Lightbox being removed Spark Plans from 7 July 2020.

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rugrat

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#271891 31-May-2020 01:21

Just saw the about it being removed looking through Spark mobile plans. Guess from then on the only thing entertainment option will include is Netflix.

know they sold to Sky but from that wording looks like Spark will have no more part in Lightbox, probably just finish off incomplete contracts.

”Lightbox included until 6 July. Lightbox will be removed from all Spark mobile and broadband plans from 7 July 2020.”

From bottom page of:

https://www.spark.co.nz/shop/mobile-plans/endless-mobile.html

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nitro

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#2496664 2-Jun-2020 12:41

not too bad overall... considering they're waiving fees to those unhappy with the change/s.

just that, you either lose lightbox for nothing, or pay $9.95 monthly to gain neon (in essence retaining your 'old' lightbox).

the only thing that's a bit salty is:

If you've never used Neon and have a Lightbox account, after 7 July just use your Lightbox login to check out the new Neon. If you watch more than
three hours before 26 July, we’ll automatically add it to your Spark account for $9.95 a month from then on. If you don’t want new Neon to be added to your Spark bill at the end of your trial, make sure you let us know before 26 July.

changes-to-lightbox

3 hours... whereas, neon would normally give you 14-days free trial. that's the $4/monthly cost difference i guess.

nitro

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#2496825 2-Jun-2020 15:02

Dingbatt:

I’m still waiting for something from Spark with the “changes to Lightbox” link in it. (Edit: And rename their Unplan Entertainment package).

i got one from 'The Lightbox Team', with a link to Lightbox and Neon,

which has a link to features-and-devices-on-new-neon,

which has a link to changes-to-lightbox.