Alant Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hello, I'm going to organise my subscription to Foxtel (I'm going to go for the Platinum package) but before I do this I was wondering if anyone had gotten any good deals from them recently?? If you did, can you let me know so I can go 'armed' to Foxtel and try and get the best deal possible (I'm Scottish so every penny is a prisoner :biglaugh:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Steer clear. My mother in law just got into a dispute with them; they told her at the shopping centre stall that she would have free installation and 3 months free...then they came and installed and demanded the installation fee, and wouldn't honor the deal! She's trying to get her money back and has told them to get stuffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Steer clear of foxtel? What is the alternative though, other than the five basic channels? Oh and pleeze nobody tell me I should be out roller blading and surfing or whatever. I like to watch TV sometimes and not going to deny it. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Whatever deal you get, you can guarantee that a few months down the line they'll change the prices or the packages so you'll end up paying more for getting less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Foxtel do deals all the time. You should have no problem getting free installation on a 12 month contract. But you will be paying about $130 per month so it is an expensive indulgence. Personally I think the product is good, but expensive. It comes down to whether you can afford that sort of outlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 You should be able to get a decent deal if you look for their promotions. We got free installation (I think, was a while ago now) and managed to knock them down on the cost of a HD box. We've never had any price hikes in the couple of years we've had it, have sports and all the channels, HD and the + facility - two boxes all for $130 a month. I don't think that's too bad when compared to the free to air crap they have on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 we signed up about 6 months ago, then found it's not sky.... its half the channels for twice the price. so after the 6 months i phoned up to bin it and they gave me another 3 months for half price. the dates on the calendar.. in 3 months, its again more free stuff or come pick up your box. tbh, it's not even worth that much to me, unless you are a bit of a sport fan, its pretty dire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitescargot Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We've just signed up to the basic package with foxtel, purely so we can record the small amount of decent tv there is! And so that we can upgrade to some of the familiar channels in the future. They were offering no contract or lock in but instead we agreed to sign up for a 6 month period with free installation and hd box instead. This included a foxtel contractor coming round to fit a satellite as we can no cable connection and set up the box and connect it to the internet for on demand tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We got it when we moved here so a little while back now. We didn't get the platinum package, but there were no set up costs, it was just monthly fees. It is OK, we have sport and I like the Entertainment section and I also like the news / documentary section. We probably watch about 10 -15 channels overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 the deal atm is the first 3 months free on the Essential package on a 6 month plan.........before 16th Nov .........I`ve had it for 6 yrs and had no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest92098 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 We love Foxtel and have seen some amazing programmes direct from the USA we didn't get this in the UK with Virgin. A guy who worked at Foxtel told my husband once your contract is up phone up and say you want to cancel they'll then offer you 6 months half price and just keep doing that!!! We are currently on a half price deal. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alant Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Cheers guys - I got the platinum package free for 1 month (HD too) and managed to get a free IQ box. It means I only have to pay the $75 installation and I've saved myself $202 in the process! I worked for Sky in the UK before I left so its killing me to pay for it (we got full TV package, unlimited Internet & call package free as staff members) but needs must I suppose!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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