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Foxtel with Sports HD (No Contract or Install Fees, Save $24) $50 P/M for First 12 Months & More @ Telstra

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Foxtel with Sports HD (No Contract or Install Fees, Save $24) $50 P/M for First 12 Months & More @ Telstra
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Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 06:41 telstra.com.au (837 clicks)
Last edited 03/03/2020 - 01:04 by 2 other users

I know Foxtel deals don’t go down too well on OzB… but footy season is about to start and I prefer instant on without issues compared to Kayo or the like.

Telstra has some good deals with no lock in contract and no minimum terms:

  • Foxtel with Sports HD $50 per month (Save $24 per month for the first 12 months)
  • Foxtel with Movies HD $50 per month (Save $19 per month for the first 12 months)
  • Foxtel with Sports and Movies HD and Kids Pack $70 per month (Save $29 per month for the first 12 months)
  • Foxtel Platinum Plus $99 per month (Save $40 per month for the first 12 months)

For new customers only. (NB: On sign up I was asked if I’ve had an active Foxtel connection within the last 3 months. I’m assuming that if you have and you still want this deal, you can get it by answering no.)

All these come with iQ4. I got the first version of the iQ4 box last year. My new installation occurred yesterday and I received the latest box and remote. It's a big upgrade with voice control (coming soon) and just seems much faster and smoother in general.

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  • Scorn on 18/02/2020 - 07:13
    +5

    Kayo + Netflix is cheaper, and less ads.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 07:32
      +10

      Satellite broadcast > streaming broadcast (for sports)

      And afl in 4K (maybe rugby too, not sure)

    • ameno on 18/02/2020 - 10:49

      Netflix is trash.

    • chingy213 on 18/02/2020 - 12:37

      IPtorrents is 5 USD per month. dont @ me for invites

  • BargainBenno on 18/02/2020 - 07:14
    -1

    Not nearly as good as the 29 per month they offered a year ago

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 07:35
      +1

      That wasn’t HD and didn’t include free install ($25 for self
      Install was decent if you had that option)

  • 00 on 18/02/2020 - 07:34
    +3

    Murdoch’s anti-nbn monster.

  • scuderiarmani on 18/02/2020 - 07:39
    +3

    Is 4k worth double to you? I'd say no.

    Kayo is the best thing that's happened with streaming in Australia.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 07:44

      Ease of access, better quality, no buffering or internet streaming issues is worth double for me. And double being $25 (or $15) a month….

      • scuderiarmani on 18/02/2020 - 08:56
        +4

        Ease of access? One TV physically connected?
        No buffering? I've never had Kayo buffer and I'm on FTTN.

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 09:04
          +1

          Foxtel GO lets your stream on 5 devices. I have a HTPC connected to other TVs in the house. So have Foxtel in every room for same
          Price.

          I’ve only tried Kayo a couple times, but I’m not a fan of loading, clicking through, frozen streams etc.

          I’m ok with paying a bit extra to have my sport come through satellite and have the other options associated with having iq4

          I understand Kayo is cheaper. And if you want to save a few bucks, that’s fine. This deal is for people who prefer “instant” TV or who maybe don’t have fast internet

        • Gracey on 18/02/2020 - 10:16
          +1

          Last NRL season I cancelled Kayo because I kept copping buffering during peak/popular NRL games. This was tested on different connections at different properties. It would work perfectly off peak, hoping its completely sorted this year

      • BlinkyBill on 18/02/2020 - 09:31
        +1

        Ease of use for Kayo, on TV remote, press Home, select Kayo, done
        Buffering: no buffering here on ABB 100/40 plan, doubt you'd get buffering on any ABB plan for that matter.

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 09:33
          +2

          I'm sure the Internet streaming is fine 99.9% of the time. But I've used it before and have had it freeze, app shut down, game is delayed by about a minute if not more at times.

          Again, I prefer the convenience of Satellite broadcast over saving a few bucks. As I'm sure there are others like me :)

          • BlinkyBill on 18/02/2020 - 09:52

            @Danstar: So double the price is a few bucks? That's not a Ozbargain way. And if you recycle Betfair vouchers Kayo is free.

