went from £70-£80 (middle tier with movies and film, broadband and line rental). They took away some of the things we could access, stripped access for all HD channels - even ones you can get on Freeview, and they starting charging ridiculous amounts from our perks. Then you hear about all these people who are joining and getting loads of money off.
I'm still going to stay with them though. I just like to moan.
Stevo_86
17 Jun 15#151
Anyone know if you can take this offer then take out another offer online for just sky tv??
Im moving house and currently cancelling virgin media.
joncoyle87 to Stevo_86
17 Jun 15#169
Use a different name
masterbruce
17 Jun 15#138
Can you replace the sky router? I've had it since last week and it is useless if you move 7+ metres away!!!
jb66 to masterbruce
17 Jun 15#149
Yes, but its a little tricky as sky wont give you the detais to do it
MeneerSmith to masterbruce
17 Jun 15#168
You can use any router you want. Just make sure to get the login details before you take a brick to the SLY router. :P
edit: any real router, not some ISP supplied crap that you cant change the settings of. You can also use the Be/O2 login details, from when they were moved onto SLY if SLY wont give you the details.
Thermal Rider
17 Jun 15#167
Credit to Martin Lewis and MSE........my fear would be once Sky have your details you will get endlessly pestered with them trying to sell you Sky TV etc.
Adrian7
17 Jun 15#165
See tp link tl-r470 on amazon (30 quid only) but see reviews as v2 is much better or see the more expensive versions. But you can return and get another if not good.
escortboy
17 Jun 15#23
Wish I hadn't signed up for Sky TV now. Even though I'm being paid £44.50 profit to take out 12 months of free Sky TV I would've liked to have taken this up! :disappointed:
joncoyle87 to escortboy
17 Jun 15#164
Use your middle name as your last name when opening the account
reabo101
17 Jun 15#163
i cant see the EE switching information. Is it on the page?
It says you can fill in the form now to receive your special code for the offer RTFS
deewbee
17 Jun 15#159
this looked good until I checked cancellation charges on talk talk - scary!
matwalaboy
17 Jun 15#158
Smacking hot deal - I just took Sky last week with the 100 M&S voucher and possible 90 cashback - which if paid would work out to 14 quid or so for a year - this one is better as no hassle of waiting for the cashback or being saddled with a M&S voucher which you may not want to use.
gr8t1
17 Jun 15#10
I just keep getting
this form is invalid
Sstuff to gr8t1
17 Jun 152#11
before or after you fill it in?
spanner74 to gr8t1
17 Jun 15#157
It says "from friday 19th"
gr8t1
17 Jun 15#156
i shall treat that question with the contempt it deserves......
reabo101
17 Jun 15#155
Im with EE with 3 months left off my contract. Will I be charged if I wanted to cancel and change to sky? Will I be charged to move phone line to sky?
BurtBird
17 Jun 151#154
I was stuck in a broadband contract with them for a year. The connection was so poor I was unable to stream YouTube videos at 480p. Their branded router constantly crashed/failed and was replaced twice throughout the year. Every time I called them for support I got the same long-winded robo-script that always concluded with the operator suggesting I was the party at fault and that any issues with the connection were at my end, not theirs.
I suspect it was never installed correctly as the connection speeds were poor from day one - the problem is you're not able to complain about this until 2 weeks after installation, by which time Sky's engineers will have apparently finalised the connection.
Never again.
Gollywood
17 Jun 15#153
What does that mean & why is that important?
angel2011
17 Jun 15#152
I have just signed to sky with tcb and waiting for the cashback, anyone know if I can do this as well ? I am paying £16 a month DD
CadillacBo
17 Jun 15#150
This is amazing , got a question if anyone knows, I am renting a flat that I'm only likely to be in for the next 6 months. Would it be possible to move mid way through and take this deal with me ? Any idea of the costs ?
bilal86aslam
17 Jun 15#120
HI, anyone know what the minimum contract term is here?
Thanks.
jb66 to bilal86aslam
17 Jun 15#127
12 months
simate to bilal86aslam
17 Jun 15#129
Read the ops post!
therocksays to bilal86aslam
17 Jun 15#148
12 months as it says on the site
JordUK
17 Jun 15#147
not really a saving though, you'll pay the savings back in phone bills ringing up with service troubles? :laughing:
Wilzia
17 Jun 15#145
Am I correct in saying you only pay £6 for a year or is it each month?
timmyboy147 to Wilzia
17 Jun 15#146
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Whole year, £5.35 actually I think
Darroch
17 Jun 15#144
Thanks op.
shakmalik12
17 Jun 15#143
can you do this type of deal for SKY HD please. :stuck_out_tongue:
therocksays
17 Jun 15#142
Another offer Sky are doing for new customers is
TV bundles from £20 a month
+ free 32" LG TV or £100 reward
Sky Broadband Unlimited for £3.75 a month for 12 months
(then £7.50 a month)
Sky Talk & Line Rental (at £16.40 a month)
itm2
17 Jun 15#141
Anyone know if this Sky phone package includes free weekend calls?
helllraiser
17 Jun 151#132
Just for anyone who cares to know. I get 24mbps download speed on sky, I'm close to the exchange and therefore translates to 2.5MBps download. No traffic shaping too.
dem0nx to helllraiser
17 Jun 15#140
Upload speed is 1.3mbit?
SkyPoster
17 Jun 15#139
Yes, they can increase it.
LGShepherd
17 Jun 15#137
Thanks! I'll look into this. I was just thinking of having it there until I needed it as purely a back up, but I will take a look at that
ValueForMoney
17 Jun 15#136
You're confusing bits and bytes. 17Mbps = 2.125MBps. They only advertise 'up to' these speeds. WiFi can also affect speeds.
LGShepherd
17 Jun 15#135
I understand that this is a 12 month contract, but do Sky have anything in their T&C's that allows them to increase the price over the 12 months?
asanchez
17 Jun 15#134
My mother has been with SKY having broadband and telephone only for a few years now but does anyone know if she qualifies for this? (Shes not had TV with them for a few years now just broadband and telephone so it would mean shes out of contract with them but still a sky customer) Anyone in this situation that can confirm this is a valid offer for them?
FAMILYGUY
17 Jun 15#47
Leaving Sky very soon. When I rang to cancel, they weren't bothered. The cheapest they could offer me was £48 per month compared to the £24 p/m I was paying. Managed to get a 12 months Virgin Media deal for Phone + broadband -50mb for £16pm
tubbyhubby to FAMILYGUY
17 Jun 15#133
Hi
I am looking at moving to Virgin from EE Broadband, how on earth did you get that price the cheapest i have been offered is £21.99 for the same bundle
Thanks
shuwaz
17 Jun 15#121
simate to shuwaz
17 Jun 15#130
Not that Sky actually do better.
goodsgalouryou
17 Jun 15#125
so when shall i call them? i have the code.
jb66 to goodsgalouryou
17 Jun 15#128
Dont call them, use the code on friday online
sam_3025
17 Jun 15#115
Worth noting that broadband speeds and reliability may be questionable, I have this package of broadband in my house and after switching from basic VM it is nothing in comparison. Can't even stay connected when more than 10ft away from the router, and even when in range, speed is so slow.
jb66 to sam_3025
17 Jun 15#126
Thats becase the sky router is awful, in flats especially it cannot cope with congestion
Plasmachaser
17 Jun 15#117
Is this really - free broadband for 1 year, and 50p line rental a month?
i'm a bit apprehensive in going for this, seems too good to be true. what's the catch?
karlie88 to Plasmachaser
17 Jun 151#124
No catch providing you cancel in a year.
Having said that, you'll get more junk mail as Murdoch may sell your details on to 3rd parties.
For 50p per month, I'm giving it a go. Chance to use my auto-dialer on the weekends:
kevinsmbuk
17 Jun 15#123
just had sky broadband for a year and it was pants, every day it went down.
How much of a pain is it to take sky to another address? I probably won't be at this address for a year.
S c 0 TT y
17 Jun 15#116
Thank you so much. Just to confirm, £26 per month or the whole year?
nige182
17 Jun 15#114
I find it funny that people are recommending PlusNet instead of Sky. It definitely depends on area, I moved from Sky who offered great service and support with good speeds to PlusNet as they offered a cheaper faster fibre package. No end of problems with my phone line since. The broadband has been fine but the phone line dodgy as hell. My brother did the same move and he is 25 miles away from me, exact same issues. PlusNet ported both our numbers over from Sky incorrectly and as a result we have been stuck with problem after problem. Mine are mostly resolved now, but I do have a slight crackle on my line still even with new handsets that has only appeared since the switch.
wackojacko99
17 Jun 15#113
Looking to move in next few weeks - can you claim offer provisionally for future?
joethepope
17 Jun 15#111
17mb next seasons FIFA 16 could be (more) infuriating. Could be useful bargaining tool with Virgin.
Oh yes, duh me lol. Either way if its rubbish then 50p pm is too much.
jonnygclarke
17 Jun 15#105
Is this new broadband customer or tv as we have Sky TV but not broadband.
matthewnunn1986
17 Jun 15#104
Nope, work for EE actually
Kamikaze1987
17 Jun 151#102
Great price but it says a lot when they are giving broadband away for a year I've just switched to VM from sky and I'm currently getting download speeds between 70-95mb where as with sky the best I ever had was 6mb so consider that before taking the plunge
Xiaoda to Kamikaze1987
17 Jun 152#103
Sounds like you switched from ADSL to fibre, especially as VM don't offer ADSL anymore.
Completely different products.
razzledazzle84
17 Jun 151#96
That's all it's worth. Internet connection is rubbish!
crazylegs to razzledazzle84
17 Jun 15#100
My brother says the same he doesn't even get near 1MB connection even though Sky state he should be getting 17MB
matdey
17 Jun 15#97
I have had two issues with the BB in the last 3 years and both times I have been put through to knowledgeable techies to resolve the issue. Turns out when the house was built 3 years ago a cowboy fitted the sockets and nicked/broke one of the wires and made an intermittent fault. luckily I wasn't charged and service is fine. I would have virgin if they were available as the ~10Mb is a bit poor in these days, but that is not their fault.
simate
17 Jun 15#76
£6 per month!! Woohoo......until I read how bad Sky BB really is, no wonder its so cheap.
karlie88 to simate
17 Jun 151#95
It's £6 for the year - not per month.
Works out at less than 50p per month for line rental (with free weekend calls to landlines) and broadband.
superspod
17 Jun 152#94
£6 is still overpriced. The worst broadband provider I have ever used.
Huffy05
17 Jun 15#93
Sounds a great deal, I just got my Code, just wonderin' if it might work for existin' Sky Customers!
Lol! Sounds like you work for them and have been severely brainwashed! :laughing:
Tahae_T
17 Jun 15#90
Good deal but I have always had issues with sky services - they Customer support isn't great but the £ of this deal is!! Voted Hot anyways!
MSE FTW
imnicebuttdim
17 Jun 15#87
shame they don't do anything for existing customers, maybe we should all leave sky
matthewnunn1986 to imnicebuttdim
17 Jun 15#89
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Most companies are like that, do you a nice deal to start then prices go up. For example, mobile phone companies, you stick with what works even if it means paying for it because they give you what you want! This is the same as Sky, people stay with sky because they are the best
stupot76
17 Jun 15#86
Channels are too much though.
crgritchie
17 Jun 15#85
Been away from Sky >12mths as took a year's contract with PlusNet. Just tried to exploit a new customer deal and their site directed me to ring to complete the deal as I previously had an account with them, meaning I was unable to complete it online. Great deal if you can get it though.
