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Old 27-06-2017, 20:35   #1
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Sky changing its Sports Channel

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/news/...cid=spartandhp

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Old 27-06-2017, 20:52   #2
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Is it though? I only use Sky Sports for the football, is it likely to decrease in payment?
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Old 27-06-2017, 21:10   #3
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Re: Sky changing its Sports Channel

I think it is brilliant news, trouble is. Will VM change there price structure
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Old 27-06-2017, 21:18   #4
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Re: Sky changing its Sports Channel

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I think it is brilliant news, trouble is. Will VM change there price structure
I am sure they will, as long as Sky adjust the costs to Virgin Media accordingly.
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Old 27-06-2017, 23:47   #5
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Re: Sky changing its Sports Channel

It's alright if you're only into one sport, such as football. But if you like lots of sports you'll probably be paying even more than at present.
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Old 28-06-2017, 06:35   #6
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I am sure they will, as long as Sky adjust the costs to Virgin Media accordingly.
Ifs , buts and maybes is how we stand at the moment OB as whether it becomes cheaper well the proof is in the pudding and many times before one has been left still waiting for the pudding.
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Love if they drop the greedy HD charge on Sports!
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Love if they drop the greedy HD charge on Sports!
l doubt it..
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I'm still not sure.

For me, the biggie is losing the flexibility of when there's multiple overlapping games of one sport but none of another. Easy to manage when the channels are numbered - I'm sure they have a plan....
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Re: Sky changing its Sports Channel

I am unsure how this will effect me, as an avid NFL fan which pack will my sport be in?
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I am unsure how this will effect me, as an avid NFL fan which pack will my sport be in?
As its classed as some type of football it might be put in the football pack.
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I am unsure how this will effect me, as an avid NFL fan which pack will my sport be in?
I'd guess SKY Sports Arena along with boxing, tennis etc...
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no chance at all
its does not end there you have to pay for a multi-room subscription if you want UHD
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