Your yearly "Get DirecTV to discount NFL Sunday Ticket" thread

[The Franchise]

Just called in and got it for free again....plus a $10 bill credit for 12 months and a $5 bill credit for 6 months.

Didn't even have to haggle with the guy.

Anybody else tried yet?

[KCFalcon59]

Yeah. I tried last week. No go. Offered a small discount. Not even close to what I had last year. So I dropped Sunday Ticket for now. I will call mid august to try again. Normally I get a good deal with credits.

[Hammock Parties]

I moved this year and they gave it to me for free.

DirecTV is a cool company.

[BigMeatballDave]

I moved this year and they gave it to me for free.

DirecTV is a cool company.I think you meant AT&T.

[BigMeatballDave]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2015/07/24/fcc-approves-ts-acquisition-directv/30626421/

[Dunit35]

Cancelling mine as I type. I work Sundays now and my wife works overnights on Saturdays. Best I could watch is the first half of each game. I work at 2 pm. No sense in paying $42/month for it. Never was offered any type of deal.

[lewdog]

I called. No discount, nothing free for Sunday Ticket. Just asked if that would be all I needed. I downgraded our package a few times this year also as our bill keeps going up. My contract is up in November and they are either gonna lock me into a price without a contract or I'm out. They refused to give me a wireless box so I could move a TV to my patio earlier this year too. FUCK THEM.

[Dunit35]

I called. No discount, nothing free for Sunday Ticket. Just asked if that would be all I needed. I downgraded our package a few times this year also as our bill keeps going up. My contract is up in November and they are either gonna lock me into a price without a contract or I'm out. They refused to give me a wireless box so I could move a TV to my patio earlier this year too. **** THEM.

Same with me. I pay $110/month now. $42/month for Sunday ticket can S my D.

[Dunerdr]

I had a rep come by got after I cancelled dish network got Sunday ticket free bill credits and movie Chanel's for 90 days

[The Franchise]

I called. No discount, nothing free for Sunday Ticket. Just asked if that would be all I needed. I downgraded our package a few times this year also as our bill keeps going up. My contract is up in November and they are either gonna lock me into a price without a contract or I'm out. They refused to give me a wireless box so I could move a TV to my patio earlier this year too. FUCK THEM.

I think it works in my situation because my contract is up right around the time they start charging for ST. I just call and ask them when my contract is up....and then they ask me why. I mention that I can't afford ST anymore and that it's the only reason that I'm with them. Sometimes they offer me a discount and I have to talk them down further....but this time the guy just came back with free and the bill credits.

Did you call a regular CSR or did you talk to retention?

[lewdog]

I think it works in my situation because my contract is up right around the time they start charging for ST. I just call and ask them when my contract is up....and then they ask me why. I mention that I can't afford ST anymore and that it's the only reason that I'm with them. Sometimes they offer me a discount and I have to talk them down further....but this time the guy just came back with free and the bill credits.

Did you call a regular CSR or did you talk to retention?

I called after I had my car fixed to the tune of $1k a month ago. I said with the repair and purchasing the car earlier this year, I couldn't handle the $300 ST charge. She said she'd cancel it. I asked when my contract was up and she said November. That was it. Nothing offered on any of it.

[The Franchise]

I called after I had my car fixed to the tune of $1k a month ago. I said with the repair and purchasing the car earlier this year, I couldn't handle the $300 ST charge. She said she'd cancel it. I asked when my contract was up and she said November. That was it. Nothing offered on any of it.

Regular customer service or retention?

[lewdog]

Regular customer service or retention?

Regular. I didn't ask to go to retention and she didn't offer.

I am thinking of calling back about my issues earlier this year and probe them about how I can get a TV to the back patio. Century Link offers wireless set-top boxes where I could move any TV in my house to a new location. I am gonna ask what they have that compares and threaten to move when my contract is done or buy out early. Otherwise, it seems I get no where. Last year it was an hour long phone call with the retention department to get Sunday Ticket for $180 and they didn't want to give me that until I threatened to pay the early cancellation fee to terminate our contract.

