Foxtel - how atrocious has it become year after year?

[Kram]

Must have seen the ad for 'Mr Inbetween' at least 100 times.

 

[Glebehawk]

Must have seen the ad for 'Mr Inbetween' at least 100 times.

It’s a good show though.

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

It would be kind of fun if a critical mass of people started ringing up to cancel and when asked why say "well I signed up with mybudget and they told me I couldn't afford it and needed to cancel"

 

[happy_eagle]

Foxtel's new Web interface for Foxtel Go

Netflix Web Interface

There is design based on inspiration, then there is this.....

 

[Gasometer]

It’s a pity that the GF isn’t on Fox Footy ...

Ad free...and that

Oh, whilst I am here apparently Ch Severn have Cricket this summer...

 

[Glebehawk]

It’s a pity that the GF isn’t on Fox Footy ...

Ad free...and that

Oh, whilst I am here apparently Ch Severn have Cricket this summer...

And the tennis

 

[Gasometer]

And the tennis

Tennis is on Nien

 

[rumply]

It’s a pity that the GF isn’t on Fox Footy ...

Ad free...and that

Oh, whilst I am here apparently Ch Severn have Cricket this summer...

https://www.foxsports.com.au/media-...w/news-story/20e60892867d14610107b64e3f94ab5d

 

[Gasometer]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/media-...w/news-story/20e60892867d14610107b64e3f94ab5d

Wat I mean is the countless ads promoting the Cricket on 7

 

[Cleavy]

It’s a pity that the GF isn’t on Fox Footy ...

Ad free...and that

Oh, whilst I am here apparently Ch Severn have Cricket this summer...

they (7) showed a promo for the cricket and then straight after showed an advertisement for the game. It was ridiculous!

 

[Gasometer]

they (7) showed a promo for the cricket and then straight after showed an advertisement for the game. It was ridiculous!

That’s wat I was talking about

 

[1989]

I'm going to upgrade my old set top box. The website says you need to send the old one back when you get the new one. My old one has a heap of stuff on it that I still need to watch. My questions:
a) Is there any way to transfer shows to the new set top box?
b) How long do you have to send the old one back?
c) Do they care if you don't send the old one back?
Cheers.

 

[Cleavy]

in regards to a) I don't believe there is

 

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

I'm going to upgrade my old set top box. The website says you need to send the old one back when you get the new one. My old one has a heap of stuff on it that I still need to watch. My questions:
a) Is there any way to transfer shows to the new set top box?
b) How long do you have to send the old one back?
c) Do they care if you don't send the old one back?
Cheers.

What box do you have? I was told just to throw my box out (MyStar box). I had originally planned to open it up to see what type of hard drive was in it and try transfer the shows to my PC, but at one stage it shit itself and wiped everything from it.

I'm going to make the call tomorrow and cancel it now that footy has finished. Might just pay the 5 or 10 a month though and keep the box active as I always use the record feature for FTA.

 

[1989]

What box do you have? I was told just to throw my box out (MyStar box). I had originally planned to open it up to see what type of hard drive was in it and try transfer the shows to my PC, but at one stage it shit itself and wiped everything from it.

I'm going to make the call tomorrow and cancel it now that footy has finished. Might just pay the 5 or 10 a month though and keep the box active as I always use the record feature for FTA.

Yeah, it's a MyStar box too. Not too fussed about upgrading, but figure I might as well be experiencing the best possible picture quality.

 

[ClokesShankedIt]

So after 8 years I've cancelled my foxtel, as most people do I only have it for the sports and that's pretty much just the AFL, although I do enjoy A-league and NBA. Told them it's too expensive of me and that I really just watch the footy, the best offer they could give me was to just pay the $30 a month for the basic package, or pay $5 a month for nothing, but can then re connect at the start of the season next year. Both seemed like fairly poor options.
I've got Optus for Epl, champions league and Europa league, and will get the AFL live pass next year. Maybe go back to Foxtel when it's worth it, or can just purchase the sports package.

How many hours a week do you sit on your arse in front of the TV with that setup

 

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

Yeah, it's a MyStar box too. Not too fussed about upgrading, but figure I might as well be experiencing the best possible picture quality.

When I upgraded my box, it was at the start of the year when the IQ3 was free for new members ($125 usually I think for anyone else). I rang up the disconnect line and gave them the old 'Do I need to cancel and then sign up again to become a new member to get the free IQ3?'. The lady was really nice and said that she'd sort one out for me. She also included a Port Adelaide remote as well

 

[1989]

When I upgraded my box, it was at the start of the year when the IQ3 was free for new members ($125 usually I think for anyone else). I rang up the disconnect line and gave them the old 'Do I need to cancel and then sign up again to become a new member to get the free IQ3?'. The lady was really nice and said that she'd sort one out for me. She also included a Port Adelaide remote as well

Thanks for the advice. Might try the same thing. I've had FOXTEL for about 15 years and figure I shouldn't have to fork out for an upgrade.

 

[Freak Dodgeball Accident]

Thanks for the advice. Might try the same thing. I've had FOXTEL for about 15 years and figure I shouldn't have to fork out for an upgrade.

Not sure if Foxtel are offering a free box at the moment, but Tel$tra are. Maybe say that.

 

[Cruyff14]

From 30 October 2018, your Foxtel from Telstra™ pricing will change.

This price change will allow Foxtel to continue investing in premium programming and products so you can enjoy the best choice of shows, sports, drama, movies and On Demand entertainment.
Your monthly Foxtel from Telstra subscription on Account Number XXXXX will increase by $12 per month.

My mum got this email. What a ****ing joke.

I'll need to call and negotiate for her. What department is the best to speak to in order to make us bleed less money?

 

[Gasometer]

When I upgraded my box, it was at the start of the year when the IQ3 was free for new members ($125 usually I think for anyone else). I rang up the disconnect line and gave them the old 'Do I need to cancel and then sign up again to become a new member to get the free IQ3?'. The lady was really nice and said that she'd sort one out for me. She also included a Port Adelaide remote as well

Long time customer and when told I had to cough up $125 I said I don’t think so

They agreed

FWIW Iq3 has been faultless unlike the prior model which consistently disconnected from the internet

 

[Gasometer]

Here’s the deal

Being North we have lots of games on Fox that can only be viewed on Fox or afl.com

I can watch on afl.com for free but the best I can do on device viewing is an iPad

It won’t play on Smart Tv through the web and connecting the device to the Smart Tv won’t work regarding screen size

My choice for 2019

Pay Fox and get a full 60 inch Hd view or watch on afl.com on iPad for free as part of my Telstra deal

First world problem

 

[peternorth]

From 30 October 2018, your Foxtel from Telstra™ pricing will change.

This price change will allow Foxtel to continue investing in premium programming and products so you can enjoy the best choice of shows, sports, drama, movies and On Demand entertainment.
Your monthly Foxtel from Telstra subscription on Account Number XXXXX will increase by $12 per month.

My mum got this email. What a ******* joke.

I'll need to call and negotiate for her. What department is the best to speak to in order to make us bleed less money?

Call disconnections department

 

[peternorth]

On phone with them now, disconnections.

 

[peternorth]

****wit keeps asking how my days been, and hows the weekend.