I ended up going with DirectSaveTelecom.
lilgreenpea
17 Jun 15#84
Anyone have any idea if i would be able to add fiber to this at a later date and just pay the 20 extra a month fiber normally is? Seems to good a deal to pass up but i dont think i can deal with the slow speeds
klabnix
17 Jun 151#83
I'm expecting lots of Sky deals in the near future, especially ones to tie in tv sports fan customers before they realise sky sports won't have the Champions league.
Also, Sky fibre broadband is not fibre optic
redmouse2
17 Jun 15#80
i don't have a bt line. last time i enquired they wanted £150 to install a new line. has things changed?
john swfc
17 Jun 15#79
"Up to 17mb download speeds" :smile:
I just left Sky (was getting 5.5mb max) and with Virgin I usually get at least 70mb through wifi and around 140mb on a wired connection, for a similar price.
simate
17 Jun 15#78
This is what you COULD end up with!!! Its slower than dialup lol!
Comment this might help, ring sky and tell them you want to leave plusnet and join sky, they either offer to pay the cancellation fee or will send you high street vouchers for the amount you have to pay for the cancellation, talk to someone in the broadband sales, not to customer services as they will just tell a bunch of crap
Sstuff
17 Jun 15#75
cessation charge of £30 apparently if I leave plusnet on a current contract plus other fees. Lol I knew this wouldn't be my lucky day.
vmistery
17 Jun 15#73
Great if you are a new customer. I only left 9 Months ago sadly.
jamespir
17 Jun 15#72
good deal
duckative
17 Jun 15#70
Have been with them for about 2/3 years now, always managed to get free broadband when renewing the contract,(just have to pay line rental), consistently getting 15-20mbps, great customer service, no complaints, I've still got about 5 months before my contract is up, is it possible to use this deal at all?
thesimpsons_uk
17 Jun 15#69
I recommend all considering leaving sky to visit 'misc' and see how many wonderful deals customers are offering after refusing initial offers by sky.
raj75
17 Jun 15#68
what number did you call?
RoboProd
17 Jun 15#66
Took the cashback offer with EE last year so basically been paying £2.50 a month for internet - considering doing this or upgrading to fibre.
baseley09
17 Jun 15#65
The supplied router is the worse bit of kit i've had the shame to have in my home mind.
dudwood_fudwood
17 Jun 15#61
Not a bad deal cost wise but Sky BB is terrible. 2-3Mb download speeds majority of the time and forever losing service. Not voted either way.
mattmerch to dudwood_fudwood
17 Jun 15#63
for copper depends where you live i get 21mb down and 2 mb up on sky copper :smiley:
Waspkiller86
17 Jun 15#62
You never "blagged" anything. This £100 credit has been arriving with other junk mail at my house over the past few weeks, twice in fact.
vinit9
17 Jun 15#60
Broadband is terrible ..
Stokey90
17 Jun 15#52
Ive had Sky for 2 years but im leaving. Could i redeem this offer in my partners name as we live together? Sky was in my name
manicmidlander to Stokey90
17 Jun 15#58
Yes I think you can
secretmsg
17 Jun 15#57
you have to wait till friday to get half line rental discount
Sstuff
17 Jun 15#54
It doesn't show the correct price when you enter your code. Mine says £16.40 a month
Gennip
17 Jun 153#53
I cannot bring myself to subscribe to the Sky Empire for Global Domination. Rupert Murdoch. The far-right Sun newspaper. Phone hacking. Sometimes it's not just about money.
secretmsg
17 Jun 15#51
Will there be any difference in speeds compared to BT
WyseGuy
17 Jun 15#50
Great deal.
Apogee00
17 Jun 15#48
Great deal if you can cope with their speeds!
jfclfc
17 Jun 15#49
It's sky people f in joke
73greystoke
17 Jun 151#46
There's nothing wrong with Sky Broadband and their customer service & tech support is better than most. Very good deal from Martin.
rs_babs
17 Jun 15#45
Moving house this week so this will do nicely. With plus net at the minute if the try to match it might be tempted to have 2 at this price! Can't say no to a deal even if not needed!!!!
secretmsg
17 Jun 15#44
do u get telephone line rental discount too ?
ssaass
17 Jun 15#43
I have the impression that there is/are very few people on this type of contract. We have been with Sky for 20 months ( currently out of contract ) with this type of setup. And very satisfied too!
Reason for thinking is that a couple of months ago Sky rang and spoke to my wife and offered fibre, but because we don't D/L movies it would be a no gain situation, we currently get between 14 to 15 MBps. When the saleman realised we had BB only he expressed amazement as we where the first of this type he had spoken to. We are in N.Ireland and are very impressed with the service.
karlie88
17 Jun 151#41
Ta Martin and OP.
salmanabbas
17 Jun 15#40
where is the link
littlelynn
17 Jun 151#39
As an existing customer I tried the live chat feature on the contact us page. They seem eager to please for good feedback at the end with the form. They offered me £10 of line rental, free broadband unlimited both for 12month and 40% off sky variety for 6 months and 60% off sky tv package. My mam tried and got the same and with different advisor.
I only asked to downgrade broadband unlimited then he asked my ideal budget then said offers on account. Worth giving it a go. Much better and easier than over the phone. They help you out more!
Sstuff
17 Jun 15#38
I doubt they can match this deal.
slash1551
17 Jun 15#37
There's no more left...
wanderer
17 Jun 15#35
ring em and tell them your leaving say talktalk my fibre has dropped to £10 for unlimited fibre and they dropped my family pack to £10 for £12 contract ,,theres alway retention deals on sky which they repeat every year you threaten to leave and unlike BT they never say BYE
tonaza
17 Jun 15#28
sorry if im being thick but ive had Sky Tv for years, but we're leaving at end of June as too expensive but we are looking for a new broadband supplier as fed up of Talk Talk(current provider). we havent had Sky broadband fir many years. Are we eligible for this offer?
cleverguy12 to tonaza
17 Jun 15#34
No, it says in the t&cs 'no existing TV customers are allowed'
irishweeman
17 Jun 15#21
Sky use llu rather than wlr
The negative side is that If you ever want to move back to WLR, eg BT, there will be a fee. Maybe £75-100
ed1980 to irishweeman
17 Jun 153#22
Ive bounced between the 2 companies and never paid a fee.
scarletguy37 to irishweeman
17 Jun 15#33
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There is not fee to move from Sky to BT. I did it 6 months ago!!
mrdude
17 Jun 15#27
service depleted?
Grumpy_womble to mrdude
17 Jun 15#32
Hi, I had the same message every time I searched for my address. I pressed the little x to close the message then manually entered my address, I hit submit and a code came up straight away
ElaineSheffield
17 Jun 15#24
I think I'm being a bit blonde here folks...
can this work for new customers, I have nothing at the minute..no landline, no broadband.
but I do have an existing line it just needs reactivating..
Awesome deal if you have Sky and LLU in your exchange we only have BT equipment. Gutted. 35 miles from central London and get zero mobile signals and **** broadband at the most expensive rates.
sstar
17 Jun 15#25
Great deal.
I wounder if you can use any of the cash back companies?
escortboy
17 Jun 15#19
If you have just signed up to sky tv would you count as a new customer for the broadband?
Just found the answer and it appears to be no.
mixandmatchfash
17 Jun 15#16
Omg a new customer is getting deal for existing! Do you reckon i should phone up to complain about this to see if i can wave my way to see if i could get this? I am existing customer paying £16.40 line rental and free 12months bb with sky
mixandmatchfash to mixandmatchfash
17 Jun 15#17
Comment getting better*
ahenners
17 Jun 151#15
Hot!! thanks OP. Moving house on Friday and was going to take the previous deal of free broadband for 12 months with the 100 pound m & s card. This is miles better!
jb66
17 Jun 152#14
might get a second adsl line at this price!
mrman007
17 Jun 15#13
Have a read through later with this, thanks op :smiley:
gr8t1
17 Jun 152#9
sounds too good to be true..
CrazyBob
17 Jun 15#8
Hot, thanks OP
LittleRedRidingHood
17 Jun 151#7
Thank you!
tecnoman
17 Jun 15#6
hot ..warm in here this morning
qavi23
17 Jun 15#5
could you add tv calls etc on to this?
mhhbizz
17 Jun 151#3
this is so. hot.
veedubjai
17 Jun 154#1
Terms and Conditions
Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). Sky Talk Weekends: £0pm. Compatible line required, otherwise connection charge from £20 may apply. 12 months half price Sky Broadband Unlimited: New Sky Broadband, Talk & Line Rental customers only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Set-up costs may apply. Sky Broadband Shield activation required. No usage caps or traffic management policy. See further terms below. 12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental.
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. Only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). After 12 months standard Broadband Unlimited price applies, currently £7.50 per month (pm) plus Sky Talk. No traffic management policy. Further terms below.
12 months half price line rental for 12 months. After 12 months standard Line Rental price applies, currently £16.40 a month. This offer is for new customers to Sky only incl. past customers who have not had Sky in the last 12 months. Customers can not be existing Sky TV customers. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit.
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The offer goes live at 10am on Fri 19 Jun – from then, you'll get a code you can use immediately, but you can grab a code via the link now and Sky will alert you when it goes live, with a link to claim the offer. Codes can be redeemed any time before 11.59pm on Thu 25 Jun.
- A £100 credit we've blagged is applied automatically on your first bill. As this happens before you're asked for any payment, assuming you don't incur any call or other charges, the credit covers all payments for most of the first year - so you won't owe anything till a £5.35 balancing payment in the final month.
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Plusnet have £120 cashback (via TCB) at the moment. £192 yearly line rental with free unlimited broadband on a 12 month contract. So £6/month is pretty much the best out there at the moment.
Hope to see a good Sky deal next year.
I'm looking for a good deal as of today. You can set activation a month ahead or so, therefore you wont lose much of the nearly-free Sky contract we're on.
I just almost gave TalkTalk £270 for 18 months line rental with free broadband + £150 topcashback. However since I have been a customer of TalkTalk's before I wasn't sure if the cashback would track.
Anyone know if "new customers" means "not had talktalk in over 12 months" as I was assuming? Don't want to take chances.
- cancelling with Sky 30 days before and hoping for a good deal by their retentions team?
- holding out for a good offer with another provider who will cancel your Sky line rental/broadband when transferring your number across?
- a bit of both?
Anyone know when's the latest you can cancel the contract? For me is it before the 3/7, or before the 3/6, or sooner? Looking to make a smooth transition to a new package without extra charges.
£5 for a year of line rental and unlimited broadband is a great deal, getting paid £5.50/month is even better.
Makes my sky subscription for the Year £165 = £13.75 per month as I was able to combine it with the £25 p/m TV deal that was also on at the time.
(Family Bundle With Sports & Movies + HD Pack, Broadband & line rental) The Joys of HUKD. Mega Thanks to the O.P
http://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk/talk-compare/?DCMP=allcustomers#section-2
I need to cancel this, I stupidly called Sky and they said it would cost £21.
Would I be able to cancel due to the price increase?
Or, the lady on the phone said they can move it to my parents for free, they already have Fibre optic BB and landline with VM, can they have both?