[BossChief]

Always talk to retention

[sedated]

The only 3 years I had DTV I got it for free. The first year I was a new customer, second year I moved, third year DTV was haggling with ABC so I said my kids were devastated that they couldn't watch Nickelodeon. Guess I got pretty lucky.

[notorious]

Wouldn't give a deal to a 15 year customer last year so I told them to go fuck themselves.

They called the day Dish was here installing their equipment and offered the world. I told them to call back in 2 years. LMAO

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I got the Max for free and got it free for my in-laws as well.

I'll give my password this year to somebody if you don't fuck with my account.

[lewdog]

I got the Max for free and got it free for my in-laws as well.

I'll give my password this year to somebody if you don't fuck with my account.

Um hello and yes I'll pay you.

[Deberg_1990]

I refuse to put an ugly dish on my house. No go for me

[aturnis]

Cancelling mine as I type. I work Sundays now and my wife works overnights on Saturdays. Best I could watch is the first half of each game. I work at 2 pm. No sense in paying $42/month for it. Never was offered any type of deal.

What do you do? Can you stream it?

[Deberg_1990]

The NBA's decision to unbundle League Pass follows the settlement of a lawsuit filed against the National Hockey League. Hockey fans filed a class-action complaint against the NHL to similarly unbundle the league's streaming package.

The NBA's decision could be a harbinger for one of pay-TV's biggest products, the DirecTV-distributed NFL package NFL Sunday Ticket.

The NFL and DirecTV (NASDAQ: DTV) are currently being sued by bar owners, casinos and other businesses that show NFL games to customers. The complaint contends that Sunday Ticket should not be offered to DirecTV exclusively and should be opened to other pay-TV operators to increase competition and lower the price. The plaintiffs say the package currently violates two sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

In August 2014, DirecTV signed an exclusive, multi-year $12 billion deal with the NFL to re-up the Sunday Ticket package. The deal, which runs through 2022, increases DirecTV's licensing fees from $1 billion a season to $1.4 billion. Depending on their size, businesses pay between $2,314 and $120,000 a season to purchase Sunday Ticket access, the suit says.

http://www.fiercecable.com/story/nba-unbundles-league-pass-699-game-will-directvs-nfl-sunday-ticket-follow/2015-07-23

[crazycoffey]

Canceled it all last month, started a Hulu account.

[BigMeatballDave]

I refuse to put an ugly dish on my house. No go for me

They don't have to be attached to the house.

[frozenchief]

I have too many trees at my new house. I live so far north that the dish does not point up and if trees are too tall, they block the signal. But at least musk ox live next door. Not many people can say they have musk ox in their back yard.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Um hello and yes I'll pay you.

I live in Phoenix so I'll find you and fucking kill you if you F with my account lol. Jk

[lewdog]

I live in Phoenix so I'll find you and ****ing kill you if you F with my account lol. Jk

I would never do that. I use to give my buddy my account. I'd just be logging in on Sunday and that's it. PM if you're serious.

[T-Town]

I'm hoping they bring Sunday Ticket to U-verse now that the AT&T and Directv merger is official. I had the streaming subscription last year but it was pretty poor quality at times.

[Rasputin]

I'm getting NFL Sunday Ticket free with direct TV this year. I better not have any fucking problems with service connection because of bad weather. Twice now on stormy days I've had shitty reception and I got pissed off because Royals were playing. Rain should not interfere with connection fucking bull shit. Year 2015 and I never had trouble with connection with cable before unless the power actually goes out. I didn't want to be like Meat head Rob Lowe so I got Direct TV to be like Rob Lowe.

Fuck you Direct TV if you can't keep me connected during a ball game. You sold me Creepy Customer Rob Lowe

[displacedinMN]

I'm hoping they bring Sunday Ticket to U-verse now that the AT&T and Directv merger is official. I had the streaming subscription last year but it was pretty poor quality at times.

If it does, I would count on next year.

What will make me mad is if ATT decide it is not worth it and drop it from Directv.

This merger will be interesting. Centurylink bundles directv with phone.
Will that continue to happen with the merger?

