Sky Player TV online subscription service unveiled
With the BBC having sewn up web on–demand TV with their peerless iPlayer service, it was always going to be tough for pay TV types Sky to weigh into the fight. But that's exactly what they're doing today with the launch of their new Sky Player TV service.Available to punters who don't have a Sky box under their TV, the new service is designed specifically for Mac and PC users. Customers will need to front up for a 'Base Entertainment Pack' which includes access to Sky News, Sky Sports News, Disney Channel, Eurosport and National Geographic. MTV and Nickelodeon will be added to the line–up soon.That'll hit you for £15 per month, although if you nab it before 31 January, it'll cost half the price. If you want to add two Sky Sports channels, you'll need to pay £26 per month, starting at £22 until the end of January.The price goes up again though if you want access to every Sky Sports channel. A monster £34 a month if you're that way inclined.While it means you can watch Sky TV wherever you happen to be surfing, it is at a hefty cost. Will you be willing to pay such a high price? Let us know in the comments section.Essentials Sky Player TV Price: From £15 per month On sale: 2009 Contact: Sky
Comments
Drunken Max
3 years ago
What if you already have a box? Can you get the same realtime access?
Oooodz
3 years ago
What about Skyone? I'm very interested in this package due to sky being unavailable in my area.
Joe M
3 years ago
There's no word on Sky One sadly, but I am chasing. As for current subscribers this is the official line from Sky: "All Sky TV customers will continue to have access to Sky Player’s on-demand content in line with the channels they are able to access through their core Sky TV subscription." Hope that helps Joe
fcc2611
3 years ago
Rather a free iplayer than sky and an empty wallet!
8mhigh
3 years ago
And they're about to up the price of their broadband by £5. Unless you're forbidden a dish, a Sky+ or HD box and a Slingbox seems more versatile value. Or Freesat for those who don't need premium channels. God forbid they stream HD - the web would crawl to a halt!
cmcdermo
3 years ago
Quick update, joined yesterday for 30 pound. The service stopped working at 11pm and came back this morning about 9am (nice start). Also whe you join they dont tell you, that you can't watch all the programmes, i tried to watch Soccer Am on Sky Sports one and i was great with "not available to internet customers!". Rip off!