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Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
I've compared as much as I can but I'm horrible at research if I'm honest.
I'm happy with Netflix and decent internet..old dear would like to **** off sky.
She was thinking talk talk, but knowing people who had the internet they said it was awful and customer care etc was non existent. I mentioned bt as I assumed their internet would be decent...anyone had either service?
Virgin could be an option too...but I'm in dispute over an unpaid bill for a SIM card and I doubt they'll offer a service until that is cleared..so they can **** off tbh.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Just threaten to leave Sky and get a 50% discount
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
Just threaten to leave Sky and get a 50% discount
This.
Thats what I got for 2 years.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Hilts
This.
Thats what I got for 2 years.
I’m on my second 18 month deal and when that expires I’ll be doing the same again.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
BT TV same as sky. Price creeps up and up. I’m stuck with it for another 6 months. Get a Now TV smart box. That will allow you to dip into sky content as and when you please and also live freeview tv. Get a fire TV box or stick to allow you Netflix and Amazon etc. Plus all your catch ups.
If you still want to record programs etc get a Freesat box.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
It's got to be changed lads. Not even a discussion 😩😂
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Fine Lines
BT TV same as sky. Price creeps up and up. I’m stuck with it for another 6 months. Get a Now TV smart box. That will allow you to dip into sky content as and when you please and also live freeview tv. Get a fire TV box or stick to allow you Netflix and Amazon etc. Plus all your catch ups.
If you still want to record programs etc get a Freesat box.
I've got an android box and Netflix etc, bothers me not one bit what she has downstairs..but sky is a no go apparently.
Deals I've seen have the price capped?
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
I’m with BT got sports and got the Sky Cinema package add on for the missus.
Internet and phone as well and I’m paying 40 a month.
With a Sky Sports add on it would’ve bumped it up to near 80 a month.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
The Bob Banker Spanker
I’m with BT got sports and got the Sky Cinema package add on for the missus.
Internet and phone as well and I’m paying 40 a month.
With a Sky Sports add on it would’ve bumped it up to near 80 a month.
How is it overall? I'd just be bothered about the reliability of the internet but that would differ by area..what bt sports channels do you get? I'd watch them on the app..
That deal sounds like something she would go for..
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
How is it overall? I'd just be bothered about the reliability of the internet but that would differ by area..what bt sports channels do you get? I'd watch them on the app..
That deal sounds like something she would go for..
I’ve got BT Sport 1/2/3, ESPN and Box Nation.
I have no idea if Sky Cinema is one channel or several though.
It’s been pretty good, I’ve only had it for a matter of weeks so no teething problems to report as yet.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
I have BT phoneline, free evenings & weekend calls, caller id, unlimited fibre optic broadband, BT entertainments plus package, youview box, BT sport & BT mobile sim with 500 minutes, unlimited texts & 4gb data for £29.99 a month total, the sim is £5 per month of that so £24.99 without the sim.
I also have a £40 android box for anything else.
I have been using this set up for several years now.
Only ball ache is contract renewal time when every time I have to go through a protracted argument with them over whether I can get a better deal than they are trying to put me on or not.
A rival company contacting them to migrate my service away from BT works every time in getting a good deal though :ayatollah:
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
The Bob Banker Spanker
I’ve got BT Sport 1/2/3, ESPN and Box Nation.
I have no idea if Sky Cinema is one channel or several though.
It’s been pretty good, I’ve only had it for a matter of weeks so no teething problems to report as yet.
If i can get a few sport channels out of her dislike for sky I'll certainly up sell the idea..thanks for the reply
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
headlight
I have BT phoneline, free evenings & weekend calls, caller id, unlimited fibre optic broadband, BT entertainments plus package, youview box, BT sport & BT mobile sim with 500 minutes, unlimited texts & 4gb data for £29.99 a month total, the sim is £5 per month of that so £24.99 without the sim.
I also have a £40 android box for anything else.
I have been using this set up for several years now.
Only ball ache is contract renewal time when every time I have to go through a protracted argument with them over whether I can get a better deal than they are trying to put me on or not.
A rival company contacting them to migrate my service away from BT works every time in getting a good deal though :ayatollah:
What speed is the internet? They have a 30 quid deal now but it definitely isn't all that lot you have..is the entertainment selection of channels any good?
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
I've been with TalkTalk for about 6 years and never had a problem. Don't watch much TV so having an all singing and dancing TV package would be wasted. Managed to bag Sky Sports for £11 a month for 18 months back in the summer. Again, never had an issue with being able to watch it even though it's streamed over the internet.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Eric the Half a Bee
I've been with TalkTalk for about 6 years and never had a problem. Don't watch much TV so having an all singing and dancing TV package would be wasted. Managed to bag Sky Sports for £11 a month for 18 months back in the summer. Again, never had an issue with being able to watch it even though it's streamed over the internet.
