To experience the sharper images, more vibrant colour and deeper details of Sky+ HD, you'll need an HD-ready TV. If you're thinking of buying an HD-ready TV, make sure to look for the HD-ready logo.
Our Sky+ HD box comes with all the Sky+ features you know and love from Sky+, plus double the storage capacity of a Sky+ box, so you can save even more of your favourites.
To enjoy the widest choice of HD channels in Europe you will need to subscribe to the HD Mix (£10 a month) on top of your Sky TV subscription. This will give you all the HD channels contained within Sky's Entertainment Mixes. You can also select combinations of the Premium Mixes to receive the Sky Movies and Sky Sports HD channels.
Please note:
Standard set-up for new customers: Standard set-up is free for new Sky TV customers buying a Sky+ box online by 25th September 2008 or £30 for new customers taking a Sky+ HD box and HD Mix or Sky Talk and Sky Broadband (otherwise £60). Set up is £120 for non-Sky digital subscribers. Sky Talk is free of set up costs. Non-standard set up may cost extra.
Standard set-up for existing customers: Standard set-up for existing Sky TV customers taking any Sky box and combination of Sky services is £60, or for existing customers taking Sky Broadband without another Sky box: Base - £75; Mid & Connect - £50; Max - £25 or if you already have or take Sky Talk: Base - £50; Mid & Connect - £25; Max - £0. Non-standard set-up may cost extra.
£15 credit: We will credit £15 to your Sky digital account if you join Sky TV online or upgrade your existing Sky box online by 30/09/08. Credit will be made to your Sky digital account within 60 days of your Sky TV viewing card being enabled.
Sky+ HD: To get Sky+ HD, you require a Sky TV subscription, a Sky+ HD box and you need to subscribe to Sky+ HD by taking the HD Mix (£10 extra a month). Only compatible with digital satellite. Sky+ subscription required to use the Personal Video Recorder features of the Sky+ HD box (currently free while you subscribe to any Sky TV package, otherwise £10 per month). Sky+ HD box £150 when you take Sky TV and the HD Mix. Sky+ HD box is £399 plus £120 standard installation for non-Sky TV customers or Sky TV customers not taking the HD Mix. The channels you receive with the HD Mix depend on your Sky digital package. With Sky Sports Mix you get Sky Sports HD1, HD2 and HD3. With Sky Movies Mix you get Sky Movies Screen 1HD, Screen 2HD and Sky Movies Premiere HD. With Sky Movies 1 you get Sky Movies Screen 1HD and with Sky Movies 2 you get Sky Movies Screen 2HD. Luxe TV HD, Channel 4 HD and BBC HD are available without any subscriptions. Channel 4 HD requires a valid viewing card. To experience the full benefits of Sky+ HD you will need a compatible HD Ready TV. Sky selects your equipment.
Sky digital Subscription: Sky TV Packages currently £17 - £47 per month. Sky Box Office movies/events cost extra.
General: Sky+ HD box must be connected to a fixed telephone line for 12 months. Weekend setup subject to availability. Sky+ HD box prices may vary if you live in a flat. You must get any consents required (e.g. landlord’s). Minimum Sky digital/Sky+ HD subscriptions 12 months. You must be 18 years or over. Channels, programmes & prices subject to change. Further terms apply. Information only applies to residential customers in UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Calls cost up to 5 pence per minute (plus a 6p connection fee) for BT customers. Calls from other providers may vary. Information correct at 1 September 2008.
