Fans boycott WCup deal

[jw5]

By boycotting the rates from the Sinkhell and Starsucks doesn't mean one is being stingy. It is a way of showing consumer displeasure of the way the deal is handled.

Similarly we can vote against PAP to show our disapproval of the way they run the country in the last decade.

It is a means of sending the message across.

I see a lot of similarities between the this world cup on tv saga and the dominance of the pappies.
The issue is not whether $70 to watch the world cup on tv is expensive or not. The issue is whether it is expensive compared to what other countries have to pay. And the answer to this is definitely yes.
Similarly, the issue is not whether the pappy government is paid highly or not. The issue is whether they are paid highly compared to governments of other countries. Again, the answer is yes.

Just like when they assess the population, the pappies bank on the fact that they just about have the numbers to get by.
Out of 10 people, they are thinking that 2 don't watch football at all; perhaps 2 watch football but don't mind not watching the world cup; 2 can afford to pay and will pay; 2 can afford to pay but because of principles, stubborness or because they have other methods, refuse to pay; 2 can't afford to pay and obviously won't pay.
Disgruntled people: 4 out of 10.
Conclusion: They still win.

 

[Soul_Reaper]

While i feel that the WC rates by Sinktel and Suckhub are high, it will take an extreme idiot and stingy weasel to go JB to watch WC.

There's more to it than was reported...... for myself I go to JB because the odds offered there are so so much more attractive than Singapore Pools' odds.... and dun have to worry about being busted by GSB :p

The places I hangout to watch soccer often have more than 70% of their customers comprising of singkies...... many of whom have cancelled their PoolzConnect membership.

 

[redlightmeansgo]

I suspect MIW came in at the last min and poured a huge sum of OUR money to break the deadlock.

From every conceivable angle, this whole incident was a form of blackmail - freaking Sink-tell and Star-hob were held by the balls and clearly could not resolve the crisis.

Even though they have somewhat managed to calm the situation down, they are potentially staring at a huge loss in revenue - last min, which MNC will advertise with you?

Blocking of airtime for commercials would typically start at least 4-5 months prior to the actual run on TV.

Anyone who signs up with this current deal is just asking to be doubly shot in the ass. It's $90 plus becos they need your money to help defray what they have already lost in terms of advertising revenue

 

[Ash007]

All suckers in Singapore. Optus, which is owned by Singtel is a major sponsor for the World cup in Australia and is broadcasting free matches on their mobile network. So why is Singtel charging again? While their subsidiary Optus does it for free ?


http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Media+Centre/Media+Releases/2009/Optus+brings+customers+2010+FIFA+World+Cup%E2%84%A2+matches+live+to+their+3G+mobile+for+free

Optus brings customers 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches live to their 3G mobile for free
03 Dec 2009

Optus announced today it will be the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Mobile Broadcaster in Australia.

Optus customers will have access to:

Free, live streaming of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches - optimised for the 3G mobile*
500 FIFA archived video on demand clips
FIFA wallpapers, screensavers and ringtones
Match scores, news, statistics and highlight clips
Over 200 hours of World Cup™ action and footage
“As the FIFA 2010 World Cup™ Mobile Broadcaster in Australia, Optus will deliver live streaming exclusively to Optus 3G mobile customers for free via a dedicated camera which is filmed specifically for the mobile,” Mr Paul O’Sullivan, Optus Chief Executive said.

“Optus customers will feel like they are match-side in South Africa watching the games live on their mobile phone while they are out and about. By bringing the world’s largest sporting event to our customers for free and live in the palm of their hands we hope to build a greater football fan base in Australia.

“As the official telecommunications partner of Football Federation Australia, we already support the football community from a grass roots level through to the Australian National Team,” Mr O’Sullivan said.

“It’s great for the game and the Socceroos that Optus mobile customers will be able to watch all the action live from South Africa on their 3G handsets. The World Cup™ is the pinnacle of the football calendar and by providing a platform to watch the games, more fans than ever will be able to support the Socceroos,” Lucas Neill, Captain of the Socceroos and Optus Football Ambassador said.

Additionally, Optus has secured a deal with SBS where customers will have access to mobile content, complimenting SBS's comprehensive and multi-platform presentation of the road to the World Cup™ and the global event itself. Content from The World Game will be made available to Optus customers, including features, scores analysis and video.

“This deal offers Optus mobile users the very highest quality match broadcasts tailor-made for mobiles. It will give them blanket coverage from morning to night with the whole gamut of FIFA World Cup-related content such as team-specific reports, updates, downloads and clips,” said Niclas Ericson, Director of FIFA’s TV Division.

 

[Alamaking]

All suckers in Singapore. Optus, which is owned by Singtel is a major sponsor for the World cup in Australia and is broadcasting free matches on their mobile network. So why is Singtel charging again? While their subsidiary Optus does it for free ?


http://www.optus.com.au/aboutoptus/About+Optus/Media+Centre/Media+Releases/2009/Optus+brings+customers+2010+FIFA+World+Cup%E2%84%A2+matches+live+to+their+3G+mobile+for+free

FIFA charge based by country, not by telcos