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nstokes · 15-06-2013, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Gavin-D

Sky adds free broadband to sports package as BT battle heats up

Sky has bundled in a free broadband subscription for Sky Sports subscribers to fend off competition from BT.

BT Sport launched a similar package last month that includes access to 38 exclusive Premier League matches per season.

The broadcaster has responded by offering new and existing customers 12 months' free Sky Broadband Unlimited or six months' free Sky Fibre Unlimited when they adopt them as service provider.

Despite analysts predicting a price war between the two companies, both have announced plans to increase their prices, with Sky upping the costs of its TV services on September 1 and BT charging more for line rental.

"Since we launched broadband in 2006, millions of customers have saved money and got a better service by switching to Sky. Now we're making it even more affordable to enjoy totally unlimited broadband, including Britain's best value super-fast connection," said Sky marketing executive Stephen van Rooyen.

Sky Broadband is less than half the price paid by millions of BT customers, who can save up to £200 by switching.

"For sports fans, there is no need to compromise on your TV service. Sky Sports comes not only with an unrivalled range of live action, including more Barclays Premier League than ever, but the best deal for totally unlimited broadband as well."

Sky Sports subscribers can access 116 exclusive live Premier League matches next season.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/new...#ixzz2WCsRtarY

This is great news. Does this apply to us exsiting customers and if so does it get put on account automactily?

paultrademark · 15-06-2013, 08:42

offering new and existing customers

I'd say so

nstokes · 15-06-2013, 08:50

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Originally Posted by paultrademark

offering new and existing customers

I'd say so

Lets hope so. I hope it gets applied automactiaclly

Mikey1981 · 15-06-2013, 08:51

The bt adverts were clear, only way virgin viewer's will get bt sport is with them, unfortunately the ads were too clear, gutted but not swapping my broadband over to them. I'll find other ways to watch. Bt won't last long if this is their plan as people should have a choice who provides their broadband, not be forced to take bt as its the only way to get some games.

denphone · 15-06-2013, 09:01

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

After the newspaper ads by BT this week I get a sinking feeling that VM will not be getting BT Sports...

Sorry John but don't believe everything you see or read.

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Originally Posted by Mikey1981

The bt adverts were clear, only way virgin viewer's will get bt sport is with them, unfortunately the ads were too clear, gutted but not swapping my broadband over to them. I'll find other ways to watch. Bt won't last long if this is their plan as people should have a choice who provides their broadband, not be forced to take bt as its the only way to get some games.

Companies are very good at making misleading adverts and it seems they have caught that bug from one or two other companies.

colin25 · 15-06-2013, 09:02

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Originally Posted by denphone

Sorry John but don't believe everything you see or read.

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Companies are very good at making misleading adverts and it seems they have caught that bug from one or two other companies.

You mean Virgin?

denphone · 15-06-2013, 09:04

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Originally Posted by colin25

You mean Virgin?

Well done and you did not need three guesses after all my dear chap.

nstokes · 15-06-2013, 09:27

Link to Sky Shop about free BB. Nothing about exisiting customers

http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/superfast/sports

denphone · 15-06-2013, 09:30

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Originally Posted by nstokes

Link to Sky Shop about free BB. Nothing about exisiting customers

http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/superfast/sports

Companies are more interested in new customers rather then existing ones Mr Stokes.

johnasimmons · 15-06-2013, 12:11

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Originally Posted by johnasimmons

After the newspaper ads by BT this week I get a sinking feeling that VM will not be getting BT Sports...

I haven't seen these newspaper ads, can anyone scan one in?

Chad · 15-06-2013, 12:20

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Originally Posted by nstokes

Link to Sky Shop about free BB. Nothing about exisiting customers

http://www.sky.com/shop/offers/superfast/sports

I think you might have to take a new 12 month contract to get the deal. I'm trying to connect with a SKY adviser just now, via the SKY website, to clarify the offer. Because I'm on 50% off for a year already, I don't think I'll get any benefit from this new broadband offer.

I'll let you know how I get on however I've been waiting for ages to connect to a SKY adviser,

nstokes · 15-06-2013, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Chad

I think you might have to take a new 12 month contract to get the deal. I'm trying to connect with a SKY adviser just now, via the SKY website, to clarify the offer. Because I'm on 50% off for a year already, I don't think I'll get any benefit from this new broadband offer.

I'll let you know how I get on however I've been waiting for ages to connect to a SKY adviser,

Im on free BB for 6 months so im ok at moment but when that runs out i want this offer. Seems a but unfair if new customers only

Chad · 15-06-2013, 12:36

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Originally Posted by nstokes

Im on free BB for 6 months so im ok at moment but when that runs out i want this offer. Seems a but unfair if new customers only

Basically anyone who doesn't have SKY Sports, or SKY Unlimited Broadband currently, will get the benefit of this. So if you have SKY Sports and SKY Broadband Unlimited at the moment, you will continue to pay what you do currently.

New customer taking SKY Sports and SKY broadband get the deal. Existing customers who add SKY Sports, or SKY broadband to their existing package also get the deal.

Not really sure how this is SKY's big answer to the BT Sports situation.

nstokes · 15-06-2013, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Chad

Basically anyone who doesn't have SKY Sports, or SKY Unlimited Broadband currently, will get the benefit of this. So if you have SKY Sports and SKY Broadband Unlimited at the moment, you will continue to pay what you do currently.

New customer taking SKY Sports and SKY broadband get the deal. Existing customers who add SKY Sports, or SKY broadband to their existing package also get the deal.

Not really sure how this is SKY's big answer to the BT Sports situation.

That seems pants. Thast no where near as good as BT's offer as that goes to ALL BB customers. Sky should be passing this deal onto existing as well. What if you cancel Sky Sports then add it again afterwards this is surely upgrading, am i correct?

colin25 · 15-06-2013, 13:10

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Originally Posted by nstokes

That seems pants. Thast no where near as good as BT's offer as that goes to ALL BB customers. Sky should be passing this deal onto existing as well. What if you cancel Sky Sports then add it again afterwards this is surely upgrading, am i correct?

I notice that if you take infinity, they are giving you £100 sainsbury cash card (I got the £50

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