Best value package and channel list?

[phuqwitz]

Ive a couple of Sky+HD boxes and dont really want to change them at present. Ive been paying for an old package with multiroom but it was costing far too much.

I spoke to a lovely lady yesterday and she put me on a Sky Signature package, but Im not sure this is the best option or what else is available (she seemed a bit confused by me not wanting to upgrade to SkyQ, but I have my reasons).

I'v got firesticks and already subscribe to Prime, Netflix and Disney+ and Im not interested in Sky movies (they never show anything good any more) or sports (other than F1, but I'm happy enough watching the highlights on Ch4).

The question is (finally!), what is the best value Sky package these days given that I still want access to Atlantic and the Discovery channels etc, plus the extra box and HD.?

Any advice please?

[Mark39]

Sky Signature is the current basic package. It doesn't contain any premium add-ons like Sky Sport or Sky Movies. It's almost certainly cheaper than any legacy package you may previously have subscribed to.

[nigea99]

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@phuqwitz wrote:

Ive a couple of Sky+HD boxes and dont really want to change them at present. Ive been paying for an old package with multiroom but it was costing far too much.

I spoke to a lovely lady yesterday and she put me on a Sky Signature package, but Im not sure this is the best option or what else is available (she seemed a bit confused by me not wanting to upgrade to SkyQ, but I have my reasons).

I'v got firesticks and already subscribe to Prime, Netflix and Disney+ and Im not interested in Sky movies (they never show anything good any more) or sports (other than F1, but I'm happy enough watching the highlights on Ch4).

The question is (finally!), what is the best value Sky package these days given that I still want access to Atlantic and the Discovery channels etc, plus the extra box and HD.?

Any advice please?

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SKY Signature is the latest minimum subscription package   it replaced the previous 'base' package a few years ago (I can;t remember which was the last one - I think it was Entertainment or Variety)

Unlike it's predecessors Signature includes Box Sets as standard

You need the base package to watch SKY Atlantic

To watch in HD you need the HD add on & multiroom still to watch on the 2nd box 

[phuqwitz]

Thanks for the replies. 

I notice the multiroom (skyQ version) includes up to 4 boxes. 
Do you know if I can add an additional 3rd sky+ box, and if so, how?

thanks

[Annie+UK]

Please Note: Sky+ is now a legacy service that Sky are replacing with their newer services: Sky Q (all issues will be fixed during a Sky Q install), Sky Glass and Sky Stream

Sky don't sell Sky  Plus any more

[nigea99]

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@phuqwitz wrote:

Thanks for the replies. 

I notice the multiroom (skyQ version) includes up to 4 boxes. 
Do you know if I can add an additional 3rd sky+ box, and if so, how?

thanks

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SKY won;t add any more multiroom  boxes - they are actively trying to migrate customers away from SKY HD - it no longer supports the hardware 

[phuqwitz]

Ive got boxes. I just need to know if I can add them to the existing contract.

[Mark39]

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@phuqwitz wrote:

Ive got boxes. I just need to know if I can add them to the existing contract.

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It's very unlikely that Sky will sell you a Multiscreen contract.

[phuqwitz]

Ive got spare boxes. Seems a bit unfair that I can run 4 devices on this contract but only if I upgrade the hardware.

I dont need to right now, the equipment Ive got suits my purposes fine.

And I dont like being railroaded to upgrade to things I dont need. 

I may just ditch sky at the end of this contract. Its no longer as indescesible as it once was now that there are so many streaming and iptv services out there, which work out cheaper.

[Mark39]

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@phuqwitz wrote:

I..there are so many streaming and iptv services out there, which work out cheaper.

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Including Sky's own streaming service.

[phuqwitz]

They have just sold me a SKy Signature contract to run on my existing Sky+ boxes. I was assured that my existing multiscreen add-on will continue to work.

It had better or Im using my cooling off period to cancel it.

[Mark39]

If you already have boxes comprised in a Multiscreen contract, they should be fine. I'm not sure that they'll let you add any more though.

[Exiled-in-HH]

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@phuqwitz wrote:

Ive got spare boxes. Seems a bit unfair that I can run 4 devices on this contract but only if I upgrade the hardware.

I dont need to right now, the equipment Ive got suits my purposes fine.

And I dont like being railroaded to upgrade to things I dont need. 

I may just ditch sky at the end of this contract. Its no longer as indescesible as it once was now that there are so many streaming and iptv services out there, which work out cheaper.

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It's not a case of being railroaded to upgrade ... you would just be requested to change to the currently supported equipment ... in the not too distant future Sky may well stop support all satellite delivered services🤔

[phuqwitz]

I can understand that. Satellite services are a lot more expensive to deliver than broadband. Basic economics. 

But there are still a lot of people who live remotely or mobile and dont have access to streaming services. I guess other options (DTV etc) are available, just not as good. 

[Exiled-in-HH]

Even DTT is approaching end of life😉