Sky+ Subscription - Sky+

Sky+ Team · 18-05-2007, 13:22

Many of you have feverently been discussing rumours on the forums that Sky is about to scrap the £10 monthly subscription charge for Sky+. Many of you have also requested that we confirm the rumours one way of the other, once and for all.

Well here goes. It’s true!

We hope you’ll find answers to all your questions on this below...

When does it happen?
As of 1st July 2007, the Sky+ subscription charge of £10 will be removed for all Sky Digital customers subscribed to any Sky Digital package.

Does it depend on which package I subscribe to?
No, you will not have to pay a subscription charge for Sky+ after the 1st July, regardless of which Sky Digital package you subscribe to or how long you’ve been a customer with us.

How do I apply for this?
You don’t need to do anything. If you currently pay for the Sky+ subscription you will receive notification by letter in the next few days. And after the 1st of July you’ll see a £10 saving from your monthly Sky bill.

What if I stop subscribing to Sky Digital?
Should you decide to stop subscribing to Sky Digital but still wish to use all the features of Sky+, you will need to start paying the £10 per month Sky+ subscription again. A Sky+ subscription is only free for Sky Digital package subscribers.

How does this affect HD customers?
It doesn’t. Sky HD customers already have the Sky+ subscription charge waived, and will continue to do so after the 1st of July, as with all other Sky Digital subscribers.

Does this mean if I sign up to Sky now as a new customer I will get a free Sky+ box?
No.

If I am a Sky customer but don’t have Sky+, how can I take advantage of this?
From 1st of July if you want Sky+, you can buy a Sky+ box for a one off charge of £99 with a 12 month Sky+ subscription, and an installation charge of £30.

How does this affect multi-room?
The multiroom subscription is unaffected and remains at £10 per month.

Why is Sky doing this?
Many of you have said that you want Sky+, but to get it, it needs to be more affordable. We believe that by removing the Sky+ subscription cost for Sky Digital customers, it will mean that more of you are able to enjoy the benefits of Sky+.

How can I find out more?
If you have any more questions please call the customer services team on 08702 43 24 80.

The Sky+ Team

Realale · 18-05-2007, 14:11

If you don't ask you don't get - are there any plans to scrap the £10 a month HD box fee for people who subscribe to the top package, as there is no 'special treatment' any more for people who are doing that? If that was the case I would certainly consider upgrading to HD.

dan_133 · 18-05-2007, 15:16

Thats great!!, I think i'll use that extra £10 on Sky Broadband.

davesarah99 · 18-05-2007, 15:20

How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

lyghthouse · 18-05-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Sky+ Team

What if I stop subscribing to Sky Digital?
Should you decide to stop subscribing to Sky Digital but still wish to use all the features of Sky+, you will need to start paying the £10 per month Sky+ subscription again. A Sky+ subscription is only free for Sky Digital package subscribers.

The Sky+ Team

No it is quite obvious that if you just want sky+ without any mixes then it is £10 per month

pjb007 · 18-05-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by davesarah99

How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

That question was answered, in case you missed it here it is again:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky+ Team

What if I stop subscribing to Sky Digital?
Should you decide to stop subscribing to Sky Digital but still wish to use all the features of Sky+, you will need to start paying the £10 per month Sky+ subscription again. A Sky+ subscription is only free for Sky Digital package subscribers.

Jarrak · 18-05-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by davesarah99

How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

As stated by SKY you need to be a subscriber to any pay package, freesat is not a subscription package so if you want SKY+ features then it costs a tenner a month.

It almost makes it worth paying another £5 a month for a two mix package doesn't it

gagde · 18-05-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by davesarah99

How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

No we still have to pay which is a rip off i payed good money for my +box from an independent retailer nearly two years £199 for a pvr shouldnt have to pay sky for the privilagde.

18-05-2007, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by davesarah99

How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

The guy said no.

GolfGuru81 · 18-05-2007, 15:33

We have a normal sky box downstairs and sky+ upstairs, is that multi room

So does that mean we still have to pay the £10 charge? Cheers.

JasonWatkins · 18-05-2007, 15:35

Sky + team I love you. In a manly way of course

Micheal · 18-05-2007, 15:39

Does this only apply to UK or does it also apply in Ireland as well?

ickle1999 · 18-05-2007, 15:48

Does this mean that i can stop subscribing too movies now and only need to subscribe to one of the more basic packages?

Paddy C · 18-05-2007, 15:54

Finally, I can now remove movies and won't end up paying the same either way because of the £10 extra charge. It's about time this happened. Long overdue.

Paddy

katherinei · 18-05-2007, 15:58

Was the charge only applied if you had the basic package? We've got Movies and Sport and I think I pay £43, take it that wont go down to £33?

