MotoGP and Sky TV 2013

[kiwi_rg]

For those who may want to watch the Moto GP's (first one this weekend)...don't go looking at Sky. As of right now they have no agreement to show the GP's this year.

This is what they have to say on the subject:

We are still under negotiations for the rights of MotoGP events and nothing is confirmed yet. We advise you to keep checking the EPG (electronic programming guide) and Sky Sport website at www.skysport.co.nz for any changes or updates.

If it pisses you off, let them know about it, or not...up to you.

[Kendog]

For those who may want to watch the Moto GP's (first one this weekend)...don't go looking at Sky. As of right now they have no agreement to show the GP's this year.

This is what they have to say on the subject:

We are still under negotiations for the rights of MotoGP events and nothing is confirmed yet. We advise you to keep checking the EPG (electronic programming guide) and Sky Sport website at www.skysport.co.nz for any changes or updates.

If it pisses you off, let them know about it, or not...up to you.
A few people here have contacted sky about this. Hopefully they get the deal done soon.

[Swoop]

"Quite a few" have complained to Sky over this already.

It's not played with a pointy ball...:shutup:

[Muzzab]

:eek5: What the....... I just signed up to MySky so I could watch it at my leisure..........fingers crossed thay get it sorted....:oi-grr:

[pritch]

:eek5: What the....... I just signed up to MySky so I could watch it at my leisure..........fingers crossed thay get it sorted....:oi-grr:

May I suggest that those interested in the racing follow the MotoGP 2013 thread? The SKY situation has been discussed there for a few days now.

[redleader]

Yep we've complained may not do any good. Its not good enough, like many others we have Sky Sports specifically for MotoGP after being told a few years ago its was the only we could watch it.

[mulletman]

I thought about getting sky then thought fuck it , got the video pass instead works out about $158 for the year.

[imdying]

It's a good thing. Sky will only cut it up, give you no qualifying or FP, etc etc. Stick yourself on a torrent site and get the whole kit and kaboodle... you even get a choice of BBC or Eurosport (Spanish commentating is worth a laugh). Typically you need to wait 2 hours after the race, but it's in 1080 with no breaks.

[NZsarge]

All I've had in the way of reply thus far is some one will get back to me about it, if I feel I can do without the other Motorsport coverage I'll pull the sport channels from my subscription.

[DMNTD]

It's a good thing. Sky will only cut it up, give you no qualifying or FP, etc etc. Stick yourself on a torrent site and get the whole kit and kaboodle... you even get a choice of BBC or Eurosport (Spanish commentating is worth a laugh). Typically you need to wait 2 hours after the race, but it's in 1080 with no breaks.

Which would be the better site?

[bosslady]

Bugger. Cancel sky sport perhaps. Get movies instead!

[Maha]

We just don't watch enough TV to let it be an issue...MotoGP? it's normally on TV1 a week later at a respectable time, that suits me :corn:

[paturoa]

Which would be the better site?

+ That sounds like me.

[Karl34]

So what appears to be one of the best seasons of MotoGP is upon us and to my amazement Sky Tv have not even yet secured the rights to show it. Season starts this weekend is anyone out there as pissed as me ???
Only reason I got Sky was to watch the bike racing..:brick:

[BMWST?]

So what appears to be one of the best seasons of MotoGP is upon us and to my amazement Sky Tv have not even yet secured the rights to show it. Season starts this weekend is anyone out there as pissed as me ???
Only reason I got Sky was to watch the bike racing..:brick:

a lot of similar feelings already expressed here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154308-MotoGP-2013?p=1130523647#post1130523647)

[Magnum Noel]

So what appears to be one of the best seasons of MotoGP is upon us and to my amazement Sky Tv have not even yet secured the rights to show it. Season starts this weekend is anyone out there as pissed as me ???
Only reason I got Sky was to watch the bike racing..:brick:

Yep I am. What is the best method of contacting SKY?

[nodrog]

... What is the best method of contacting SKY?

Not Kiwibiker.

[Karl34]

Yep I am. What is the best method of contacting SKY?
Yeah not sure I sent them an email as I did not see it on the tv guide and got told " they are still negotiating with the rights holders".

[AllanB]

Good - fucks me off that Sky has had it for the last few years and I don't have sky. Fucked if I'm paying the bastards. Been boring with Rossi on the Ducati anyway .............. might be better this year!

[Davtlc]

We have filled out the form on their website and said we won't be subscribing to Sports unless they get MotoGP on the schedule.

If enough people complain hopefully they will sort something out.

Can't believe it, am so looking forward to seeing Rossi back on a Yam & Marquez looking like he will be on the pace, it should be an amazing year.

Hope we don't miss it..............

[Geeen]

As has been said in other threads its most likely Dorna doing their best to drive up fees etc, I have checked program guides from Aus and they are in a similar position to us.....

[a-moto-fan]

Hi all.
Am an Australian (don't hold it against me), now living in NZ now (and loving it!!).

I'm having great difficulty finding what channel and/or who, is televising the first and subsequent MotoGP races 2013.

I phoned Sky yesterday and was told, 'still in negotiations.' I said what, with less than a week to go??
Let's just say, I don't think the Sky Customer Service Representative understood the gravity of my situation. So ... I asked for the Supervisor & just as I predicted... No help!! I'm now convinced engines & wheels, are NOT set to pre-record in either of their homes!!!!

I'd be much appreciate it if ANYONE can enlighten me as to if and when Race 1 @ Qatar will be aired this coming weekend. Hopefully the rest will follow!

Cheers!

[a-moto-fan]

Hi all.

I phoned Sky yesterday and was told, 'still in negotiations.' I said what, with less than a week to go??
Let's just say, I don't think the Sky Customer Service Representative understood the gravity of my situation. So ... I asked for the Supervisor & just as I predicted... No help!! I'm now convinced engines & wheels, are NOT set to pre-record in either of their homes!!!!