          • s2230011 on 18/02/2020 - 10:06

            @Danstar: Been using Kayo for a year and have only had these types of issues once or twice. Maybe its you … whether its you connection , device etc

            • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 10:18

              @s2230011: It was good 99% of the time. But I just prefer Foxtel platform

              Also the quality doesn’t look the same on internet stream vs. satellite

      • jv on 18/02/2020 - 11:06

        no buffering or internet streaming issues

        you must have crap internet.

        i haven't had any issues with Kayo for over a year.

    • AustriaBargain on 18/02/2020 - 08:51
      -4

      I'd say yes if they have 4k content. 4k is the standard TV resolution nowadays.

      • scuderiarmani on 18/02/2020 - 08:54

        4k isn't where the big improvement in PQ comes from. It's the things alongside it like HDR.

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 09:00

          IQ4 does seem to have HDR settings within it. I haven’t had a deep look into it, but looking in the picture settings yesterday it showed what Tv model I had and CeC options, HDR, etc.

          • scuderiarmani on 18/02/2020 - 09:01

            @Danstar: It may well, just pointing out that the biggest improvements in visuals aren't the number of pixels. Hdr, panel types etc etc are far more influential. 4ks big drastic improvement is for desktop real estate on a suitable size monitor.

            • jv on 18/02/2020 - 11:07
              +1

              @scuderiarmani:

              big drastic improvement is for desktop real estate

              How often to you buy a house though?

    • stockastics on 18/02/2020 - 09:09
      +1

      yes to free kayo

  • supernova23 on 18/02/2020 - 07:40
    +5

    So glad I have free access to Optus Sport for the only type of football I like to watch.

  • Jono258 on 18/02/2020 - 07:40
    -1

    Does it have football or not as that's on optus?

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 07:47
      +2

      If you're referring the the EPL, then no. EPL is Optus exclusive

      • Jono258 on 18/02/2020 - 11:13

        Thanks yes EPL, thanks for letting me know

    • jv on 18/02/2020 - 11:08

      Does it have football or not

      Yes, but I get the AFL app for free.

  • Bespoken on 18/02/2020 - 07:47
    +7

    beware that FOXTEL is like the cockroach motel, 'you can stay but you can never leave'.

    You can sign up with Telstra, but when you try to leave you are dealing with Foxtel and that is very difficult.

    1. you contact Foxtel and advise them you are cancelling the service, and are advised that's okay…next month you find you are charged again.

    2. you contact Foxtel to find out why you are still being charged and they have no record of the previous contact…next month you are charged again.

    3. you contact Foxtel to find out why you are still being charged and they advise you need to an additional step (something like speak to 'accounts' and not previously mentioned)…next month you are charged again.

    4. you contact Foxtel to find out why you are still being charged and they advised they are waiting on equipment to be returned via post (you need a return post number, again not previously mentioned).

    After 4 months of extra payments you have finally free of the Foxtel cockroach motel.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 07:48
      +7

      I get foxtel every year and disconnect every year after footy season is done. And i get the usual spiel to try keep me on board, but I just say I'm moving overseas permanently

      When I return to post office, they give you a receipt saying you have returned equipment. As long as you've done that, their shouldn't be a problem….

      • Ry009 on 18/02/2020 - 08:19

        Why do you need to give an excuse for disconnecting if you aren't getting another deal out of it?

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 08:56
          +2

          They are trying to give me another deal / ask me to keep my service on hold. So to stop them talking I give them that excuse

          Although, they’ve asked if I wanted to transfer my box to a family member a couple times now 😂

          • jv on 18/02/2020 - 11:10
            +2

            @Danstar:

            they’ve asked if I wanted to transfer my box to a family member

            Tell them that's too personal and that you are not Tasmanian.

            • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 11:23

              @jv: Haha hahahah. I didn’t find your comment funny till I re-read my comment😂😂

  • Fatboy74 on 18/02/2020 - 08:04
    +1

    You might want to mention this is for new customers only.

  • Agarwal on 18/02/2020 - 08:22

    Are there in disadvantages getting Foxtel through Telstra as compared to direct?