Time to cancel sports anyway I think, we only got it for the Ashes, 5 months later and I've still not got rid! Anyone know if you can cancel it over the internet or interactive or do you have to phone up?

you-cant-see-me · 18-05-2007, 16:01

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

About time too, looks like i'll be subscribing to the 2 mix now!

caldwell · 18-05-2007, 16:02

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Originally Posted by gagde

No we still have to pay which is a rip off i payed good money for my +box from an independent retailer nearly two years £199 for a pvr shouldnt have to pay sky for the privilagde.

Why do you need it when you have the Virgin Media V+

Paddy C · 18-05-2007, 16:05

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Originally Posted by katherinei

Was the charge only applied if you had the basic package? We've got Movies and Sport and I think I pay £43, take it that wont go down to £33?

Nope, if you had Movies or Sport or both the £10 was waived. At least now if you take one of them off your subscription won't stay the same, and it will actually go down!

Paddy

Steve_rob · 18-05-2007, 16:09

As I've only got one TV in my house, I'd have much rather they removed the £60 installation charge they add on if you don't take out Multiroom at the same time. THAT would tempt me to get Sky+; not removing a £10 charge that I wouldn't have paid anyway cause I'm already on the full package.

Gormond · 18-05-2007, 16:17

Very good news indeed, that will save me 10 quid a month

you-cant-see-me · 18-05-2007, 16:23

OMG OMG OMG!

Dont know why but im like a little kid in a sweet shop!!!!

sm4455 · 18-05-2007, 16:25

Could this be more in response to the BBC ITV Freesat plan with PVR builtin without Subscription????

I think so. I hope they do to Free Satellive TV as Freeview has to Free DTT.

I was one of the very first sky digital customer but I dont really subscribe to sky and dont think I will in the future, even with this change.

I look look forward to FREESAT. I do give credit to Sky for the platform they have built.

GoochyB · 18-05-2007, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky+ Team

If I am a Sky customer but don’t have Sky+, how can I take advantage of this?
From 1st of July if you want Sky+, you can buy a Sky+ box for a one off charge of £99 with a 12 month Sky+ subscription, and an installation charge of £30.

Presumably the bit I have underlined means that you have to commit for 12 months - either you continue paying your existing Sky subscription and consequently your Sky+ sub is free, but if you cancel your existing sub within the 12m period you will pay £10 pm Sky+ sub for the remainder.

The alternative way of reading it is that existing subscribers who want to upgrade to Sky+ still have to pay an additional £10 per month for the first year, effectively making the box £219 not £99.

Gormond · 18-05-2007, 16:31

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Originally Posted by GoochyB

Presumably the bit I have underlined means that you have to commit for 12 months - either you continue paying your existing Sky subscription and consequently your Sky+ sub is free, but if you cancel your existing sub within the 12m period you will pay £10 pm Sky+ sub for the remainder.

The alternative way of reading it is that existing subscribers who want to upgrade to Sky+ still have to pay an additional £10 per month for the first year, effectively making the box £219 not £99.

The 12 month subscription is just so you get the sky+ box for 99 quid rather than full price. You can always buy a box on ebay and install it yourself and then phone up sky to pair the card and the new box and activate sky+

Rodney · 18-05-2007, 16:36

If you have access to a Sky+ box (from whatever "dubious" source) and you have a basic £15 Sky subscription, can you use the PVR functions for free from the 1st July?

If you still have to give Murdoch more money then its hardly much of a deal!!

18-05-2007, 13:22	#1
Sky+ Team Sky Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	Sky+ Subscription Many of you have feverently been discussing rumours on the forums that Sky is about to scrap the £10 monthly subscription charge for Sky+. Many of you have also requested that we confirm the rumours one way of the other, once and for all. Well here goes. It’s true! We hope you’ll find answers to all your questions on this below... When does it happen? As of 1st July 2007, the Sky+ subscription charge of £10 will be removed for all Sky Digital customers subscribed to any Sky Digital package. Does it depend on which package I subscribe to? No, you will not have to pay a subscription charge for Sky+ after the 1st July, regardless of which Sky Digital package you subscribe to or how long you’ve been a customer with us. How do I apply for this? You don’t need to do anything. If you currently pay for the Sky+ subscription you will receive notification by letter in the next few days. And after the 1st of July you’ll see a £10 saving from your monthly Sky bill. What if I stop subscribing to Sky Digital? Should you decide to stop subscribing to Sky Digital but still wish to use all the features of Sky+, you will need to start paying the £10 per month Sky+ subscription again. A Sky+ subscription is only free for Sky Digital package subscribers. How does this affect HD customers? It doesn’t. Sky HD customers already have the Sky+ subscription charge waived, and will continue to do so after the 1st of July, as with all other Sky Digital subscribers. Does this mean if I sign up to Sky now as a new customer I will get a free Sky+ box? No. If I am a Sky customer but don’t have Sky+, how can I take advantage of this? From 1st of July if you want Sky+, you can buy a Sky+ box for a one off charge of £99 with a 12 month Sky+ subscription, and an installation charge of £30. How does this affect multi-room? The multiroom subscription is unaffected and remains at £10 per month. Why is Sky doing this? Many of you have said that you want Sky+, but to get it, it needs to be more affordable. We believe that by removing the Sky+ subscription cost for Sky Digital customers, it will mean that more of you are able to enjoy the benefits of Sky+. How can I find out more? If you have any more questions please call the customer services team on 08702 43 24 80. The Sky+ Team

