Just phoned the telemarketers number, the recorded message said Sky deals no longer available.

ugh, that's a shame. Wonder if it will pop up again some time?

josephhinvest:

clinty:

 

josephhinvest: I just got this unsolicited text, anyone else received similar? Name / Number redacted in case it’s genuine :)

“Hi
Andy from SKY TV DIRECT SALES.
Apparently you no longer have SKY for whatever reason.
However should you be keen on a great deal to get SKY back again then please contact me. I can give you the best deal for 12 months. Minimum period 6 months.
Cheers
Andy Xxxxxx
SKY TV
0274xxxxxx
0800759489”

I am looking to rejoin for upcoming sports season etc

Cheers,
Joseph

 

@josephhinvest

 

Did you followup on this - was it legit?

 

 

 

Hi, yep the text was legit and have renewed my subscription. Also since then I have received a follow up text that says I am welcome to “pass on to anyone you know that may like to join SKY on a great deal.” So, to the people I know...

The deal I got is SKY basic, mySKY, Sport and HD Ticket for $48.99 per month with a minimum sub of 6 months. The deal lasts for 1 year.

The contact details are as follows

Andy Purcell
SKY TV
0274733325
0800759489
That's 0800skyguy

Maybe try this guy

A few geekzoners signed up with him - deal seems about the same

regards,
Clint

dukester:

Just phoned the telemarketers number, the recorded message said Sky deals no longer available.

I phoned this number 0800 475 988

clinty:

dukester:

 

Just phoned the telemarketers number, the recorded message said Sky deals no longer available.

 

Which number did you try?

0800759489 - Andy Purcell

0800 475 988 - Iconz

Clint

I have now phoned Andy Purcell and arranged the deal that gives me starter, sports, MYSki box, and HD ticket for $58.99.

dukester:

 

I have now phoned Andy Purcell and arranged the deal that gives me starter, sports, MYSki box, and HD ticket for $58.99.

 

Assuming the Android Puck launches next month, keen to see what deals Sky will do for this

My hope is we can buy the puck outright and its HD only

DjShadow:

 

Assuming the Android Puck launches next month, keen to see what deals Sky will do for this

 

My hope is we can buy the puck outright and its HD only

 

I'll be reasonably surprised if it's as early as Feb (perhaps late).

Channels like FoodTV etc aren't recorded in HD (they are low def even in the USA) so I don't see that changing. Interestingly my new Projector does a pretty slick job of upscaling those channels and they don't look TOO hideous.

DjShadow:

 

Assuming the Android Puck launches next month, keen to see what deals Sky will do for this

 

My hope is we can buy the puck outright and its HD only

 

This is a SKY offering, it will be a monthly rental (probably with minimum subscription period).

dafman:

 

DjShadow:

 

Assuming the Android Puck launches next month, keen to see what deals Sky will do for this

 

My hope is we can buy the puck outright and its HD only

 

 

This is a SKY offering, it will be a monthly rental (probably with minimum subscription period).

 

Right, how else would they cover the cost of content?

networkn:

dafman:

DjShadow:

Assuming the Android Puck launches next month, keen to see what deals Sky will do for this

My hope is we can buy the puck outright and its HD only

This is a SKY offering, it will be a monthly rental (probably with minimum subscription period).

Right, how else would they cover the cost of content?

 

By letting people buy the pluck outright and only charging for content the months people want to watch it just as their competition does.

I guess some people are skeptical that it will be competitive, as they will probably try to recover sat costs
even though non decoder people don’t need a sat transmission.

Let's not pollute *this* thread with yet more whining about Sky, PLEASE? There are 11ty Billion threads you can do that already.

networkn:

By letting people buy the pluck outright and only charging for content the months people want to watch it just as their competition does.

I guess some people are skeptical that it will be competitive, as they will probably try to recover sat costs
even though non decoder people don’t need a sat transmission.

Let's not pollute *this* thread with yet more whining about Sky, PLEASE? There are 11ty Billion threads you can do that already.

 

 

rugrat:

networkn:

 

By letting people buy the pluck outright and only charging for content the months people want to watch it just as their competition does.

I guess some people are skeptical that it will be competitive, as they will probably try to recover sat costs
even though non decoder people don’t need a sat transmission.

 

 

 

Let's not pollute *this* thread with yet more whining about Sky, PLEASE? There are 11ty Billion threads you can do that already.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just answering your question, didn’t have to be asked.
See what they charge when it comes out, only know for sure then.

Agreed, I misunderstood Dafmans comment. Presumably however, it will be a subscription which will cover the support and warranty costs, just as it does now for the Sky Box.