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I would never do that. I use to give my buddy my account. I'd just be logging in on Sunday and that's it. PM if you're serious.

You got it man. And you don't have to pay.

[ozarkchief]

I asked to cancel my service, got transferred to retention, then asked for free ST. This is my yearly routine, but they wouldn't do free this year. They offered $167, so I took the deal.

It's definitely worth spending 30 minutes every year to see what offers you'll get.

[lewdog]

You got it man. And you don't have to pay.

I think we are going to plan a Phoenix CP get together this year at a bar for a Chiefs game since quite a few of us live here. Your tab will be taking care of that day. :thumb:

[Chiefs Pantalones]

I think we are going to plan a Phoenix CP get together this year at a bar for a Chiefs game since quite a few of us live here. Your tab will be taking care of that day. :thumb:

No prob man. I'm not gonna have you pay when I didn't pay for it. Wouldn't be right. Shoot me a reminder PM when it gets closer.

[blazzin311]

I got the Max for free and got it free for my in-laws as well.

I'll give my password this year to somebody if you don't **** with my account.

Shoot, I live in South Florida and have Comcast/Xfinity. But you know I'd love me some Sunday Ticket to be able to watch my Chiefs games, instead of always having to go to a Bar or some shit. I'll even throw you some money for you're password, if that would help. Just saying. :D

[Sully]

We are pretty close to having fiber installed. When you get the discount do they lock you into a contract?

[lewdog]

Shoot, I live in South Florida and have Comcast/Xfinity. But you know I'd love me some Sunday Ticket to be able to watch my Chiefs games, instead of always having to go to a Bar or some shit. I'll even throw you some money for you're password, if that would help. Just saying. :D

Back off bitch. You're too late, IT's MINE!!!!

[hometeam]

I cut the cord recently. They are trying to lure me back with 20 dollar base package plus direct ticket plus movie channels for a year etc.. then it goes back to regular price on a 2 year deal.

I'll continue to fight it off, but I don't think I will be attending as many games this year.

Something to think about~

[Rasputin]

I cut the cord recently. They are trying to lure me back with 20 dollar base package plus direct ticket plus movie channels for a year etc.. then it goes back to regular price on a 2 year deal.

I'll continue to fight it off, but I don't think I will be attending as many games this year.

Something to think about~


So far I'm not thrilled with Direct TV hope I can enjoy the season with out any fuck ups from digital feed from satellite. I don't like the channel set ups either.

[hometeam]

So far I'm not thrilled with Direct TV hope I can enjoy the season with out any **** ups from digital feed from satellite. I don't like the channel set ups either.

I had them for about 12 years before 4 months ago. I'm getting along fine out of football season without them.

[tmax63]

I got fed up with DirecTv about a month ago and signed up with Dish for $65/mon instead of 95/month that my bill had gone up to. Called to cancel and got sent to customer service where "Tommy" cut my bill back to $65/month matching Dish and he gave me Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings and 4 months free Showtime that doesn't have to be called and cancelled in Nov. They got me back. When I called and cancelled my install the Dish guy said I'd got a good deal.

[Rasputin]

I had them for about 12 years before 4 months ago. I'm getting along fine out of football season without them.

I've had cable 20+ years without connection issues do to weather and with Direct TV it rains and I lose connection and they said that wouldn't happen. That's what I'm upset about with them .

Plus I had to search for the Royals game it was hidden on channel 671-5 so I have to turn it to 671 then scroll down to 671-5 just to get the game that should be local anyways. I don't want to have to do that for Chiefs game. It makes it harder to flip to prev channel and back without having the hassle to scroll down each time. I find this annoying as hell.

On the other hand at least I don't have to get up and walk ten feet and change the channel manually on the television like we had too growing up so I guess life is good lol.

[T-Town]

If it does, I would count on next year.

What will make me mad is if ATT decide it is not worth it and drop it from Directv.

This merger will be interesting. Centurylink bundles directv with phone.
Will that continue to happen with the merger?