Will continue checking guide daily & phoning. If any response, I will post it asap!

Cheers from another p¡ssed off fan!!

[Maha]

You have yet to read this?---> http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157794-MotoGP-and-Sky-TV-2013 and http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/157777-No-MotoGP-coverage-on-Sky

[Geeen]

This one may be of help as well http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/154308-MotoGP-2013?p=1130525382#post1130525382

[Geemsee]

So what appears to be one of the best seasons of MotoGP is upon us and to my amazement Sky Tv have not even yet secured the rights to show it. Season starts this weekend is anyone out there as pissed as me ???
Only reason I got Sky was to watch the bike racing..:brick:

Was interested to see there were others in my situation; i.e. got Skysports only to see no MotoGP in 2013!

As per other comments I will be cancelling if they don't come up with the goods!

If it ain't on this weekend I'll probably subscribe to MotoGP.com for a month (24.95 euros) and see what that's like, at least I can then watch the race.......... albeit on crappy NZ ultra-slow broadband on my poxy laptop! grrrr

[nodrog]

Atleast the home and away omnibus is still on.

[Brutus]

"Quite a few" have complained to Sky over this already.

It's not played with a pointy ball...:shutup:
i
It's not the pointy ball, its dimpled and there is more of golf than is fit for spastic consumption. and round track bullshit.

[nudemetalz]

I've fired the question to them and await the typical response.

[Wogga8]

Has anyone used pay per view to watch it online before? I will pay to watch it if i have to because Sky have dropped the ball this year, but i have doubts whether our broadband speed in NZ is up to the task?

[Geemsee]

Has anyone used pay per view to watch it online before? I will pay to watch it if i have to because Sky have dropped the ball this year, but i have doubts whether our broadband speed in NZ is up to the task?

So I tried the MotoGP.com option at home last night.... doesn't work; can't see the videos!

Problem with PC possibly?! so tried it at work with same laptop (but with an LAN hard wire connection) and it works fine!

Will try this again at home otherwise:

1. Download speed on Vodafone Red is too slow (needs to be >2Mbps)
2. Firewall issue?
3. Crappy Vodafone modem?
4. All of the above!

At the moment it looks like I'll be in my office on Sunday night!!!

Bugger!

[mulletman]

Ive managed to watch ok on my laptop at home this morn.

[saltydog]

Just spoke to sky. As if this avo SKY did not get the rights to broadcast motogp. Wankers.
Whats the options crew?
Video pass with motogp.com?

[pouakai]

Meh! Fuck Sky!
For 1 months rental(thereabouts) you can get the motogp video pass and see every session in HD all season!
Alternatively for $40USD you can get SatelliteDirect for your computer and access 1000s of satellite channels for life. WSBK is available there I guess MGP should be too.
I got both.
P

[Duke girl]

What a load of shit....get the rights.....They bloody showed it last year so WHY didn't they get the Rights to it again this year when they have had all year too.
Sky Sport need to get their act together on what sport they show on all of their 3 channels.
NOT everyone likes and enjoys watching Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Tennis or Golf.
WHY can't they give us an all Motorsports Channel to keep all of us out there who enjoy all types of Motorsport the rights to be able to watch it.
Sky Sport.............Wake up to yourselves and gives us what we want......Moto GP & World Superbikes.........Otherwise you are going to lose a shit load of viewers & l will be 1 0f them.
Pissed off. :(:mad:

[Berries]

As has been said a few times now, it might actually be Dorna holding off to get more people using their direct facilities, who knows. I know Sky cancelled live qualifying for one race last year due to the golf so it clearly isn't that high a priority for them. If Sky don't show it I will cancel Sky Sports, fuck rugby. Not yet sure that I will sign up for the video pass though, so it will be lose lose for all involved.

[raziel1983]

Shit. And shit again.

[Pumba]

ATTENTION: MOTOGP FANS
Statement from SKY Sport regarding coverage of MotoGP


Article By: skysport.co.nz,
skysport.co.nz, Friday, 5 April 2013 8.17 a.m.

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We are aware that there is strong interest amongst Moto GP fans as to whether SKY will be showing the first race of the series from Qatar on Monday morning.

Negotiations between SKY and the Moto GP rights holders have stalled and there is a strong possibility that the Moto GP Race scheduled for Monday morning may not be shown on SKY.

We understand that if the race is not on SKY many passionate fans will be disappointed and this is something that we would very much like to avoid.

Our teams will remain on standby over the weekend to be able to add the race to the schedule if a breakthrough occurs right up until the start of the race.

Our offer for the rights remains and should we miss the Qatar race then we will continue to try and secure the rights to show the remaining races.

If significant developments occur then we will notify you via Facebook (www.facebook.com/skysportnz) and our Twitter (@skysportnz) feed.

http://www.skysport.co.nz/article/motorsport/headlines/attention-motogp-fans-64120/

[rapid van cleef]

Sky can suck a big fat one

video pass bought and paid for for motogp online.

[Conquiztador]

Here how I watch motorsport:

[Kendog]

Well I am another Dorna/Sky sucker I guess. Paid the 99 Euro last night for the video pass, plus still have sky sport cause I like league, rugby, golf etc.

After one night watching I think the video pass is probably worth the money, especially if the free practice sessions are more interesting as they count in some way towards qualifying.
Having access to past seasons is good, but the picture quality does drop off as you go back in time.

Speaking of picture quality, the online HD looks ok, but is no where near as good as the sky feed from last year. Sky sport HD is stunning, I remember being amazed by the picture every race, the clarity and colour is amazing. The super slow motion, mmmmmmm.
Online it is blocky, especially the track surface. Motion is not as smooth. It looks good for online.

So if you like good picture quality, cross your fingers for Sky to get the broadcast rights. If Sky do broadcast the races and it is not a race I watch live, I will be watching the Sky version.

[DEATH_INC.]