Any help would be appreciated :smiley:
£5.35 + the extra 50p x remaining months (November - June = 8?) = £9.35
About an extra £4.
JUst wondering on the over all cost now due to the changes....
It still looks it does to me mind - projected bills up until January are £8.70/month, covered by the £100 credit.
EDIT: I think the "If you do decide to change to another package you will lose your exclusive introductory offer price" wording means switching will mean you lose the £4/month calls package introductory offer, not the Broadband deal we've signed up for. So switching to "pay as you talk" means call charges go back to 0, assuming you don't use a landline.
"If you do decide to change to another package you will lose your exclusive introductory offer price".
So does this tie you into accepting the new "deal"?
Grrr, someone really ought to do something about these bait-and-switch deals, and also about the weasel words in the 'explanatory' letter. They always seem to paint a picture of them offering you the easiest option and the best value, which of course results in additional cost by default. :-(
You can bet if you'd tried to leave or change the terms in November they'd have tried to sting you for the rest of the contract.
As far as I can see you just need to switch back to "pay as you talk" going through the links after logging in to your sky account. It takes you through a payment process but you'll see the amount is 0. Then log out and log back in and you'll see in the billing section that future payments are only 50p extra - due to the line rental increase.
This is assuming you weren't already on a paid call package and were happy with "pay as you talk" for instance if, like me, you don't have a landline phone.
Maybe you signed up before me?
I signed up in June so it will increase in Jan 2016
There is also a Line rental increase from £16.40 to £17.40. So after 1/2 price it is extra 50p/mth
I'd say give Sky a ring and either get it removed or made free. You have reasonable grounds.
Can they remove this service if you don't use it anyway?
In order to qualify for Sky Existing customer cashback on Broadband upgrades you must not be an existing Broadband customer with sky. For example re-grading your broadband package from the basic package to Unlimited or fibre does not qualify for cashback.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/unlimited-sky-fibre-broadband-existing-broadband-subscribers-9-75-year-after-tcb-2253656
http://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/dynamicmodules/pagecontentfooter/pageContentFooterPopup.jsp?pagecontentfooter_popupid=26823&s_cid=con_FURL_ceasecharge
Combined two adsl speeds, home made fibre :smiley:
I spoke to them about a week ago and was advised they could do nothing about the one off activation cost of £30 but today they advised although they will have to charge me for it they can credit it back to my account :smile:
So I've now got 12 Months of Fiber for £120 plus the £6 from the original deal so overall about £126 for a years Fibre! Although as I've just started a new contract I expect I might need to pay for a full months line rental at the end of the contract, I guess time will tell on that one...
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 18226 kbps 1295 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 15.0 dB
Noise Margin 6.2 dB 5.5 dB
Speedtest.net:
Day 5
It appears my line is starting to turn poo now. Download speed have been dramatically reduced. :disappointed:
Has anyone noticed their Sky router rebooted early hours this morning as I swear mine rebooted. Logs confirmed this & my suspect turns out that Sky has updated the routers firmware, which contains some general bug fixes and improvements as well as support for IPv6.
It appears some folks are having issues with the new firmware affecting older WiFi devices but LAN works fine.
Not sure if this new firmware has affected my line speeds.
Old firmware version 2.1r.3761.R
Old DSL Firmware Version A2pv6F038m.d24j
New Firmware Version 2.88.1086.R
New DSL Firmware Version A2pv6F039m.d24m
UPDATE Sky Broadband Push Router Firmware Update with IPv6 Support
Automatic software updates for Sky routers
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 17070 kbps 1317 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 15.0 dB
Noise Margin 7.9 dB 5.5 dB
Speedtest.net:
Day 4
Day 5
My other gripe with tight ass Sky is that their SR102 router is it doesn't come with Gigabit Ethernet or AC WiFi. Other big ISP's are offering better routers as standard.
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 19776 kbps 1421 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 14.9 dB
Noise Margin 3.1 dB 6.6 dB
Speedtest.net:
Day 3
Would say slightly slower download + marginally faster for upload than old ISP. Could sacrifice the upload slightly for faster download if Sky would allow it inline with the old ISP performance.
These HMHC blocks are PITA that affects large ISP's. Last ISP worked wonders without VPN/Proxies.:disappointed:
Sky SR102 stats:
Broadband Link Downstream Upstream
Connection Speed 18063 kbps 1377 kbps
Line Attenuation 23.5 dB 15.0 dB
Noise Margin 6.1 dB 7.7 dB
Speedtest.net:
Day 1
Day 2
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Anyone else experiance this?
I guess I will need to call them at some point.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fvlrxrc6dadtah/Screenshot_2015-07-13-18-22-03.png?dl=0
'As you don't have an outstanding balance on your account, we won't collect a payment for this bill.'
Cashback is not paid to Existing Broadband customers upgrading to Broadband Unlimited, Fibre or Fibre Unlimited.
I guess it does say broadband and not Braodband Unlimited though :smiley: yeh I don't think thats going to be the case.... but I've expired the thread as its a bit misleading.
I will still be upgrading now the contract is only 12 months though as £10 a month for us with our free line rental is not something I can turn down :smiley:
From today Sky have now changed the contract of there Fibre to 12 Months rather than the previous 18 months and are offering half price Sky Fibre unlimited for £10 a month for 12 months making with this deal it only £120 for a year of Fibre BUT it gets better... Quidco are paying out £110 for existing customers upgrading to Sky Fibre so you could get a years Fibre for only £10!
Of course this might mean an extra months line rental as your contract as started and there is a risk quidco will not track or pay out but if it does its an amazing deal!
My sky does not go live until Monday but I will be upgrading as soon as my account allows :smiley:
I've posted this as its own deal here:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sky-fibre-unlimited-upgrade-offer-for-existing-customers-10-a-month-possible-110-2243370
Mine finally transferred this morning by the look of it, as I was getting ready for work. My PlusNet just died suddenly, checked the router and no connection, then plugged the Sky one in while getting ready and after a little bit the amber light stopped flashing, went solid amber then after a few seconds turned white for the first time. Unfortunately I was in a rush and couldn't test but got a text an hour later from Sky saying I am now live.
You could always check this as a first point of call though before calling them, just to be sure you have already looked over the first things they are going to check with you.
You won't fix it without calling them. I am 99% certain this isn't provisioning as suggested above.
Have triple checked all connection and rebooted router several times without result
Anyone else having similar problems?
Apparently because it's a New Build property, and where the nature of the building is, they have to resurrect a new pole...and Sky and Bt are refusing to put a new pole there, because it's going to cost £800
so if i want this deal, apparently ive got to pay for the pole myself now? absolute disgraceful haha
Sky along with BT can take a running jump. i've had problems with them in the past. and whilst i'm at it - don't even try and get sense from the Customer service agent monkeys at Sky. they're not clicked on in the slightest. 3 hours on the phone trying to get an answer - great customer service SKY
Sticking with VIRGIN MEDIA Fibre Optics. BT are a complete joke and so is Sky. Refusing to put a pole in the ground..for a Newbuild...which i have to pay £800 for, ha you bunch of disgraceful animals BT and Sky
If you add sky tv to this deal they charge full line rental of £16.40 instead of the 8.20. You may get offer of 35% discount instead of 50% but thats still about £10 line rental each month. Its apparently in their terms and conditions that if you add TV, you pay full line rental. Stupid but true.
Therefor, opening a seperate account is cheaper because instead of £22 you end up paying £9.66 for TV. And keep the free broadband.
£105 credit - £6.95 delivery - £8.20 half price line rental = £89.85 CR
However, had to break my contract with talk talk to get it so am now waiting on the £100 voucher off sky as i have just paid the final talk talk bill so if this goes through as planned (confirmed with SKY agent) then ill be very happy indeed.
Final note, my internet speed is higher than talk talk previously (5mb) compared to SKY (7mb) but does go off and on, am waiting for the 10 day period to be over to ensure that this is caused by the "training" of the line.
Cheers
EE robbers capped me at 16mb max.
Sky giving 19mb down + 1.5 up
DnS is also faster compared to rubbish EE..
Can you post a picture of your line stats from the router? I think they can be found under Maintenance --> Router --> Show Statistics.
Monday evening speeds were great - 13.27 down 1.12 up . fantastic!
Tuesday no problems
Today I get home from work and I am told by family that the internet keeps disconnecting. When I check it
Does. On and off. On and off.:disappointed:
I thought things were getting better too.
Ive reset router and its still the same.
Anyone else having issues.
I'm fed up of seeing that sky heal thing on my web browsers
It was a maybe £20 from what I understand, I didn't have a line what was active and it didn't cost me anything to get it activated again.
People who have received a statement like myself with a balance of £89.85
You do realise that your account is in credit by this much ?
£105 credit - £6.95 delivery - £8.20 half price line rental = £89.85 CR
Good times : )
Already had TV services with them but did a bit a middling with my address and put it in the wife's name
Considered asking for the missing £10 to be honoured but think that might be cheeky, after all the deal was only for £100.
Anyone else have the same anomaly?
Mine's being activated tomorrow (changed from Tuesday) so will login and look at bill straight away if people are having issues.
A summary of your new subscriptions
Just to confirm your first month’s bill will be £89.85 and will be taken on or just after 21/07/2015. As this is your first payment it may differ from your ongoing payments, and includes any pre-payments or charges you may have incurred since your Sky services went active.
Please note: the table below only outlines your new subscriptions. The Total Subscription Charges figure below may differ from your first monthly bill amount shown above as it doesn't take account of any additional delivery charges or upfront fees.
Subscription Name
Bill Period Date
Product Cost
• Sky Broadband Unlimited
(standard price = £7.50)
06/07/2015 to 05/08/2015
£0.00
• Sky Talk Weekends
06/07/2015 to 05/08/2015
£0.00
• Sky Talk Line Rental
(standard price = £16.40)
06/07/2015 to 05/08/2015
£8.20
Total Subscription Cost
£8.20
About your Sky Broadband router delivery charge
Please note that your £6.95 router delivery charge will be added to your next bill or the one after that, depending on when in the month we receive your order. This doesn't include any offers that may be applicable (these will be reflected in your Sky bill).
Not sure what that 89.85 is for. when I log in, mysky doesnt have an update of my bill - so not sure just to wait or ring them up and ask what it's for.....
"A summary of your new subscriptions
Just to confirm your first month’s bill will be £84.85 and will be taken on or just after 21/07/2015."
Have had problems with sky billing before years ago when with them (kept billing me for 2 years after I left) so wouldn't be surprisied if they did take £84.85 rather than the minus it should be.
http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/7036-sky-asdl2-prices-rise-by-2-50-a-month.html
From what I can tell its not going to affect us as the price increase would only apply after our free 12 months, so hopefully there will be some good deals to change to then!
My mother, though, is having a terrible experience. She had no service by the end of her switchover day last Fri and no communication from Sky. I had to call them up and of course they needed to speak to the account holder, so I had to switch both my phone and my mobile into hands-free so they could talk to each other. The upshot is that she has a "tie pair" issue and was originally quoted 48 hours to fix, after the weekend. Now apparently BT have quoted to Sky a new "update day" of Friday, which sounds rather ambiguous. :-(
What's worse is that Sky can't even redirect her line to a mobile as the line never got activated. I had no idea that switchovers could be so troublesome and I feel bad for suggesting the switch. I can see why some customers just stick with their provider as they are afraid of moving ...
