Length of SKY TV contracts

[narky+wasp]

When I first subscribed to SKY (24 years ago) I was able to have a contract for 12 months which over time changed to 18mths which was ideal. However now there only seems to a 24 mth contract available which does not allow for earlier cancellation without a huge fee if one finds the cost  hard to meet in these times of shortage of funds. This amounts to 'sharp practice' where a subscriber is forced to accept the terms which are extremely hard to read.

[MightyQuinn]

Hi @narky+wasp   I am personally glad it has gone to 24 months. After 35 years, I am fed up of having to negotiate the loyalty tax every 12/18 months. Every 24 months is better.

[Jeepy]

I agree and also find 24 months better for me , however he makes a fair point for those who have a change of circumstance and struggle with the payments .  

[best+of+the+best]

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@narky+wasp wrote:

When I first subscribed to SKY (24 years ago) I was able to have a contract for 12 months which over time changed to 18mths which was ideal. However now there only seems to a 24 mth contract available which does not allow for earlier cancellation without a huge fee if one finds the cost  hard to meet in these times of shortage of funds. This amounts to 'sharp practice' where a subscriber is forced to accept the terms which are extremely hard to read.

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Fair comment @narky+wasp don't 31 days rolling contract subscriptions cost more?

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@narky+wasp wrote:

When I first subscribed to SKY (24 years ago) I was able to have a contract for 12 months which over time changed to 18mths which was ideal. However now there only seems to a 24 mth contract available which does not allow for earlier cancellation without a huge fee if one finds the cost  hard to meet in these times of shortage of funds. This amounts to 'sharp practice' where a subscriber is forced to accept the terms which are extremely hard to read.

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[mlc100]

I'm with you. My contract lock ended in October and they have been calling me.  Price goes up again in March but it might be time to review my options. 

[Chodley]

Welcome to capitalism

[stereohaven]

Sky offer a short term contract option with Sky Stream and contract free with NOW.

If someone is not comfortable signing up for a 24 month commitment then they have the choice not to, albeit on a streaming only service.