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Raider999 29-05-2020 12:10

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36037595)
I will do that if this persists when football or F1 resumes. This greying out dates from shortly after I paused my sports package. I assumed it was a consequence of pausing. I did recently renew with Virgin Media. The only thing that changed as far as I can tell is that my previous package was Full House and is now Maxit something-or-other. Same package as before, new name, less per month.

Personally, I would get this sorted asap - it should have been available throughout the paused period.

spiderplant 29-05-2020 13:49

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 36037615)
Personally, I would get this sorted asap - it should have been available throughout the paused period.

Might be better to wait until the live action restarts. Sounds like heavyside really was unsubscribed for whatever reason. If they resubscribe now, they won't be in "paused" mode.

heavyside 29-05-2020 14:23

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
How very odd. I've just checked my most recent contract - the one I was emailed when I renewed at the end of April - and I definitely have Sky Sports along with all the other bits and bobs I had from my previous contract. As I am only interested in Premier League football and F1 I will wait and see if the channels become un-greyed out by the time they resume.

Raider999 29-05-2020 15:59

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36037637)
How very odd. I've just checked my most recent contract - the one I was emailed when I renewed at the end of April - and I definitely have Sky Sports along with all the other bits and bobs I had from my previous contract. As I am only interested in Premier League football and F1 I will wait and see if the channels become un-greyed out by the time they resume.

I was only suggesting contacting now so it was all sorted by the required date - it should have been available throughout which suggests a problem.

It may not be resolved in 5 mins.

Paul 29-05-2020 16:44

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
I thought Maxit only included BT Sport, not Sky Sport ?

(Which would explain why they are greyed out).

spiderplant 29-05-2020 18:13

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36037637)
I will wait and see if the channels become un-greyed out by the time they resume.

They won't.

Do you have more than one box? If so, see whether the channels are there on your other box(es)

Raider999 29-05-2020 20:19

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36037647)
I thought Maxit only included BT Sport, not Sky Sport ?

(Which would explain why they are greyed out).


I already checked that he previously had a sky sub which he paused (earlier in thread)

Richardr 29-05-2020 20:57

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
Isn't there a position that pausing only works when the package is otherwise unchanged? Changing package, e.g. Full House to Maxit - would that negate the pause, and the way round it was to cancel, not pause?

Mr K 29-05-2020 21:23

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by Richardr (Post 36037691)
Isn't there a position that pausing only works when the package is otherwise unchanged? Changing package, e.g. Full House to Maxit - would that negate the pause, and the way round it was to cancel, not pause?

Just cancel. Chances are you'll get a better deal if they're trying to get you back. All this pausing of subs was to make sure you don't cancel/unsubscribe. Those premiership players Ferraris depend on your DD... ;)

spiderplant 29-05-2020 21:24

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by Richardr (Post 36037691)
Isn't there a position that pausing only works when the package is otherwise unchanged? Changing package, e.g. Full House to Maxit - would that negate the pause, and the way round it was to cancel, not pause?

I don't think there is any limitation like that. If you think you have been charged in error, speak to Customer Services.

Incidentally, the ability to request a pause has now ended. Those who have already paused will be contacted shortly.

heavyside 30-05-2020 06:26

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
I received my latest bill yesterday. Sky Sports is listed and is definitely included in my sub.

spiderplant 30-05-2020 10:35

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by heavyside (Post 36037713)
I received my latest bill yesterday. Sky Sports is listed and is definitely included in my sub.

Hmm... you had a strange channel-entitlement fault before. I wonder whether your box is faulty?

For a start, try rebooting the box, and also your SuperHub.

heavyside 30-05-2020 14:39

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 36037727)
Hmm... you had a strange channel-entitlement fault before. I wonder whether your box is faulty?

For a start, try rebooting the box, and also your SuperHub.

I have now restarted both of my V6 boxes and my Superhub. The Sky Sports channels are still greyed out on both boxes. The SD Sky Sports channels are present and correct but not the HD variants which are the ones I watch and have listed on my Favourites. The Sky Movies HD channels are still there and working as are the BT Sport HD channels. As this is the same for both V6 boxes I am guessing this is some kind of admin or billing misunderstanding. I hope a call to 150 next week will clear this up before the Premier League and F1 start up again.

spiderplant 30-05-2020 14:53

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
Oh, that sounds like you are subscribed to the Sports&Cinema package but not the HD Sports. Sky Sports HD is a separate subscription. (Sky Cinema is always HD regardless).

Speak to Customer Services.

heavyside 30-05-2020 15:28

Re: Can I pause my skysports package while there is no live football on ?
 
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Originally Posted by spiderplant (Post 36037745)
Oh, that sounds like you are subscribed to the Sports&Cinema package but not the HD Sports. Sky Sports HD is a separate subscription. (Sky Cinema is always HD regardless).

Speak to Customer Services.

That sounds like it could be it. If it is it is annoying as when I renewed I specifically asked for all my previous channels in HD (Full House) to be retained. I will contact CS next week.


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