is the HD subscription a must?

[matt9713]

I'm looking at getting Sky as I'm moving house to a non-cabled area so cannot take my virgin services.

I'm looking at getting Sky HD as currently online the HD boxes are cheaper than the Sky+ boxes at the moment. Although I've got an HD TV, I'm not too fussed about subscribing to the £10pm HD content, although this is a must when you get it online.

Is there anthing to stop me cancelling the HD content after a couple of months to save me a tenner a month, or am I roped in for 12 months?

 

[BrianMc]

Is there anthing to stop me cancelling the HD content after a couple of months to save me a tenner a month, or am I roped in for 12 months?

The HD Mix has a 12 month minimum.

If you want an HD STB not subject to the £10 fee you would need to pay more than £75 and buy one from elsewhere - eBay for example. Even then if you decide you like HD you might be tempted to signup for the HD Mix at some later time!

 

[matt9713]

That's true. I'd rather get a box straight from Sky as quidco are offering £50 for new customers which nearly cancels out the inital outlay of the actual box.

It's just a bit annoying that I am destined to pay more a month for Sky than Virgin. With line rental, BB etc the whole package I'm looking at is £45 a month, and that's not with any of the premium channels.

Am I better ringing up to see if they will offer me a better deal, or is there no flexibility for pricing for new customers?

 

[BrianMc]

Am I better ringing up to see if they will offer me a better deal, or is there no flexibility for pricing for new customers?

Sky pretty much eliminated incentives from their system last year. It does seem that they are back in a limited way - but only for retentions!

Virgin, on the other, hand seem pretty desperate to hang onto customers at any price - even if they make no profit from them!