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Free Foxtel Now Box for Select Foxtel Now Customers

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Free Foxtel Now Box for Select Foxtel Now Customers
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kirt on 09/06/2021 - 13:00 foxtel.com.au (10607 clicks)
Last edited 09/06/2021 - 14:54 by 2 other users

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Only available to selected Foxtel Now customers. Offer must be redeemed by 30 June 2021 or while stocks last. 12,000 boxes available. Foxtel Now box will be delivered within 15 business days to the nominated delivery address. Limited to one per customer. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

Should work with the 10 day trial, or the free month for Telstra postpaid customers:

https://www.foxtel.com.au/now/shop.html

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/537686

Other random info:

  • Once the box is activated with a Foxtel Now account, you can log in with your satellite/cable Foxtel details if you have multiroom (or you can use WBMC mentioned below if you don't have multiroom)
  • Has inbuilt FTA tuner (which can now be used with the Live Channels app), Chromecast built-in, and Bluetooth remote
  • Has native Google Play apps for Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Stan, Optus Sport, and all five FTA channels, as well as Plex
  • Amazon Prime, Kayo, and Binge work, but have to be sideloaded or cast
  • WBMC can be sideloaded (it's a fork of Kodi; Kodi itself can't be loaded), and used with Matt Huismans add ons, including Foxtel Go:

https://www.matthuisman.nz/

https://www.matthuisman.nz/2019/05/foxtel-go-kodi-add-on.htm…

  • Has Ethernet (100Mb), USB, microSD, and S/PDIF ports
  • You can't reorder the apps row
  • You can't reorder the FTA channels within the Live TV section
  • I couldn't get the Apple TV app working
  • You can get Amazon / Kayo / Binge / WBMC apks from the repository below:

https://mega.nz/#F!PaJQELqY!dg3wVzOFIybj6an5Yeq7PA

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  • sween64 on 09/06/2021 - 13:03

    Only available to selected Foxtel Now customers. Offer must be redeemed by 30 June 2021 or while stocks last. 12,000 boxes available. Foxtel Now box will be delivered within 15 business days to the nominated delivery address. Limited to one per customer. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

    • PainToad on 09/06/2021 - 13:21
      +6

      When they dumped the Xbox One App they sent me one of these things even though I hadn't been a customer in months.

      Shame it's a POS that runs hot.

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 09/06/2021 - 13:07
    +2

    Didn't work when I logged in with the old man's actual normal home Foxtel account (not that you said it would, just thought I'd check), but worked fine for me when I signed up for a 10 day trial as you said, should be delivered within 15 days. Let's see what happens.

    Cheers OP!

    • ozbmm on 09/06/2021 - 13:09

      So no charge if we cancel within 10 days? No advanced notice required?

  • AdamFury on 09/06/2021 - 13:07

    I activated the trial and am receiving 'Sorry, you are not eligible for this promo code.'

    • JayMoney on 09/06/2021 - 13:17

      Yeah same, I have the free month via Telstra tho

      • Looking4Bargians on 11/06/2021 - 14:00

        You have to wait for 30 min for your account to be set up. I did mine and it worked.

  • Belch on 09/06/2021 - 13:09
    -3

    Funnily enough the offer isn't available to current customers who are pending deactivation. We got the full package for $25 for 3 months under a special promo. Price goes back up to $104 on the 26th - so I cancelled last week. Would have been good to have the box as the older Foxtel play app on our 2016ish Samsung likes to drop out after you swap channels a few times.

    • Laziofogna on 09/06/2021 - 14:25
      +3

      Seems logic that if you cancel you don't need the box.

  • adam on 09/06/2021 - 13:09
    +13

    Setup new account, 10 day trial, was eligible to receive the free box, ordered.

  • harveyworld on 09/06/2021 - 13:12

    Cheers OP - just ordered - easy!!

    I still have one month to go on the $25 p/m all access offer posted from April so this is a nice bonus.

  • ozbmm on 09/06/2021 - 13:16

    Thanks OP! Awesome deal. Got one on the 10-day free trial.