I don't give sky too much of a hard time, nz is tiny, and they are a business, so if dorna won't come to the party what can they do? Show it at a loss?
That being said it'll suck if they don't have it.....

[kinger]

I booked the Qatar only pass for this weekend. Also found it a bit jumpy, but not sure if that's the VGA cable I have to use as no HDMI port on the laptop.
Not cancelling sky just yet, but probably will if they don't secure the rest of the season. The subscription reduction will more than make up the payment to the video pass.
Interestingly, Sky are listed as one of NZ's broadcasters on the motogp website's list.

[Wingnut]

I have been watching the free practices today and will watch the qualifying as soon as some one seeds a torrent. I haven't watched it on sky for a couple of years, excluding Phillip Island as the timing is suitable. I have no issue watching a slightly delayed version especially if its the Eurosport coverage. Jullian Ryder and Toby Moody are two of the best commentators I have hear thus far.

Poor form on Skys behalf as this may be the first round of the best GP Season since the 500's!!!!!!!!!!! The ducks are lining up for it anyway.

[BMWST?]

I have cancelled my sky sport sub.There may be commercila realities involved of course but i wanted them to know that there is also a reaction to that reality.

[Petrolic]

Going to try FIRST ROW free down load, just watched the v8's and worked fine but will try moto2 in three hours and see. Any one had any experience with it. Yes I think Dorma can jump in the lake and as for sky, I know where they can put their rubgy balls.

[kinger]

Would you be so good as to let us know how the First Row experience works out? (Pop ups etc).
The video pass from Dorna does give access to all video as far as I know though.
It used to be frustrating when sky skipped the pre races and only showed the GP. Was that the start of the decline?
I also think the "no spoiler" tab is going to be a godsend. Got to run a mate to hospital Monday morning so can't watch til I get home.

[awa355]

What is the price in NZ$? Can you log in at a time after the race and watch it?

[Kendog]

What is the price in NZ$? Can you log in at a time after the race and watch it?
It's about $155 and yes, you can watch any time.

[roogazza]

I have cancelled my sky sport sub.There may be commercila realities involved of course but i wanted them to know that there is also a reaction to that reality.

Good on ya BMWST, that's a fact.
I'm hanging for a last minute change, but I'll be doing at least the same and probably more.

ps No Sunday ride today , so I'm extra pissed.

[Ven]

I am totally pissed too. I have threatened my TV provider, TelstraClear/Vodafone, with cancelation of my service and told them to pass that on to SKY TV. I urge everyone to do the same!

[sil3nt]

:rolleyes: Bunch of drama queens in here. It's like you think Sky are the ones that don't want to show it. Sky just don't want to pay whatever Dorna is asking.

If sky had to put their prices up you lot would be back in here having another fucking cry. There are alternatives to watch the race. Deal with it.

[CHOPPA]

Its prob just me but I hate watching things streaming through my computer. I subscribed to MotoGP but I would still much rather watch it on SKY

[BMWST?]

:rolleyes: Bunch of drama queens in here. It's like you think Sky are the ones that don't want to show it. Sky just don't want to pay whatever Dorna is asking.

If sky had to put their prices up you lot would be back in here having another fucking cry. There are alternatives to watch the race. Deal with it.

you do not know that.Its NOT the money.If they dont provide the service i want i am out.I will get the motogp .com coverage.So its sky choice you see,elect not to pay the price and see what happens.Imagine if they didnt want to pay the price for the super 15 or something as popular.You think there wouldnt be some reaction to that?

[boman]

Its prob just me but I hate watching things streaming through my computer. I subscribed to MotoGP but I would still much rather watch it on SKY

Our Broadband will not keep up with the streaming. Sky is my only option. Damn third world telephone exchange.

[cmoore]

I have a 21in PC screen which has been ok for watching the Motogp for the last two years...but this weekend i updated the video card and now i have the PC running to the 46in LED TV in the lounge...have really enjoyed the qualifying rounds so far...the large TV picture quality is great. MotoGP .com is the only way to watch this sport if you are a fan, you get so much more than sky provides...IMO

[kinger]

:rolleyes: Bunch of drama queens in here.....

Most are merely commenting on the fact that a service expected to be provided after payment isn't being, and as a result, unsubscribing.

[blackdog]

With all the money I'm saving on my Sky subscription now, basically all the beverages for watching the seasons races are paid for!

[BMWST?]

Most are merely commenting on the fact that a service expected to be provided after payment isn't being, and as a result, unsubscribing.


and we arent the only ones

https://www.facebook.com/SKYMOTOGP2013

[kinger]

Our Broadband will not keep up with the streaming. Sky is my only option. Damn third world telephone exchange.

Tried a vodem type of stick?

[boman]

Tried a vodem type of stick?

No I have not. But if I need a Moto GP Fix, then I guess I will have to.

[dickie]

fuk sky is all i can say i will be cancelling my subscription" pricks "

[Petrolic]

Would you be so good as to let us know how the First Row experience works out? (Pop ups etc).
The video pass from Dorna does give access to all video as far as I know though.
It used to be frustrating when sky skipped the pre races and only showed the GP. Was that the start of the decline?
I also think the "no spoiler" tab is going to be a godsend. Got to run a mate to hospital Monday morning so can't watch til I get home.

Worked fine except its in spanish I think ???. The pop ups are just at the start and you click all the boxs out then streaming begins. Was a little jumpy at first but thats our modem. but smoved out. They have all warm ups qualifying and races but I will go with the prorper thing I thinks. Check it out on youtube how to use it. You can watch hundreds of live streaming events world wide. Try for free and delete if its not you. There are no pop ups while you watch though. If someone else has a better free view site, list it for us.

Just wait a week or two and Dorna will drop the price for the rights as soon as most of us have bought the pass now and sky too are playing the busness card in waiting for the price to drop. We suffer and pay throught the nose as usual.

[Geeen]

No I have not. But if I need a Moto GP Fix, then I guess I will have to.

