Broadcast Media and Astro

Wife: Hello, Astro? Yes, last night’s US Open Tennis was postponed due to a rain-out till today, is Astro going to be showing the continuation of the match live as well?
Astro: Can I have your account number please ma’am?
Me in background: WHAT THE HECK DOES MY ACCOUNT NUMBER HAVE TO DO WITH WHETHER ASTRO DECIDES TO BROADCAST THE CONTINUATION OR NOT? WHAT, THEY WILL BROADCAST TO CERTAIN SUBSCRIBERS ONLY AND NOT OTHERS?
Wife: Just give lah …
Me in background: DUNNO WHAT MY ACCOUNT NUMBER IS ALSO.
Wife: sorry, don’t have account number with me right now.
Astro: IC number will do also …
Wife: nnnnnn-nn-nnnn
Astro: Ok it will be shown on 14 Sep 3AM …

This post was originally published as a Facebook Note at 2010-09-13 18:36:23 +0800.