Sky HD Deals
How does HD TV work?
HD TV uses either 720 lines or 1080 lines. That multiplies the number of pixels used by up to four times, and gives you much more detail than normal TV.
What’s so good about Sky+ HD?
Sky+ HD gives you amazing picture quality - images are sharper, colours more vibrant and, when you hook your HD ready TV up to a home cinema system, sound is rich and resonant. Just imagine how that intensifies the drama and excitement of watching the latest blockbuster movie or live football.
Will I need to have a new dish set up?
Only if you’re new to Sky. If you’re a new customer you’ll need to have a minidish fitted, which Sky will do for you when you join. If you currently have a Sky box (but not a Sky+ box), you’ll just need to replace this with a Sky+ HD box and have some extra cabling installed, which Sky will take care of for you. If you’re a Sky+ customer, all we’ll need to do is change your Sky+ box to a Sky+ HD box.
How many programmes can a Sky+ HD box store?
Your Sky+ HD box comes with 160GB of personal storage - meaning you can record and store up to 80 hours of your favourite standard definition programmes or up to 30 hours of high definition programmes, to enjoy whenever it suits you.
Please note:
* Compatible television and home cinema system required.
Standard set-up: One off standard set up cost of £30 applies when joining online for any combination of Sky products when you join Sky TV as a new customer online, £60 for existing customers taking any Sky box and combination of Sky products. Set up is £120 for non-Sky digital subscribers. Non-standard set up may cost extra.
£15 credit: We will credit £15 to your Sky digital account if you join Sky TV online or upgrade your existing Sky box online by 31/07/08. Credit will be made to your Sky digital account within 60 days of your Sky TV viewing card being enabled.
Sky+ HD: To get Sky+ HD, you require a Sky TV subscription, a Sky+ HD box and you need to subscribe to Sky+ HD by taking the HD Mix (£10 extra a month). Only compatible with digital satellite. Sky+ subscription required to use the Personal Video Recorder features of the Sky+ HD box (currently free while you subscribe to any Sky TV package, otherwise £10 per month). Sky+ HD box £150 when you take Sky TV and the HD Mix. Sky+ HD box is £399 plus £120 standard installation for non-Sky TV customers or Sky TV customers not taking the HD Mix. The channels you receive with the HD Mix depend on your Sky digital package. With Sky Sports Mix you get Sky Sports HD1, HD2 and HD3. With Sky Movies Mix you get Sky Movies Screen 1HD, Screen 2HD and Sky Movies Premiere HD. With Sky Movies 1 you get Sky Movies Screen 1HD and with Sky Movies 2 you get Sky Movies Screen 2HD. Luxe TV HD, Channel 4 HD and BBC HD are available without any subscriptions. Channel 4 HD requires a valid viewing card. To experience the full benefits of Sky+ HD you will need a compatible HD Ready TV. Sky selects your equipment.
Sky digital Subscription: Sky digital subscription required for Sky digital programming. Packages currently £16-£45 a month. All prices will increase by up to £2 (except for non-Sports packages with Sky Movies 1 and/or 2 which stay the same) from 1 September 2008. View price changes. Sky Box Office movies/events cost extra.
General: Sky+ HD box must be connected to a fixed telephone line for 12 months. Weekend setup subject to availability. Sky+ HD box prices may vary if you live in a flat. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord’s). Minimum Sky digital/Sky+ HD subscriptions 12 months. You must be 18 years or over. Channels, programmes & prices subject to change. Further terms apply. Information only applies to residential customers in UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Calls cost up to 5 pence per minute (plus a 6p connection fee) for BT customers. Calls from other providers may vary. Information correct at 1st July, 2008.