I don't think they'll drop Sunday ticket, the deal was dependent on Directv renewing their deal with the NFL to have exclusive rights.


http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-directv-att-nfl-sunday-ticket-20140519-story.html

[Quesadilla Joe]

I called and got Sunday Ticket Max for $167, better than nothing I guess.

[Hootie]

I called and got Sunday Ticket Max for $167, better than nothing I guess.
They probably knew you only watched half the games so gave you half price.

[MMXcalibur]

Nah, I cancelled.
I can find some pretty decent streams.

[blazzin311]

Back off bitch. You're too late, IT's MINE!!!!

I just saw that actually. Dammit! Lol. Bummer Man! More power to ya I guess. :banghead:

[ratchet]

anyone with sunday ticket max willing to sell me their password? I'm a college student in California trying to catch chiefs games live. I PROMISE i will NOT eff with your account.

[dj56dt58]

anyone with sunday ticket max willing to sell me their password? I'm a college student in California trying to catch chiefs games live. I PROMISE i will NOT eff with your account.

Your rep is pretty low..expect high interest rates

[suzzer99]

anyone with sunday ticket max willing to sell me their password? I'm a college student in California trying to catch chiefs games live. I PROMISE i will NOT eff with your account.

I think they had a student streaming package last year for $100. (IE - you don't need a dish to get it) It might not be any more than what someone on CP would charge you. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000365728/article/directv-to-offer-nfl-sunday-ticket-streaming-options

[ratchet]

I think they had a student streaming package last year for $100. (IE - you don't need a dish to get it) It might not be any more than what someone on CP would charge you.


they don't have that available this year. I talked to a directv rep and he told me they got rid of all the streaming options this year unless you already have a directv subscription.

[suzzer99]

That's not what this says: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/nflws/index.jsp

I read somewhere they'd start offering the streaming packages again in August this year. Can't remember where I saw it.

[ratchet]

That's not what this says: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/nflws/index.jsp

I read somewhere they'd start offering the streaming packages again in August this year. Can't remember where I saw it.

i saw that and sent my email address and didn't get anything so i talked to the rep and he said no streaming options....maybe he was just trying to get me to subscribe to a package

[suzzer99]

Most likely.

[eDave]

Free:

http://www.wiz1.net/schedule

Best stream out there and popup free.

[Jiu Jitsu Jon]

Always talk to retention

Retention should be calling him. After I cancelled Mediacom, I got calls from retention on two consecutive days. Both times I told them I wouldn't want their internet service if it were free.

[Demonpenz]

I drink water at the local buffalo wild wings, Way better screens than I could ever afford and I ususally walk to my car and eat a sandwhich I made if I get hungry. With the money I saved I put it into a nice nest egg account that got compound interest. Unfortunately someone broke out my window this year so that money went to replacing the window. But I look forward to the stares that the waitresses give me at bw3's as I drink my water and bounce after watching 150 dollars worth of games in one day.

[Why Not?]

I drink water at the local buffalo wild wings, Way better screens than I could ever afford and I ususally walk to my car and eat a sandwhich I made if I get hungry. With the money I saved I put it into a nice nest egg account that got compound interest. Unfortunately someone broke out my window this year so that money went to replacing the window. But I look forward to the stares that the waitresses give me at bw3's as I drink my water and bounce after watching 150 dollars worth of games in one day.

I hope you tip the waitress at least

[lewdog]

I hope you tip the waitress at least

I'm guessing it's "just the tip."

[Why Not?]

I'm guess it's "just the tip."

Lol

[eDave]

I hope you tip the waitress at least

The whole thing sounds depressing. Discuss Thrower depressing.

[mikey23545]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.

[Hootie]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.

:clap:

Congrats man! Great news.

[eDave]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.

You are a dishonest person.













J/K. I stream that shit. I'm horrible.

[Rasputin]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.


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[MMXcalibur]

I'm seeing a lot less success stories than I have in the past. Either DirecTV is wising up, or they simply don't give a shit.

[Why Not?]

Got like $60 off. Under $200. I'm cool with that

[siberian khatru]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.

Wait, you're back! You doing OK?

[displacedinMN]

Damn, just got off the phone with Directv.

