For those who have a Foxtel subscription...

[Frank Discussion]

I'd get rid of it in a heartbeat.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

I'd get rid of it in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Nevermind.

 

[Bazal]

Plenty of other sport on Fox I enjoy, compared to absolutely nothing on FTA. More of a cricket fan than an NRL fan so absolutely I'd keep it for the sport alone, there's loads of cricket on Fox before I even look at the other sports I watch. I watch a lot of docos and stuff as well.

I think those who would drop it if they drop the NRL probably don't need to have it in the first place, personally. I love rugby league, but there's way more to life than NRL

 

[cleary89]

I got rid of it last week after having it for about 12 years. Use stan and netflix in combination with a chrome cast. Use https://livestream.com/nrl for all non 9 nrl games (and delayed 9 games).

Really wish I could have waited till now so I could have used Murdoch as the reason.

 

[cleary89]

The general consensus on LU is that people would drop Foxtel straight away if there was no NRL. I am sure the majority of people on here would but I doubt that extends to the general public.

I get what you are saying but with all the advertising of netflix and word of mouth these days most people are at least looking into some online streaming service.

My 80 year old grand parents are getting me to do it next time I'm up so they can get rid of fox. Probably more that my nan can brag about it at lawn bowls though.

 

[Sea_Eagles_Rock]

Resisted getting it all the way through to 2010 due to SL war. If Manly wasn't in the comp, I wouldn't ever have got it on at all. I only use it NRL. I'm on a T-Box and off contract right now. NBN due to be delivered any day now. I think I may go back to the shitty app for next season. I Was already thinking of dumping it. I hate Fox, and the T-Box is a shitty example of coverage. I'm always delayed by up to 2 minutes. So annoying when chatting about games with others... I'm done.

 

[bileduct]

I'd dump it in a heartbeat.

Foxtel is a piece of shit.

 

[Charlie124]

I've currently got Foxtel (second box in the bedroom) with all channels and the upgraded HD channels along with Netflix and Stan, if Foxtel lost the NRL id have absolutely no reason to keep it and it would be gone in seconds, no question.

 

[babyg]

Posted the box back last week. Netflix plus NRL app = happy. Bring on Stan or Fetch for nrl.

I still remember the days where you could pay a fox techo $100 and get the card fixed for all foxtel channels free including pay per view. Saw both Tyson Holyfield fights for free. Those were the days.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

With the NRL live app subscription, who gets the breakdown from the $3 a week? If I only had foxtel for NRL I would just use that then apple tv it to your tv - provided you have good/unlimited internet.

 

[Silent Knight]

I'd keep my Foxtel subscription so I can get my daily dose of Fox News. Because it's fair and balanced.

 

[hrundi99]

Need it for NRL, EPL, F1, V8s, WEC and other motorsport categories.

 

[Nerd]

Nope with my wife now hooked on Netflix if they lose the NRL Fox is goooonnneee.

 

[Ziggy the God]

Both IQ boxes would be turfed.

Just use your chromecast or apple tv to stream.

Check out Pluto TV and like apps.

 

[roofromoz]

Yes, because my wife and kids watch a lot more TV than me, mostly through the Foxtel channels. I generally don't binge on the NRL every weekend and really only watch Penrith matches, and the only other show I watch is Last Week Tonight, so I personally wouldn't miss it, as I'm sure that show is / will be available on one of the streaming services, and I would get the NRL live pass.

With the advent of other streaming services, it is likely that we will cancel our subscription once our current contract is up anyway.

 

[Nugget10]

I'd get rid of it for sure. With Stan and Netflix we don't really need fox. I can always watch Penrith at the pub

 

[thorson1987]

Posted the box back last week. Netflix plus NRL app = happy. Bring on Stan or Fetch for nrl.

I still remember the days where you could pay a fox techo $100 and get the card fixed for all foxtel channels free including pay per view. Saw both Tyson Holyfield fights for free. Those were the days.

Gold cards were the bomb. Only cost us $50 though.

 

[bileduct]

Gold cards were the bomb. Only cost us $50 though.

That was the only reason we ever got Foxtel to begin with, to watch all the WWE PPVs.

The NRL coverage made it worth keeping after that, but I seriously questioned continuing when they locked out people that weren't using their STBs.

The old dual satellite tuner card and Windows Media Center combination was awesome.

 

[Last Week]

Yes - 12.42%
No - 84.31%
Undecided - 3.27%

Imagine if Foxtel lost 84.31% of their NSW and Qld customers?

Especially considering this:

According to MCN, Foxtel's advertising arm;



http://www.mcn.com.au/content/how_to_buy.pdf

 

[eagles4eva]

Without NRL Foxtel is crap... I'd cancel my subscription to Foxtel instantly..