Foxtel

[Kaan]

Hi.

I'm going to be getting the Foxtel Limited Offer free installation/free first month platinum/12 month contract.

I'll be getting basic+sport for $56 but not sure on some things.

Should I get IQ($10/m)
Should I get Setana Sports?($15/m)
Since I get first month platinum for free, do I get 2 free movies too?
If I get IQ can I also watch Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS and also Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS HD channels since I have a HDTV?
Can I use HDMI cable for Foxtel?

Thanks.

 

[erpel9999]

Hi.

I'm going to be getting the Foxtel Limited Offer free installation/free first month platinum/12 month contract.

I'll be getting basic+sport for $56 but not sure on some things.

Should I get IQ($10/m)
Should I get Setana Sports?($15/m)
Since I get first month platinum for free, do I get 2 free movies too?
If I get IQ can I also watch Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS and also Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS HD channels since I have a HDTV?
Can I use HDMI cable for Foxtel?

Thanks.

Get the IQ, I didn't have one for a few years, moved house and got one installed then, one of the best things about foxtel.

I don't have Setanta, you need to be a fairly hard core soccer fan to justify it. Better off just getting it for events like Euro.

Yes you get 2 free movies, but be careful they may refer to the calendar month, not the billing cycle. Ring them and ask.

If you get cable IQ you get all free to air channels. If you get satellite IQ you don't get 7 but it will start early next year. There is not enough room at the satellite at the moment.
To get FTA HD you need an IQ2 and its extra costs, otherwise same as above, all on cable none on satellite at the moment. The FTA HD channels are no extra cost though.

You definitely get HDMI cable with IQ2 not sure about the others.

 

[LondonCalling]

Hi.

I'm going to be getting the Foxtel Limited Offer free installation/free first month platinum/12 month contract.

I'll be getting basic+sport for $56 but not sure on some things.

Either a) you got that job at Safeway and they pay a lot more since I last worked there, or b) Your parents are paying?

As someone who once also worked for Foxtel...

Should I get IQ($10/m)

If the IQ is something that interests you, once this deal expires this week, their next offer is going to be free install/platinum for one month/free IQ on a 24 month deal.

Otherwise, I'm not entirely thrilled by them. They're fairly buggy, the quality not too flash, and given the frequency of repeats on Foxtel, I'm happy with my PVR I paid $50 for on Ebay.

Should I get Setana Sports?($15/m)

What the other guy said. Unless you follow the SPL, or desperately need the Carling cup coverage, it's not worth it.

Since I get first month platinum for free, do I get 2 free movies too?

Two free movies a month based on billing cycle NOT calendar month.

If I get IQ can I also watch Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS and also Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS HD channels since I have a HDTV?

You have to pay extra for the HD channels. Also not worth it at this stage.

Can I use HDMI cable for Foxtel?

IQ2 only.

 

[Niximus]

Hi.

I'm going to be getting the Foxtel Limited Offer free installation/free first month platinum/12 month contract.

I'll be getting basic+sport for $56 but not sure on some things.

Should I get IQ($10/m)
Should I get Setana Sports?($15/m)
Since I get first month platinum for free, do I get 2 free movies too?
If I get IQ can I also watch Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS and also Seven, Nine, Ten and SBS HD channels since I have a HDTV?
Can I use HDMI cable for Foxtel?

Thanks.

The $10/m price is only while you are on platinum. For non platinum subscriptions it is $15/m

 

[erpel9999]

The $10/m price is only while you are on platinum. For non platinum subscriptions it is $15/m

it's gone down to $10 now for everybody

 

[coke_zero]

its up to you mate. dont make us sway you into buying something you dont want.

 

[NYE TTTT]

Foxtel = ripoff!

 

[Impunity!]

Foxtel = ripoff!

Disagree

 

[carntheroos4eva]

Foxtel = ripoff!

tightass.


I think that you would find that it is cheaper than going to the movies every night.

 

[ShearMagic9]

Foxtel = ripoff!

Strongly disagree.

If you've never had it you probably don't know any different, but once you've had it you miss it too much if you don't have it.

I've got to go to Brisbane next week for a week, with no Foxtel. It will be a struggle.

 

[Cotchin 9]

its up to you mate. dont make us sway you into buying something you dont want.

Oh thanks .

 

[DonMania#5]

Foxtel = ripoff!

No way, Foxtel is the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[Fender]

Strongly disagree.

If you've never had it you probably don't know any different, but once you've had it you miss it too much if you don't have it.

I've got to go to Brisbane next week for a week, with no Foxtel. It will be a struggle.

You'll have to come down to the Goldy to watch the game. Newcastle meet up

 

[ShearMagic9]

You'll have to come down to the Goldy to watch the game. Newcastle meet up

We're playing Chelsea, I'm not too disappointed I'll miss it

Where abouts in the Gold Coast do you live?

 

[BlueFan4]

Foxtel is one of the best things that has happen to me.

Couldn't live without the live football and AFL.

World class.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

On the whole foxtel sucks.

However it is the only way I can watch the EPL and it has some good live footy coverage and replays during the season.

For those reasons alone it is worth it. However if SBS still had one EPL game a week live on a Saturday night I probably wouldn't have it.

 

[ShearMagic9]

On the whole foxtel sucks.

However it is the only way I can watch the EPL and it has some good live footy coverage and replays during the season.

For those reasons alone it is worth it. However if SBS still had one EPL game a week live on a Saturday night I probably wouldn't have it.

Why do you say that?

You probably underestimate the amount you actually watch Foxtel. Try living without it for a week or two and you'll appreciate just how good it is.

 

[BlueFan4]

I would have foxtel for the weekly EPL show FFS.

Thats how good it is.

Highlights show is gold.

 

[blues4flag]

Discovery and Nat Geo are great ways to waste time. Particularly when you know you should be studying for an exam, but instead tend to watch more TV than you have in months.

I don't think I've ever been happier than I was during the recent Animation Domination on Fox 8. Hours of Simpsons and Family (and to a lesser extent, Futurama - can't stand KOTH).

 

[Kaan]

Wow no FTA HD channels on Foxtel IQ1? That sucks!

 

[omit]

foxtel is great, i'm addicted to NG and discovery

i'm seriously considering upgrading to foxtelHD them + sports...oh yeah and the movies

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Why do you say that?

You probably underestimate the amount you actually watch Foxtel. Try living without it for a week or two and you'll appreciate just how good it is.

I don't watch anything else on it, so I could do that easily.
Non EPL weekends I can go without foxtel for two weeks with ease.

I pretty much only watch the sports channels. I hardly even watched the cricket recently.

 

[Impunity!]

Wow no FTA HD channels on Foxtel IQ1? That sucks!

There no HD channels at all on iQ1, because (wait for it)... it's not a high-definition receiver.

If you're crazy about the HD channels, get iQ2 which has all the HD accoutrements like HDMI, larger drive to accommodate HD recordings etc.

 

[Benno_900]

can't stand KOTH

Why not? I like it.

Beats the new Simpsons which is basically what they run now. And Family Guy is just annoying at times.

 

[vapid1]

I would have foxtel for the weekly EPL show FFS.

Thats how good it is.

Highlights show is gold.

probably the best show ever created