Just had an email from plusnet that their telephone line monthly cost is going up. Somehow that was quite pleasing on the very day I'd gone to a new provider and wasn't paying that monthly fee for a year.
So far so good. I wonder if my plusnet router has any resell value?
Did you used to get 17MB then or was that just wishful thinking?
From what I can make out it would be:
£10 for 6 Months + £20 for 12 Months = £300
6 Months of Line Rental = £99.60
£115.50 Cashback (Top Cash Back for Existing Customers Upgrading to Fibre)
£15.78 a Month over the 18 Months or £22.20 if for any reason the cashback didn't track etc...
Download speed: 1.57Mbps Upload speed: 0.72Mbps
Its like the dial-up connection days all over again :sunglasses:
- If someone wants to add TV for say, £25 a month, they would expect to pay £25 a month
- If someone signs up for Broadband at £5.35 for the year then this is what they expect
- Therefore by creating two separate accounts you pay £25 a month for the TV as expected + the small broadband charges
- Otherwise the £100 credit will be eaten up in the first 4 months, and then you will be paying 25 + 8.20 = 33.20 a month
- Either way you pay exactly the same over 12 months but his method ensures a steady, lower payment of £25 a month
Fair enough I say. Just he hasn't made that very clear. Let's hope he doesn't think you pay less over 12 months using his method. You clearly don't.
Hope this clears things up for everyone. Felt a bit guilty laughing at what looked like very bad maths.
The actual net effect over the year is exactly the same, the only difference is when you pay the money.
and yes for those im regards to address 1 and 1a , it dosen't make any difference ..the engineer just installed and didn't even bothered..
EE Download = 16MB Upload = 1MB
Sky Download = 17MB Upload = 1.4MB
It might increase in the next 10 days so will update later..
PS DownStream Connection Speed19088
UpStream Connection Speed1271
Does sky cap speeds to 17mb max? any one getting more than 17mb so far ?
Thank you
We are now on 13.5MB which is better than my 8MB from EE
Thank you
Just slightly annoyed with Sky and their "it's in our terms and conditions" attitude. I know these things can't be helped but it's a bit frustrating having to spend the whole day in and still no-one can give any idea of when it's likely to get sorted.
Hope everyone else has better luck :disappointed:
Hopefully there would be no issues when you call Sky later and you don't have to send screenshot of the credits. Good Luck
Only reason I can think of why they haven't given me the £100 credit is because in my house hold we already had Sky TV but it's on my wife name. When ordering the broadband it showed me the £100 reward but not sure if they can choose not to give it after ordering. Any suggestions?
I would of thought that this credit would only be active once your service had started
I made sure that I took screenshots of the £100 credit.
2 more days wait till my services start. :smile:
I don't want it to be active as I'm not moved into the property yet... anyone in a similar circumstance?
Signed up Friday 19th, router dispatch notification on Tuesday, router delivery on Thursday... All in all just less than a week.
Many thanks
When setting up it said I must get a MAC code and sent it to SKY but virgin media said they dont do MAC codes anymore?
Hope that helps
Loughborough, where she signed up. All went through and she's live.
Don't forget that on the credit card but they ask for the name on the card. Nothing else, no address, no nothing.
Thanks for letting me know about it coming off the bill.
I did the deal for my sister and she was wondering whether they would give her £100 to her bank and it would come out of her direct debit, as she had apparently read that somewhere.
Although I messed with the address as moving early August and seems the current tenant has sky. So waiting till it's turned off to amend address just before install. Hope it works out fine as this deal is smoking hot.
If you cancel your broadband service without moving to another broadband provider a £29.69charge will be applied to your account.
i even mentioned that but was not sure, ill wait for the letter from them first and then will ring them.
Edit: I phoned EE, helpful lady said this letter had been sent in error and that the exit fee would be the original £30-something quoted. Got her to send an email confirming this.
I have never seen such a cheap deal for broadband and have already put a reminder to cancel next May.
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Thanks for your order. Welcome to Sky!
Soon you'll be able to enjoy your new Sky package
added on first bill or?
terms and conditions say delivered within two weeks?
pls respond
BBCU45P2MGC111
If you use a code please highlight it as used. So people know thanks
This code still works if anyone needs it...
BBCU45OO2LABB0
I've decided to relinquish my code that I had won from hukdlr as a family member have confirmed that they are still stuck on their 24M BT contract (still have over more than 1+ year left) which will still have cost them much more even if SKY decided to contribute up to £100 to leave them. Yeah, shocking. :confused: I will never sign up to that long as there are no guarantees of what kind service levels would be like.
If you haven't ordered the incredible 12 months free Broadband Unlimited, 12 months half-price Line Rental + £100 bill credit offer, remember; the offer ends at 23.59pm June 25th, tonight.
First come, first serve to pm me. Can't be any more fairer than that.
Remember you only have until midnight TONIGHT to use this code.
Good luck
Now gone
EDIT:
Code claimed. Sorry.
If you haven't ordered the incredible 12 months free Broadband Unlimited, 12 months half-price Line Rental and £100 bill credit offer, remember; the offer ends at 23.59pm June 25th.
And here's your code in case you need it:
BBCU45OQBDB51F
So don't delay, get 12 months free broadband and line rental today.
I have also done the £25 all inclusive TV one done, and got the free 32inch TV also.
Not bad work
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They changed it. Should work
Long story short, my GF is a current customer, she cancelled her Fibre BB, then 10 minutes after I called up to start this ball rolling. and here i am. Did anyone else have trouble?
Nebo claimed the first and maz9300 claimed the last one
Nebo claimed the first code - who will claim the last one
I got that code as well but I don't watch much Live TV myself but catchup mostly so broadband only for me. Thanks for the offer anyway.
2 different products though, the SSE deal is good for Fibre, but works out a lot more than free, also bear in mind, if you want tv, at some point, if you sign with sky they are likely to ring and offer you any package for 50-75% off too. You can add fibe to the sky deal, works out cheaper than the SSE one.
Just when I signed up for the SKY deal then this SSE Ultrafast Fibre deal comes up. Great! Now I'm in 2 minds now. :neutral_face:
EDIT:
Code now claimed.
Just worried the install engineer won't find a 16a and drive on by lol
Please send me a PM with your first name and location if you are truly interested to get this deal for yourself / family.
PM sent
If anyone has a code they're not using I'd be much obliged
I joined virgin media nearly a year ago in a special deal and paid 12 months line rental in advance, £4 broadband for 6 months and then £17.50 per month and £100 account credit. The contract was to end convineintly early July 2015 ( which was great timing with the sky offer).
And now they've beaten sky's offer, so I'm set for another 12 months with great service from virgin media for nothing to pay this time round.
What monthly cost where you on with virgin before you decided to leave?
PM sent.
Sorry guys who didn't win.
Thank you
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4455958510
When I posted earlier (4.30-ish) it was 2.5mb upload
Now
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4456499789
So got alot better
50mb fibre broadband - £7.50 per month
£100 account credit
So £7.50 x 12= £90
So at the end of the contract il be £10 in credit
So there paying me £10 to stay with them for 12 months free line Rental and broadband services.
Mind you this was from their 3rd party retention team as there aware of sky's offer and don't want to lose customers to them, the move gentleman I spoke to said he had other people to call too who had signed up to with there offer.
Thank you
Anyone who has spoken to Sky chat about the non-appearance of the £100-credit on any correspondance (same here, looks like same for everyone) please also post. And anyone who has received a first bill; granted probably too early for that.
Considering you have already paid for the final month of your existing contract (services are billed and paid upfront), there should be no contractual cancellation fee unless the existing provider chooses to credit you for the pre-paid periodt between the new services going live and the end of the contractual period (potentially only a matter of days in these cases). There may also be a final rounding fee, which may effectively be in your favour :wink:
If you have supplier-provided equipment (e.g. YouView box) and wish to keep it, the situation is a little less clear as although you may have paid for all of the contractual period, the supplier may request (demand?) return of the equipment if the services are terminated prior to the end of the minimum contractual period.
Otherwise, example of TT early termination costs and obligations are itemised within a dropdown titled "Is there a charge for terminating my contract early?"at this page:
http://help2.talktalk.co.uk/about-cancelling-my-talktalk-service
Summary: there should theoretically be no early-termination penalty fees if you agree to pay for all the usual services' charges to the end of the contractual period.
What does everyone else's contract say? Any mention of the £100 credit?
Would like to know what the script is for others? Saying that though, when I click on "view my bill" it comes up with "Your first Sky bill isn't available" sooo....I'm sure the full breakdown will be shown there, just need to wait and see imho.
I got the code as I was planning to join Sky but now I have changed my mind and I have decided to stay with TalkTalk. I am willing to give away my code (for free) but let's play a little game to make it a bit of a fun :smile:
Please send me a PM if you're genuinely interested to get this deal for yourself or for your family only.
* Cut off time for all PM's is 11:30 am on 25/06/2015
* Only those will be considered who will have the most characters of my first name in their username :stuck_out_tongue:
* In case of a tie I will flip a coin.
* Winner will be announced around 12pm on 25/06/2015 and will be sent a PM with the code.
Best of luck :smile:
Thanks
Question is basically when it asked me if I wanted to transfer my existing telephone number i ticked no so what happens now as I am currently with talktalk in my name but obviously set up this order in my partners name do I need to call talktalk and cancel there or will sky do it with them taking over the line for my adress ?
Thanks
no line activation either, so hopefuly only the delivery charge and nothing else.
We had sky just over a month ago until we cancelled, we usually got around 14.
When you signed up and put your postcode what speed did SKY say it would be inbetween?
Thank you
BB is pretty slow at the mo tho :disappointed:
That I copied whilst signing up. It still works on my iPhone browser. Not sure if will work for anyone else. I copied it many times and it's worked with the offer. So signing sister up with it too.
Edit: Just had a look and I can't find where to upgrade to talk anytime.( not that I want to, just checking)
I was just concerned if SKY were going produce some fine print if you deviated from the deal (i.e. adding the talk anytime to stop any excessive costs for a heavy daytime phone user).
Cheers
Obviously you'll be paying £5 extra so the £100 credit will run out faster.
So instead of £8.20 a month it will be £13.20
£13.20 x 12 = £158.40 + £6.95 ( router) - £5 (deposit) = £160.35 - £100 (credit) = £60.35
First month £13.20 + £6.95 - £5 = £15.15 (credit ) = £0
then 6 months @ £13.20 = £79.20 (credit) = £0 Total credit used so far £94.35
then month 8 = £7.55 from account and £5.65 credit
then 4 months @ £13.20
I hope that's right. :laughing:
If anyone has a spare code, please PM me
I didn't give my old number and they,ve given me a new one.
I did ask a while ago but my comment must have gotten lost in all the other comments.
Thank you
Thanks
Thanks
Cheers.
I need a new master socket installed as a separate new line installation under my name to one that is already registered to 3rd party to the same address that I have no direct or permission access to use. So this fit me perfectly. Sky engineers don't come out to fit them but BTOR engineers on request by SKY. As far as I'm aware that SKY do not 100% own the landline but rents from BT for use on their own SKY customers.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/ask/wanting-codes-for-mse-deal-free-sky-broadband-for-12-months-50-line-rental-8-20-2231747?p=25408864
Please help to keep this post alive until the deal is over
As I really want to help as many as possible get codes
I was the prat who put an offer of £10 and was accepted. However the code keeps saying I'm already a sky customer which is weird considering I'm with plusnet.I did however leave sky last summer so it might be less then 12 months. Will try again today if no luck the code can be purchased for a tenner.
