A subscription package from Sky gives you access to a vast range of quality programming. Sky is now a major force in British television programming, with an unparalled selection of Sports, Movies, and general entertainment channels.
A Sky subscription costs between £15.00 and £57.50 a month. You can make your selection from different groups of channels with a common theme. For example, there is a 'Kid's Mix', a 'Music Mix' and a 'News & Events Mix'. The 'Knowledge Mix' shows mainly historical and natural history documentaries, and is a popular choice. 'Variety Mix' includes Sky's flagship 'Sky One' along with channels dedicated to comedy and drama. The 'Style and Culture Mix' features channels devoted to fashion, home & gardens and travel.
The channels above form the 'Entertainment pack' and you can choose to subscribe to either 2, 4 or all 6 mixes. You can also add the Movies and Sports package to these mixes. Movies includes approximately 16 film channels (some film channels such as Film Four and TCM are available without subscribing to the Movies package). Sky now dominates UK Sports coverage and there are 4 channels devoted entirely to mainstream and extreme sports, with more channels planned for the future.
Frequently Asked Questions:
If I have a Sky package, will I be able to receive the other main channels - BBC, ITV and the free-to-view channels - Channels 4 & 5?
Yes, you will always receive the free-to-view channels with any type of Sky card. BBC and ITV, along with a lot of other channels, are 'free-to-air' which means they are not scrambled and therefore you do not necessarily need a card to watch them.
Do you need a telephone line connected for the card to work properly?
No, it is not necessary. The card will work without a connection.
I want to buy a Sky Plus digibox - can I use my existing card in the new digibox?
Yes, but you will need to get your card upgraded to a 'Sky Plus' card for the recording features to work. You do not need a new card - Sky can update it 'over the air'. If your package costs more than £30.00 a month, there is no extra cost involved. If you have a package costing less than £30.00 a month, Sky will charge you an extra £10.00 a month for the Sky Plus facilities.
Can I set up the dish myself?
The answer is that you can. You need a clear view of the sky at 28.2 degrees East of South at an elevation of around 30 degrees.
The dish does not need to be on the roof it can be on the ground so long as you have a clear view of the sky.
You need to know a little more but if you are fairly handy you can do it yourself.
We are happy to help or put you in touch with a qualified installer.
Please note: We are not associated with British Sky Broadcasting Plc
