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POSTED BY: magicmartyn 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hiya folks,

I am currently looking to change to Sky (Sky+ at the least, maybe Sky+ HD if affordable) for the tv, internet and phone.

We are not too fussy for channels, although do want a fair mix - not sports or movies unless we can get a great deal. Not bothered about internet speeds but do want unlimited downloads. Just want free evenings and weekends calls.

I'm currently a Virgin customer so I guess I will have to activate phoneline with BT first... How does that work? Do I need to pay BT line rental on top of quoted Sky prices?

Thanks ever so much!

Martyn

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i need to inquire of the same as you aswell,as am looking to switch from virgin to sky
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Firstly look at the following

http://www.hotukdeals.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=191300

also I know for a fact Sky Pay any re-connection charges for BT phonelines as long as you ask when setting up sky. So that can save you 125 pounds! just remember to mention a sky customer service guy mentioned it to you. but you will need a BT line for net and tv. hope that helps.
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Depends how much your paying now / want pay really

Sky do all 3

BB - from FREE (depending on location)
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Phone (Inc Line Rental) - ALL calls and Line Rental @ £15pm

Im guessing anything from £26.00 (thats all 3 with 2 mixes iirc) upt £45.00 (for all 6mixes)
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ok, thanks for the replies so far.

Am paying appx £70 a month just now, would preferably be looking to pay half that....

Thanks again.
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magicmartyn:
ok, thanks for the replies so far.

Am paying appx £70 a month just now, would preferably be looking to pay half that....

Thanks again.
where do you live (PM me your postcode in order for me to look further into this for you)
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do you have kids matey? also, is a BT line needed? Have you ever had BT previously in the property? (for calls I mean)

What I have found so far (not really looked yet) is

SKY Box (Possibly) SKY +

5 Mixes inc (No Music Channels)
* Variety
* News & Events
* Knowledge
* Kids
* Style & Culture
Broadband
FREE (Depending on area)
If no BT line required or if SKY will pay the charge
Upto 2mb DL speed, Upto 2gb per month
Telephone
Option: Unlimited
* Free UK daytime and evening and weekend and international calls to 20 different countries)
* BT line rental remains payable (you can pay this with SKY)

Monthly Cost = £26 (plus £10 per month for the BT Line)

You can add £5 / £10 for a higher spec BB.
You can also add Sports for £18
You can also add Movies for £17 (or Sports and Movies for £25)

If you go via "recommed a friend" option you should get a FREE SKY + Box (else thats another £99 one off payment)

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Nah no kids. That looks really good though. That cuts it down a fiar bit. My dad is a sky customer so that's even better.
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Nah no kids. That looks really good though. That cuts it down a fiar bit. My dad is a sky customer so that's even better.
your dad hasnt just spend almost an hour looking into this for you!

the recommend a friend deal is still active btw!
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lol Well recommend away bud!

You've got to excuse me I'm kinda thick! lol Just lemme know what I've to do.

I've just heard from a mate I won't be able to get the broadband here. Is there a way I can check?

Thanks! And sorry for daft questions!
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lol Well recommend away bud!

You've got to excuse me I'm kinda thick! lol Just lemme know what I've to do.

I've just heard from a mate I won't be able to get the broadband here. Is there a way I can check?

Thanks! And sorry for daft questions!
im checked for you HERE.... does not say you cant, but not 100% clear as you currently dont have a BT Line installed. Youll need to speak to SKY
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thanks for the postcode checker - looks like i'd be able to get sky BB and have been looking to leave Tiscali.
wonder what's the best deal at the moment for sky tv, BB and a sky+ or HD box? - already have freesat from a previous offer last year "pay once watch forever" -
am currently paying bt line rental and no subs to sky - but just about to get new HD sony 40" tv so ready to upgrade!
thanks CHI
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