From a selfish pov I'd want decent internet and 2 people I know that had TT one never got a Wi-Fi signal ever.. and the other was constantly on the phone moaning. This was a couple of years ago mind so they may have improved.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Get a decent internet signal and NOW tv.
I’ve got 40mgb with utility warehouse (gas and ele cheaper because of this) and NOW tv works perfectly with it
28 quid fibre optic B.B. 👍👍
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
IPTV well worth investigating. Just Google it.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
CardiffIrish2
Get a decent internet signal and NOW tv.
I’ve got 40mgb with utility warehouse (gas and ele cheaper because of this) and NOW tv works perfectly with it
28 quid fibre optic B.B. 👍👍
I'll look into it thanks
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Plusnet and Netflix linked to a smart TV has been absolutely perfect for me. Been with both for years now and not a single problem.
Plusnet also offer BT Sport for £2.50pm for 6 mths then just a 5'er (streaming but can be beamed to TV).
Once you've got decent internet you can then look at the other options in this thread such as IPTV etc but I have no experience of this.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Arfur Europe
Plusnet and Netflix linked to a smart TV has been absolutely perfect for me. Been with both for years now and not a single problem.
Plusnet also offer BT Sport for £2.50pm for 6 mths then just a 5'er (streaming but can be beamed to TV).
Once you've got decent internet you can then look at the other options in this thread such as IPTV etc but I have no experience of this.
Been looking at Plusnet broadband.
No smart t.v. as I jumped on the kodi hype when getting new tv so was no need for the smart tv with the box..
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
Been looking at Plusnet broadband.
No smart t.v. as I jumped on the kodi hype when getting new tv so was no need for the smart tv with the box..
Also look at an Amazon Fire Stick, which would convert your TV into a smart TV
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Christ whatever happened to the people's game ?
It's capitalism gone mad
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Where have half the posts on the thread gone?
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
I've compared as much as I can but I'm horrible at research if I'm honest.
I'm happy with Netflix and decent internet..old dear would like to **** off sky.
She was thinking talk talk, but knowing people who had the internet they said it was awful and customer care etc was non existent. I mentioned bt as I assumed their internet would be decent...anyone had either service?
Virgin could be an option too...but I'm in dispute over an unpaid bill for a SIM card and I doubt they'll offer a service until that is cleared..so they can **** off tbh.
Talk Talk - do not go to them. They owe me about £70 because they have forgotten to cancel services. Each time they forgot to cancel, I had to give another 30 days notice.
BT are fine for me, never tried Sky nor Virgin.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
Where have half the posts on the thread gone?
I started a thread with this link
https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/co...ree_shit_like/ can't see it on the board
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Fine Lines
BT TV same as sky. Price creeps up and up. I’m stuck with it for another 6 months. Get a Now TV smart box. That will allow you to dip into sky content as and when you please and also live freeview tv. Get a fire TV box or stick to allow you Netflix and Amazon etc. Plus all your catch ups.
If you still want to record programs etc get a Freesat box.
BT TV is about £15 a month on the black Friday deal. You don't get any channels starting with the word "SKY" though - unless you pay extra.
However, when I went to add the TV, they increased my broadband to £57 a month. Therefore, I'm not adding their TV service.
Netflix is worth every penny, absolutely love Netflix.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
I've got an android box and Netflix etc, bothers me not one bit what she has downstairs..but sky is a no go apparently.
Deals I've seen have the price capped?
A lot of people seem to be cottoning on to the rip off that Sky has become. Also, lots of people are rightly pissed off that they are paying more for fewer services than friends/family/neighbours. Sky is outdated anyway, as is BT TV. Streaming services are the way forward, I'd be interested in the age demographics of Sky subscribers. Even my old man has chucked it in - I told him to write down the channels he was watching as he watched them. When I saw the list, the vast majority were on free-to-air channels. Sky boast about 340 channels, but most are free to air.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
Eric the Half a Bee
I've been with TalkTalk for about 6 years and never had a problem. Don't watch much TV so having an all singing and dancing TV package would be wasted. Managed to bag Sky Sports for £11 a month for 18 months back in the summer. Again, never had an issue with being able to watch it even though it's streamed over the internet.
How many e-mails have you got about your personal details being compromised. I had 3 in the space of 6 months, and the ****s still refused to see it as a breach of contract. Which it was.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
What speed is the internet? They have a 30 quid deal now but it definitely isn't all that lot you have..is the entertainment selection of channels any good?
With BT you get all the channels that you pay for with Sky, except the ones starting with "SKY". However, you may lose a lot of free to air satellite channels, but with most of those having a top viewing audience that is less than a Cardiff City home gate, I doubt you'd even miss them.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
all you need is a good iptv and a good plex account
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
What speed is the internet? They have a 30 quid deal now but it definitely isn't all that lot you have..is the entertainment selection of channels any good?