    • BargainHuntahh on 09/06/2021 - 15:34

      Hello, so do you just sign up to trial and they will send you the box or do you have to go and claim the offer somewhere after signing up? Will probably continue sub if all is good..TIA

      • ddhytz on 09/06/2021 - 16:43
        +1

        Sign up first and then go to the link on this deal.

  • Pricebeat on 09/06/2021 - 13:17

    Started free trial and was charged $39

    • ozbmm on 09/06/2021 - 13:19

      Straight away? They only debited $1 from my card but put it back straight away.

      • Pricebeat on 09/06/2021 - 13:20

        It was $1 and right after that $39. Then $1 charge removed

        • ozbmm on 09/06/2021 - 13:23

          Can we cancel the subscription straight away?

        • No on 09/06/2021 - 13:27
          +2

          Im guessing you clicked the $39 for 3 month link which doesn't give a 10 day trial.

          • Pricebeat on 09/06/2021 - 13:35
            +1

            @No: Going back on that link, I think that’s what happened. Still a good deal. I will just watch it for a month I guess

    • Garagesale on 09/06/2021 - 18:49
      +2

      Yeah I had a nightmare with Foxtel rethis. Didn’t get trial and got charged full amount. Contacted them and they wouldn’t fix it. Bunch of a holes.

  • nuts on 09/06/2021 - 13:17
    +23

    F Foxtel.

  • Schumi5 on 09/06/2021 - 13:18

    Can I sign up with different email to normal Foxtel account for the trial, then once receive free box sign in with my normal Foxtel account?

    Tried doing the offer with existing account to sign up and was not eligible

    • Larrytheretard on 10/06/2021 - 10:03

      Yes, I am pretty sure you can use the box with any Foxtel account.

    • chrisharry53 on 29/06/2021 - 16:19

      How did you go signing in with normal Foxtel account? I signed in with my new email account, logged out but only have option to sign in with password for new account.

      • chrisharry53 on 30/06/2021 - 08:09

        Issue fixed, just had to hit back button to get to user id, delete and add normal Foxtel a/c login.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2021 - 13:20
    +1

    Do you need an account for Foxtel to use the box?

    • shapers on 09/06/2021 - 13:25
      +2

      You need a foxtel account account but you dont have to be an active subscriber to use it

      • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2021 - 13:27
        +2

        Perfect. Thank you.

  • Iwantthebestprice on 09/06/2021 - 13:21
    +3

    That was nice of Mr Murdoch to finally give out a feeebie! It's the least I deserve after watching 2 hours of ads everyday!

    • whorishmouth on 09/06/2021 - 14:03
      +8

      Ha…not wrong. I was telling my young daughter about when we first got foxtel many many years ago it was because there were no ads…that was the appeal. Now it's flea ridden with ads.

      • Paul B on 09/06/2021 - 14:26
        +1

        I moved to Fetch for PVR and skipping ads. There are still some promo ads on the main navigation menu similar to Android TV but I'll have to live with that for now.

    • 1st-Amendment on 09/06/2021 - 17:59
      +2

      Record everything and fast forward through all the ads. Why would you subject yourself to ads when you don't have to?

  • JAF on 09/06/2021 - 13:22

    Signed up for free trial and got the box , thanks OP. I wonder if I cancel free trial now will it stop them sending me the box?

    • doweyy on 09/06/2021 - 13:23
      +1

      I did that (cancelled immediately after ordering), and it shows my service is still active until 19/6/2021, so hopefully won't impact the delivery.

  • janoski on 09/06/2021 - 13:22
    +15

    How is Foxtel still a thing?

    • Tsuivan on 09/06/2021 - 13:33
      +13

      Sports, unless you prefer Kayo.

      Also boomers.

      • janoski on 09/06/2021 - 13:36
        +9

        Ah boomers…forgot about the boomers

      • Jake17 on 09/06/2021 - 18:33
        +1

        Well. Boomers are getting younger. I'm 27 and have it for mostly the TV shows and afl. That's all. $54 a month

    • Cheapskate Paul on 09/06/2021 - 13:35
      +5

      They have a virtual monopoly on sport.

