{"id":2762,"date":"2020-02-22T09:20:02","date_gmt":"2020-02-22T09:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dpscomputing.com\/blog\/?p=2762"},"modified":"2021-03-01T21:29:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T21:29:31","slug":"sky-raise-prices-inflation-busting-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dpscomputing.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/22\/sky-raise-prices-inflation-busting-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Sky Raise Prices Inflation-Busting 9%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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No one likes a price rise. But in recent years, inflation-busting price rises have started to become more of a norm than a one-off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might only end up being a few quid – but’s it’s a few quid on top of a few quid on top of a few quid each year. And with budgets being squeezed all the time, it’s something many families can ill afford. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the latest changes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The latest price changes come into effect from 1st April 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both TV and broadband subscribers are affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broadband Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For all on Sky’s superfast broadband offerings (aka. fibre optic) you are mercifully spared an increase this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for all those on ADSL package (‘normal’ broadband if you like), you’ll be looking at a \u00a32 increase in the monthly cost up to \u00a324 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s a few changes to TV too – so if you’ve got this and broadband with Sky, it’s a double whammy unfortunately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky TV Entertainment is going up \u00a32 to \u00a324 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky TV Multiscreen is going up a quid to \u00a314 per month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky HD TV is going up a pound to \u00a36 per month. And yes, we’re slightly bemused too that Sky still charge extra for HD as a luxury despite the fact that many channels, already paid for as part of your package, only broadcast in HD now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can they do it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sure they can. Even if you’re in the minimum term. For a number of years now digital service providers have included clauses where they can raise the price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When these first came about, they were capped at inflation. No luck here I’m afraid though. Sky don’t allow you to break the contract unless there’s a rise over 10% – and these rises come in just under that at 9%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what can I do? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ring them up! If you don’t ask you don’t get! Get in contact<\/a> with Sky and say you’d like them to hit you with a deal. Sure you might be asked to sign up for a new minimum term contract. But if you’re not leaving anyway, it’s a potential win-win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want some haggling tips<\/a> ahead of your call to Sky – head over to Money Saving Expert who can give you the low down on getting a great deal – whether you’re within or outside of your minimum term. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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