Just did 2 speed tests using wireless broadband.
One gave 48.5mbps download & 18.4mbps upload & the other (Which?) gave 51.1 & 18.8.
Don"t know if those figures are any good for you but the performance seems fine to me.
I think that my BT superfast fibre optic broadband advertises speeds of up to 76mbps but that is obviously dependant on certain factors.
Yes I watch a few of the entertainment plus package channels.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
J R Hartley
Where have half the posts on the thread gone?
I can see deleted posts, nothing has been deleted from this thread :thumbup:
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
headlight
Just did 2 speed tests using wireless broadband.
One gave 48.5mbps download & 18.4mbps upload & the other (Which?) gave 51.1 & 18.8.
Don"t know if those figures are any good for you but the performance seems fine to me.
I think that my BT superfast fibre optic broadband advertises speeds of up to 76mbps but that is obviously dependant on certain factors.
Yes I watch a few of the entertainment plus package channels.
Got 37 off sky atm and it's fine for browsing on my phone and tablet..signal does drop down bars when upstairs so I use an adapter thingy that plugs in to the Wi-Fi downstairs and I have a plug upstairs with an Ethernet cable to be able to stream. 48 would be fine, I'd definitely get nearer the full speed here too..I could swear blind I've had tests faster than the advertised 37 off sky!
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
I don’t no anything about BT TV, I have 2 Tivo boxes with virgin and decent broadband at mo, free BT sport with that. Can you get multi room with BT?
Paying about £75 a month currently.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
goats
I don’t no anything about BT TV, I have 2 Tivo boxes with virgin and decent broadband at mo, free BT sport with that. Can you get multi room with BT?
Paying about £75 a month currently.
I went for bt earlier sorted it all online.
No set up cost as I'll do it myself and 40 quid a month. I noticed you can pay a fiver a month for an extra box, was in the basket and just scrolling down to add extras.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
I went for bt earlier sorted it all online.
No set up cost as I'll do it myself and 40 quid a month. I noticed you can pay a fiver a month for an extra box, was in the basket and just scrolling down to add extras.
They'll put your prices up within the next six months. They've just done it for existing customers.
https://www.moneywise.co.uk/news/201...rt-price-rises
Good luck with their customer service department. I know they are all terrible but I've had Sky, Virgin and BT and BT are the worst by a country mile. The box is good though and the broadband is quick.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
El Horno
They'll put your prices up within the next six months. They've just done it for existing customers.
https://www.moneywise.co.uk/news/201...rt-price-rises
Good luck with their customer service department. I know they are all terrible but I've had Sky, Virgin and BT and BT are the worst by a country mile. The box is good though and the broadband is quick.
Shirley if there's a contract that's the price we pay until it's renewed?
I don't bother much with customer service never have with my mobile or with tv etc.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
Yes I got an email from them a couple of weeks ago saying that my price was going up.
They also increased their prices last April.
As BT are breaking their contract with you it means that you can cancel the contract penalty free.
What I will do in the next week or so is contact them & say that I am not prepared to pay any more.
If they do not contact me by the end of the month offering to either keep my price the same or offer me a better deal I will approach Plusnet (a wholly owned subsidiary of BT) & start the ball rolling to switch to them.
Once BT receive a migration request from Plusnet their retentions dept will contact me & offer me a good deal.
I have gone through this rigmarole every time BT have upped their prices or my contract has been due for renewal.
A lot of the other providers up their prices mid contract as well, not just BT
Plusnet – increased home phone prices from 29 June
Sky - upped broadband, TV and call prices from 1 March
TalkTalk upped call rates and legacy broadband and mobile prices from 1 August
Virgin Media increased broadband, phone and TV prices from 1 November.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
El Horno
They'll put your prices up within the next six months. They've just done it for existing customers.
https://www.moneywise.co.uk/news/201...rt-price-rises
Good luck with their customer service department. I know they are all terrible but I've had Sky, Virgin and BT and BT are the worst by a country mile. The box is good though and the broadband is quick.
It’s this stuff that makes me bother if it’s worth it.....it’s always going to be around £75 isn’t it? Yes I could go to sky or bt and get it half price for 6 months but is it worth it really. No broadband is as good as virgins is it and that the main thing I want. Misses wants her tivo box in bedroom to watch her crap and the kids are happy with wi fi etc....or I could go through changing it all for a weeks shopping.
Sky q is a game changer if you can place a tv anywhere in the house without cables etc but I’m sure virgin will have that soon.
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Re: Sky is a no go. After decent internet with a basic tv package was thinking something like BT.
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Originally Posted by
dembethewarrior
Shirley if there's a contract that's the price we pay until it's renewed?
I don't bother much with customer service never have with my mobile or with tv etc.
Would that it were. Read the smallprint.
I hope you don't need their customer services dept. I have not been so lucky.
And don't call me Shirley.