Author Topic: SkyCable drops JackTV, BTV and Solar Sports (Read 38141 times)

hubes · « **Reply #30 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 06:21 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Sep 07, 2007 at 02:49 PM

Right now, the Solar channels are on Destiny except for Basketball TV.

For those considering shifting, let me mention that ESPN/Star Sports is not ALWAYS included in Destiny Cable. Some areas have those two, others don't.

Hi. Mr Hankey. How's the signal of Destiny compared with sky?

jason13 · « **Reply #31 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 07:22 PM »

i had destiny before i switched to sky, destiny's signal is super clear compared to sky and less downtimes but it may depend on the area.

Wiggum · « **Reply #32 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 08:42 PM »

Just to help in the decision-making, which channels are exclusively on Skycable and are not offered on Destiny? ANC for sure, Cinemax, Lifestyle Channel and AXN, right? I can live without those, but not BTV, Jack TV, ETC/2nd Avenue, Crime Suspense (especially with Solar's promise that they will be showing some US TV series on a same day/date basis here in the Philippines - I hope this is true).

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #33 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Wiggum on Sep 07, 2007 at 08:42 PM

Just to help in the decision-making, which channels are exclusively on Skycable and are not offered on Destiny? ANC for sure, Cinemax, Lifestyle Channel and AXN, right? I can live without those, but not BTV, Jack TV, ETC/2nd Avenue, Crime Suspense (especially with Solar's promise that they will be showing some US TV series on a same day/date here in the Philippines - I hope this is true).

oo nga!!! imagine Heroes same day showing with the US!!!

Mr. Hankey · « **Reply #34 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 10:36 PM »

Quote from: hubes on Sep 07, 2007 at 06:21 PM

Hi. Mr Hankey. How's the signal of Destiny compared with sky?

Roughly equivalent for most channels, but in my house, Sky has some channels which are quite poor in picture quality (surprisingly, the Lopez' own Studio 23 is almost unviewable during certain hours of the day), while Destiny has no channels with significantly bad picture quality.

Quote from: jason13 on Sep 06, 2007 at 11:25 PM

3. The most exciting news for all our clients and agencies which we would like to share with you, coinciding with the start of the new Fall Season this October, 2007, in the United States, Solar will be scheduling series such as Heroes, 24, Prison Break, Sarah Connors Chronicles and Bionic Woman, on a day and date basis with the US telecast schedule.

Wow, nice. Solar is quite smart - this is one surefire way of combating online download/fake DVD piracy. I'm glad I bought a new DVD-Recorder!

X-®an™ · « **Reply #35 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 11:15 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Hankey on Sep 07, 2007 at 10:36 PM

Wow, nice. Solar is quite smart - this is one surefire way of combating online download/fake DVD piracy. I'm glad I bought a new DVD-Recorder!

Mr. Hankey, makiki-FTP na lang ha

If this is imminent, then I guess maraming lilipat sa Destiny. I hope everyone does... serves them right!!!

jeyps11_c · « **Reply #36 on:** Sep 07, 2007 at 11:29 PM »

I'm moving to Destiny by the end of this year...that's for sure.
Can't live without BTV! The additional Php200 is worth it.

Wiggum · « **Reply #37 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 11:08 AM »

Just saw Skycable's full-page ad in the Inquirer to announce their new channels, with the official statement that all Solar channels will be dropped from their line-up in January 2008. Skycable said they came up with their new channels based on "consumer feedback, ratings and commercial considerations"? "Commercial considerations" I can understand based on info that's been posted on this thread, but Skycable thinks its new channels are also reflective of info on "consumer feedback" and "ratings"?

IMO, what I'll be paying Skycable for these channels will obviously NOT be value for money.

No turning back for the two companies now huh? So, adios Skycable..

clea · « **Reply #38 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 11:14 AM »

PAying Skycable for BALLS... nyahahaha sounds weird!

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #39 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 11:29 AM »

Quote from: clea on Sep 08, 2007 at 11:14 AM

PAying Skycable for BALLS... nyahahaha sounds weird!

well at least you can literally say skycable has BALLS!

