ynot 52 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Is it right that if we are in nz along with some other countries then we cannot use the app to watch the cup ? Only graphics? Wtf Does anyone know why that is and then does anyone know where it can be watched. ..happy to pay just need to do it on mobile device. Thanks for any info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 That is my understanding. Sky have the NZ rights. I checked up on this on the 'official AC website' the other night. If you know of a friend or family member with Sky Go, and have good internet connection, you are sorted, as I am. Use their log on at your place (assuming they aren't using it) I'm sure there are work arounds to get pirate coverage from other geographic regions. I know people who watch the rugby like that, if you can be bothered (are are comfortable pirating content, some aren't, even if its Larry / Russel)... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 You could of course buy sky, but they just dropped their 'per event' subscription package, so you have to sign up for a year or what ever... can't see it happening really... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ynot 52 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Mmmm That sucks for those who do not want sky but are happy to pay on mobile device...race by race would make sense. Cheers for answer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Most of the racing is on between 5am and 7am NZ time. You can get a Sky Fan Pass, $20 for one week, gets access to sky sports channels 1-4, so looks like you can watch some racing that way, if you feel like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi_jon 27 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 ^ You didn't get the memo? In 4 days time Sky drops the one day and weekly Fan Pass and doubles the price of the monthly Fan Pass to $100. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Wankers That's what they were advertising last night. I did hear they were putting the price up. I thought they had already as didn't think those current rates were all that cheap. Would have bone $20 / week, won't do $100 for anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ynot 52 Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 Man what a monopoly Where is the competition that keeps prices in check. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 TV broadcasting can hardly be called a monopoly in this country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farrari 4 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Not that I would condone such behaviour but you could always try a VPN service to get around the geo restrictions. https://www.expressvpn.com/order Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Here's a bit of context around this particular section of the so called monopoly http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/Americas-Cup-divorces-TVNZ-after-30-years-of-live-Cup-TV-coverage/142360?source=google.co.nz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battgirl 23 Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Who needs an AC app when you can have PJ live on radio? He brought the last AC to life for me and between 5am and 7am I listen to the radio anyhow. Perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Do not have sky, will most likely miss the live races apart from online / radio coverage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 530 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Neither, I'll go down to the Squadron and watch what I can with a bacon butty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 that'll be me also - either that or PYBC which is a bit closer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,701 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I might read about it here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Romany 162 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Neither, I'll go down to the Squadron and watch what I can with a bacon butty Slap on some sunscreen, order French fries with it, and you'll feel like you were there Seriously, a question tho' - will they admit anyone or does one have to be a member. I quite like bacon butties and have a list of places around town where they can be obtained. Didn't know Squadron was in the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 225 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The good news is the first race this Saturday starts at 8am. The bad news is every day after that, the racing starts at 5am! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamW 8 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I just signed up for Fan Pass, it still has the $19.99 option for 7 days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GrahamW 8 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Ah...it goes up on the 24th, superb timing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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