    • parkies on 18/02/2020 - 08:40
      +1

      Negotiation options are more limited with Telstra in between.

      • Agarwal on 18/02/2020 - 08:57

        Thanks mate, not really an issue for me as my negotiation skills are limited anyway :D
        But if I still get Foxtel Go, 4k etc then it might be the way to go

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 09:01

          You get everything the same. You’re Foxtel customer, basically just billed via telstra

          • Agarwal on 18/02/2020 - 09:06

            @Danstar: Cool, thanks. Getting it through Optus at the moment but it will be cancelled once the NBN arrives here so looking at options.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 08:57

      None at all. Only difference is you get billed by telstra instead of Foxtel. Still managed by Foxtel

      Similar to how JB sell telstra deals.

      • TightTerry on 18/02/2020 - 11:19

        Well not really as Telstra bill you for the JB deal.

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 11:24

          And you have a “Foxtel” Account when signing up via Telstra

  • asa79 on 18/02/2020 - 08:22

    Where is the deal. Streamed services are still cheaper

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 08:58
      +4

      This isn’t a streaming service deal.

      That’s like saying why go movies when you can wait for it to go on Netflix or FTa Tv

  • orangecarpet-22 on 18/02/2020 - 09:26

    I’m using Kayo which is now $15/month through Telstra and I share with another person so this is quite a hard sell. The 4K sport is somewhat interesting and might be worth trying this for a month or two. Is Foxtel still delivered via HFC, or will they want to install a satellite dish?

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 09:35

      They'll install satellite, they are phasing out cable connections totally

      • thatsthat on 18/02/2020 - 18:12

        As a renter wondering how the whole satellite dish thing works. Any links as to how this is done? Does it have to be fixed to roof or can I put it on my balcony or some other alternative?

  • Ry009 on 18/02/2020 - 09:41
    +2

    OP, you don't need to defend your deal, within the framework of what Foxtel provide it's a resonable deal.

    With that being said, people are perfectly within their rights to comment about alternatives.

    It's an apple vs oranges comparison of course, but people depending on their circumstances and preference would benefit from streaming options vs Foxtel.

    I notice you are trying to reply to a lot of comments, you don't need to defend the deal, it's solid. But people should be aware of other options out there they feel may be better.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 10:21

      I’m not defending the deal to say it’s better than any alternatives.

      I’m replying with my opinion.

      If people want to save a few dollars via Kayo then go for it. I’m sure everyone is well aware of the alternatives.

      Do you go to every deal and suggest alternatives / what you prefer ?

      Ps. I’m at work in front of PC all day. Passes the time replying on here to random people’s comments :D

      • BlinkyBill on 18/02/2020 - 10:49
        +1

        You keep saying save a few dollars, How is $50 v $25 is a few dollars. Also even if you use a BetEasy offer just once that 3 months free + $25/month. Assuming one only care about a season of your chosen sport (F1 for me) that's only 7 months I have to pay for:

        So 7 X 25 = $175 vs 10 X $50 = $500.

        Yep, $325 savings over a season of F1 is a few bucks LOL.

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 10:59

          Maybe $325 is considered a few bucks for some….

          I also actually watch the footy shows on fox footy and sky news

          • BlinkyBill on 18/02/2020 - 12:15

            @Danstar: Maybe a fool and his money are easily separated? Dunno.

            • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 13:35

              @BlinkyBill: Unless you buy the 'no name' brands for your groceries, have the most economical car for your budget, never eat out, never do activities that cost money, don't have a high end mobile, buy a coffee a day, etc. etc. etc.

              Maybe a fool can only be noticed by other fools

  • kirt on 18/02/2020 - 09:55

    As of last week, you can now log in to the Foxtel app using your satellite details if you have mulitiscreen or multiroom.

