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Sky’s broadband-based NOW TV<\/a> video streaming service, which includes access to ten major live premium TV channels like Sky One and Sky Atlantic via the Entertainment Pass<\/em>, has put their 29th May 2014 plans for a 40% price hike<\/a> on hold.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The Internet streaming service had intended to increase the monthly cost of their Entertainment Pass<\/strong> from \u00a34.99 to \u00a36.99<\/strong>, while the Sky Movies Pass<\/strong> would have seen a smaller rise from \u00a38.99 to \u00a39.99<\/strong>. However a post by one of Sky’s Community Managers on the original price rise thread (here<\/a>) reveals that this has now been suspended.<\/p>\n

Now TV<\/a> Statement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hi Everyone,<\/em><\/p>\n

Just want to let you know that the price rise is being put on hold. Entertainment Month Passes will continue to be \u00a34.99 a month, and Sky Movies Month Passes will continue to be \u00a38.99 per month.<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re in the process of updating the entire NOW TV<\/a> site with this information, but it should all be correct very soon.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thanks,<\/em><\/p>\n

Jen-S<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The service has struggled due to a mix of frustrating \u201cRights Restrictions<\/em>\u201d, which prevent some TV shows from being aired (here<\/a>), and problems with adapting to the capacity demands of customers when popular shows like Game of Thrones<\/strong> are being streamed (here<\/a>). But no reason has been given for the latest suspension.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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