Sky to end cable TV operations on February 27, 2024

Sky Cable is slated to shut down its cable TV operations on February 27, 2024, 32 years after its 1992 launch. This decision comes after Sky Cable received approval from PCC to sell its broadband business to the telco giant PLDT.

Earlier, the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) approved the PHP 6.75 billion sale of Sky Cable's broadband business and assets to the Manny V. Pangilinan-led firm PLDT. However, the sale of 100% of Sky Cable's issued and outstanding capital stock is subject to final closing conditions. Sky Cable's parent company, ABS-CBN, has announced that it will provide further updates on the transaction once these conditions have been met.

Subscribers of Sky Cable were notified via SMS regarding this. The text message read:
In anticipation of and pursuant to the closing conditions of the PLDT-Sky acquisition deal, Sky will now begin its transition into a dedicated internet service provider. With this deal, the final broadcast and sign-off of Sky Cable will be on February 26, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Through its official Facebook page, SKY also posted several advisories for its subscribers.

For SKY Cable Subscribers: To assist you in exploring your options to continue with a pay TV service, we have compiled a list of providers available in your area, which you can view at mysky.com.ph/paytvproviders. Know more at mysky.com.ph/faqs-skycable.

For SKY Fiber Subscribers: There will be no changes to your SKY Fiber subscription. You will continue to enjoy the same fiber-fast internet service at the same monthly fees. Know more at mysky.com.ph/faqs-skyfiber.

For SKY Bundle Subscribers: Your subscription will be converted to a standalone SKY Fiber plan, as bundled subscriptions will no longer be available. You may choose your preferred SKY Fiber plan at fiberoptin.mysky.com.ph until February 26, 2024. Know more at mysky.com.ph/faqs-bundled.

According to Sky Cable, their current cable TV subscribers will not be charged for the period between January 27 and February 26, 2024, which marks the end of the broadcast. While this is in effect, Sky Fiber subscribers will continue to receive uninterrupted internet service.

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