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #40 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 11:34 AM »

Quote from: Wiggum on Sep 08, 2007 at 11:08 AM

Just saw Skycable's full-page ad in the Inquirer to announce their new channels, with the official statement that all Solar channels will be dropped from their line-up in January 2008. Skycable said they came up with their new channels based on "consumer feedback, ratings and commercial considerations"? "Commercial considerations"

and they conveniently dropped what consumers will be missing when they take out the solar channels.

darn...solar would be airing day & date of popular series!

halvert · « **Reply #41 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 03:11 PM »

Nako ha, Baka mamaya, pag lumipat na tayong lahat sa Destiny, kukunin uli ng Sky ang Solar at gagawing exclusive to them ha? I remember moving to Destiny when Sky took out StarWorld, Star Movies and AXN. Tapos some time later, Sky took back the Star channels and AXN, nawala sa Destiny and we were forced to move back to Sky!

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #42 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 03:30 PM »

Quote from: halvert on Sep 08, 2007 at 03:11 PM

Nako ha, Baka mamaya, pag lumipat na tayong lahat sa Destiny, kukunin uli ng Sky ang Solar at gagawing exclusive to them ha? I remember moving to Destiny when Sky took out StarWorld, Star Movies and AXN. Tapos some time later, Sky took back the Star channels and AXN, nawala sa Destiny and we were forced to move back to Sky!

that's not so hard to imagine...lalo na if these new channels are flops.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #43 on:** Sep 08, 2007 at 05:59 PM »

aarrgghh. it is the star channels saga all over again.

this is crazy. i used to be a destiny subscriber and i was forced to switch to homecable because AXN and the star channels were no longer being offered. then i moved and my building only offered sky. now i have to lobby so my building will allow destiny also (i'm hoping this might be feasible since they allow destiny interenet here). bwisit talaga ang sky.

deweyfinn · « **Reply #44 on:** Sep 09, 2007 at 02:55 AM »

Is this only for SkyCable's Manila subscribers (remember us over in San Pedro, Laguna still don't have Animax)

geckoph · « **Reply #45 on:** Sep 09, 2007 at 06:57 PM »

Quote from: jason13 on Sep 05, 2007 at 11:06 PM

AFAIK, yes, but Sky will also try to get the rights to show NBA, they're actually doing a survey right now on what shows you want. Probably they will air it on their own upcoming channels and NBA is one of the most wanted.

Who cares? I want my NBA...24/7...

DVD_Freak · « **Reply #46 on:** Sep 09, 2007 at 08:19 PM »

Quote from: phildo on Sep 09, 2007 at 06:57 PM

Who cares? I want my NBA...24/7...

to my knowledge only solar has exclusive rights to cover the NBA games on a daily basis. this was their come on when solar sports was first aired. and solar is the only one officially licensed by NBA TV.

jaimsitecom · « **Reply #47 on:** Sep 09, 2007 at 10:29 PM »

uy bad trip talaga tong sky ha! exclusive pa naman na sky ang condo bldg namin so i have no choice! aaargh! kailangan ibraso ko sa association ng bldg na lumipat na kami sa destiny.

btw, yung premium channels ba ng destiny available sa lahat ng areas? sabi kasi ng iba ala pa daw sa quezon city e. patay ang nba ko! yari

halvert · « **Reply #48 on:** Sep 10, 2007 at 02:18 PM »

between etc's conan o' brien and velvet's the view, i'd have to choose conan! but i would really miss axn and star movies.

Wiggum · « **Reply #49 on:** Sep 11, 2007 at 08:44 AM »

Thanks to Wikipedia, here's a partial channel comparison between Destiny Cable and Skycable Gold (or what channels you'll get - the more important ones IMO - if you can move to Destiny and what channels you'll forego if you cut your Skycable subscription) beginning January 2008:

Destiny Cable Skycable Gold

Playhouse Disney
Discovery Travel & Living
Crime/Suspense
Jack TV
ETC
2nd Avenue
Pinoy Box Office
Turner Classic Movies
Fox News
Channel V
Viva Prime Channel
Solar Sports
Basketball TV (Premium)

DZMM TeleRadyo
ANC
MYX
Cinemax
Star World
Star Movies
National Geographic
Animax
Hero TV
Lifestyle Channel
AXN
Cinema One
AXN Beyond
FoxCrime
Balls
Kids Co (includes Playhouse Disney)
Maxxx
Velvet TV

According to the links, ESPN and Star Sports channels are initially available to Destiny subscribers in Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Manila and Pasay areas only.

Another important factor - Skycable Gold rates are more expensive (P800+/mo). I don't think the new Skycable channels will give you value for money at these rates.

[Edited by Mr. Hankey: And to compare that rate so you can see all information in this single post, for all those channels listed above, I only pay Destiny P450/mo. Add 200 for Premium daw?]

