TV broadcaster Sky apparently increases prices

Bitter news for football fans: like the news portal DWDL.de reported, is sky increase the price for the Bundesliga offer.

Accordingly, the subscription will be up to 9.99 euros more expensive per month. According to the report, only existing customers whose initial one-year contract is expiring are initially affected. According to the pay TV broadcaster, five percent of users are affected.

“We are aware that price increases are never welcome,” said a spokesman for sky quotes: “That’s why we’re trying to keep prices as low as possible while still offering the content our customers love and the flexibility to choose the right package.”

The price increases would depend on the package booked and the discounts previously granted by the respective customers. “We will inform the customers who are affected by this in a timely and transparent manner about what the price adjustment means for their individual contract conditions,” it continues.

The range is between one and 9.99 euros, with an average price increase of less than five euros. Positive: In the future, users will have a monthly termination option.

In the meantime, the prices will not be increased for new customers. The adjustments can only take effect after the minimum contract period of one year has expired.

skywhich shows all Saturday Bundesliga games, also provided a reason for the decision: “We invest in innovative products, services and high-quality program content. We are adjusting our prices to take account of the increased costs for program licenses and technical infrastructure.”

Most recently, the other providers, including Amazon Prime and DAZN, the tariffs increased. The latter in particular caused displeasure among users.