Sky TV customers face new bill hike
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Sky has confirmed it is to increase TV subscription prices by up to 8%
The increase comes into effect from 1st June.
The price increases works out at up to £2 extra a month. Exactly how much more you will pay will vary depending on your package.
Customers on the Original bundle face the biggest single rise, costing an extra £30 a year. However, if you are on more than one bundle you face paying even more.
Below are details of some of the packages affected:
Sky TV bundle |
Increase from 1st June (monthly) |
New Price (monthly) |
The Original Bundle |
£1/£2.50 (depending on current price paid) |
£22.50 (New customers will still pay £20) |
The Variety Bundle |
£2 |
£32 |
The Family Bundle |
£2 |
£38 |
Sky Q |
£2 |
£44 |
Sky Q Silver |
£2 |
£56 |
Premium packages |
Increase from 1st June (monthly) |
New Price (monthly) |
Movies |
£1 |
£18 |
Sports |
£2 |
£27.50 |
Top tier (Sky Sports & Sky Movies) |
£1.50 |
£36 |
Sky says customers will be notified of the changes by letter or email between now and 29th April.
A Sky spokesperson said: "We are always investing to keep Sky the best value entertainment choice for customers. This year we'll bring customers even more unmissable original British drama as well as the best US shows from HBO and Showtime."
This is just the latest in a series of price rises for Sky customers. Last June it increased TV prices by up to 9%, while it was forced to extend the penalty-free period for customers to leave this year after scrapping free weekend calls for broadband customers and increasing standard line rental.
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What happens next?
If you are outside your minimum contract term, you can leave without paying a penalty. You need to give 31 days’ notice by speaking with a live chat advisor or calling 03332 022 135.
If you are still within your minimum contract term, you will have to pay a fee if you want to leave.
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