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Do I have to use BT TV box?

Groovehoob — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:46:05 GMT

Hi.

Existing broadband customer looking at the entertainment offer, but got 2 questions that I can’t seem to find an obvious answer to - it seems too good to be true, so I’m trying to find the catch……..

1. Does it stay at £6 per month for the whole 24 months or does it go back to £17 after the first couple of months? (Not bothered if it’s subject to the usual annual inflation+ price rise)

2. Do I have to use the BT TV box to watch Now and Netflix, or can I use the apps on my TVs, iPad, phone etc? May sound a daft question, and I know if I don’t use the box I won’t be able to record Freeview etc, but I’m only interested in the Now and Netflix access - nothing else, and the box would only be an unnecessary use of increasingly expensive leccy!

TIA 🙂

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:55:30 GMT

It goes to £34.99 a month from month 4, assuming this is the deal you are referring to?

You are not obligated to use the BT TV box, you can use the apps if you prefer, usual quality and number of devices rules apply.

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

ozsat — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:59:58 GMT

Sounds a really good offer until you realise how far away 2023 is 😄

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Groovehoob — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:02:00 GMT

Ah right - thanks - Wow! I had seen that but thought it applied to new broadband customers rather than existing broadband customers like me, but maybe not.

Thought it seemed too good to be true 🙂

Thanks again

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Caher — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:08:10 GMT

I watch NowTV on my Roku stick as the quality and sound is better than the BT box.

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

-Richie- — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:26:49 GMT

@Groovehoobwrote:
1. Does it stay at £6 per month for the whole 24 months or does it go back to £17 after the first couple of months? (Not bothered if it’s subject to the usual annual inflation+ price rise)

Yes, subject the the annual CPI+3.9% in March of each year.

@Groovehoobwrote:
2. Do I have to use the BT TV box to watch Now and Netflix, or can I use the apps on my TVs, iPad, phone etc? May sound a daft question, and I know if I don’t use the box I won’t be able to record Freeview etc, but I’m only interested in the Now and Netflix access - nothing else, and the box would only be an unnecessary use of increasingly expensive leccy!🙂

App access is included yes.

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

BillyM — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:27:44 GMT

@Groovehoob if you go to the BT website, there is a drop down option under TV "Add TV to your broadband" which I think is for existing customers https://www.bt.com/tv/add

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

-Richie- — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 17:28:29 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
It goes to £34.99 a month from month 4, assuming this is the deal you are referring to?

OP stated they are an existing BT Broadband customer, the offer you've looked at is a new to BT deal, new BT Broadband packages include 3 months free, the deal referenced doesn't apply to the OP.

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Brucemeister5 — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:16:20 GMT

The deal referenced by @Anonymous does not apply to the OP as an existing BT broadband customer, however, there is actually a deal to add BTTV for £6 which they would be eligible for.

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:31:18 GMT

@Anonymouswrote:
It goes to £34.99 a month from month 4, assuming this is the deal you are referring to?

Hence the query 👍

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Starman — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:35:32 GMT

@Brucemeister5is correct there is currently an Addon offer to add BT TV Entertainment package for existing broadband customers for £6 per month (+ £30 "setup") for 24 months subject to RPI increase etc that expires on the 3/11. I am awaiting my FTTP install in 10 days and then plan to add this once my service is activated as it a very good deal IMO.

More details - https://www.bt.com/tv/add

Re: Do I have to use BT TV box?

Groovehoob — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:50:57 GMT

Yep - ignoring everything else, both Now and Netflix for £6 a month is a massive deal, which is what caught my eye - particularly when Netflix basic will be going 720P in November. It just seemed too good to be true, hence my reticence, but perhaps it is as good as it appears….