  • toobzy on 09/06/2021 - 13:22

    How many gigabytes per hour does it use up on average?

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 09/06/2021 - 13:28

      I know Foxtel Go used to say it used about 1.4gb per hour for SD stuff, so that's a rough idea.

      • toobzy on 09/06/2021 - 13:41

        Thanks yeah would be mostly watching SD

        • TheDukeOfNukem on 09/06/2021 - 14:06

          I never actually checked or anything, I never really used it either. But that's what it always said, I think HD was around 3.6gb p/h but that I'm not as certain on.

          If it did chew through that much, it's insane, Netflix seems to be about half that for SD content. https://www.makeuseof.com/how-much-data-does-netflix-use/

          • toobzy on 10/06/2021 - 12:51

            @TheDukeOfNukem: I watched it for 1hr50mins last night and it used 2.2gb. Watched a movie and think the movies are streamed in HD

      • itshammer on 09/06/2021 - 22:47

        That's right, I forgot how they charge extra for that new technology HD lol

        They can f right off. I'm not giving them a cent

    • PainToad on 09/06/2021 - 13:30
      +1

      That would depend on what you do with it in each hour.

      • scottySK on 09/06/2021 - 13:53

        0gb/hour if it's in the garbage

  • pformag on 09/06/2021 - 13:23

    Thanks, works with alternative emails that have not previously been used for trials.

    Hopefully it ships before the 10 day free trial ends.

  • johnnygolden on 09/06/2021 - 13:26
    +5

    Thanks OP!

    FYI all - if you don't have a working aerial you can still get streaming FTA channels working on the Foxtel Now Box (or any Android TV device) by following instructions from the same site: https://www.matthuisman.nz/2019/01/live-au-iptv-channels-on-…

  • thimothiz on 09/06/2021 - 13:28
    +1

    Amazing offer. Thanks OP. Activated 10 day free trial and got the box :D

  • TeddyBear on 09/06/2021 - 13:30
    +1

    Worked with the free trial, thanks Murdoch.

  • philldo on 09/06/2021 - 13:30

    "Hmm…we have had a problem processing your order. Please try again." :(

    • Superstar15 on 09/06/2021 - 13:33
      +1

      had the same issue after i had just done the telstra trial. Waited about 5 minutes and it worked

      • philldo on 09/06/2021 - 13:34
        +1

        you're right… waited a bit longer and tried again… worked!
        Must be some sync time between Telstra > Foxtel?

  • hollykryten on 09/06/2021 - 13:31

    I had two of these. And they both died within a year. Never buying one again. I stick with my Vodafone TV.

    The first one i bought was DOA but i got a replacement for it from Officeworks. Still didn't stop the replacement from dying within a year and the second one i got slightly later also died as i said.

    • pformag on 09/06/2021 - 13:37
      +8

      This is free, so get a 3rd one :)

      • janoski on 09/06/2021 - 13:39

        if the price is right why not haha

  • hopper on 09/06/2021 - 13:32
    +5

    Nice, will not claim, might be helpful to other who need it. Gd luck

    • thimothiz on 09/06/2021 - 13:33

      Respect Sir!

    • hollykryten on 09/06/2021 - 13:35
      +1

      These are garbage any way. And you don't actually need one of the Foxtel Now boxes to play Foxtel Now content on the TV. As Foxtel Now app is also available on other Android TV devices via the Play Store.

      The only thing going for it is it's being given away for free. However it's got a highly modified version of Android TV on it. Is not stock Android TV. You might have some problems side loading apps on it.

      • teacherer on 09/06/2021 - 14:12
        +2

        Don't these have a Chromecast?

  • thimothiz on 09/06/2021 - 13:34

    Now will they ship before the 10 day free trial ends?

    The end message read it will take up to 15 days to process the order :|

    • TaurusHead on 09/06/2021 - 13:39
      +1

      It says it will be received in 15 days

      Your order has been successful. It will be received in 15 business days. We will send you an SMS update when your order has been shipped.

      • thimothiz on 09/06/2021 - 13:41

        Champion, thats correct!