If you have a decent smartphone you should be able to use that for your internets via wifi hotspot, bluetooths or usb. Just an idea if its only for races

[Kendog]

I have a 21in PC screen which has been ok for watching the Motogp for the last two years...but this weekend i updated the video card and now i have the PC running to the 46in LED TV in the lounge...have really enjoyed the qualifying rounds so far...the large TV picture quality is great. MotoGP .com is the only way to watch this sport if you are a fan, you get so much more than sky provides...IMO
I would still watch the actual race via sky (if the show them) the picture quality is soo much better.

[Geemsee]

I would still watch the actual race via sky (if the show them) the picture quality is soo much better.

After my earlier issues not being able to see the videos at all and a lengthy phonecall to Vodafone, the vids miraculously started working. I can only think it was some kind of security block set up by VF but hey ho worked fine in the end!

SO I bought the 1 race pass (in the vain hope Sky sort out their sh*t) and was pretty impressed!

However, I would suggest you set the NO SPOILER link as your favourite, otherwise if like me you couldn't be arsed getting up at 4am you will see all the results before you've watched anything!!:mad:

I actually thought the pic quality was ok, I have a HDMI connection from my laptop to the TV and it ran fine on VF Red broadband, no jumping but I don't think it's 1080p, more like 720p but not bad!

Will probably bite the bullet and get the full season pass for Austin if its not resolved with Sky/Dorna by then!

And just thought I'd say; The Doctor rocks, still life in the old git yet, can't wait for the rest of the season!!!!:niceone:

[Kendog]

After my earlier issues not being able to see the videos at all and a lengthy phonecall to Vodafone, the vids miraculously started working. I can only think it was some kind of security block set up by VF but hey ho worked fine in the end!

SO I bought the 1 race pass (in the vain hope Sky sort out their sh*t) and was pretty impressed!

However, I would suggest you set the NO SPOILER link as your favourite, otherwise if like me you couldn't be arsed getting up at 4am you will see all the results before you've watched anything!!:mad:

I actually thought the pic quality was ok, I have a HDMI connection from my laptop to the TV and it ran fine on VF Red broadband, no jumping but I don't think it's 1080p, more like 720p but not bad!

Will probably bite the bullet and get the full season pass for Austin if its not resolved with Sky/Dorna by then!

And just thought I'd say; The Doctor rocks, still life in the old git yet, can't wait for the rest of the season!!!!:niceone:
What I am liking with the pass is all the other videos. Last night I watched the entire race again, with their 'onboard' video. No commentary just the bike engine noise and key moments as seen from the various front running bikes. The start is interesting (the quiet) and the Rossi moment was closer than I thought. Watching Marquez from a following bike is awesome as well.

[Motig]

I'm thinking sky is probably quite happy to have no MotoGP coverage as they probably blew their budget on the v8's and regard motorcycling as a minority sport. As for them putting the price up for sport- rememember the price went up so they said to cover the cost of the olympics- it hasn't come down has it.

[blackdog]

I'm thinking sky is probably quite happy to have no MotoGP coverage as they probably blew their budget on the v8's and regard motorcycling as a minority sport. As for them putting the price up for sport- rememember the price went up so they said to cover the cost of the olympics- it hasn't come down has it.

Yup. It has come down by 100% for me since this debacle.

[roogazza]

Yup. It has come down by 100% for me since this debacle.

Trouble is we can't flick them cos they still give us WSBK and I want that at least.
I'm hopeful we'll get Motogp yet once Dorna have hooked up plenty of 99 Euro subscribers to their site.

Sorry I ain't spending what amounts to $156 on top of my $100 Sky bill.

[blackdog]

Trouble is we can't flick them cos they still give us WSBK and I want that at least.
I'm hopeful we'll get Motogp yet once Dorna have hooked up plenty of 99 Euro subscribers to their site.

Sorry I ain't spending what amounts to $156 on top of my $100 Sky bill.

That is $156 per annum though, as opposed to $100 per month. I suppose if you like the golf though...

[roogazza]

That is $156 per annum though, as opposed to $100 per month. I suppose if you like the golf though...

Per annum , yeah fair enough. Golf is up there with cricket and netball for me, pah.
Wife is quite willing to flick sports and the movies , I guess that would pay for the $156 ?

[Berries]

Per annum , yeah fair enough. Golf is up there with cricket and netball for me, pah.
Wife is quite willing to flick sports and the movies , I guess that would pay for the $156 ?
Sky Sport is $26 a month and the basic movies is $20 so you'd have paid for it in three months. I'd rather sit in my big chair with the racing on TV though than in front of a computer. Then again, I would rather try and spazz around with computer settings than not watch it all so I am giving them till qualifying for the next race before ditching Sky.

[240]

I called them yesterday.
I was told they are hoping to have it sorted by the end of next week.
We shall see:argh:

[Kendog]

That is $156 per annum though, as opposed to $100 per month. I suppose if you like the golf though...
Three of the sports channels were showing live golf this morning.

[blackdog]

Three of the sports channels were showing live golf this morning.

Fucking good thing I don't have Sky anymore!

[James Deuce]

I keep telling you people but nobody fucking listens:

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/sport/motosport.html

[awa355]

I keep telling you people but nobody fucking listens:

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/sport/motosport.html

Have you found any hiccups with this desktop app? such as pop up ads, third party hitchikers?

[BMWST?]

Have you found any hiccups with this desktop app? such as pop up ads, third party hitchikers?

and more i clicked on motosport and it took me straight to some "dating" site

[James Deuce]

Lol. Use Chrome and just install adblock.

I have NO issues with it and I get to watch F1 and MotoGP.

Install the desktop app at your own risk. I just watch it through the webpage. I hook my PC up to my telly. Works great.

[saltydog]

brought the race video pass from motogp.
cost $23 bucks
valid 3 days
full coverage of EVERYTHING.
mint.
The seasons pass is about 158 bucks.
Is sky still not buying?

