Sky Cable signing off on Feb. 26

First Published by CNN Philippines on Jan 27, 2024, 4:28:07 PM

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 27) — Sky Cable will have its final broadcast on cable television on Feb. 26 to begin its transition into a dedicated internet service provider.

"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," the advisory read.

"With this deal, SKY will discontinue its cable TV operations effective February 27, 2024," it added. "The final broadcast and sign-off of SKYcable will be on February 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m."

The Philippine Competition Commission earlier approved telecommunication giant PLDT's acquisition of Sky Cable which began last year.

The Pangilinan-led firm shared in March 2023 its plan to acquire the broadband business for ₱6.75 billion, covering some 1.37 billion shares sold at ₱4.9043 each.

Sky Cable said that its subscribers will no longer be charged for the service starting Jan. 26 and the last bill will be received on or before March 1.

Meanwhile, Sky Fiber subscribers will continue to receive internet services.