    • Larrytheretard on 10/06/2021 - 10:06

      The Email says if ur in a Metro Area (and order before 1pm), you'll get it the next day.

      You'll receive an SMS with postage tracking details for your Foxtel Now box once it's been dispatched, with next business day delivery in most metro areas for orders made before 1pm EST.

  • teacherer on 09/06/2021 - 13:34

    Thanks, worked for me

  • appxl on 09/06/2021 - 13:37

    Has anyone cancelled their trial immediately after ordering the box?

    • thimothiz on 09/06/2021 - 13:41
      +5

      I suggest not to do that until you get a confirmation that they shipped it to your address

  • TaurusHead on 09/06/2021 - 13:37

    After signing up for the free trial, I was able to redeem the package. Thanks OP.

  • anamul on 09/06/2021 - 13:38
    +3

    Opened a trial account with a prepaid MasterCard, let's see. Thanks OP

  • ozbargainer88 on 09/06/2021 - 13:39
    +6

    Reminder that if you have Foxtel, make it so you no longer have Foxtel.

    • pformag on 09/06/2021 - 13:45
      +1

      yeah, because watching Foxtel make you a Murdoch zombie.

      • petry on 09/06/2021 - 13:48
        -4

        no because you are funding a massive media organisation deliberately promoting hate, war and greed.

        any money it receives including its tax subsidies is the driving force behind murder death and destruction.

        • [Deactivated] on 09/06/2021 - 14:07
          +8

          its free though

          • petry on 09/06/2021 - 14:31
            -2

            @[Deactivated]: so you won't be using it and getting adverts at all?

        • PainToad on 09/06/2021 - 14:08
          +3

          Wow. The hyperbole is strong in this one.

        • TheDukeOfNukem on 09/06/2021 - 14:09
          +3

          Any money Foxtel receives is the "driving force behind murder death and destruction"

          @jv, you forgot to make it bold so we know it's you.

          • petry on 09/06/2021 - 14:32
            -1

            @TheDukeOfNukem: can't read my name? enjoy your rising murder rate , coming soon to your area…

        • ihfree on 09/06/2021 - 14:23
          +2

          You should order one. It will cost Murdoch money.

          • petry on 09/06/2021 - 14:33

            @ihfree: naw the pentecostal paid for it via your taxes sucker…

        • Iwantthebestprice on 09/06/2021 - 14:29

          No, I actually don't watch ABC

          • petry on 09/06/2021 - 14:35

            @Iwantthebestprice: well it is pentecostal funded, anti -china and often incapable of using a single fact….but then so is most of awstralia's media currently.

            • ihfree on 09/06/2021 - 14:47

              @petry: Well, in that case consider it another transfer of wealth when they go up on eBay… sucker

              • petry on 09/06/2021 - 14:51
                +1

                @ihfree: who the hell cares what you type when you feed the power of the closest thing to a monster

                • andresampras on 09/06/2021 - 15:41
                  +4

                  @petry: have you considered meditation?

                  • petry on 09/06/2021 - 17:56
                    +1

                    @andresampras: have you considered the effects of preaching violence - clearly not…

                • MBix on 09/06/2021 - 16:08
                  +1

                  @petry: You doing ok, champ?!

                • Iwantthebestprice on 09/06/2021 - 16:53
                  +1

                  @petry: I hear yoga does all kinds of good

                  • petry on 09/06/2021 - 17:57
                    +1

                    @Iwantthebestprice: suggest you do it then - give you time to consider the effects of hate speech, especially useful when you're poorer because our biggest trading partner cut all ties…

  • Schumi5 on 09/06/2021 - 13:44
    +2

    Says in most cases it's shipped next business day, so a good change will be able to cancel the trial in time before it ends

  • Dowhatuwant on 09/06/2021 - 13:44

    can these get fetch channels?

    • Italkdigital on 09/06/2021 - 16:47

      Only if Foxtel packages have same channels as in the Fetch packages, check Foxtel Now website for what's included in there packages

  • Jo5228 on 09/06/2021 - 13:46
    +1

    Looks like the site has been ozbargained

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