[AllanB]

I see the lad came in 2nd. Interesting what a change of brand can do!

[BMWST?]

brought the race video pass from motogp.
cost $23 bucks
valid 3 days
full coverage of EVERYTHING.
mint.
The seasons pass is about 158 bucks.
Is sky still not buying?


i think they are valid for a month 24.95 euro so if choose events you may get three in a month

[Geemsee]

Here's another idea, If you download the 'Expat Shield' app from Anchor Free it allows you to hide your IP address from such sites as BBC iPlayer and Eurosport.com so you can watch all their content without the annoying; 'not available in your country' problem cropping up.

It works fine and from what I can see they (the Beeb) will be showing the MotoGP practice and all the races this weekend!;)

PS You also get the added bonus of Suzie Perry presenting!

PPS it stops google etc from tracking your searches, maybe someone should tell Dotcom?!

[James Deuce]

PPS it stops google etc from tracking your searches, maybe someone should tell Dotcom?!

He knows..

[Berries]

I don't FaceBook or Twatter so has anyone got an update on whether Sky have got things sorted out yet?

[gonzo_akl]

I was just on Facebook reading the page nd it would appear that they haven't got the rights and it doesn't look likely that they will get them for the season

from the page>

"ATTENTION - MOTOGP FANS:

Regretfully we have not secured the rights for MotoGP.

If this changes we will let you know immediately.

[BMWST?]

I don't FaceBook or Twatter so has anyone got an update on whether Sky have got things sorted out yet?

no they havent,

https://www.facebook.com/skysportnz/posts/468622896540714

[Berries]

Ha ha, some interesting comments on that link.

And I see if you get the one month pass this weekend you'll get Jerez and Le Mans as well.

[Berries]

If anyone is thinking of getting the monthly pass note it is a rolling thing and they will charge for another month at the end of it. Must have been in the small print which I agreed to without reading, as you do. Still, Sky Sport can now piss off.

[BMWST?]

If anyone is thinking of getting the monthly pass note it is a rolling thing and they will charge for another month at the end of it. Must have been in the small print which I agreed to without reading, as you do. Still, Sky Sport can now piss off.

Hmmm prolly gonna sign up tonight

[cmoore]

get the motogp pass, if your a fan it is so far ahead of the limited sky coverage (when we had it) that the two cannot really be compared...

[Kendog]

get the motogp pass, if your a fan it is so far ahead of the limited sky coverage (when we had it) that the two cannot really be compared...
Except for picture quality.

[240]

I called sky again today and the girl confirmed they "most likely" wont be getting moto gp so I canned the sports channel.I felt like canning the whole thing but I like comedy central too much!;)

[Magnum Noel]

I called sky again today and the girl confirmed they "most likely" wont be getting moto gp so I canned the sports channel.I felt like canning the whole thing but I like comedy central too much!;)

Good for you. I'd do the same but the missus and son like the rugby to much.

[Berries]

As well as turning off the commentary to listen to the bikes you can do this -

[crazy man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9oNPzr2Vg :laugh:

[Badjelly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9oNPzr2Vg :laugh:

An oldie but a goodie :msn-wink:

[Dave-]

I think sky has you guys by the balls, seriously all I read is:

I'M GOING TO CANCEL MY SKY SPORT!....after august the 14th so I don't have to pay a cancellation fee

I WOULD CANCEL MY SKY....but I want to watch world superbikes <--- this is the majority, sky has you seriously strung up.

If any of you were really serious about showing sky a thing or two, you would re-evaluate your television watching habits, realise how much shit there is on sky and cancel your whole subscription. You would buy a decent internet connection, buy a computer, plug it in to the TV and then torrent everything you and your family wanted to watch, for free, without adverts, 3 months before it even gets to sky. I admit live sports events are usually delayed 4 or 5 hours, but it's not like sky has ever done that, and this is free and chances are I'm not going to watch it until the morning anyway.

[mulletman]

I think sky has you guys by the balls, seriously all I read is:

I'M GOING TO CANCEL MY SKY SPORT!....after august the 14th so I don't have to pay a cancellation fee

I WOULD CANCEL MY SKY....but I want to watch world superbikes <--- this is the majority, sky has you seriously strung up.

If any of you were really serious about showing sky a thing or two, you would re-evaluate your television watching habits, realise how much shit there is on sky and cancel your whole subscription. You would buy a decent internet connection, buy a computer, plug it in to the TV and then torrent everything you and your family wanted to watch, for free, without adverts, 3 months before it even gets to sky. I admit live sports events are usually delayed 4 or 5 hours, but it's not like sky has ever done that, and this is free and chances are I'm not going to watch it until the morning anyway.

This is what i did at xmas time, fuck sky.

[AndyR1]

Well,

honestly I don't care at all what SKY is doing - if you can wait one to two days you will get HD versions online for download - qualifying and race with no worries, best quality just using few GB of you broadband connection :niceone: and I have 100GB per month so easy to get the right stuff :bleh:

Even WSBK or Supersport would be nice to see but it seems that in NZ only few minority sports are worth to show in TV. Very disappointed :2guns:

And for movies by the way it's the same story: much too late but then 100 times a month :weird:

Just my opinion...

Cheers

[Tink]

Our internet connection is too slow, so we will suffer the loss of no Motogp this year. I personally have been posting on any facebook page eg: Ben Spies page, motogp page, or anyone that has some relation to Motogp and I say.

