For television addicts that technology is Sky+, a system that allows you to record up to 40 hours of TV without the need for tapes and timers; that lets you record an entire series with the touch of a button; and that allows you to pause and rewind live TV so you never miss a second of the action.
Now, if you act quickly, it can be yours for free.
What's the deal?
In an exclusive limited time deal with moneysupermarket.com, Sky is offering its Sky+ box for free to new customers who take out one of its TV and broadband packages - normally a Sky+ box costs £49 for new customers but this fee is waived for our users. Not only that, but customers will also receive a £50 Marks & Spencer voucher as part of the deal. The offer is only available to moneysupermarket.com customers and it expires at midnight on Wednesday (May 13th) so there really is no time to waste.
As more telecommunications services look to combine their services, Sky has stolen a march on its rivals thanks to the sheer volume of programming it can offer including its popular movie channels and the Sky Sports channels which carry everything from Barclays Premier League and UEFA Champions League action to The Ashes Series and the British Lions tour of South Africa.
Sky's broadband packages begin with Sky Base, which has speeds of 2Megabits (Mb) and a download cap of 2Gigabytes (GB) and costs just £5 a month - ideal for light users. For heavy users, there is Sky Broadband Max with 16Mb speeds and an unlimited* usage cap.
The key is to pick the deal that best suits you based on how much you use the internet and how much you watch TV. Here are some popular combinations, all of which would make you eligible for a free Sky+ box and the £50 M&S voucher:
- Basic TV and broadband: One entertainment variety pack (£16.50 a month) plus Sky Base broadband (£5 a month) for a total cost of £21.50 a month with a one-off £30 set-up charge.
- Sports fans: Get one entertainment variety pack (£16.50 a month), a sports pack (£19 a month) and Sky Base broadband (£5 a month) for a total cost of £40.50 a month, with a £30 one-off set-up charge.
- Heavy internet users: One entertainment variety pack (£16.50 a month) with Sky Broadband Max (£15 a month) for a total cost of £31.50 a month, with a £30 one-off set-up charge.
If none of these deals suit you, don't forget that you can compare more combinations to find your ideal package.
Is the deal only available to new Sky customers?
Existing Sky customers can still pick up a free Sky+ box if they use the 'introduce a friend' scheme.
As long as your friend signs up to Sky TV through moneysupermarket.com by midnight on May 13 then as soon as they make their first subscription payment you will be sent a Sky+ box.
Is this the right deal for you?
If you're interested in Sky's TV programming and the Sky+ technology this is an unbeatable offer. However, if you're happy with your existing TV deal then shop around for broadband based on how often you use the internet to ensure you find a suitable package. Our broadband comparison tool will point you in the right direction.
*Fair use policy applies.
Disclaimer: Please note that any rates or deals mentioned in this article were available at the time of writing.
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