18-05-2007, 14:11	#2
Realale Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Services: Sky+ Posts: 3,208	If you don't ask you don't get - are there any plans to scrap the £10 a month HD box fee for people who subscribe to the top package, as there is no 'special treatment' any more for people who are doing that? If that was the case I would certainly consider upgrading to HD.

18-05-2007, 15:16	#3
dan_133 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK Services: Sky+, Xbox360, Win7, Posts: 997 Blog Entries: 1	Thats great!!, I think i'll use that extra £10 on Sky Broadband.

18-05-2007, 15:20	#4
davesarah99 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 26	How about Freesat 'subscribers'. Can they use the Sky+ features for free if they get their hands on a box?

18-05-2007, 15:33	#10
GolfGuru81 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Services: Sky, o2 16mb BB, Xbox 360, Vista HP Posts: 692	We have a normal sky box downstairs and sky+ upstairs, is that multi room So does that mean we still have to pay the £10 charge? Cheers.

18-05-2007, 15:35	#11
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Services: Sky HD, Sky Talk & Sky Broadband Posts: 10,609	Sky + team I love you. In a manly way of course

18-05-2007, 15:39	#12
Micheal Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 105	Does this only apply to UK or does it also apply in Ireland as well?

18-05-2007, 15:48	#13
ickle1999 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1	Does this mean that i can stop subscribing too movies now and only need to subscribe to one of the more basic packages?

18-05-2007, 15:54	#14
Paddy C Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7,132	Finally, I can now remove movies and won't end up paying the same either way because of the £10 extra charge. It's about time this happened. Long overdue. Paddy

18-05-2007, 15:58	#15
katherinei Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Services: Sky+ Posts: 113	Was the charge only applied if you had the basic package? We've got Movies and Sport and I think I pay £43, take it that wont go down to £33? Time to cancel sports anyway I think, we only got it for the Ashes, 5 months later and I've still not got rid! Anyone know if you can cancel it over the internet or interactive or do you have to phone up?

18-05-2007, 16:01	#16
you-cant-see-me Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Services: Freesat + (Humax FOXSAT HDR), Sky Posts: 1,989	WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! About time too, looks like i'll be subscribing to the 2 mix now!

18-05-2007, 16:09	#19
Steve_rob Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Services: Sky+, ESPN, BT Total Broadband Posts: 165	As I've only got one TV in my house, I'd have much rather they removed the £60 installation charge they add on if you don't take out Multiroom at the same time. THAT would tempt me to get Sky+; not removing a £10 charge that I wouldn't have paid anyway cause I'm already on the full package.

18-05-2007, 16:17	#20
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Services: SkyHD, Alu iMac 2.8GHz, iPhone 3G 16GB, Sky Broadband Max Posts: 6,053	Very good news indeed, that will save me 10 quid a month

18-05-2007, 16:23	#21
you-cant-see-me Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Services: Freesat + (Humax FOXSAT HDR), Sky Posts: 1,989	OMG OMG OMG! Dont know why but im like a little kid in a sweet shop!!!!

18-05-2007, 16:25	#22
sm4455 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Services: Freeview, Freesat, PS2, Digifusion 150, Sharp LC42XD1E, Core2Duo PC Posts: 15	Could this be more in response to the BBC ITV Freesat plan with PVR builtin without Subscription???? I think so. I hope they do to Free Satellive TV as Freeview has to Free DTT. I was one of the very first sky digital customer but I dont really subscribe to sky and dont think I will in the future, even with this change. I look look forward to FREESAT. I do give credit to Sky for the platform they have built.

18-05-2007, 16:36	#25
Rodney Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland Services: Sky Digital and ADSL24 Posts: 1,896	If you have access to a Sky+ box (from whatever "dubious" source) and you have a basic £15 Sky subscription, can you use the PVR functions for free from the 1st July? If you still have to give Murdoch more money then its hardly much of a deal!!