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'Hey Singtel! I'd rather pay for 64 cups of coffee and choke than pay you to watch World Cup'
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STOMPer Aaron is upset that while the World Cup will be shown in Singapore, fans here have to pay high fees to watch the tournament on the television.

The STOMPer, who directed his feedback on SingTel's chief of content and media services, Edward Ying, said:

"This is based what you said on The Straits Times about the cost of watching a World Cup match works out to be over $1 per match and that it is less than a price for a cup of coffee.

"Do you seriously want my two cents worth of comments? To be honest, I rather pay and drink 64 cups of coffee and get choked and die during the World Cup season than to pay the stupid amount of money just to watch the World Cup.

"I'm pretty impressed by how boastful one can get by having the chance to talk so much cock on national newspaper. Now I know why the rich gets richer in Singapore.

"I wonder how much Singtel or Starhub are going squeeze the money out of the poor innocent citizens just to watch the World Cup?

"Also, by trying to explaining yourselves that it wasn't the fault of paying so much just to secure the rights of the next season's BPL and at the same time beating your competitor to it.

"I wonder why Singtel and Starhub have to fight over next season's BPL when the both of the companies wanted to join venture in this year's World Cup. Isn't it silly dilly to do such nonsense. What are you guys trying to prove?

"What do you guys get out of it in the end? You know what? It's the poor citizens that are the biggest losers, as you guys put the cost on us.

"You also mentioned asking fans not to blame the telcos but to put it on this company called Football Media Services as they were the ones telling you guys that it's a take it or leave it situation. Do you think I'm stupid or what to not know what's happening?

"The best part is, both Singtel and Starhub customer service sucks big time. Too arrogant man. Try being humble and probably I would consider trying to be nicer to you guys.

"Please I beg of you guys. Stop giving us excuses to charge the citizens sky high prices. Damn! I would give this World Cup a miss anytime."

Keywords:  SingTel World Cup
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comcritic said   on 14 Jun, 2010   Report as offensive  
wahliew eh.. simple arh.. dowan to pay dont buy. pple giv you option whether or not to pay. at the end, some still pay for the service. this is a materialistic world. they trying to make big profits, some of us are also trying to make big profits (casino, betting, vice activities, biz) everything is about money, so no point complaining.
interfan1984 said   on 5 Jun, 2010   Report as offensive  
world cup 2006 cost less than $30. 2010 x2 the cost. Who in the world will actually watch all 64 matches except for the broadcaster? Its really ridiculous for the hike. Yes thou its still not very expensive. imagine if u eat a plate of chicken rice for $2.50 in a coffeeshop. Suddenly become $5 at the same place. Would you start to jump? For the gamblers maybe its worth it. for the true football lovers, i uds ur feeling.

and hopefully the 2 S will not compete in a way that we have to change from singtel to starhub every now and then.
odubumiadigun said   on 17 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
Singtel & Starhub belongs to who money money money....
leoric79 said   on 17 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
i wonder how much we gona pay to watch euro 2012? i doubt the price will go down..........its just a good excuse to suck us dry...........
HolyDonkey said   on 17 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
will macdonald be showing the world cup as well!?
Stomping007 said   on 17 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
Aiyah looks like $70 is a lot of money just to watch football at 2am in the morning.....they say it is less than a cup of coffee for each match but seriously I doubt if anyone will be watching ALL 64 matches.....Most countries offer free to air broadcasts....
trivalmatters said   on 15 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
If you really wanna watch, yes. Better than no football watch.
erictokfionale said   on 14 May, 2010   Report as offensive  
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(stand for pay & pay)