Don't let me catch you watching World Cup without Enriching my fami-lee

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Football fans turn to devices to watch World Cup without subscription
By Lin Zhi Ying, Lynda Hong | Posted: 11 June 2010 0016 hrs


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Cape Town stadium that will host World Cup games during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa



SINGAPORE : The World Cup kicks off on Friday and some fans are on the hunt to watch the matches without paying subscription for cable television.

MediaCorp's news team went undercover in search of shops that sell the Internet protocol television device, which is illegal in Singapore.

The device costs between S$120 and S$150, which is higher than the S$94 subscription fee for existing SingTel and StarHub subscribers, as well as the additional installation charge for non-subscribers.

Our news team also understands that the device does not deliver entertainment from thousands of channels from the Internet as promised.

Another alternative is a S$20 antenna, which allows users to catch matches from channels in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

However, distributors said it is not reliable - as the reception and quality of pictures depend on the area it is used in.

- CNA/al

 

[Sideswipe]

don't understand why peoples who refuse to pay for expensive WC packages are resorting to "desperate" measures to find alternatives viewings.
If the WC is so important to you, might as well pay the $70 to $90 to watch. You have peace of mind watching WC with clear pictures for 1 month.

I am a football fan, not subscribing to watch WC nor trying to find free viewings too. No WC, never mind...

 

[PAP_Junta]

don't understand why peoples who refuse to pay for expensive WC packages are resorting to "desperate" measures to find alternatives viewings.
If the WC is so important to you, might as well pay the $70 to $90 to watch. You have peace of mind watching WC with clear pictures for 1 month.

I am a football fan, not subscribing to watch WC nor trying to find free viewings too. No WC, never mind...

Simple defiance against exploitations.

 

[mcsmith6]

y watch wc in the first place?

starhub and singtel packages are expensive, but it is fifa dat's
greedy and exploiting sporeans.

 

[Sideswipe]

Simple defiance against exploitations.

I think football fans should boycott SH&ST WC packages stylishly, finding alternative viewings are good and smart but if you can't find good alternatives sources then forget about it. Don't be so desperate like some, boycott with style and pride.

 

[Alamaking]

Fuck you SH :oIo::oIo::oIo::oIo:

 

[Watchman]

Your lifes are lost the moment they tighten their encroachment into your very lifes .

Telling you what you may have or may not have .

 

[cooleo]

I tot Lim Sia Suay want us to be cheaper faster better? If i can get WC viewing from internet which is cheaper, and hence makes it better and also faster since i don't have to subscribe and set-up, why cannot?

 

[soccernet]

Hi Bro TK .. Can you let us know which antenna you bought and where to buy? So that we can go straight and get the one that works.

Actually, if we traced the chain of events leading to the high ST/SH price, it can be concluded that it all started when we try to allow competition without understanding the business and knowing how to manage the business space. If only we have managed the business space better, ST and SH will not jack up EPL price ..then FIFA (though greedy) cannot ask too much and who knows, we may get to see even FREE.

But now, the damage is done and it will be difficult to reverse anything except to come out with remedial or patching rules.

 

[Faidenk]

Go to http://www.justin.tv/worldcuplivehd2010, a live streaming site.

I used to watch all my snooker matches 'live' on this site.

 

[jw5]

I tot Lim Sia Suay want us to be cheaper faster better? If i can get WC viewing from internet which is cheaper, and hence makes it better and also faster since i don't have to subscribe and set-up, why cannot?

I thought he wanted "ai pi ai chi ai tua liap nee".
Translated as wanting it cheaper, fresher and bigger boobs.

 

[wrcboi]

will u F*** pay for the air u breathe or entry to a food court or hawker centre

if the company do decide to charge?????????

66.66% will

 

[halsey02]

don't understand why peoples who refuse to pay for expensive WC packages are resorting to "desperate" measures to find alternatives viewings.
If the WC is so important to you, might as well pay the $70 to $90 to watch. You have peace of mind watching WC with clear pictures for 1 month.

I am a football fan, not subscribing to watch WC nor trying to find free viewings too. No WC, never mind...

No porn Lui told you to find alternative..didn't he, you never listen...now they have the deal inked...you don't pay for what you going watch..is like him, not watching porn....you are breaking the law for being pornographic...illegal access... ha ha ha

either way, you are screwed....ha ha ha that is Uniquely SINgapore for you folks!...enjoy!:p