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Chrysalis 05-03-2004 14:48
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nitronutter this is how my bill is laid out

starter pack - tv and telephone 11.99 (always the same)
telephone call charges (variable)
billed in arrears period charge cable modem 34.99
billed in arrears 21 days @0.53 sports 1 11.13

I think its good how they only charge me for the actual days I had sky sports 1 for, but the compulsary purchase of a so called base tv pack annoys me, all the channels aired on it are free to ntl I believe so its all 100% profit, someone could correct me if I am wrong. Obviously the removal of challenge tv has nailed the coffin for me, that and E4 are the only 2 channels I watch.

bob_builder 05-03-2004 15:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrysalis
starter pack - tv and telephone 11.99 (always the same)

I think its good how they only charge me for the actual days I had sky sports 1 for, but the compulsary purchase of a so called base tv pack annoys me, all the channels aired on it are free to ntl I believe so its all 100% profit, someone could correct me if I am wrong. Obviously the removal of challenge tv has nailed the coffin for me, that and E4 are the only 2 channels I watch.
Do you get Sky1 and E4? If so, NTL have to pay for them. Also, £9.50 of the price is phone line rental, so you are effectively paying £2.49 per month for Sky1, E4 and the rental of your set-top-box. That is a lot better value than digital base pack subscribers who have to pay £8.50 per month for exactly the same thing!

NitroNutter 05-03-2004 16:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrysalis
nitronutter this is how my bill is laid out

starter pack - tv and telephone 11.99 (always the same)
telephone call charges (variable)
billed in arrears period charge cable modem 34.99
billed in arrears 21 days @0.53 sports 1 11.13

I think its good how they only charge me for the actual days I had sky sports 1 for, but the compulsary purchase of a so called base tv pack annoys me, all the channels aired on it are free to ntl I believe so its all 100% profit, someone could correct me if I am wrong. Obviously the removal of challenge tv has nailed the coffin for me, that and E4 are the only 2 channels I watch.
And this is how my bills are laid out:

Cable Account
TV Package Calypso £4.00
Cable modem 1Meg £34.99

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Telephone bills are a completely seperate entity its very rare it the 2 bills arrive together.

Chrysalis 05-03-2004 18:38
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if sky1 is a pay channel then why isnt it optional?

not everyone wants to watch 3 hours of simpsons every day :(

bob_builder 05-03-2004 19:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chrysalis
if sky1 is a pay channel then why isnt it optional?

not everyone wants to watch 3 hours of simpsons every day :(
It is not optional on Sky, if you subscribe to Sky you get Sky1.

Hologram 12-03-2004 09:31
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I've lost my letter. When were these changes due to take effect? Is it this weekend?

Sam B 12-03-2004 09:35
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Originally Posted by Hologram
I've lost my letter. When were these changes due to take effect? Is it this weekend?
It depends on where you live - it's a phased rollout so everyone's different. There aren't any moves this weekend though. Let me know where you are.
Sam

Hologram 12-03-2004 09:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam B
It depends on where you live - it's a phased rollout so everyone's different. There aren't any moves this weekend though. Let me know where you are.
Sam
Hi Sam

I'm in Winchester.

Sam B 12-03-2004 10:06
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Originally Posted by Hologram
Hi Sam

I'm in Winchester.
You will be moved to your new pack on 4th April. The change will happen overnight on the 3rd so you will see any changes to channels on the morning of the 4th.

Cheers
Sam

Hologram 12-03-2004 10:11
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Thanks.

SMHarman 12-03-2004 11:26
Re: letter - no price rise but less channels
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bob_builder
It is not optional on Sky, if you subscribe to Sky you get Sky1.
It used to be way back when on Analogue (4 years ago). I think sky forced them to make it compulsory in a price rise some years back.


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