This may be a really dumb question ...

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jesterz

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#107401 10-Aug-2012 17:44

... but do Sky offer a package below the Basic one (e.g. just free to air?).

I would really like a package of just the kids channels but I guess that isn't going to happen!!

Matt

joutei

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#670705 10-Aug-2012 17:46

Sky does not offer any such package at the moment.

IGLOO will launch soon, which is probably what you are after :)

jesterz

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#670706 10-Aug-2012 17:48

Hmmmmm, thought so ...

Igloo won't be via satellite, is that correct? Looks like Freeview with some DVD's then!

NonprayingMantis

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#670713 10-Aug-2012 17:56

quickflix have just added a shedload of kids content to their lineup.

It's $16.99 per month. If your broadband connecton if better than 5Mbps and you have a decent datacap it's worth checking out.

http://www.quickflix.co.nz/browse/play/kids

B1GGLZ

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#670743 10-Aug-2012 18:55

jesterz:
... but do Sky offer a package below the Basic one (e.g. just free to air?).
Matt

They used to and I thought they still did offer the free to air for around $20 monthly.
Try asking them.
However Freeview HD is free if you have a freeview Tv and a Freeview satellite box + dish is pretty reasonable if not in an HD terresatrial area. Kids channels for free is never likely to happen.

Niel

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#670815 10-Aug-2012 22:26

On the Sky web site search the help for "holiday". You can downgrade to FTA and PPV channels for $18.70 per month, but personally I would rather go for FreeView via satellite plus Fatso for movies.

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SepticSceptic

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#672236 14-Aug-2012 13:40

Niel: On the Sky web site search the help for "holiday". You can downgrade to FTA and PPV channels for $18.70 per month, but personally I would rather go for FreeView via satellite plus Fatso for movies.

What's the difference between the Sky "Decoder Only" rental, and Freeview sat ? 'Cause I have the decoder only rental connected to a Tivo S1, which serves me well enough, plus I have the option of switching back to a Sky basic package ( + sports or movies should I choose).
Don't think I'm missing out on any channels ?

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BlueShift

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#672248 14-Aug-2012 13:53

SepticSceptic:
Niel: On the Sky web site search the help for "holiday". You can downgrade to FTA and PPV channels for $18.70 per month, but personally I would rather go for FreeView via satellite plus Fatso for movies.

What's the difference between the Sky "Decoder Only" rental, and Freeview sat ? 'Cause I have the decoder only rental connected to a Tivo S1, which serves me well enough, plus I have the option of switching back to a Sky basic package ( + sports or movies should I choose).
Don't think I'm missing out on any channels ?

The difference would be the "rental" part. If you own the box, you don't pay rent.