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Calls, festive films & six months’ Apple TV+ for Sky customers

[Press Release Originally Published Dec. 12, 2022]

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Christmas is just around the corner, and to say thank you to its customers, Sky is gifting a selection of festive treats designed to bring some cheer and help people stay more connected to family and friends, no matter how far or near.

Available to customers across December, the Sky Christmas gifts are:

• 6 months’ free Apple TV+: Binge-watch unmissable shows, films and documentaries with 6-months free Apple TV+, available for all Sky VIP customers to claim until 31st March through the My Sky app. You won’t want to miss riotous new comedy Spirited starring Ryan Reynolds & Will Ferrell, and series 2 of Slow Horses, the quick-witted spy drama starring Gary Oldman and written by Mick Herron

• A Sky Store movie on us: Grab some popcorn and settle in with a Christmas movie treat from Sky Store. Choose between one of two festive favourites, the Jim Carrey classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas or the rom-com royalty Love Actually, available for free to Sky customers between 5th- 31st December.

Sky Showcase: Get in the Christmas spirit with some fantastic entertainment on Sky Showcase, available at no extra cost to all Sky TV customers between 12th December – 27th December:

• Six feel-good festive films including Elf, The Polar Express & A Boy Called Christmas
Epic fixtures for sports fans including English Football League Sunderland v Blackburn on 26th December at 12pm, and the Cazoo World Darts Competition on 27th December at 12:30pm.

• This is in addition to the great festive content customers can enjoy on Sky Showcase as part of their existing package, including a line-up of four new Festive Special Editions, such as A League of Their Own Christmas Special 2022 & Rob & Romesh vs Christmas on Ice, and two Premiere scripted Originals, Christmas Carole, a modern take on the Dickens classic, and Red Riding Hood: After Ever After starring David Walliams.

Sky Talk: Cherish every moment with your loved ones this Christmas wherever they are, with free calls to UK and International landlines and mobiles for Sky Talk customers all day on 25th December.

Sky Mobile: From video calling loved ones near or far to sharing festive snaps with friends, make the most of free Sky Mobile data on 25th and 26th December for all UK customers.

Notes to Editors

All deals and packages are subject to terms and conditions:

Sky Sports gift: 

Sky TV customers only. On 26 December view EFL Sunderland v Blackburn at 12.30pm. On 27 December, view the World Darts Championship at 12.30pm. These events will be simulcast on Sky Showcase for all Sky TV customers to view at no extra cost. Alternative events not available if events are not broadcast for any reason.​ 

Sky Showcase gift: 

Sky TV customers only. Festive content available across 1 December – 24 December 2022 via Sky Showcase. These events will be simulcast on Sky Showcase for all Sky TV customers to view at no extra cost. Alternative events not available if events are not broadcast for any reason.​ 

Apple TV+ gift:

Sky customers aged 18 or over who havejoined Sky VIP.

• Offer is available for new and existing Apple TV+ subscribers.

• Apple TV+ renews for £6.99/month in UK and €6.99/month in Republic of Ireland after the promotion. Cancel at any time at least 1 day before next billing date.

• More information and FAQs on this offer can be found at https://www.sky.com/help/article/apple-tv-plus.Choice of Sky Store gift: 

• Not available for Sky Mobile only customers. Only one movie available to redeem per customer.

Sky customers only. Requires broadband connection (min. speed: 5Mbps (HD)) and compatible Sky Box required, see Technical Help at sky.com/boxcompatibility or log into skystore.com with compatible device.

Sky +/Q Customers: Redeem by searching How The Grinch Stole Christmas or Love Actually on Sky Store on compatible set top box and selecting HD digital Buy & Keep version, priced at £0.00/€0.00.

Sky Glass customers: Must redeem the gift by logging into skystore.com using their Sky iD (compatible device, Sky Store account and payment details required).  Once gift has been redeemed, it will then be available to view via the Sky Store app on Sky Glass.

Sky Broadband customers (without Sky TV): must have a compatible device, Sky iD and set up a Sky Store account (requires payment details) to redeem gift and view via  www.skystore.com. Download between 5 & 31 December 2022. Sky Store app available on iOS, Android, NOW TV box, Roku box & LG Smart TVs. One copy per household. 18+. UK/Ireland only. Further terms apply, see skystore.com/terms. [UK only]​ 

Sky Talk gift: 

Sky Talk customers only. Free calls from UK Sky Talk landlines to domestic and international mobiles and landlines between 00:01 and 23:59 on 25 December 2022. Excludes premium rate numbers, service calls and calls using call features (e.g. 1471) – see ‘Specialised Numbers Guide’ and ‘Sky Talk Call Features’ at  www.sky.com/talk. Acceptable Use Policy applies.​ [ROI only]​ 

Sky Talk gift:  

Sky Talk customers only. Free calls from ROI Sky Talk landlines to international mobiles and landlines between 00:01 and 23:59 on 25 December 2022. Excludes premium rate numbers, service calls and calls using call features (e.g. 1471). Acceptable Use Policy applies.​ 
[Not available for ROI]​ 

Sky Mobile gift: 

Sky Mobile customers only. Unlimited free data on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Customers will not be charged for data used between 00:01 on 25 December and 23:59 on 26 December 2022 and data used will not be taken from customers' data allowance. Only applies to data used in the UK excluding the Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Normal usage rules and rates apply to data used elsewhere. Customers owing money to Sky or with blocked SIM cards are excluded. Customers must have an active airtime plan with minimum 50MB data  available and Sky TV subscription to stream Sky TV content on mobile.​ 

All deals and packages are subject to terms and conditions.

Source SKY

December 22, 2022 4:00am ET by SKY  

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