Any guides to how it should be wired as put in years ago just for landline use.
They said I had renewed my contract with them. After telling them to listen to conversation and sent proof of email sent by Plusnet to me where email states, I would call back if I wanted to renew. They have backed down.
It seems broadband providers will try dirty tricks to penalise customers wanting to leave. :disappointed:
I'm with talktalk.
I also spent an hour on the phone trying to sort out my talktalk mobile contracts before hand and they still messed them up.
I had called talktalk and as I am out of contract I don't have a leaving fee.
Lets hope SkyBroadband isn't as slow as Talktalk's is....
I never buy from these greedy folks even if I missed the slot for any hot deal & so should everyone.
I'll await until I hear a dumb victim who will be happy to pay £49.99 just for the code. :smile:
I suppose they could be reported to ebay for violating listing policies via VERO for copying the Sky trademark.
Thanks to Dalekfan69 I got my code in the end but would love one for my mum now. Almost considering buying one off there for her but £15 + is such a cheek.
Still holding out hope for a spare one here . Thanks again Dalekfan69
The first for 14.99 or best offer. The second for 19.99 with no best offer. The final one is for 29.99 OMG seriously
Thank you .
Am desperate for a code if anyone's got a spare. Please PM me Thanks
Also note that Sky will probably decline to support non-Sky routers, so if ever your service is problematic or questionable, you may expose yourself to little or no support or assistance.
Tick the box below to confirm you have read and agree to Sky's Terms and Conditions and authorise implementation of your choices above. Clicking "Pay Now" will submit your order for the Sky products you've chosen, confirm your consent to switch provider(s) (if applicable) and result in you entering into a contract(s) with Sky if your order(s) is/are accepted. We'll email receipt of your order and next steps. 12 month minimum subscriptions apply to each service (except 18 month for Sky Fibre, Sky Talk, and Sky Line Rental). If you end your contract(s) during the minimum term you will have to pay an early termination charge. We may charge this to any card or payment details we hold for you. Your cancellation rights will be sent to you with your full terms and conditions. You agree your Sky services may start during your cooling off period, you may still cancel any time within this period but you will need to pay for any services used and costs incurred up to that point. Prices may increase and services may vary, including during your minimum term. We will let you know about any material changes before we make them.
says minimum term for sky line rental 18 months so is this 18 month contract bit misleading
General t&c at http://www.sky.com/shop/terms-conditions/new state
"...Minimum terms apply to each of your Sky TV, Sky+, Sky HD, Multiscreen, Broadband and Talk services. The length of the minimum terms is as specified when you order your services and will be confirmed by us in writing...
My sister's sign-up page t&c for this offer had no mention of 18months minimum for those services but specifically stated:
"...General: 12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited, Sky Talk & Line Rental... "
Additionally:
"...12 month minimum term applies to new Sky Talk customers and to existing customers taking up Sky Line Rental...."
http://www.sky.com/products/broadband-talk/talk/features/
"...12 month minimum subscriptions except 18 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Fibre Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental..."
http://www.sky.com/products/broadband-talk/broadband/features/
Hopefully now clearer in context :wink:
(Moving into new home). thanks
Also, my order still is not showing up on my Sky online account, I assume I just have to wait a bit more?
Package / Charge per month remaining on your contract
Phone only / £3.00
Plus / £22.00
Plus TV / £22.00*
Essentials / £14.50
Essentials TV / £14.50*
SimplyBroadband / £10.50
Any other phone and broadband package / £9.50
Broadband only (package dependent)
A deferred set top box fee may also apply
http://help2.talktalk.co.uk/about-cancelling-my-talktalk-service
I would very much appreciate if you could please PM this to me and I will notify this post once/if received!
Thank you
"...In your minimum term TV/Sky+/Sky HD and Multiscreen prices may increase once by up to 10% of the standard price or the increase in the UK Retail Price Index, whichever is greater. Other prices (including for Talk and Broadband) and your services may also vary. We will let you know about any material changes before we make them. If we increase your monthly subscription price for Sky Broadband, Talk or Line Rental you may cancel your subscription without early termination charge..."
http://www.sky.com/shop/terms-conditions/new/
So simple maths shows that the absolute base cost for 12m bb & ll rental is
(£5 - £5 - £100 + £6.95 + (£12 x £8.20)) = £5.35 which would be taken at bill twelve (billed / notified towards the end of m11).
So there is no remaining credit to lose "...if you transfer to another broadband supplier at the end of 12 months" (presumably having given Sky suitable notice, probably no later than the end of m11).
Could you please send a link to the terms, thank you
Also I didn't go through any cashback site like topcashback, was that a missed opportunity?
Anyway thanks to rodrigobr for posting the deal. I was lucky enough to spot it at work and get onto it quick.
they spread it out over 2 increases so llots of people couldn't cancel without paying them a fee....
ok thanks for that,am going to apply on Monday for deal, cannot believe what sky are making out of this,is it just the publicity and press?
Would love another one for my 80 year old mum who wants to learn how to use a computer and get on the Internet.
If anyone can help please PM me and many thanks Chi
Thanks!
What payment methods do you accept?
Credit and debit cards from Mastercard and Visa.
Can I pay with a Maestro or Solo card?
No, Sky Payments no longer accepts payment using Maestro and Solo cards.
http://help.sky.com/articles/help-for-sky-payments-customers
From MSE: "You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill."
Use this SKY link and put in your code and press submit
http://www.sky.com/shop/offercode
It will bring up the deal and then click on get started.
Put in all your details. Once you have completed you will get an email welcoming you to SKY.
Create a SKY ID and you will be able to track your order.
If you get stuck at any time click on SKY live chat and they will assist you.
Hope that helps
MSE shows this - try and you never know
Has your MSE blagged voucher or cashback not arrived?
We often negotiate special deals with companies for you that involve them paying you vouchers or cashback. These normally arrive in 28-100 days of getting the service, and most people get them with no problems. But if yours hasn't come, we've set up [email protected]. Please incl your full name, order date, order reference & email you signed up with and we will pass these onto the relevant company to sort.
Has anyone tried to use their code and had it declined as you were a customer less than twelve months ago? If so does the code then become invalid or can it be passed along or tried again with a different name or slightly different address?
I ask as I have got a code, I left Sky at the end of June last year, so may be just within the twelve month period, but also they kept billing me until August due to an error their end (well between them and PlusNet) which was later corrected and as such might have me as a customer until August last year.
choose another person in the house who hasnt got a sky account and register under their name.
Also others have put an A in the address for example instead of 12 blah blah street - they used 12A blah blah street
I also agree with paying Ebay pirates £20 for this code - even tho I did pay £10 for mine - I just would not pay £20
Have had terrible problems getting on live chat though and had to phone them but they are not interested if the code doesn't work or has been used before.
If you've got a spare code then please can I have it. We are moving house and absolutely skint so won't be able to afford phone or broadband without this deal
Will let you guys know if I get a reply.
Has your MSE blagged voucher or cashback not arrived?
We often negotiate special deals with companies for you that involve them paying you vouchers or cashback. These normally arrive in 28-100 days of getting the service, and most people get them with no problems. But if yours hasn't come, we've set up [email protected]. Please incl your full name, order date, order reference & email you signed up with and we will pass these onto the relevant company to sort.
I do have a code, if not then I will pass it on t my friend, as I dont currently have broadband, thanks
Bit worried I might end up with no service at home.
to choose another person in the house who hasnt got a sky account and register under their name
(just moved into new house so money's tight!)
on phone with Sky - They confirmed, that they won't be able to pay the "equipment fees" but will cover any early termination fees.
regarding postponing the start date, as the order only went in today, they have asked me to call back after Tuesday - to see if it could be done, anyway , I have until 2nd July to still cancel the order/move to sky - so let's see.
will def keep trying and will update here as well
was just wondering, out of the 14,500 codes send out, and I am the only one getting this type of grief, unbelievable
1) Do we have to get in touch with the current provider ( e.g BT) for a MAC code ?
2) Is it possible to choose a start date/ activation date - even if u don't need a new line/ Open reach engineer visiting?
thanks in advance
but just a bit furious - for BT to just bill us for this equipment, even if I am happy to send it back - going through all the terms and conditions, there is someplace they mention that - a fee may be chargeable if u end you contract earlier - not specifying anything about the equipment, well what can we do right............
As you've got equipment from BT, you'll need to pay:
£55.00 for broadband equipment charges.
I have no intention to keep their equipment - and tried ringing their customer care no, but been waiting for a bit to speak to anyone.
I mean I am leaving in th 11th month of my 12 month contract and I got to pay an early termination fees, but 55 for the equipment sounds a bit harsh......
any suggestions
thanks in advance
I have just checked on their site and there would be a £20 connection fee for setting up the land line.
Anyone else moving on from Talktalk?
If you click on discover TV today - it will tell you about the TV bundles available. You will also see Sky Talk and Sky Broadband have their icons in a bright blue - so these grey ones are not active in your package
However, throughout the application, there were a couple of reminders of your package which included the £100 bill credit. Upon logging in though, this £100 credit isn't mentioned in my Sky account. Is this how Sky normal works with regards to the credit? Or will it show up on the 1st bill?
Would be grateful if someone could check/clarify for me. Thank you.
So you will be charged on your first bill around £8.20 (+other charges if you incur any) but at the same time you will receive bill credit for £105. But this is only applied to this deal
I'm with Talktalk and for this price would leave.
I have connection problems over wifi and speed is not great.
HOWEVER - after checking on http://www.uswitch.com/broadband/speedtest/streetstats/ though, I am not so sure, as the speeds for sky broadband are even lower on average in my area.
Going for this would save £££, but this would be a gamble as to the speeds I would get.
I also have 3 talktalk mobile sims which are cheap, which I would have to pay full price should I go with Sky.
Not so sure I should go forwards.
Anyone else have doubts on the speed of Broadband?
Anyone have a spare code please?
I have got the sky code but still haven't used it yet as I am in two minds whether I should go backwards by signing up to a (max) 17mbps with no TV (From 38mbps Fibre broadband with Plus TV) or join Virgin media on their big easy bundle.
this is the message I am getting, currently with BT for line rental and BB
Sky Hub
Sky Broadband Unlimited
Sky Talk Line Rental
Sky Talk Weekends
Your Sky Broadband & Talk will be activated shortly. We’ll be able to confirm your activation date within 48 hours.
But the £100 still gets taken off your bill, so if you want tv it doesn't make any difference, essentially you're not paying for your bb/lr , or you're getting 3 months free bb/lr/tv.
I'm waiting to see if there are any decent cashback deals or special offers from Sky as I want the family package but am willing to wait for the right deal.
Update! From 20th June 2015 you no longer need a Migration Authorisation Code (MAC) to change broadband provider in the UK. We are no longer able to provide a MAC to you.
Listing Ended.. Thanks for your help :smiley:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sky-Broadband-And-Telephone-Line-Discount-Code-5-For-A-Year-/161739706524?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item25a870109c
I wonder with new rules if this has changed but not updated yet? Anyone know?