I gave them a sob story about not being able to afford Sunday Ticket anymore, and that had been the only reason I had stayed with them for so long. I told him I was just going to look for a cheaper option (Dish, cable, etc).

Next thing you know I've got free Sunday Ticket, $20 a month off of my regular bill, and 4 months of free Showtime...

First damn break I've gotten in quite a while.

If I tried that, They would tell me to go to hell, cancel my service and charge me a 200 cancellation fee. Even though I have been a customer since 1998.

just the way my luck runs sometimes.

[Rasputin]

Am really happy I can DVR movies and games that is awesome.

I am DVRing Sharknado 3 so I can watch it after the Royals game. Win.

[Rasputin]

Fuck you Direct TV fuck you . I lost connection during the Royals game you sons of bitches fuck you.

[Rasputin]

Monday I am going call Direct TV and tell them to fix the problem or pick up the satellite dish and I will go to Cox or something.

If I can't count on them to show me a complete game then I'm going assume that I'm going end up missing a Chiefs game at some point because of snow then that's not worth it to me to worry about.


I shouldn't have to worry about connection this day and age 2015.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Monday I am going call Direct TV and tell them to fix the problem or pick up the satellite dish and I will go to Cox or something.

If I can't count on them to show me a complete game then I'm going assume that I'm going end up missing a Chiefs game at some point because of snow then that's not worth it to me to worry about.


I shouldn't have to worry about connection this day and age 2015.

I rarely have outages. If there is heavy rain I'll typically lose signal for 5 or 10 minutes, but other than that I've had a pretty good experience with DTV. I live in WV though and the weather here is pretty mild, we might get a heavy storm once a month at the most.

[Rasputin]

I rarely have outages. If there is a heavy rain I'll typically lose signal for 5 or 10 minutes, but other than that I've had a pretty good experience with DTV. I live in WV though and the weather here is pretty mild, we might get a heavy storm once a month at the most.



You only watch half of the game anyways so what's it too ya? 5-10 minutes is way too long & it should never happen unless the power goes out. I didn't lose my internet connection so DTV doesn't have any excuse that can satisfy me to let them get away with shitty service.

I don't want to miss a fucking play especially when the game is on the line and a single play makes all the difference.


They claim 99% signal reliability so I'm calling them and telling them that is a lie. Three times I have lost reception and I'm a new customer from May 2015 so they can kiss my ass.

[mikey23545]

Wait, you're back! You doing OK?

Well, I'm still alive with two feet...let's leave it at that, I guess...

Thanks for your concern, though, Sib!

[tboss27]

Been a customer since early 2012. Bill was over $100 starting April of this year, I called to get it lowered. Agreed to $30 off a month for 12 months. After agreeing to this I told them I needed to add a second TV, the guy told me I'd have to lock into a 2 year contract to do so. Ended up canceling my service in that phone call, which occurred on a Friday. I was gone that weekend; got back Monday and was annoyed about not having the royals game. Called back to see if they'd do anything to get my business back, ended up with $250 in gift cards, free Sunday ticket max for 2015, $50 off my bill for 12 months, brand new equipment and free install for my 2nd TV, free HBO., Cinemax, etc for 4 months and a $30 loyalty credit on my first bill. Worth it for 3 days of no tv.

[Rasputin]

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.


I really hate repeating myself.


Finally got to the person that said she would send out a tech support guy and check if he can do anything with the satellite adjustment but I told her that if it can't be fixed then they need to pick up my dish and I will go back to Cox. He will be out sometime today between noon and 4.

I shouldn't have to worry about missing a game just because it rains. That's shitty service provider & liars to say 99% reliability.

Fuck Direct TV

Fuck Direct TV

I will repeat myself

Fuck Direct TV

[Pasta Little Brioni]

They really need a team package offer. It's a joke having to pay that much for the service.

[Reerun_KC]

Not gonna call or haggle with them... I found not having NFLST has been kinda nice. Sundays are a little more open and you don't feel guilty for not being home sitting on the couch watching ball all day.