"we don't get it in NZ" ... I don't blame sky... I just point out that I am not a happy camper. Obviously it gets a blank response... but it makes me feel better.
:rolleyes:

[Bungle]

Just what are we paying for? My first complaint got a glib "negotiations have stalled..." type shit and nothing has fucking happened. My subsequent enquiries have been met with silence. F*** me. I pay sh*tloads to watch the sport of my choice and Sky sucks up those dollars like a scabrous whore and then spits out shit like NASCAR and Darts and Netball. F***! I am so pissed with these assholes

[Badjelly]

If any of you were really serious about showing sky a thing or two, you would re-evaluate your television watching habits, realise how much shit there is on sky and cancel your whole subscription. You would buy a decent internet connection, buy a computer, plug it in to the TV and then torrent everything you and your family wanted to watch, for free, without adverts, 3 months before it even gets to sky. I admit live sports events are usually delayed 4 or 5 hours, but it's not like sky has ever done that, and this is free and chances are I'm not going to watch it until the morning anyway.

You've got a point, Dave. But just thing I want to check: downloading stuff on these torrents I keep hearing about: it's not entirely legal, is it?

[Dave-]

You've got a point, Dave. But just thing I want to check: downloading stuff on these torrents I keep hearing about: it's not entirely legal, is it?

No, but if you want to stick it to sky it's the best way.

[AndyR1]

You've got a point, Dave. But just thing I want to check: downloading stuff on these torrents I keep hearing about: it's not entirely legal, is it?

Well, you don't need to download it. If you watch WSBK in HD on YouTube, is that illegal :confused:

[Tink]

Its not the end of this convo... motogp is important... ye ye ye right hmmmm ... so it is not sky (right or wrong?) ... motogp are after money... does that means they are charging sky too much or sky is too tight to pay.... a bit of FAIR GO.. would go down well here.... I MISS BEN!

[David Anderson]

Can anyone confirm MotoGP is going to play on CRC Motorsport?

[nudemetalz]

Here's another idea, If you download the 'Expat Shield' app from Anchor Free it allows you to hide your IP address from such sites as BBC iPlayer and Eurosport.com so you can watch all their content without the annoying; 'not available in your country' problem cropping up.

It works fine and from what I can see they (the Beeb) will be showing the MotoGP practice and all the races this weekend!;)

PS You also get the added bonus of Suzie Perry presenting!

PPS it stops google etc from tracking your searches, maybe someone should tell Dotcom?!

I watched all of the qualifying last night on the 'puter. A few ad breaks but was awesome and free !!!
This is the link:-
http://www.vipboxsports.me/sports/moto-gp.html
(http://www.vipboxsports.me/sports/moto-gp.html)
Who needs Sky Sport....

[BMWST?]

there is also this facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inregistrarimotogp-2013/257033834433283?hc_location=stream

someone uploads the practises etc in parts

[Dave-]

Can anyone confirm MotoGP is going to play on CRC Motorsport?

"Helmets on #motogp fans in NZ. We have just signed the deal to screen the series on #CRCMotorsport. @3Sport" - "stsummerfield" bloody nice guy too Shaun Summerfield is.

https://twitter.com/stsummerfield/status/330423763793506304

[Muppet]

Will it be replays or just highlights I wonder?

[Dougnelson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP9oNPzr2Vg :laugh:

Have seen a few of these overdubs of Downfall (a fantastic movie about Hitler's last days) but this takes the cake! Hilarious!

[Dougnelson]

Can anyone confirm MotoGP is going to play on CRC Motorsport?

Doesn't seem so I emailed TV One and they confirm they are not showing it this year. Dorna must be asking too much.

[Kendog]

Doesn't seem so I emailed TV One and they confirm they are not showing it this year. Dorna must be asking too much.
That is because CRC Motorsport is on TV3, not TV1.

[Geeen]

We got an email back from TV3 saying its too early for any announcements

Not sent from an iDevice

[Dave-]

"Helmets on #motogp fans in NZ. We have just signed the deal to screen the series on #CRCMotorsport. @3Sport" - "stsummerfield" bloody nice guy too Shaun Summerfield is.

https://twitter.com/stsummerfield/status/330423763793506304


We got an email back from TV3 saying its too early for any announcements

Not sent from an iDevice

Orrrrrr not?

[crazy man]

Have seen a few of these overdubs of Downfall (a fantastic movie about Hitler's last days) but this takes the cake! Hilarious!could not help but piss myself when l sore it lol

[Tink]

"rugby thread on fb"

Ye ye fb, anyway I was very concerned that Motogp is not playing, so fo the upteenth time I asked this time on that rugby league thread... "no motogp"?? ... the reply I got was... "... this is a rugby league post but this might help you ... Regretfully we have not secured the rights for MotoGP. Thanks"

:(

[Maha]

Its not the end of this convo... motogp is important... ye ye ye right hmmmm ... so it is not sky (right or wrong?) ... motogp are after money... does that means they are charging sky too much or sky is too tight to pay.... a bit of FAIR GO.. would go down well here.... I MISS BEN!

MotoGP will be shown on TV3 as of next week, not live, but 6 days after the event which bothers me not, it's how I used to watch it anyway.

[Magnum Noel]

MotoGP will be shown on TV3 as of next week, not live, but 6 days after the event which bothers me not, it's how I used to watch it anyway.

Excellent:niceone:

[Badjelly]

MotoGP will be shown on TV3 as of next week, not live, but 6 days after the event which bothers me not, it's how I used to watch it anyway.

Yes, but it's highlights rather than full coverage. The MotoGP coverage on TV3 will be sponsored by Suzuki NZ. From their web site, "TV3 will broadcast delayed highlights packages, featuring MotoGP 1 and Moto GP 2 action."

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/News/Motorcycle/2013/05/08/Suzuki+Gives+You+Exactly+What+You+Want/

[Tink]

MotoGP will be shown on TV3 as of next week, not live, but 6 days after the event which bothers me not, it's how I used to watch it anyway.

Better than nothing... thx:niceone:

[Muppet]

Waste of fucking time. I pay for Sky, put up with all the 5 year old programs and they cant even get MotoGP. WSB and BSB are good to watch though, but as far as 6 day old highlights go, you can just fuck off!

[Logpot]

Better than no free coverage - I'll take it.

