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			Millions of Sky customers to see bills rise in April. 
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			25-02-2018, 00:44
			
			
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 Yeah my overall package is going up by £2 per month.  Still it's £28 per month less than what new customers are paying for the same package so I can't complain. Can't get a cheaper deal elsewhere either.
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			27-02-2018, 09:55
			
			
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			Some interesting developments for Sky subscribers who have Sky Q, including more UHD content. 
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			27-02-2018, 11:26
			
			
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				Rupert Murdoch's Sky bid challenged by Comcast
			 
			 
			
		
		
		
			
			Cat and pigeons come to mind    
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			27-02-2018, 11:46
			
			
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			27-02-2018, 12:11
			
			
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			27-02-2018, 12:30
			
			
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			I like the sound of this 
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				 Finally, you will be able to watch Sky Q programming on devices other than a Sky Q box, phone or tablet. Sky plans to introduce a Sky Qapplication for smart TVs and third-party streamers.
			
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			27-02-2018, 15:27
			
			
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 I got my letter today, Bundle going up by £1.50, Sports by £0.50 (both per month).
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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				I got my letter today, Bundle going up by £1.50, Sports by £0.50 (both per month). 
			
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