X-®an™ · « **Reply #50 on:** Sep 11, 2007 at 10:14 PM »

Not so clear cut pala ang choice for me... my kids will definitely miss Animax! On the other hand, I will miss NBA...

At first glance, I thought Playhouse was a merger between Playboy and Penthouse

gearhead · « **Reply #51 on:** Sep 11, 2007 at 10:22 PM »

i don't have cable for now, but i came from sky cable too and is now looking at destiny. one glaring omission for me is national geographic. i couldn't care less about the other channels. that and discovery channel for me. used to be i'm a regular viewer of anc too, but i outlived that already.

jason13 · « **Reply #52 on:** Sep 12, 2007 at 07:24 PM »

Quote from: Wiggum on Sep 11, 2007 at 08:44 AM

Thanks to Wikipedia, here's a partial channel comparison between Destiny Cable and Skycable Gold (or what channels you'll get - the more important ones IMO - if you can move to Destiny and what channels you'll forego if you cut your Skycable subscription) beginning January 2008:

Destiny Cable Skycable Gold
Playhouse Disney
Discovery Travel & Living
Crime/Suspense
Jack TV
ETC
2nd Avenue
Pinoy Box Office
Turner Classic Movies
Fox News
Channel V
Viva Prime Channel
Solar Sports
Basketball TV (Premium)
DZMM TeleRadyo
ANC
MYX
Cinemax
Star World
Star Movies
National Geographic
Animax
Hero TV
Lifestyle Channel
AXN
Cinema One
AXN Beyond
FoxCrime
Balls
Kids Co (includes Playhouse Disney)
Maxxx
Velvet TV

According to the links, ESPN and Star Sports channels are initially available to Destiny subscribers in Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Manila and Pasay areas only.

Another important factor - Skycable Gold rates are more expensive (P800+/mo). I don't think the new Skycable channels will give you value for money at these rates.

[Edited by Mr. Hankey: And to compare that rate so you can see all information in this single post, for all those channels listed above, I only pay Destiny P450/mo. Add 200 for Premium daw?]

Playhouse Disney is a separate channel only available on SkyCable Platinum and KidsCo will also be a separate channel that will be available on SkyCable Gold.

Btw, someone posted that AXN is currently under negotiation with Destiny.

jason13 · « **Reply #53 on:** Sep 12, 2007 at 07:29 PM »

Quote from: X-Ran on Sep 11, 2007 at 10:14 PM

Not so clear cut pala ang choice for me... my kids will definitely miss Animax! On the other hand, I will miss NBA...

At first glance, I thought Playhouse was a merger between Playboy and Penthouse

hahaha, playhouse = playboy + penthouse, that would be some kind of an adult channel.

halvert · « **Reply #54 on:** Sep 13, 2007 at 05:22 PM »

I saw the ad on the Inquirer last Saturday about the programs on AXN Beyond, Fox Crime, Velvet and Maxxx and the programs don't appeal to me.

But I would really miss ANC, Myx, Nat Geo, Star World and Star Movies, and Cinema One which screens some of the best Pinoy classics from Bernal, Brocka,etc.

geckoph · « **Reply #55 on:** Sep 13, 2007 at 06:03 PM »

anc? myx? nat geo? star world? star movies? cinema one? paano nangyari yun?

di ba ang mawawal eh mga solar channels?

halvert · « **Reply #56 on:** Sep 13, 2007 at 10:08 PM »

^ Whoops! Sorry for the confusion.Solar channels nga ang mawawala. I was just thinking ahead of what channels that are exclusive to Sky I would miss if I transfer to Destiny to get the Solar channels.

jason13 · « **Reply #57 on:** Sep 14, 2007 at 07:56 PM »

Guys, i've read in another forum that all Solar's channels are now exclusive to Destiny Cable. Naman, no hope na ba talaga for SkyCable to have Solar's channels back on its channel line-up.

gearhead · « **Reply #58 on:** Sep 15, 2007 at 03:00 AM »

i tell you in all certainty, tuloy na tuloy na yung cable lineup ng CPI so malabo na yung pagbalik ng solar in the near future. baka panibagong negotiations na yan.

tonedeaf · « **Reply #59 on:** Sep 16, 2007 at 10:50 AM »

just saw a flyer from 'global destiny'. no AXN or basketball tv yet. the other solar channels are included (mostly. i'm not sure if C/S is there though)