I'm about to move house and am seriously considering alternative options... Sky at over $100/mth is simply over priced. Whilst the convenience is a huge benefit, the cost is getting out of control for what we watch (and don't watch). This is exacerbated by things like Netflix, Lightbox, etc being better value.
It's mainly just a question of sport. But I'll have a pub nearby - and a good fibre connection... I'm struggling to justify the cost any more.
You can get Sky including Sky Sports for $39 a month for a year, then reverts to full price, HD tkt is $10 more. As long as you cancel existing and sign up at the new place under someones else's name (wife, partner etc etc) then you're all good.
Edit: should point out it's another $16 a month for BeIN,