I'm a bit suspicious that they did this deal to coincide with the new process, so they can grab a load of new customers at once without the danger of losing them to retention deals when they threaten to leave the old suppliers.
Just check on ebay for Sky Broadband Code. Someone else may list one. 2 have been on this morning and have been purchased
I bought mine from Ebay yesterday for £10 and registered.
Could you please share the link?
Could you please share the link?
I have opened an account with sky and it has updated to say my broadband will be live on the 3rd July and i have a txt from EE saying they have had norification my broadband is being moved. Sky are not holding back..
Any chance someone has a code that'll help out a disabled old man??
You can claim upto £100 from Sky for any cancellation charges charged by your current provider but I am not sure if they will honour both the £100 bill credit and also the £100 cancellation charge. I highly doubt it but you never know, ask Sky via live chat.
£100 credit from sky will be credited in your sky account on your first bill after activation.
Free for 12 months (then £7.50 a month)
+ Sky Line Rental £8.20 a month for 12 months (then £16.40 a month)
+ £100 Bill Credit?
@bhunterno1
PM incoming.
What did you do at the checkout, did you do it under a different name but same address? Thanks.
sky wifi free
£100 bill credit free :smiley:
Just to check that this was the checkout screen for everyone who used this offer? Just to satisfy my nagging OCD as it doesn't mention the bill credit there
I do need a code for my daughter though if anyone has a spare one once its all settled down.
Those on plusnet getting told they will be charged £30, they increased call charges to 08xx numbers recently, if you got the email below and its within 30 days of you getting the mail, you can leave without penalty, even if you are only a month or two into the contract, that means you don't have to pay the cessation charge.
Hope that helps someone
Wish I could give you some heat...
Just ordered and £100 credit added WITHOUT TV package. We don't have a land line connected or Sky.
Engineer coming out in 10 days.
I guess Sky make so much money that 14500 codes isn't a great loss and they get 14500 new customers plus the hype.
If you got the email about 08xx number charges increasing you can cancel without penalty
Has anyone confirmed this, because on my order it said £100 credit and nowt about a tv package
Confusion from people but agree you don't have to have Sky TV to get this
Ta!
I can confirm I haven't had a phone line since been in this flat for over 3years. There is a phone line already installed from a previous tenant but it is not currently active.
To answer your question; they don't need to visit your address and can activate it from their end, as happened with me. Amazing huh?
I just tried to push SKY on live chat for the deal and they wouldnt budge.
All they have now is free internet unlimited for 1 year and a £100 M&S voucher. Which means the line rental will be 16.40 per month. Lets hope some of the hot uk peeps will see another great deal for broadband soon.
Where did you hear 14000?
I am currently on Sky Broadband but paying BT for the line rental. The SKy TV package was under my sister's name who moved out earlier this year and cancelled Sky TV and BB. But she was told that the Broadband will be cancelled once I join an alternative ISP. A mac code was given, but has now expired (been over a couple of months).
Also I am not the bill payer for the BT line rental and I, myself, have never bought anything SKY under my name....how should I go about doing this?
Mine is being set up wednesday :smiley:
Thanks very much Op
PM me if interested. At 9pm I'll pick a 'winner' for the code using a random number generator. Please don't PM me after 9pm. Any PMs I receive after 9pm won't count and I don't want my inbox flooded.
Lol
No but about £10 odd
Then how are you getting this deal as well?
Telephone sky customer services on 02071267020, give them your code and they should talk you through the process. I had to make an account online essentially "a basket" which I emailed myself and then he took the reference number from this basket and added the offer.
Total cost for broadband, phone line, installation came to £10 odd
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5264904&page=2#topofpage
If the terms and conditions are stating you need to take out a TV package, this looks like an error, somebody copying and pasting from another offer maybe. It's not what was advertised by both MSE and Sky; and it's not what showed when the confirmation of my order went through.
You might want to hold off until this is confirmed, but it seems the Sky chat people are pretty confident this offer is legit. Would be a hell of a slur on "people's hero" Martin Lewis if it wasn't.
Yes
Load of rubbish
Think that takes me to £5.35 for the year. Thanks OP! You've saved me a fortune!
* I do not have an active phone line for at least 3 years but there is one here. That means they don't need to send an engineer out and can do it externally which they have done.
*£100 will be added to our bill, BB is free and landline is half price meaning the OP is spot on.
*only charge we incurred was the delivery charge for the router at £6 odd. So phone line and Broadland for around £11 total cost for the year. Absolutely chuffed as hell, thank you HUKD and Op!!!!!!
This is better than the cookie deal a few years ago, the beer deal, the watch deal, the iphone5 contract deal, among others I have got from this app, oh not to mention the tablet deal on Christmas Day.
Amazed amazed amazed!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Can't get an install date for 2 weeks but not really in a rush
Also when you select a Sky TV package the £100 credit disappears from your order so this supports what he says
£100 Bill Credit
Get £100 credit added to your first bill when you join Sky TV online.
Simply choose the Sky TV bundle that suits you and complete your order online.
So, I don't think that everyone is getting free internet over here. If you don't get the Sky TV online, you wont be getting any £100 credit - Clear and Straight.
Maybe MSE have forgotten to check this small print but the Sky Offer Website clearly states this. Just click on the £100 Credit point under 'Yours at no extra cost' section.
The deal is still good though because you are getting half price line rental with free broadband for a year which comes to roughly £100, which is half that of any good deals we have seen in the past, but it is not free :smiley:
EDIT: It states in the T&C's of the email this:
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online.
So if you choose one do you not get the other??
and that only appears when you click on the £100 credit
Very misleading if this is the case!
Would love this if you have it spare?
only concern is that i was never shown an option box to keep my existing phone number, even when i went back to the beginning and with the help of a sky chat advisor. anyhoo he seemed pretty certain i would keep my number regardless and i have kept the chat for proof. *fingers crossed*
For folks who want a second SKY phone line, Neha, Sky Chat advisor claims you must select NO option if you want to keep your existing phone number that is connected to your property.
Anyway got a chat transcript just in case things goes titsup. Fingers crossed on install day. :neutral_face:
+ £6.95 router = £105.35
The £100 credit is put on your account soon after you sign up (so it looks like). Before that they take an initial fiver and your account details for any direct debits (say if you continue beyond the twelve months or sign up for a TV package).
Therefore you pay a fiver up front and then for the twelfth month will have a bill for 35p. You pay nothing/month because the £100 credit covers everything.
+ £6.95 router = £105.35
The £100 credit is put on your account soon after you sign up (so it looks like). They also take an initial fiver and your account details for any future direct debits (say if you are enticed to sign up for more Sky stuff).
Therefore you pay a fiver up front and then for the twelfth month will have a bill for 35p. You pay nothing/month because the £100 credit covers everything.
The biggest cost will be any exit fee issued by your current provider.
Is this only for non sky tv customers?
Please help
For everyone interested in this. it's now saying ''£8.20 a month''
i'm assuming when the £100 credit gets added on. it then becomes free?
Important information
Your basket has been updated and you're no longer eligible for the reward you have selected.
Unable to continue with your order
An error has occured
Unfortunately, we have been unable to proceed with your order. To continue by phone, please call 08442 411 818.
when you select your postcode and it finds the adresses, select enter manually, it should be highlighted in blue, that way it wont recognise your line and will let you select am engineer visit, thanks to another poster on here as i had no idea myself lol
it clearly says on the print out: new phone line installation FREE
if so, im well chuffed but until it don't happen, I wont believe it.
How do we get past this.
We did sign up via Carphone warehouse but we haven't heard anything for 3 weeks and they haven't taken any payments so cancelled that yesterday with CPW.
Which option is the correct one to select?
Sky Line Rental
Based on the information you have provided we should be able to transfer your existing phone number to Sky Talk if you wish. Your phone line and broadband will be activated on the same day.
Would you like to keep your existing phone number (***********)?
Yes - it should take around 2 weeks to switch your services to Sky
No - it should take around 2 weeks to switch your services to Sky
Please note:
Timeframes above are estimates only - if an engineer visit is required you will have the opportunity to choose a convenient date later in the process. Your exact activation date will be confirmed in writing once your order is complete. If you do not opt to keep your current telephone number, or for any reason we are unable to transfer this to your new Sky phone line, your new number will also be confirmed in writing before your line is activated.
is there a way round it ?? i dont understand what you are saying about 2 options ???
I managed to get this offer. No install date as yet but hopefully soon and not a long two week wait.
Spoke to current provider Plusnet who said "we can match the free broadband but not the half price line rental" I explained I would like my MAC code. It will be with me in 3 to 5 working days via email.
otherwise connection charge from £20 mayapply
it's like - Discount sale Upto 80 % in stores
The terms have changed to reflect this:
'Compatible line required, otherwise connection charge from £20 may apply.'
Will I have to pay the £20 new line fee? Whether you'll need a new line is determined on a case-by-case basis.
If you don't have a line, or you're switching from cable, you'll need to pay for a new line. However, if you have a BT line but pay another provider to use it, or you pay BT directly for your phone line, you may still have to pay the fee.
The only way to check with any certainty is through the application process. After you've entered your details, Sky will check these on the BT Openreach Checker to determine if you'll be charged. You'll know whether you'll have to pay the £20 before you commit to the deal, and you can choose not to continue if you do find you'll be charged.
Thanks
Many Thanks
I've just signed up. What's the best way to get a decent TV package alongside this offer?
Get £100 credit added to your first bill when you join Sky TV online. Simply choose the Sky TV bundle that suits you and complete your order online.
Heads up, if you already have sky in your name, use ur partner's/wife's/girlfriend's name and its goes through fine
EDIT: Actually, I may have misstated the MSE article. I would suggest reading it yourself including the extra info at the bottom.
Other people might want to check first how much the fee will be (if any fee) to exit their current contract. Also worth noting that the EE guy tried to convince me that there was small print on the Sky deal meaning I will end up paying for a Sky TV contract. Utter [email protected]
Does anyone know if I need a MAC address or if I need to contact my existing supplier?
The order went through with none of those questions - so I am assuming Sky will do all the leg work for me?
If you current supplier charges an exit fee you may be able to claim it back as credit from Sky: http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
Note: This £100 is entirely separate from the £100 credit offered in this deal.
Monthly cost
Sky Broadband Unlimited Free
Sky Talk Weekends Free
Sky Line Rental £8.20
Benefits and extras
Sky WiFi Free
£100 Bill Credit Free
Thanks for posting.
24th June installation date, I'm moving house this week so nice timing.
My PlusNet Fibre line won't be installed for 3 weeks so nice backup line can be used early. No installation fee for the OpenReach guy, just £5 upfront security thing, but I've got £105 bill credit :smile:
Does that mean I need to purchase TV bundle to get £100 bill credit?
Rodrigobr :stuck_out_tongue:
Ask Sky if you can benefit from the moving credit mentioned at http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
And no point in trying now - but wait for a while for the hammering to die down.
I can, but the same terms and conditions will come up again...
These are the ones that come after you click the link in the email sent by Sky today
All it mentions is £100 m&s vouchers for new customers and £50 for existing. What happened to the bill credit??
Unfortunately, we have been unable to proceed with your order. To continue by phone, please call 08442 411 818."
Will wait for a day or 2 before trying again. I've got the code so they're not going to change the offer (I hope!)
Would anyone like it?
