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BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

Brucemeister5 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 13:44:37 GMT

I’m considering signing up for BT TV when we renew our broadband in the coming months. I’d like to get one of the new pro tv boxes as our retail Youview box won’t last forever. I like to have all of the available apps in one place for my O/H (as we have at the moment), and the wifi facility is a good feature now too.

My question is would it be possible to sign up for BT Sport only without having to create a NOW (tv) account for BT? We currently pay for BT Sport app/online only and have the BT Sport Ultimate bolt on. We also have an account with NOW (tv) separately which I would like to continue with as we get significant discounts on all of the passes that we have. Would it be possible to just sign up for BT Sport and get the new pro box and keep my NOW account separate? I realise that we would not have access to the Sky channels via the EPG with the ability to record in the pro tv box.

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

NigelB72 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:05:12 GMT

I believe the pro boxes are for VIP packs only so if you want one, sign up on the VIP package and downgrade it to Big Sport after a month... 👌

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Brucemeister5 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:03:01 GMT

Ok, thanks. I know that was the case when they were first introduced, but didn’t realise that it was currently, as the pro box is the only one featured on the website. If it is still the case, then I won’t be pursuing it any further when we come to renew the broadband.

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

NeilO — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:51:52 GMT

Hi, @Brucemeister5 Thanks for posting. The TV Box Pro is available to new and existing customers with a flexible NOW package, which include:

Entertainment
Sport
Big Entertainment
Big Sport
VIP HD
VIP 4K

Thanks
Neil

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

Brucemeister5 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:13:56 GMT

Thanks @NeilO Your reply seems to suggest that you would need a NOW account with BT in order to have the flexibility to change packages at any time in the future. I would only intend to use BT Sport in order to receive a Pro tv box, and keep my account direct with NOW.

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scharter — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:33:48 GMT

@Brucemeister5 not quite the same, as you have stated you want to kepp the NOW tv package because of your ongoing discounts.
I had an old BT Entertainment package, which I realised I wasn't using 90% of the channels, so renegotiated to the BT Big Sport package, so I got the Pro Box (still having issues with surround sound).

The Big Sport package is great, insomuch as I get all the BT sports chnnel and Sky sports channels (via NOW TV),all apearing on the EPG as one. Also I can view all remotely via BT Sport app, or NOW TV app.

Hope this helps you make a decision.

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

DarrenK98 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:01:17 GMT

If you just want BT Sport with the new Pro box then just take the Sport package. I'm not sure if it would be a requirement to link your existing NOW account to your BT TV but even if you had to do that you can still pay for your passes directly through NOW. You just won't get them on the BT TV EPG.

Edit: Think I may be wrong in thinking you can still pay for NOW direct. If you have to link a NOW account then you could just make a new one and not use it to overcome this.

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

NigelB72 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:07:03 GMT

@Brucemeister5 the other alternative is to buy a streaming stick such as a Roku or Firestick that supports 4K HDR and subscribe to BT Sport via the app

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Brucemeister5 — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:27:10 GMT

Thanks for your contributions. As stated in my OP, we’ve already got the BT Sport app with the BT Sport Ultimate bolt on which I watch on my Fire TV 4K stick. I can see the appeal of the Big Sport package which is attractively priced and would give us access to the TV Pro Box, together with access to plenty of apps and the ability to record and now added wifi.

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scharter — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:52:44 GMT

@Brucemeister5 You could consolidated your packages with a BT Big Sport package with add-ons.
I went with Big Sport, and have Netflix, and HD as add-ons. Suits my needs , but maybe not all of yours.

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ozsat — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:28:20 GMT

Keep a look out for offers - it is not much to ask to pay a little extra just for one month to receive a brand new 4K/HDR box.

When I switched it was with an offer for £1 for the first month and I got the new box.

I downgraded to the BT Sport pack only after the first month.

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Brucemeister5 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:29:25 GMT

Thanks to all of you that replied and made suggestions. After having had BT Sport on the app only since Day 1 on 1st Aug 2013, I’m finally leaning towards getting BT TV. My preference is for the Big Sport package as it offers more than I’m currently getting, by offering a recordable wifi enabled box with most of the apps that I would want at a price that I would be willing to pay, with built-in flexibility.

Re: BT TV - signing up for BT Sport only

NigelB72 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:21:35 GMT

@Brucemeister5 tbf the Big Sport pack does offer value for money. Remember though that's for standard def only. You'll need to order both the HD Boost for Sky channels and ultimate add on for BT sport. You get them both for a fiver

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Brucemeister5 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:51:14 GMT

Thanks @NigelB72. I’m already paying an additional £5 per month on my app only deal to get BT Sport Ultimate. Does that mean I need to pay an extra £5 +£5 or is it just £5 to get both?

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ozsat — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:36:36 GMT

I pay £25 in total for the BT app and for full access on the new HDR box.

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NigelB72 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:46:02 GMT

@Brucemeister5 it's £5 for the two but you have to order both

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Brucemeister5 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:56:26 GMT

@NigelB72 Thanks, that’s great. When I consider that I’m currently paying £5 to get BT Sport Ultimate and also having to pay another £5 to get Boost for Sky Sports HD on NOW separately, it makes it even better. The Eurosport channels are included too aren’t they?

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NigelB72 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:02:54 GMT

@Brucemeister5 they are but rumour has it that they're going in the new year

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DarrenK98 — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:55:21 GMT

It's been confirmed that Eurosport is leaving BT TV on the 17th of January. Apparently it might stick around for longer for existing customers but nothing confirmed.