Cancelation of sky

[Roughyhead true]

I only watch RL on Sky sports and I dont follow a super league team so it's going. Any one else think the same.

[EastLondonMike]

I cancelled SKY Sports a year or so ago, and surprisingly haven't missed it at all to be honest. I obviously didn't watch as much SL in 2015 as i would have normally, but there are ways around that.

Initially i signed up with Now tv, which is part owned by SKY i believe, and subscribed on a weekly/daily basis as and when i wanted. ie magic weekend/play-offs

I've now completely cancelled my sky subscription. I'm Murdoch free. I've signed up with a new broadband provider and been given a free Amazon fire stick as part of the package, which has access to Netflix and iplayer etc.. and also has the capacity to have certain live sports streaming apps downloaded onto it.. so can get my SL fix that way, well thats the plan anyway..

I've still got premier sports, so plenty RL to watch on there this season.

[mickhornet]

I have cancelled a few times, wait for a good deal and go back on.With the recording of programs its hard to do without Sky completely. 

[Doghead]

Was only saying this morning to the wife after looking what Sky Sports had on offer, its not worth the money, Liverpool v United is the only thing worth watching this week.

[EastLondonMike]

when i was going through the process of cancelling (online), before you finally cancel your subscription you are offered a cheaper deal.. so worth exploring that if your tempted to stay.

 

you'll always get offered better terms when phoning to cancel also.

[RLDave]

Seriously seriously considering cancelling SKY also. It's alot of money to say I only really watch RL on it and cbeebies for the little one which is on free view anyway. I need to get on the phone.

[RLDave]

when i was going through the process of cancelling (online), before you finally cancel your subscription you are offered a cheaper deal.. so worth exploring that if your tempted to stay.

you'll always get offered better terms when phoning to cancel also.

You can cancel online??

[Futtocks]

If you're not committed to following a SL club, then Premier Sport is not just a cheaper option than Sky, but they show lots more RL programming.

 

Not just during the season either; I just checked their website schedule, and they are currently broadcasting a Brisbane v Newcastle match.

[EastLondonMike]

you can go through the process of cancelling online, you get the "will you stay if we offer you this?" offer come up, but think it then probably directs you to a phone number.

 

I had pretty much just finished my 12 month contract so was able to walk away without paying any cancellation fee (another way to keep subscribers).. so if your in the middle of a contract a phone call is probably best.

[Number 16]

I have both Premier and Sky, and whilst I'm happy to get up at stupid'o'clock to watch the NRL, I rarely tune in to SL as Friday and Saturday nights usually see me doing other things! TBH, I watch more darts than SL...

[Lobbygobbler]

I always cancel one month before the Grand Final and start again when the season starts (with a deal)

[Progman]

Never had sky as I would lose an excuse to go to the pub

[Hullfan]

SkyF5 box simples

[metallithrax]

My mother has Sky Sports for league and tennis.  I just sign in with her account and watch on Sky Go.

[Manx RL]

I always cancel one month before the Grand Final and start again when the season starts (with a deal)

Have got the same season calendar as Paul Rowley?

[Niels]

It is not good that Sky have lost the Champions league and also some good Premier league games to BT, who have the Arsenal v Liverpool game tonight. So I would have to pay an extra £20 to see all the football each month.

I much prefer Championship rugby and I used to like the Thursday night games on Sky. I did enjoy the Championship magic weekend though. Also the super 8 games with Wakefield were exciting.

[Trojan]

I only watch RL on Sky sports and I dont follow a super league team so it's going. Any one else think the same.

Never had it. Don't want it.  I wouldn't ###### on Murdoch if he was on fire.

[012chris]

cancelled it 18 months ago....80 quid better off, plenty to watch on freeview / media players.

missed super league( but not the "stanza" comentary)

ended up going to watch more Rovers games, and also got back into watching East Hull....

so more money , more fresh air, more live rugby, less stevo ( ie zero)

All Good

only downside was literally hundreds of phone calls and letters.....they stopped after around 14 months.

[Manx RL]

cancelled it 18 months ago....80 quid better off, plenty to watch on freeview / media players.

missed super league( but not the "stanza" comentary)

ended up going to watch more Rovers games, and also got back into watching East Hull....

so more money , more fresh air, more live rugby, less stevo ( ie zero)

All Good

only downside was literally hundreds of phone calls and letters.....they stopped after around 14 months.

only 80quid better off after 18 months. that was a great contract you had

[CiderWire]

Cancelled mine last week. I was paying £90 a month for Sky TV, Broadband and phone. Switched to BT but not bothered with the sports package and so managed to save myself £65 per month. I'll get my fix via premier Sports, plus this decision will force me to make the 500 mile round trip to see the Wires play more often!

 

No more Stevo 

[012chris]

only 80quid better off after 18 months. that was a great contract you had

I see wot u did there.....

[jacksy]

Cancelled over a year go..went to premier sports.

[Barnaby Reddin]

11,000,000 or so UK Sky Subscribers...if we all cancelled they wouldn't bat an eye-lid and if we did, it would probably result in them eventually dropping the sport and RL returning to the semi-pro days.........brilliant idea!

[GaryO]

11,000,000 or so UK Sky Subscribers...if we all cancelled they wouldn't bat an eye-lid and if we did, it would probably result in them eventually dropping the sport and RL returning to the semi-pro days.........brilliant idea!

Che Sera Sera.

[Li0nhead]

11,000,000 or so UK Sky Subscribers...if we all cancelled they wouldn't bat an eye-lid and if we did, it would probably result in them eventually dropping the sport and RL returning to the semi-pro days.........brilliant idea!

 

So we just accept rise after rise which goes to subside sky high football rights or Murdochs next wedding?

 

At some point a line needs to be drawn as to cost/benefit to you.

Some on this thread have hit this point. I just hope they mention regarding Rugby League when quitting to show there is a fanbase out there who would pay to watch.

Personally I would go for a non-football Sky Sports subscription for say £23-£30 less a month if that option was available.