Comments on: Do you own a SkyCable Digibox?

By: farow

farow — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:26:26 +0000

well they had cut my channels from 51 up.. i think this is just so immature..why are they forcing us to get a digibox?? i’m paying my dues well.. and they’re really clever. they removed my favorite channels!

By: macky

macky — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:38:13 +0000

hi! i just want to know how effective is the skycable digibox? they say that you will have better reception… i decided to try it and it will be installed this week. how many digibox do we need? bacause we have 4 televisions in our house. will it affect the signal of the other tv connections?

By: don

don — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:35:15 +0000

i wish skycable’s digibox can already record shows. digital na nga yung signal and postpaid na mostly ang subscribers so they should really invest in keeping their members by giving them options to record live and even rent videos. Sana yung Starter package nila, at least, 250MB of Standard def na shows,pwde na magrecord.

By: Starshadow Rivaulx

Starshadow Rivaulx — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:01:36 +0000

I’ve been a SkyCable/SkyBroadband subscriber for about 2-3 years now, and I don’t know if it’s because I’m a Makati subscriber, but the service has always been good for me. In fact, the only time I had severe outages was when SkyBroadband took over Infocom, my original broadband provider that never gave me a headache in terms of performance or customer service.

I guess I’m just that easy to please.

I’ll be installing Digibox on Friday, thanks to the flyer that said I get the box for “free” (ha!) if I stay a Sky Gold subscriber, with adjusted rates. Adjusted rates, so not technically free.

Was considering SkySelect, but all those stupid music video channels are still part of the basic package. I wouldn’t mind just one, but gads. ALL. *shrug* I actually managed to build a package I could live with, but then decided to just keep the status quo. We’ll see how this works out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:14:49 +0000

Alright, I’m wondering what would be the result for SkyBroadband subscribers.

With regards to CIGNAL TV, we have it and the HD channels are crystal clear, true HD You will really see the difference between standard and HD channels with it, unlike SkyCable which tricks their subscribers into believing that they are watching digital channels with the digibox where in fact the box just converts the analog signal into digital but the main feed still consists of analog signals.

By: Jediarg

Jediarg — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:30 +0000

I know that you can split the signal with destiny cable broadband. Although the technician will tell you, you cant. I tried it and it worked. Free cable TV.

My experience with PLDT is a nightmare. If the technician conciders you as a small time client their service is always late or non existent. Mahal pa d’ sulit.

At present I am using Globelines Broadband. Based on my own computations it is the lowest in terms of cost. 1MB lang but I have three desktops and two laptops (sometimes three) using it at times. Ok naman ang signal (two boys doing RF online, Two girls doing facebook and my wife on pet society)

Also have a sun broadband Flash drive. OK siya. Unlimited at P799 per month lang. You can bring it pa with you. So I surf at starbucks with out having to pay them ha..ha. Looking for a router where I cam install both the globeline broadband and the Sun broadband. So far I found a gadget at V-mall for P3,500. Ok na sana but Im still looking. There used to be a store in gilmore that sold a router for that purpose but they closed.

Have scheduled installation of a digibox on sunday. One of my x’mas presents for my family. I hope I made a wise decision. Also planning to try CIGNAL TV. Any feedback?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:07:30 +0000

I’m just wondering, if you avail the Sky Broadband, can you just split the signal of the cable modem and get FREE TV service? Or is the digibox needed to unscramble the TV signals in the coaxial cable?

By: makinao

makinao — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:14:33 +0000

Skycable just removed all my channels from 60-up. They sent me a letter saying I can only get them back if I pay 200+ pesos extra monthly (2 TVs) for a digibox. I wasn’t interested in the additional channels the digibox touted. But did they really have to cut down my channels just to force me to get a digibox? Second, I’ve been trying to call, txt, and e-mail them for 2 months about it, and I’m always on hold because all their operators are busy.

This is not the first time they have raised prices under the guise of adding new services. To me, they are just giving me less value for my money. I can’t figure out whether they are desperate, greedy, or both. Whatever, it stinks.

By: Cezar

Cezar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:27:29 +0000

Talaga bang mas mabilis itong skybroadband? Matagal ba ang downtime nya? At yung mga nakaexperience ng downtimes, saan ang mga area nyo?

Im planning to put up an internet cafe in Cavite and im considering Sky as my ISP.

Please help. =(

By: tups

tups — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:01:47 +0000

Skybroadband upload speeds are only as high as 512 kbps (for plans 3 MB and below). I am glad that some people here have favorable experiences with Skybroadband. It has been frustrating – slowdowns, disconnects. Just sent out my PLDT MyDSL app. I know PLDT also gets these complaints but my experience with them (we still use PLDT DSL at my parent’s house) has been generally positive.