I get probably half or more of the Chefs down here in OKC, the rest I can listen to on NFL mobile for a 1/10th of the cost of Sunday Ticket. Just a waste of an expense anymore for no more than what you get in return.

This will be year 2 without it and have to say I really don't miss it.

[BigMeatballDave]

Not gonna call or haggle with them... I found not having NFLST has been kinda nice. Sundays are a little more open and you don't feel guilty for not being home sitting on the couch watching ball all day.

I never feel guilty for watching football all weekend.

[Rasputin]

I feel lil better now the tech guy is here and said that the satellite is out of line and he can fix it. We will see hope it works better but it is cool they got here same day I called for the complaint. So at least that shows effort.

[BigMeatballDave]

I feel lil better now the tech guy is here and said that the satellite is out of line and he can fix it. We will see hope it works better but it is cool they got here same day I called for the complaint. So at least that shows effort.

Same day service? Holy shit!

[Carlota69]

I love seeing this thread every year, bc its reminder that I need to call about NFLST.
So I spent about 30 mins telling them my sob story about losing 24k a year, and I really need to figure out my monthly budgets, and my TV bill shouldn't give me anxiety, but it does, and I need to change things. I got $25 off a month off for 12 months and NFLST Max for free. Mama is happy! :thumb:

[Why Not?]

I never feel guilty for watching football all weekend.

Fuck no. I bust my ass all year and am down for any family event mid Feb-August. September-Super Bowl, I'm on the couch 10 hours every Sunday. Don't even call unless your dying.

[lewdog]

I wonder what is it about some of you they like and not me? I'm very nice and friendly even when complaining about something. But it's like pulling teeth to get a discount and this year, nothing. Just cancelled it.

[Reerun_KC]

I never feel guilty for watching football all weekend.

Me either especially when I am not paying for NFLST anymore...

So If I want to go play golf on Sunday with my son, I don't feel like I should be home watching the NFL games because of Sunday Ticket.

On top of that, I fly a shit ton of Sundays during the NFL season to stadiums across the US. It makes it even more of a waste because of that.

[ThaVirus]

I wonder what is it about some of you they like and not me? I'm very nice and friendly even when complaining about something. But it's like pulling teeth to get a discount and this year, nothing. Just cancelled it.


Unfortunately, being nice and polite don't get you as much as throwing a bitch fit.

I'm the same as you, though. It's hard for me to be an asshole even when the time calls for it.

[Rasputin]

Same day service? Holy shit!

Yes that kind of surprised me too but the Tech was in the area anyways in town so he didn't have to go out of their way to take care of me. He told me there is a tree that slightly in the way but I should be ok he adjusted the satellite so I should be ok. Rain tomorrow so we will see.

[Unsmooth-Moment]

I got 40 off my bill, but they wouldn't discount st at all, so I canceled that portion. I'll call up mid august to try again.

[Pablo]

Got DirecTV for the first time ever this year. First year of ST is free, so that's cool. I guess I'll see how much it's really worth to me next year. Not a huge fan of satellite TV in general, but my only other alternative was TWC and they can suck the meatiest, AIDS dripping cock in the world; so DTV it was.

[Carlota69]

Unfortunately, being nice and polite don't get you as much as throwing a bitch fit.

I'm the same as you, though. It's hard for me to be an asshole even when the time calls for it.

Oh I'm nice as shit. Super nice. I ask them how their day is, when telling my sob story I say its not their problem, its mine but....
I act like I'm torn bc I don't know what to do, I love Directtv but I really, for survival purposes, need to look at other options blah blah blah...
Works almost every time.

[Reerun_KC]

Got DirecTV for the first time ever this year. First year of ST is free, so that's cool. I guess I'll see how much it's really worth to me next year. Not a huge fan of satellite TV in general, but my only other alternative was TWC and they can suck the meatiest, AIDS dripping cock in the world; so DTV it was.

Been on DTV since 1998, no issues other than they bone you for NFLST each year...

[Rasputin]

Got DirecTV for the first time ever this year. First year of ST is free, so that's cool. I guess I'll see how much it's really worth to me next year. Not a huge fan of satellite TV in general, but my only other alternative was TWC and they can suck the meatiest, AIDS dripping cock in the world; so DTV it was.