[Dave-]

Waste of fucking time. I pay for Sky, put up with all the 5 year old programs and they cant even get MotoGP. WSB and BSB are good to watch though, but as far as 6 day old highlights go, you can just fuck off!

Wait a second...."I pay for Sky, put up with all the 5 year old programs..."


IF YOU DON'T LIKE SKY YOU SHOULD CANCEL IT

If I could make that text flash with fireworks and boarder it with flashing lights I would have.

Or you could donate the money to charity and that way at least you'd only have to put up with solving world hunger.

[Wingnut]

Wait a second...."I pay for Sky, put up with all the 5 year old programs..."


IF YOU DON'T LIKE SKY YOU SHOULD CANCEL IT

If I could make that text flash with fireworks and boarder it with flashing lights I would have.

Or you could donate the money to charity and that way at least you'd only have to put up with solving world hunger.

Haaahaaa. Muppet in name, muppet in nature....

[Muppet]

Wait a second...."I pay for Sky, put up with all the 5 year old programs..."


IF YOU DON'T LIKE SKY YOU SHOULD CANCEL IT

If I could make that text flash with fireworks and boarder it with flashing lights I would have.

Or you could donate the money to charity and that way at least you'd only have to put up with solving world hunger.

Charity and world hunger? You left out saving whales. You'd be a looney lefty liberal wouldn't you?? I get Sky for the motor sports and a few other things and like everything in life you have to take the good with the bad. A bit like reading your posts....

[Dave-]

Charity and world hunger? You left out saving whales. You'd be a looney lefty liberal wouldn't you?? I get Sky for the motor sports and a few other things and like everything in life you have to take the good with the bad. A bit like reading your posts....

No no, by all means save the whales, or cancer (prostate? up to you!) or take your kids (or wife, girlfriend, boyfriend) to the rugby or to dinner, just don't waste it on something you feel is bad when there are other options.

Honestly how much motorsport do you get for ~$120 a month? 6 hours? that's $20 an hour, are you even paid that much?

edit: not a lefty, but you cant argue that feeding 3 starving kids is worse than not feeding 3 starving kids.

[jasonu]

Honestly how much motorsport do you get for ~$120 a month? 6 hours? that's $20 an hour, are you even paid that much?


Fuck really. Is sky really $120 per month???

[awa355]

I watched all of the qualifying last night on the 'puter. A few ad breaks but was awesome and free !!!
This is the link:-
http://www.vipboxsports.me/sports/moto-gp.html
(http://www.vipboxsports.me/sports/moto-gp.html)
Who needs Sky Sport....


I tried your link. Everything seemed to be in order but when trying to watch, anything, all I got was the timer bar moving across the bottom of their tv screen. No picture. Perhaps I never fully installed the programme.

I am always a bit wary about "free" downloads trying to take over my homepage, search engine, installing 3rd party tracking gremlins etc.

[cmoore]

LOL..only on KB could a thread re motogp tv coverage or lack of spiral down to it being a choice between skytv or starving children...who said trolls are just a fairy tale character...:)

[Dave-]

Fuck really. Is sky really $120 per month???

Last I checked it was close to $120 for the base package and sports, but things can spiral out of control when you get movies, rialto, soho, and then all the asian channels travel channels, porn channels etc etc

Any one know what sky withe everything unlocked costs?

[Berries]

Any one know what sky withe everything unlocked costs?
Check the magazine. Basic is $46.12, Sport with the thugby is $35.15, movies $31.88, Rialto and Soho $11.18 and $9.99. Country TV is $16.68 for all the sheep loving pig islanders. Don't forget the Arts Channel at $13.05. I am guessing you wouldn't have the Hindi channel at $10.21 or France 24 at $7.

I can't add up but that is more than 100 bucks a month if you want all the crap but less than 50 for the basic stuff.

[Dave-]

Check the magazine.

Check the magazine? you say that as if you think I have one to check?

I count $113 for basic, sport and movies.

Stupid money for the amount of shit that's on there.

When I watch TV there is one channel, "Computer" and there is always something good on.

[Berries]

Check the magazine? you say that as if you think I have one to check?
Well you did sound like you knew what you were on about. My bad.

We had the basic package and the basic sports. While I can watch the darts and rhythmic gymnastics for hours I cancelled the sports when it was clear they were not getting MotoGP. Will get it back for the football world cup next year I guess, but rugby and golf can go get fucked.

$12 a week for the basic does give you a much better choice than normal TV. Whether it is worth it is up to you.

[awa355]

To add insul to injury, Sky now has the Jones channel. Old programmes, "The FUCKIN Brady bunch"



And people pay to watch this???? I couldn't stand this when it was free. I'm going to look seriously at all alternatives to Sky, as far as sports goes.

[BMWST?]

Well you did sound like you knew what you were on about. My bad.

We had the basic package and the basic sports. While I can watch the darts and rhythmic gymnastics for hours I cancelled the sports when it was clear they were not getting MotoGP. Will get it back for the football world cup next year I guess, but rugby and golf can go get fucked.

$12 a week for the basic does give you a much better choice than normal TV. Whether it is worth it is up to you.

basic +basic sport +basic movies
sky basic is 48.78 a month.basic sky sport is 26.34 per month basic sky movies is 20.70 per month .This is not hd and not mysky

[Berries]

To add insul to injury, Sky now has the Jones channel. Old programmes.
Two words.



The Sweeney.

[jasonu]

Two words.



The Professionals.

One word.
Minder

[Berries]

One word.
Mincer

Yes.


10mfc.

[cmoore]

oh dear...private TV buys live feeds from sports and sells to public, who can choose to pay or not....other options are...state TV.....I know which i prefer..i guess it depends on whether you believe the state owes you everything.....as for sky not having Motogp...since it isn't the only reason i have sky and I undertsand it is a minority sport in this part of the world...and it isn't given away like darts and golf...i can understand...motogp website is better anyway.