I told her about the deal yesterday not knowing the codes had ran out :disappointed:
I can confirm line install was free though, not £20.
Just got the email too with the link which has the voucher pre-completed.
Not really a £100 bill credit?!
http://www.sky.com/shop/offercode
I have a spare code but I am only willing to give it only to an English/Irish/Welsh/Scottish HUKDer. I will read preceding comments and PM one of you.
The details of the completely separate early-termination-fee-credit deal can be viewed here http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
Repeat: it is a separate deal; I have no idea if they can be combined.
Sky can go **** themselves lol. What kind of company advervises a deal as starting in three days, so that loads of people wait but fails to mention you need to register prior to be eligible? It sounds like a recipe to **** a lot of people off.
"...You need to grab one of 14,500 codes via the link above (update, Weds 7pm: there's a chance they'll go overnight, so go quick!) and you can redeem them from 10am on Fri 19 Jun-11.59pm on Thu 25 Jun. If you grab one in time, Sky will alert you when it goes live,with a link to claim the offer..."
How far are u from exchange in meters if u check samknows?
You need username to log on to the network, and a few router setup details. PPPoA, vc-based, vci 0, vpi 38 and the username I use is "[email protected]" without quotes. These will make sense when you are putting them into the router...
What fabricated condition are you talking about - this information was given to my by Sky just before I made my post and I take exception to anyone who says I fabricate what I say.
I was considering the possibility of getting a second line for £20 and at least one other poster on this thread was thinking along the same lines.
If some other poster has already mentioned the fact that a second line will cost £120 and not £20 then i am happy to give them credit as I have not got time to go through 24 pages on this thread.
.I chose to paraphrase the posters reply as the poster had simply copied and pasted the terms and conditions without actually responding to the specific point I had made.
On MSE it doesn't mention things other people have brought up such as:
Will the prices be fixed for the 12 month duration?
Are there any exit fee charges?
But if you already have a BT installed line and want a second line it will cost you £120 not £20
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. Only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). After 12 months standard Broadband Unlimited price applies, currently £7.50 per month (pm) plus Sky Talk. No traffic management policy. Further terms below.
12 months half price line rental for 12 months. After 12 months standard Line Rental price applies, currently £16.40 a month. This offer is for new customers to Sky only incl. past customers who have not had Sky in the last 12 months. Customers can not be existing Sky TV customers. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit.
Although you can add tv at a later date and get a new dish.
Someone told me you can only have one Sky dish per property but I don't know how true this is.
So I've been told by Sky. Very misleading stuff.
Please note, without a clear indication that this specific charge has been paid we won’t be able to process your credit or vouchers.
"Once we get a copy of your proof of payment of the charges you’ve paid, your new Sky services have gone active and if the information you’ve sent us is complete, we’ll credit your Sky account or send your multi-store gift vouchers within 14 working days; however there could be exceptions where this might take longer"
"We want to make switching to Sky Broadband as easy as possible
From 1 May to 30 June 2015, we’re changing our current Switch Credit promotion from high street vouchers to Sky account credit.
If you choose to switch your broadband, calls and line rental to Sky between 1 May and 30 June 2015, you can receive up to £100 credit to your Sky account if your provider charges you to leave (capped at the amount you are charged for any monthly payments due after your leave and excluding outstanding call charges). This credit can be spent on your monthly Sky Subscription charges. If you join us outside of this period, you can receive up to £100 multi-store Love2Shop gift vouchers"
Standard ADSL RAG results
You cannot receive 2Mbps ADSL
You may be able to receive 1Mbps ADSL
You can receive 512kbps ADSL
You can receive 256kbps ADSL
I already get 3Mbps with my current provider. Will my speed be reduced if I switch?
I registered for a code and typed wrong email address so never got the code sent to me and didn't take it down manually. Any way to retrieve it please?
Thanks in advance :smiley:
Cables effectively a broadcast medium, the only reason you can't see the traffic for you neighbours connections is due to encryption.
It's a lot easier to do downstream traffic as it's coming from one point (the cab) and using telecoms grade equipment where as the upstream is coming from lots of place and also using consumer junk.
with FTTC it's a dedicated connection between your modem and the cab, The only reason crosstalk is an issue is because it's essentially RF and some of it leaks out of the cable and causes interference on neighbouring cables.
https://secure.sky.com/homemove/indexb
I've just read through everything but still have a question please guys. I got Sky TV installed a couple of weeks ago as a new customer. Can I get this phone and broadband deal? I'm a new customer to Sky phone and broadband but now not a new customer to Sky because of the Sky Tv install?
Or install it under a new name?
Thanks.
One connection goes to front, other to rear of downstairs rooms.
If I take out Sky will they put a new dish on or take of the existing LNB and replace with a single?
I'd love it if they put another dish on for upstairs :smiley:, perfect for kids.
Thanks
Missed it.
ps my actual box looks tidier than above pic from internet
I got my code yesterday, Thanks :-)
anyone know what the connection set up looks like on the wall? any kind soul care to take a pic of how the service comes into the house via sky/bt?
with virgin you get a box in the wall for the connections and obviously the telephone line is then fitted where I wanted.
I got the code but not the link
Can anyone provide the link to me?
Thanks
Have BT Line but no BB on it currently - will this incur additional setup charge ?
Want to have Anytime calls @ £5 per month - will this still come out of £100 credit ?
Is caller-ID included as standard on SKY lines ?
Thanks
http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/broadbandswitchers/v1/
From MSE: "You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill."
Edit: seems the card verification procedure is via MasterCard SecureCode or Verified by Visa, and does not involve any address crosscheck.
It looks as this has now expired
I typed my address in manually and got my code.
Or an quicker check through this website, type in your postcode and then choose the "BT ADSL" option: https://www.samknows.com/broadband/broadband_checker
Thank you
Sky assume you are all on ADSL and would be an easy switch. Hence the offer. With Fibre, it is more difficult to switch at the exchange and BT needs to be involved. Hence running a new line costing £100.
I have TV phone and fibre pro, they did the usual and put it all up and wanted £95 per month for it all, I gave them a months notice and this was dropped to £36 per month for it all, and fibre pro
They take the mick but I have no issues with the fibre, but remember to tweak your router as the basic settings aren't great,
they did that to me. got the 50% off for 12 months= they did 2 prices increases within the year Added £5-10 month on my bills
As I posted I would have thought the Sky website would have rejected the code I was putting in as it was obviously wrong. Apparently they have corrected their web page now. If Sky don't honour the deal I will still be within my 30 day cancellation period although I hope it doesn't come to that.
I've been with BT for soo long now, which means I'm not binded within a 12/18 month contract.
Edit: Right now, my phone line rental is paid to BT and my internet connection is paid to Sky. Both are outside contracts. No Skys TV subscriptions though, that was cancelled a couple of months ago.
I admitted to being partly at fault by signing up too soon but I also had a moan about Sky website accepting a code that was nothing to do with the offer.
the last time I tried doing that with BT - they asked for a early termination fees, but this time I have pre-paid for 12 months line rental, so hopefully won't have any nasty surprises.
When I ordered sky in the past - looong time back, on the online order page, there was an option - when would you like the SKY services to start/ engineer to visit to put up everything - and u could like choose any dates available for a few weeks in advance, hope that same option be available for this was well, could push the start date for a few weeks then
Shame I just joined PlusNet for year free bb and £75 cash this is way better! :disappointed:
Or can I take this out and then upgrade within the 12-months? :neutral_face:
I was going to give sky a call next week as not in the UK at the moment.
In any case its going to mean an 18 month comntract from when its done so at the start would be the best time really.
I am only into the 10th month of a 12 month contract with BT, so would I be able to order this deal, this friday to start sometime next - end of July of start of August, of will the change over from BT - SKY needs to happen as soon as I give them the code and my details.
Also do I need to ring BT and get a PAC/PUC code for this swapover or sky does that as well....
thanks in advance
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how did u manage this?
i am currently out of contract with VM and the best deal they offered me was 50mb fibre bb and unlimited anytime phone for £18p/m.
thanks in advance.
I hate this business of constantly annually switching everything just to ensure you aren't paying hefty prices, so companies can subsidise costs for newbies. If there was a company that offered new and existing customers the same competitive rate, I would defo sign up with them!
Switching may be a hassle, but its the only way these deals could ever be possible.
Blagged. For Sky newbies or those who left it 12+ months ago signing up to a 12-mth contract and paying by direct debit, via this Sky line rent & b'band* link. You need a code (14,500 avail) - they're likely to go fast and you can get one now via the link, but can only redeem it from Fri 10am-Thu 25 Jun 11.59pm. Here's the deal:
- Compulsory line rental. Blagged for half-price for 12mths at £8.20/mth - so £98.40 over the year. It rises to the normal £16.40/mth after the year but you can leave then.
- Unlimited broadband (avail to 90% of UK). Up to 17Mb speed, this comes 'free' with the line rent for 12mths. After that you can leave or pay £7.50/mth.
- Compulsory Sky router. It's marketed as 'free' by Sky, but the p&p costs £6.95.
- Call costs. Weekend calls (up to 60 mins per call) to landlines included; other calls to UK phones are incredibly similar to BT (see full call charges). If you rack up £100/mth in call charges (even if your account is in credit), you'll be cut off until it's paid off in full.
- You pay £5 upfront to 'verify your card' but you get it back. It's credited on the first bill.
- A further £100 credit we've blagged is also applied automatically on your first bill. You'll therefore have a £105 credit on your account, incl the £5 above. Assuming you don't incur any call or other charges, the credit then covers all payments for most of the first year - so you won't owe anything till a 35p balancing payment in the final month.
Analysis: The £5, a year's line rent plus the £6.95 router p&p is £110.35 over the contract (excl calls). You also get the £105 credit ( £5, plus the £100). Factor that in and you effectively pay £5.35 for a YEAR'S broadband and line rental - absurdly cheap.
A £20 installation fee may apply. Don't have a line, or switching from cable? You'll pay £20. A few on certain standard lines may need to as well. The only way to know is via the application process (it'll tell you before you commit, you'll need your exact postcode and landline number). See Installation info.
I don't have a landline installed - would I need to get one in order to get this deal, and if so, how much would I be paying for line rental?
So, 1 year of line rental and broadband for £26.
Might be better to go MiFi (well for me anyway)...
I dont current have a landline, just a virgin connection. How much would installing the landline cost?
"...Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
£23 for a years internet? seems far fetched to me.
Just rang up about this deal and queried the costs of installing a new line (as a spare, like many have hinted here), instead of taking over current TT line. The guy insisted there will be a one off £ 100 charge.
So the £20 myth needs revisiting. Maybe that's the cost of a takeover OR activation of an existing socket only !
Can anyone else recheck this ?
Thanks
"...Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit."
Sorry if the q was asked and answered earlier - I haven't read all 330+ posts!
:-(
Sky broadband is not necessarily terrible, in the same way EVERYONE is not necessarily terrible, it all depends on the line going into your house.
Believe me, I've only recently changed job from selling TalkTalk and I heard people say just about everything about every provider.
Also you can legally leave a broadband contract after 12 months, they reserve the right to ask for their equipment back back they cannot charge a cancellation fee unless you've modified the contract in the past 12 months.
