Tricky88 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Do we know if Skys broadband is anygood ? think of changing to it but it looks too good to be true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scrapman53 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Does it come through your Sky dish? If so, it might be dodgy in bad weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M48 Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) From what I can gather you have to subscribe to their phone system as well as TV, not sure on the cost of that though. Whilst on the subject of broadband, anyone on Virgin's £14.99 tariff can upgrade to a 1Mb connection free of charge if you haven't already. Edited July 19, 2006 by Nick M48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F2-Fan Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Well the letter I got only two days ago, didn't give the impression you have to sign up for there phone service. All it said was because I am a sky customer I can have there broadband for virtually nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 To get Sky Broadband you need to be a Sky TV customer. Tiscali are doing unlimited 8 Meg broadband for £17.99 a month im hoping to get that soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmo Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 From what I can gather you have to subscribe to their phone system as well as TV, not sure on the cost of that though. Whilst on the subject of broadband, anyone on Virgin's £14.99 tariff can upgrade to a 1Mb connection free of charge if you haven't already. on Bt Broadband we was on 2.2MB and we got free upgrade to 8MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The London Allstar Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Ive heard that tiscali broadband is poo, the customer service is poor and and is not at all reliable, dunno about the sky one though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky88 Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Well the letter I got only two days ago, didn't give the impression you have to sign up for there phone service. All it said was because I am a sky customer I can have there broadband for virtually nothing. that was the way i read it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calum Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) To get Sky Broadband you need to be a Sky TV customer. Tiscali are doing unlimited 8 Meg broadband for £17.99 a month im hoping to get that soon.... mate lookhere! or here quite a bit of bad reviews a few good-uns!! cheers Edited July 21, 2006 by calum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M48 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Well the letter I got only two days ago, didn't give the impression you have to sign up for there phone service. All it said was because I am a sky customer I can have there broadband for virtually nothing. I haven't looked into the small print I must admit, I was just given that impression, if anyone does look into this properly please could you let us all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick M48 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Here's the terms and conditions from their website, no mention of taking out their phone service. No good to me though as where I live isn't within their network coverage yet. Minimum subscription to your chosen Sky Broadband Product is 12 months. You must be a UK active residential Sky TV subscriber throughout your Sky Broadband subscription. Sky Broadband is only available to Sky TV subscribers paying by Direct Debit/continuous credit card mandate. Availability and speeds are subject to your location, a compatible line, equipment and survey. Monthly subscription: Base - Free; Mid - £5; Max - £10; Connect - £17. Activation fee: Base - £40; Mid - £20; Max – free; Connect – £40. SHS Home Installation: Free if you subscribe to Sky Broadband Max, otherwise £50. Prices subject to change. Monthly usage limit: Base: 2GB; Mid – 40GB; Max – Unlimited subject to Fair Usage Policy; Connect – 40GB. Maximum download speed: Base – up to 2Mb; Mid – up to 8Mb; Max – up to 16Mb; Connect – up to 8Mb. Maximum upload speed: Base – up to 400Kb; Mid – up to 400Kb; Max – up to 768Kb; Connect – up to 448Kb. If your PC or laptop is not wireless enabled you can buy the necessary equipment from Sky. If you are a PC user you will receive 12 months free McAfee Internet Security Suite worth £49.98. If you are a MAC user you will receive 12 months free McAfee Virex worth £29.99. Eligibility and other terms apply. Savings apply to Sky TV customers choosing a standalone broadband product and assume that you are not in the minimum term of a broadband contract. Information correct at July 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) I went with pipex. Got the offer of £17.99 a month for unlimited 2mb Broadband and 3000 minutes talk time per month included through phone line. Had it 3 months now without a glitch. Would never get Broadband through Tiscali. Or BT, after they ripped me off and gave me crap service and customer care. All off them are now getting you to sign up for the phone line too for their good offers. Edit:PS Not tied for 12 months either, just a small setup fee. Edited July 24, 2006 by splinter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watto Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 If you want to try high speed broadband then look no further than Virgin. Pacjage 2 upto 8meg speed for £17.49 a month and no 12th month contract. If you dont rate it you just try another but you won't have been tied to a 12 month contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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