[rocketman1]

Yes I am pissed off with SKY.
This moto GP is tops on my veiwing list along with Superbikes and AMA Supercross.
I am going to write Sky a letter:(

[Dave-]

Yes I am pissed off with SKY.
This moto GP is tops on my veiwing list along with Superbikes and AMA Supercross.
I am going to write Sky a letter:(

You should use red, upper case and lots of exclamation marks so they know you're angry.

[Berries]

Or just realise that it is a minority sport in NZ and Sky were not going to make any money on the deal so didn't bother. But go the Cruhighlandaders.

When I cancelled the sports channels they didn't even ask me why. They don't really care.

[Hacking]

We have speed channel but Motogp is way better on motogp.com pricey but full coverage i

[BMWST?]

Or just realise that it is a minority sport in NZ and Sky were not going to make any money on the deal so didn't bother. But go the Cruhighlandaders.

When I cancelled the sports channels they didn't even ask me why. They don't really care.

it is a monority sport but they wont do anything about unless someone makes a fuss...and if the fuss includes a few suscribers leaving then thats the ultimate apart from cancelling sky altogether.If we all did absolutely nothing they may not even bother to bid next year

[Berries]

If we all did absolutely nothing they may not even bother to bid next year
I cancelled Sky Sports and am more than happy with the coverage on MotoGP.com. Even if they did bid next year and got MotoGP I won't be subscribing.

[Berries]

And now they fail to get the English football. Might as well just call it the rugby channel.

[ktm84mxc]

Never watched da football/soccer so won't miss it, see Darts is on a lot and that's a real sport booze,hot chicks, real party crowd and you can be a fat, bald winner.

[roogazza]

Or just realise that it is a minority sport in NZ and Sky were not going to make any money on the deal so didn't bother. But go the Cruhighlandaders.

When I cancelled the sports channels they didn't even ask me why. They don't really care.

I did that several month ago, writing, ringing and E mailing. I was/am a pain in the arse.
Now I just save my rant for the fucks that ring and want to give me rialto for a month. Believe me they can't get off the phone quick enough !!!! lol.

The old 'minority sport' thing used to get raised in the seventies when bikes and racing was booming and we still wanted MORE.lol.
Little did we know that they were the good times, it's sad nowdays and sadly I doubt it will ever come back.

State Television is truly pathetic in NZ even compared to Aust. Coming back here after 13 years was like time travel.

[imdying]

lol... state tv.... lol... paying for tv... lol... watching stuff to somebody elses schedule. Mugs.

[jasonu]

State Television is truly pathetic in NZ even compared to Aust. Coming back here after 13 years was like time travel.

Yep I hear that. Same thing coming back to NZ from 'Merica. :yawn::yawn::yawn:

[Dschubba]

The new Slingshot Global Mode could be handy for watching a lot of coverage denied us in eNZed.
Maybe not MotoGP, but certainly the IOM coverage on ITV

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=12171

[Badjelly]

The new Slingshot Global Mode could be handy for watching a lot of coverage denied us in eNZed.
Maybe not MotoGP, but certainly the IOM coverage on ITV

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=12171

But, but...the press release says it's intended only for international visitors. Surely no NZ residents will use it! :eek5:

[Dschubba]

But, but...the press release says it's intended only for international visitors. Surely no NZ residents will use it! :eek5:

Every been overseas? What does that make you?

[dickie]

great news that sommet gona have live motogp coverage free to view good on them http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/8877834/Another-sport-gone-from-Sky! stuff sky right where it fits

[Juniper]

great news that sommet gona have live motogp coverage free to view good on them http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/8877834/Another-sport-gone-from-Sky! stuff sky right where it fits

What channel is it on freeview?

[BMWST?]

What channel is it on freeview?

Test channel 114 going to be 14

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[Vinvin]

Bit late on the uptake but if you want a good laugh..... Youtube Hitler moto gp sky tv. Funniest thing on the tube ATM!

[actungbaby]

great news that sommet gona have live motogp coverage free to view good on them http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/8877834/Another-sport-gone-from-Sky! stuff sky right where it fits

I was surprised made news on here

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193200/1/motogp_back_on_live_tv_in_new_zealand.html

this fantastic it should be free but live wow . i wont have dl anymore for this year anyways

makes u wonder why bbc lost it too. i guess it prioritys free view much see thia as big draw card

And thats great Motorcycle revival hopefully brands get behind it to advertise it.

[jasonu]

I was surprised made news on here

http://www.crash.net/motogp/news/193200/1/motogp_back_on_live_tv_in_new_zealand.html

this fantastic it should be free but live wow . i wont have dl anymore for this year anyways

makes u wonder why bbc lost it too. i guess it prioritys free view much see thia as big draw card

And thats great Motorcycle revival hopefully brands get behind it to advertise it.

You what?????

[bobsmith]

Does anyone know whose commentary we're going to be seeing on this channel? (ie eurosport?)

I usually wait for the BBC coverage to become available but always risky trying to go a whole day on monday without seeing the results as everyone seems to plaster who wins everywhere... I know to stay off nzherald as they usually post this on their feed but sometimes I open it without even thinking about it but then it's too late...

[BMWST?]

Does anyone know whose commentary we're going to be seeing on this channel? (ie eurosport?)

I usually wait for the BBC coverage to become available but always risky trying to go a whole day on monday without seeing the results as everyone seems to plaster who wins everywhere... I know to stay off nzherald as they usually post this on their feed but sometimes I open it without even thinking about it but then it's too late...

Ask sommet on their facebook page

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[jasonu]

I guess no one is immune. Fox sports1 will now be broadcasting MotoGP as it takes over Speed Channel.
http://www.awfulannouncing.com/2013/august/fox-sports-1-may-not-be-on-your-tv-this-saturday.html

[jasonu]

Just in time yay!!!!! http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/fox-sports-1-ready-to-play-with-directv-dish-time-warner-cable/