If I wasn't in a contract paying £20/pm for fibre BB and £12/pm for unlimited everything on mobile with TalkTalk (note these are regular consumer deals) I'd strongly consider this, although in my house all copper internet connections are atrocious, about 3mb.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/cheap-broadband#skybb
Sky are the best a round, unrivalled content and a solid platform. BT/talk talk boxes and poor and software is shocking. Virgin Media is a joke when the boss sits there and says we can't compete-that's why RB sold up! The only company that comes slightly near is Netflix and they have old content- a year and a Half behind. So from your comment,I totally disagree. As for the BB and Talk, the routers are winners across the board for free routers.
And to top it off,you try and find a CS that is that strong, BT and talktalk are all foreign and have no clue what's going on! Yes sky have their little faults but They are a very strong and solid business that offers the best
The landline rental from companies is approx £11 a year to bt wholesale.
Unlimited fibre is the best...but deal and contract ran out in april..I get 37mbps which is great as its advertised upto 38mbps. I'm going to ring them up tomorrow to "cancel" and get my usual deal of £10 a month for fibre :smiley:
Been with SKY for many many years (TV and Broadband only), but it was under my sister's name. She just got married recently and has moved out so she cancelled SKy TV and was told that Sky Broadband will be cancelled once I, myself, find an alternative ISP (So right now I am writiing this via Sky Broadband).
Personally I've been meaning to get away from Sky and try something else/cheaper but this deal is so good I cannot pass on it. What I wanted to ask is will I be able to get this deal even with this current situation. Also the fact that my line rental is with BT and has been for many years (another company I'm trying to get away from as they have been charging me too much over the years)
What would be my best options to do?
Thanks
I cancelled just over a month ago so my wife is signing up for this.
Me too, I am happy paying more for my BT internet.
Can I use the code NOW or on the 19th? I'm thinking of having this as a secondary failover line just for the £6 hell of it ya know.
I can get the £100 credit added but it won't trigger 50% line rental, guessing that won't trigger till 19th so I should wait?
I don't suppose they have got some clause that says the £100 credit can only be used against calls not line rental
I would doubt it, they usually place the orders right away.
I'm sure you'll be able to put the installation date to later in July, that's what I'm going to do as well
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So why have BT been charging £120 for so many years ?
I would like fibre optic but Virgin did the opposite side of the road 15 years ago but have never done my side. Lol
We went to sign back with sky via CPW under the wifes name but heard nowt after a month.
So might get the wife to sign up for this as then add tv later via quidco.
I'm happy I've got a 12 months contract so I can get some more cashback in just 1 year when changing provider and yes whether I liked the service or not :wink:
Does sky use ADSL, ADSLMax or ADSL+2?
Will be second line in addition to work currently only 8Mb (6.5Mb actual approx 5-600M from exchange). Pay 20-odd per month to BT for line & anytime calls - so If I can get anywhere near 17Mb then would be well happy.
Or TalkTalk 18mth (12mth free, rest £5/mth + unlimited calls £7.50/mth plus £100 high street card (put towards new tablet). So 2.50/mth more expensive per month, plus the extra 6mths basically negates the 'free £100 voucher'
Seems a no-brainer for SKY, unless missing something or be really bad service. Any views ??
Can anyone please tell me how much of a difference there will be please?
Thank oyu
If I was you stay with fibre read my comment , if sky have there own equipment in your area it might be worth it other wise do not bother unless you like speaking to India 4 times a month to moan about speeds
But if it's in your area like a big city then it's a bargain...
Cheers just wanted to let you know...
Samknows quotes:
2 mbps for ADSL
8 mbps for ADSL-Max
SKY over the phone said it is garunteed to be over 9.7mbps or you can leave within 3 months?
Is samknows a trustworthy website or should I believe SKY?
Thank you
Then I mentioned the sky offer and as of an hour or 2 ago, they can't yet match it - but have sent it to marketing..... So I said I'd ring back on friday.
" Service balance is depleted. " when trying to use the postcode checker.
I live in a flat, so depending on how they've listed my address is can look different, hope manually typing it doesn't change anything.
I currently have Virgin Media, but for the sake of £6 I will be comfortable knowing I will have a second connection regardless how slow the speeds are on Sky.
Bit confused what to do? :neutral_face:
Just got BT infinity activated 10 days ago, so still can exit the contract without penalty fees. Despite that, I think I'll stick to BT, not sure if I'll regret this...
so its £6 for the whole year?? and to install a new line will cost me only £20?? no brainer then if only as a secondary internet connection. have Virgin BB but probably will sign up.
The ~7 days (in total) where VM have a fibre cut or something else in my area which happens at least twice a year, this can be good back up connection. Especially when you work from home.
this might be covered but 12 pages on, thought I'd ask instead reading back. I don't have a normal telephone line. would they install one as part of this deal?
Can't wait for my contract to finish...
virgin all the way skys broadband is garbage thats why there trying to give it away for free
I'm currently with Sky (broadband plus anytime phone) so could not get this offer. However as my contract is ending tomorrow they offered free broadband for 12 months and credited me £50. Altgo not as good as this deal it beats most quidco offers so was quite pleased. well done sky!
There is a good chance Sky will contact you in the coming months to offer you Tv at massively discounted prices.
Earlier on this year I was offered any Tv package, basic right up to sports and movies, at a 67% discount.
No guarantees but might be worth waiting a while.
Plusnet may even try to match and save you the hassle of moving.
Luckily there was a price increase so I could leave without incurring charges so I am back with PlusNet again and happy.
Might not be applicable in all areas but where I live I had Virgin (through landline), PlusNet and Sky....out of those 3 only PlusNet was reliable.
I asked them to match the newcomers deal which they agreed to in their retention department and managed to get free unlimited broadband, £75 cashback and paid for the line rental upfront £159.
"Sky Broadband Shield activation required."
Also, did anyone else get a glitch on the registration form-initially it wouldn't let me use it more than once at the same household, then I just tried it again and it gave me 2 codes on the same page.
Bu**er
So yeah, basically every issue i had was specific to my setup and i bet you the same is happening to other people who don't realise they can fix their own problems. The bottom line is to make sure you change the wi-fi channel to one your neighbours aren't using (google how to check this and how to change the wi-fi channel on the modem) Also if you are using a wi-fi dongle on your PC, like i am, then make sure it is positioned correctly or buy a better one.
This only relates to fibre broadband. ADSL speeds can vary.
Thanks.
Exactly what i would like to know.
I cancelled sky under my name but want to do this deal under my partners name, its the same address and joint bank so i dont know if its allowed.
We're offered 40 mbps
It has worked for me as i have the code ready to go on Friday. I will call EE tonight and put my notice in
I would like to know this aswell if anyone knows
Saved loads of money. They were all working well 99% of time.
The worst I saw was:
EE's DNS servers glitching (=> some websites not accessible) for a few hours every day for a few weeks in total. Annoying, but it may stop you reading **** on the net! :wink:
O2 shaped traffic quite a lot in the eve. But it was still sufficient for BBC Iplayer.
Plusnet, can't remember, I think they also shaped traffic and there were some rare outages.
That said, this is for London and 1-2 users on a 20Mb line. YMMV.
MSE - 12 months free broadband, 12 months £8.20 line rental = £98.40, £6.95 router delivery, less £100 cashback = total £5.35
Topcashback - 12 months free broadband, 12 months £16.40 line rental = £196.80, £6.95 router delivery, less £100 M&S voucher, less £93 cashback = total £10.75 with the requirement that you must spend £100 in M&S to reach this result
I'm still going to stay with them though. I just like to moan.
Im moving house and currently cancelling virgin media.
edit: any real router, not some ISP supplied crap that you cant change the settings of. You can also use the Be/O2 login details, from when they were moved onto SLY if SLY wont give you the details.
Pay up to £100 to switch over, for those asking about EE and TalkTalk cancellation.
this form is invalid
I suspect it was never installed correctly as the connection speeds were poor from day one - the problem is you're not able to complain about this until 2 weeks after installation, by which time Sky's engineers will have apparently finalised the connection.
Never again.
Thanks.
Whole year, £5.35 actually I think
TV bundles from £20 a month
+ free 32" LG TV or £100 reward
Sky Broadband Unlimited for £3.75 a month for 12 months
(then £7.50 a month)
Sky Talk & Line Rental (at £16.40 a month)
I am looking at moving to Virgin from EE Broadband, how on earth did you get that price the cheapest i have been offered is £21.99 for the same bundle
Thanks
i'm a bit apprehensive in going for this, seems too good to be true. what's the catch?
Having said that, you'll get more junk mail as Murdoch may sell your details on to 3rd parties.
For 50p per month, I'm giving it a go. Chance to use my auto-dialer on the weekends:
https://www.zen.co.uk/home-office/broadband/home-office-broadband.aspx?page=38
https://www.hyperoptic.com/offers-broadband/?callwinid=79629&awc=5737_1434533120_c897dc02d605d2c3bb4c1ae49eb0ae2a
Completely different products.
Works out at less than 50p per month for line rental (with free weekend calls to landlines) and broadband.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sdJyoCY2U
MSE FTW
Most companies are like that, do you a nice deal to start then prices go up. For example, mobile phone companies, you stick with what works even if it means paying for it because they give you what you want! This is the same as Sky, people stay with sky because they are the best
I ended up going with DirectSaveTelecom.
Also, Sky fibre broadband is not fibre optic
I just left Sky (was getting 5.5mb max) and with Virgin I usually get at least 70mb through wifi and around 140mb on a wired connection, for a similar price.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOz71wdKtdU
Reason for thinking is that a couple of months ago Sky rang and spoke to my wife and offered fibre, but because we don't D/L movies it would be a no gain situation, we currently get between 14 to 15 MBps. When the saleman realised we had BB only he expressed amazement as we where the first of this type he had spoken to. We are in N.Ireland and are very impressed with the service.
I only asked to downgrade broadband unlimited then he asked my ideal budget then said offers on account. Worth giving it a go. Much better and easier than over the phone. They help you out more!
The negative side is that If you ever want to move back to WLR, eg BT, there will be a fee. Maybe £75-100
There is not fee to move from Sky to BT. I did it 6 months ago!!
can this work for new customers, I have nothing at the minute..no landline, no broadband.
but I do have an existing line it just needs reactivating..
I wounder if you can use any of the cash back companies?
Just found the answer and it appears to be no.
Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). Sky Talk Weekends: £0pm. Compatible line required, otherwise connection charge from £20 may apply. 12 months half price Sky Broadband Unlimited: New Sky Broadband, Talk & Line Rental customers only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Set-up costs may apply. Sky Broadband Shield activation required. No usage caps or traffic management policy. See further terms below. 12 month minimum subscriptions for Sky Broadband Unlimited + Sky Talk & Line Rental.
12 months free Sky Broadband Unlimited offer: New Sky Broadband, Talk & line rental customers joining Sky Broadband Unlimited without TV online. Only in Sky Network areas. £6.95 router delivery charge. Up to 17Mb download speeds (vary significantly by location). After 12 months standard Broadband Unlimited price applies, currently £7.50 per month (pm) plus Sky Talk. No traffic management policy. Further terms below.
12 months half price line rental for 12 months. After 12 months standard Line Rental price applies, currently £16.40 a month. This offer is for new customers to Sky only incl. past customers who have not had Sky in the last 12 months. Customers can not be existing Sky TV customers. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Customers who require a new line will need to pay £20 fee to cover the OpenReach engineer’s visit.