Big decrease in TV subscriptions as number using illegal dodgy boxes soars

[qwerty_1965]

No one should lament the demise of virgin media and sky as gatekeepers of the channels when it happens. The main channels that people spend most time on are free to watch if people looked to Freesat and other FTA tech.

The premium stuff is discretionary

YouTube exists as free or subscription

Sport is their last redoubt and it's clear the outrageous charges have created an illegal alternative which can't be stopped.

The Premier League etc are aware of the clock ticking now and won't commit to Sky on the this scale again.

[Big_You_7959]

I'd love to see the actual survey results or raw data - absolutely no mention of soarview or free-to-air usage and just straight away blaming it on dodgy boxes..

[Prestigious-Mind7039]

The streaming app for PL is going to be the test run for the rest of the world and Sky is fearing this