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[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by morphius

To be fair you live in a place known for its lack of weather changes and storms.

True. But during the winter, we've often had very severe rain and thunderstorms which resulted in flash floods and I've never lost signal. In 2005, we had something like 46 inches of rain in January and February. I had a river for a street, literally, and the signal was never lost.

I would imagine that the biggest deterrent in the KC area would be the wind and tornadoes. I'd be shocked if rain and snow would kill the signal in 2015.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I would imagine that the biggest deterrent in the KC area would be the wind and tornadoes. I'd be shocked if rain and snow would kill the signal in 2015.

I've had probably 98% consistent service since I moved here in 2013.

I think it was actually worse in Houston because it rains more down there.

My only real complaint with DirecTV is that they call trying to scam me into getting their movie channels almost every month like clockwork. I fell it for once, never again.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Numbah One

I've had probably 98% consistent service since I moved here in 2013.

I think it was actually worse in Houston because it rains more down there.

My only real complaint with DirecTV is that they call trying to scam me into getting their movie channels almost every month like clockwork. I fell it for once, never again.

I have six boxes and every channel they offer. As long as you're willing to sit on the phone every six months to renew or get deals, it's really affordable, IMO.

I pay $172 a month with tax for everything, which I think is a very good deal.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I have six boxes and every channel they offer. As long as you're willing to sit on the phone every six months to renew or get deals, it's really affordable, IMO.

I pay $172 a month with tax for everything, which I think is a very good deal.

I've tired of the hassle of going through all that to get a decent deal and will be cancelling and "cutting the cord" in a week or so when my contract is up. I'm definitely looking forward to $15/month for Hulu and Netflix rather than $120 for DTV like I am now (though I'm sure I'll add more stuff like SlingTV shortly after).

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I've tired of the hassle of going through all that to get a decent deal and will be cancelling and "cutting the cord" in a week or so when my contract is up. I'm definitely looking forward to $15/month for Hulu and Netflix rather than $120 for DTV like I am now (though I'm sure I'll add more stuff like SlingTV shortly after).

I understand.

But I have to do for our VOIP and internet service through Time Warner so I just put it in my calendar and knock them both out at the same time.

[Stewie]

Originally Posted by DaFace

I've tired of the hassle of going through all that to get a decent deal and will be cancelling and "cutting the cord" in a week or so when my contract is up. I'm definitely looking forward to $15/month for Hulu and Netflix rather than $120 for DTV like I am now (though I'm sure I'll add more stuff like SlingTV shortly after).

I actually cancelled my DTV subscription about six weeks ago. I was planning on doing the OTA and Netflix thing (among other options).

DTV sent an email about two weeks after my cancellation with an awesome deal. So now, I get my previous package (Choice Plus, I think) with Sunday Ticket and movie channels for three months (not a biggie for me). My bill is now $57.09/month including taxes and fees. It's only a 12 month agreement and I just received my $200 DTV debit card. Not bad.

If you make good on your threat to leave they'll capitulate. My previous bill for the same service w/o Sunday ticket was about $90.

[DaFace]

Originally Posted by Stewie

I actually cancelled my DTV subscription about six weeks ago. I was planning on doing the OTA and Netflix thing (among other options).

DTV sent an email about two weeks after my cancellation with an awesome deal. So now, I get my previous package (Choice Plus, I think) with Sunday Ticket and movie channels for three months (not a biggie for me). My bill is now $57.09/month including taxes and fees. It's only a 12 month agreement and I just received my $200 DTV debit card. Not bad.

If you make good on your threat to leave they'll capitulate. My previous bill for the same service w/o Sunday ticket was about $90.

Yeah, I'm sure I could talk them down. At this point though, I'm just ready to kick the whole "Live TV" idea to the curb. I'm sure there will be some growing pains, but I know plenty of people who aren't paying for cable these days and are perfectly happy, so we'll see how it goes.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

True. But during the winter, we've often had very severe rain and thunderstorms which resulted in flash floods and I've never lost signal. In 2005, we had something like 46 inches of rain in January and February. I had a river for a street, literally, and the signal was never lost.

I would imagine that the biggest deterrent in the KC area would be the wind and tornadoes. I'd be shocked if rain and snow would kill the signal in 2015.

Major 30mph winds + rain is the only time I lose service and it only knocks the High Def channels out. You can switch over to Standard and the picture will still be there.