    The app is available on TVs, the Vodafone TV, the Foxtel Now Box, the Nvidia Shield, and other Android TV boxes via sideloading:

    https://www.foxtel.com.au/support/products-and-features/the-…

    https://www.foxtel.com.au/shop/upgrade/multiroom.html

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 10:23

      Yeh. I tried logging into the Foxtel app on my Samsung TV. Said I need to pay to use it ($15 a month) which is stupid considering I can just use my HTPC to stream it to the Tv anyway

      • kirt on 18/02/2020 - 10:41

        Yeah - if you have a PC for each tv then you would just use those for Go without additional cost, or alternatively, use the Kodi add-on, which also does not cost anything more, and can be configured to use only one out of the five device slots, regardless of how many devices are using Kodi:

        https://www.matthuisman.nz/2019/05/foxtel-go-kodi-add-on.htm…

        • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 10:49

          Yeh tried Kodi once before. But in all honestly, I’m quite lazy when it comes to watching sports. I just want to slap on the TV and have it start and on without issue. Also like the pause function when I need to go to the loo or get a beer 😅

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 18/02/2020 - 17:30

      Could you not just sideload Foxtel Go and avoid the extra fee altogether?

      Genuine question, I've never tried it. My experience with stooging Foxtel is running coax under the house from the VCR about 15 years ago and shoving an HDMI splitter in the back of a box a couple years back and running a 10 metre HDMI under the house to another room.

      • kirt on 18/02/2020 - 18:20

        From memory there was only ever one or two Android boxes that you could load Go on without getting an "external display connected" error, and those needed to be forced to landscape and you had to use a mouse.

        IMO the best way right now is to use the Kodi add-on with a box that has a remote, like the Vodafone TV or Nvidia Shield

        • TheDukeOfNukem on 18/02/2020 - 23:19

          Look I've never used Kodi but I have a Shield. If you could point me to a guide or something I'd check it out and be v grateful bud.

          Or don't, I'll probs Google it tomorrow if I remember.

          • kirt on 19/02/2020 - 00:12

            @TheDukeOfNukem: Download Kodi from the Play Store, then follow this:

            https://www.matthuisman.nz/2019/05/foxtel-go-kodi-add-on.htm…

            • TheDukeOfNukem on 19/02/2020 - 09:35

              @kirt: Just did it before, should have done this ages ago, took me longer to remember the login than to set it all up. Cheers, dude.

              I had the 20 buck a month deal through JB for basics and movies until September last year when they said the best they could do me was 29 to renew (still decent but didn't care, swore I'd pay no more than 20), all I watched was taped Simpsons and threw on the odd kid show for the 4 y/o. Paid for a year of Disney+ the second it came out for my unlimited fix of both, so Foxtel's of a bit less use now (oh yeah, I logged in with the old man's account, you'll never get him into the streaming age), but still pretty cool to cheat the system like this. Will definitely use to watch State of Origin with the missus in a few months since Kayo doesn't have it live and I get no god damn FTA reception in this house. Thanks again.

  • Hinee on 18/02/2020 - 10:16

    I'm still on the $39 Sports + HD deal from years ago but it's getting harder and harder to get it back. I managed to renew it last year without much worry but this year they really played hardball and would only give me 4 months. $39 for satellite sport (split between two mind you) is the sweet spot IMO. Glad to see this deal out.

  • samfisher5986 on 18/02/2020 - 10:27
    -2

    Its quite funny that people are talking about buffering and stream quality.

    Like usual people who pirate get a more convenient, higher quality service without buffering or waiting.

    I have no idea why anyone would think this is a deal unless they are in a regional area.

    • lgacb08 on 18/02/2020 - 10:41

      You'd be surprised to see many of the regionals you talked of have fttp, not those hfc/fttn craps that most metro people have to deal with daily

  • pinktasha on 18/02/2020 - 10:36

    we Pay $15 a month for Foxtel, tacked on multicast to a friends subscription, I pay the $15 a month, Foxtel go add on on Kodi and have perfect streaming on tv, Kayo free for 3 months with the BetEasy deal haven’t paid for it for the last 6 months and just redid for the next 3. So currently $180 a year for all Foxtel channels, and $0 for Kayo.

  • jv on 18/02/2020 - 11:12
    -2

    What happens to Foxtel cable when NBN comes along?

    We're going to be forced onto NBN soon. They've been digging up the streets and destroying all the nature strips over summer.

    • Danstar on 18/02/2020 - 11:27

      Everyone will be moved to a satellite connection eventually

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