Review of Sky See & Surf Max 2
- Economically priced 16Mb unlimited Sky broadband and TV bundle
- Choice of 6 Sky digital TV channel mixes
- Free wireless broadband box
- Unlimited downloads
- Ideal for online gaming
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STOP PRESS! Save £30 off the activation fee if you take a Sky+ box or Sky+HD box
WHILE Sky's classic 'See, Speak & Surf' bundle has a rather pleasing ring to it, you may want to drop the home-phone part altogether.
Keep in mind though that by dropping the phone part of this package, you will have to pay double the activation fee (ie. an extra £30).
Full monty
This Sky See & Surf Max 2 broadband bundle offers lightning-fast Sky broadband and the full monty Sky TV package, but loses the home phone option, saving you a fair bit in the process.
The Sky broadband part of this package is the amazingly quick Sky Max broadband which gives speeds of up to 16Mb and no download limits. This makes it ideal for gamers and serious downloaders.
All six TV 'mixes'
The 'See' part of this two-part package is your Sky TV choice, and here you get all six of Sky's 'mixes':
- Variety
- News & Events
- Music
- Knowledge
- Kids
- Style & Culture
If all six Sky TV mixes are not enough to quench your craving for cathode rays, you can also pay to include Sky Movies and/or Sky Sports too.
Other optional extras include a Sky+ Box which lets your record and store TV shows to watch back later, or the more expensive Sky HD Box which works just like the Sky+ but also delivers your TV picture in stunning high definition.
There is a monthly charge the HD service though and it'll only work on HD ready TV sets.
Really, really good value
As a top-end TV and broadband-only bundle package this is really, really good value for money, but keep in mind the need for line rental in order to receive it. This is especially relevant if you are comparing this package to, say, the Virgin Media equivalent.
A little more detail
Broadband
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Special Note.. |
Any good? |
| Package Name: |
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Max |
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| Connection Type: |
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ADSL |
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| Max Speed: |
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16Mb |
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| Usage Limit: |
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Unlimited |
Fair usage policy applies |
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| Hardware: |
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Wireless Router |
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| Anti-virus Protection: |
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Yes |
Free McAfee Internet Security Suite for the first 12 months |
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| Firewall: |
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Yes |
Free McAfee Internet Security Suite for the first 12 months |
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| E-mail Account: |
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Yes |
Up to 10 email addresses |
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| Webspace Provided: |
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No |
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| Domain Included: |
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No |
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| Backup Dialup: |
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No |
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| Consoles Supported: |
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All major consoles supported |
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TV
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| Package Name: |
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6 mixes |
| Included Channels: |
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Over 128 digital channels, plus 200 free-to-air channels |
| Optional Channel Add-ons: |
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Add SkyMovies and/or Sky Sports for an additional monthly fee (from £17) |
| Video on Demand: |
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Yes |
| Pay Per View: |
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Movies and other pay per view events available |
| Record TV / TV Hard Drive: |
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Yes (with Sky+ box, £99 one off purchase) |
| Hardware: |
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Sky Box |
| Extras: |
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Payment, Installation and Contract
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| Payment Method(s): |
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Direct Debit / Credit Card |
| Activation Fee: |
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Free |
| Installation: |
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£60 (TV). Free (Broadband). |
| Minimum Contract: |
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12 months |
| Line Rental: |
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BT Line Rental required |
| Support: |
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0870 support line. Free email support. |
Actual User Ratings
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At a Glance
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Bundle details: |
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Phone: Not included |
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TV: All Sky digital TV channels, plus Sky Sports and Sky Movies available for an additional cost |
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Mobile: Not included |
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It is best suited for: |
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TV-loving web users wanting an unlimited, super-fast broadband connection and a chosen mix of 128 Sky TV channels |
Customer Reviews
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Sky See + Surf Max 2 Broadband Bundle
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