Both new and existing customers will be able to purchase the Sky + HD box for £150, as long as they take an HD mix subscription of £10.
The news follows the announcement of a new HD on-screen electronic program guide for HD subscribers - launching in the Autumn.
Strategy
Sky's strategy appears to have moved firmly into 'upselling' - or getting existing customers to move onto more expensive packages, of which the HD content is the flagship product.
Sky currently have an admirable HD service - including dedicated HD sports channels - and will be keen to up their user base in the coming months.
The decrease in the price means that Sky+ HD and normal standard definition Sky+ will both cost £150 (for the box) although the latter can be reduced if a multiroom, broadband or talk package is taken out.
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