Turner Warner Cable?

[Reerun_KC]

Oh I'm nice as shit. Super nice. I ask them how their day is, when telling my sob story I say its not their problem, its mine but....
I act like I'm torn bc I don't know what to do, I love Directtv but I really, for survival purposes, need to look at other options blah blah blah...
Works almost every time.

Let me guess in some sweet little innocent voice that melts the heart strings?

[Carlota69]

Let me guess in some sweet little innocent voice that melts the heart strings?

Sweet, innocent, confused, I really need help kind of way...:evil:

[ThaVirus]

Oh I'm nice as shit. Super nice. I ask them how their day is, when telling my sob story I say its not their problem, its mine but....

I act like I'm torn bc I don't know what to do, I love Directtv but I really, for survival purposes, need to look at other options blah blah blah...

Works almost every time.


Teach me your ways

[The Franchise]

Teach me your ways

I use the same "song and dance" every year. I call right before they start charging for ST and ask them when my contract is up. Normal CSRs can't tell you that information, so they transfer me to the people who can. Then they go into their deal of "is there a reason you want to know when your contract is up?". I tell them that I can't afford ST because of "insert reason here" and that the only reason I'm with DTV is because of ST. I tell them that Comcast has been coming through our neighborhood recently offering really cheap deals. Depending on the CSR that I get.....they'll either go straight to the best offer or they'll start haggling to see what I can afford. The past couple of years I've gotten it for free. Shit....one year I got it for free AND they gave me a one time $250 bill credit.

[Carlota69]

I use the same "song and dance" every year. I call right before they start charging for ST and ask them when my contract is up. Normal CSRs can't tell you that information, so they transfer me to the people who can. Then they go into their deal of "is there a reason you want to know when your contract is up?". I tell them that I can't afford ST because of "insert reason here" and that the only reason I'm with DTV is because of ST. I tell them that Comcast has been coming through our neighborhood recently offering really cheap deals. Depending on the CSR that I get.....they'll either go straight to the best offer or they'll start haggling to see what I can afford. The past couple of years I've gotten it for free. Shit....one year I got it for free AND they gave me a one time $250 bill credit.

Yeah, its definitely an art getting all the good free shit!

[lewdog]

I use the same "song and dance" every year. I call right before they start charging for ST and ask them when my contract is up. Normal CSRs can't tell you that information, so they transfer me to the people who can. Then they go into their deal of "is there a reason you want to know when your contract is up?". I tell them that I can't afford ST because of "insert reason here" and that the only reason I'm with DTV is because of ST. I tell them that Comcast has been coming through our neighborhood recently offering really cheap deals. Depending on the CSR that I get.....they'll either go straight to the best offer or they'll start haggling to see what I can afford. The past couple of years I've gotten it for free. Shit....one year I got it for free AND they gave me a one time $250 bill credit.

Sounds like a good strategy and I'll use it come August. I'll tell them Century Link here gave me a good offer and a wireless set-top box so I can place a TV on my back patio, which DTV refused to do earlier this year unless I wanted to pay $200. I'll tell them I'd love to stay because of ST but it's too expensive and I'd rather have a TV on my patio. I'll see what they say. If nothing, I honestly just might switch the Century Link because I do know they offer cheap wireless set-top boxes where you can move any TV at any time. Sounds like a win-win for me either way. My contract is up November 1st so I have that going for me as well.

[Reerun_KC]

Sweet, innocent, confused, I really need help kind of way...:evil:

Figures.

[Pablo]

Been on DTV since 1998, no issues other than they bone you for NFLST each year...My last experience with satellite TV was over a decade plus ago when I was at home. My dad had Dish Network and that piece of shit wouldn't work with any sort of inclement weather at all. I'm hoping DirecTV is a little better, but even if it does suck dick in storms, I'll still be warm and cozy knowing I never gave Time Warner a fucking cent.

