Sky Direct Prepaid Plans, Starts at Plan 99: 3 HD + 24 SD Channels

Sky Cable’s direct to home (DTH) subscription brings the service closer to the Filipino subscribers anywhere in the country. Sky Direct is a satellite tv prepaid (and postpaid, too) subscription of Sky Cable.

Unlike the regular cable subscription where you pay a monthly subscription fee, Sky Direct Plan 99  has a one-time fee and to continue the service you buy prepaid credits.

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The basic plan, which we are going to talk about in this blog post, involves a one-time payment of P1,000 installation fee and P2,990 for the satellite prepaid kit.

Sky Direct Plans & Channels

You can be anywhere in the Philippines as long as there is a retailer of the Sky Direct products, you have one installed in your house. Under the Sky Direct Plan 99, there are 4 HD channels and 21 standard channels.

Official Distributors/Resellers of Sky Direct

See also: Sky Cable Dual Def Plan 299

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Sky Direct

• What are the exclusive channels that Sky Direct carries?
• Sky Direct is the only DTH provider that has the following channels:
  Yey, Cinemo, DZMM Teleradyo, Cinemo One, ANC, Jeepney TV, Myx, Lifestyle Channel, ABS CBN HD, and ABS CBN Sports + Action HD.
• What are the top rating channels do you have?
• Besides the exclusive channels, Sky Direct also have the following top rating channels:
  Cartoon Network HD, Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, PBO, Warner TV HD, CNN, History HD, TLC, AXN HD, NBA Premium HD, HBO HD, Toonami, Tagalized Movie Channel, ETC and RTL CBS Entertainment
• Where is Sky Direct available?
• Sky Direct is available anywhere in the country even in remote areas like mountains and island since we are not dependent on Cable infrastructure. Sky Direct transmits the signal via Satellite. As long as you have the Dish, LNB, and the Sky Direct Digibox, you can enjoy watching your favorite shows.
• What are the subscription requirements?
• We will only require 1 valid ID and the filled up application form.
• Can I apply for a 2nd box?
• Yes. The box is only P1799. The installation fee for the 2nd box is free if you install this together with your first Digibox. You will be charged a minimum P500 service fee the 2ndbox if installed on a later date.
• I already have an existing dish from a different DTH provider. Can I apply for a Box only package?
• Of course! Provided that your existing dish is still working, we can reuse this and just install the Sky Direct Digibox so you can enjoy watching exclusive and top-rating channels that Sky Direct can only offer.
• What happens if I don’t load after load expires?
• You will be able to watch a few channels for a few days.
• What are the Value Added Service Features that we have?
• Sky Direct comes with iRecord feature that gives you the power to record, rewind and pause live TV, so you never miss out in any of your favorite shows and scenes. All you need is a hard drive where you can store your recorded shows..

What is Sky Direct kit?

The kit is a bundle of a device which includes a satellite dish antenna, set-top box (the receiver) and remote control. If you are lucky the contractor who will install the kit will give you free batteries for the remote control.

How do I load my Sky Prepaid Cable?

To load your box using a prepaid card or e-pin:
Text SKYLOAD < SPACE > BOX ID < SPACE > PIN to 23667 (Ex. SKYLOAD 12345678 1234567887654321)

To load your box using your ABS-CBNmobile or Globe load:
Text <SKY99/SKY250/SKY450 < SPACE > BOX ID to 23667

To know about your Digibox prepaid balance:
Text SKYBAL < SPACE > BOX ID to 23667

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Sky Direct Plans and Channel Line Up

Note: Channels that are marked with ** are channels that are exclusive only to Sky Direct.

Sky Direct Prepaid Kit

• Price (One-time payment) — P2,699. This already includes the satellite dish and the digibox.
• Installation fee  (One-time payment) – P1,000
• Total cash out is P3,699
• Upon installation and activation of your Prepaid Plan, you also get 15 days of free viewing all channels. On the 16th day, you need to load.