We have fiber internet, so we needed a stand-alone TV package, and those cunts at TWC are charging something like $150/month for 3 HD-DVR's and a generic package without HBO or anything else.

[kcxiv]

I dont have direct tv anymore. i ditched it for comcast. I had too, the yearly saving of 600 bucks was just too good to pass up.

Im going to ask my Sister to get sunday ticket and ill just log into her account and watch the games on my PC.

[WeathermanKumke]

http://www.att.com/shop/tv/directv.html

Well, Now you can just do this

[rolltide2014]

So we've had DTV for a year now and a lot of those intro promos are rolling off and our bill has jumped from $65 to about $115 now. (Choice + Sports Pack during baseball season) I tried calling twice and the first guy only offered me $10 off each installment of Sunday Ticket, so $60. The second guy I told to take off Sunday Ticket and then he offered $15 bill credit for 12 months and it was basically take it or leave it so I hung up. Should I just keep calling until I get someone who will work with me. I'm hoping for ST for free and knocking my bill down back to around $75 or so hopefully. Seeing what some of you have gotten I didn't think that was too ambitious, but will they not offer much since I'm still under contract for a year and have only been with them 1 year?

EDIT: So third try was a charm...got pretty much exactly what I was hoping for above. Bill is locked in at $77 for 6 months, free NFL ST, and in 6 months I can probably call again and maybe get more credits, cancel and pay only $100 ETF then and go somewhere else, or cut the cord altogether which I've been considering more and more if I can find a good option for live sports.

[TinyEvel]

I just moved to Fairway, KS from California, and I wish I was haggling with Directv. We got Time Warner bundle and it is the sux. Big time the sux. Only one TV gets recorded content, and the wifi goes in and out more than Ron Jeremy's penis at a pr0n marathon.

I might get DTV next year, but being in KC I no longer need to find out-of-market Chiefs gamez.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

$30/month for 6 months

[BigMeatballDave]

I just moved to Fairway, KS from California, and I wish I was haggling with Directv. We got Time Warner bundle and it is the sux. Big time the sux. Only one TV gets recorded content, and the wifi goes in and out more than Ron Jeremy's penis at a pr0n marathon.

I might get DTV next year, but being in KC I no longer need to find out-of-market Chiefs gamez.

Their wi-fi modems are awful. Get a regular cable modem and buy your own wireless router.

We have an Enhanced DVR. 6 recordings at once, and watch on any connected TV in the house. Unless TWC in the KC area doesn't offer that yet.

I'm very impressed with it actually.

[Bwana]

Hmm they were the Direct TV Nazi's this year and I was only able to work them over for $14 a month X 6 on the NFL Sunday ticket. The first gal I got was a real snatch so I hung up on her and called back. The first one wouldn't do crap for me. My contract expires in December and I may go a different direction. Direct TV is starting to piss me off.

[notorious]

Hmm they were the Direct TV Nazi's this year and I was only able to work them over for $14 a month X 6 on the NFL Sunday ticket. The first gal I got was a real snatch so I hung up on her and called back. The first one wouldn't do crap for me. My contract expires in December and I may go a different direction. Direct TV is starting to piss me off.

This was me last year.


"So, you are telling me that a BRAND NEW CUSTOMER gets Sunday Ticket for free, and a huge monthly discount, but I, your loyal customer for 15 years can't get anything?"

"Yep"

"Well, I want to cancel my service and open a new account so that I get the new deal"

"Sorry sir, we can't do that"

"Okay, see you in 2 years. Thanks"

[Bwana]

This was me last year.


"So, you are telling me that a BRAND NEW CUSTOMER gets Sunday Ticket for free, and a huge monthly discount, but I, your loyal customer for 15 years can't get anything?"

"Yep"

"Well, I want to cancel my service and open a new account so that I get the new deal"

"Sorry sir, we can't do that"

"Okay, see you in 2 years. Thanks"

Yeah that's messed up. :doh!:

[notorious]

Yeah that's messed up. :doh!:

They called back the day Dishnetwork was getting installed. I think they were going to offer me a great deal, but I told them to save their breath since it was too late.

I personally like Dishnetwork way better than Directv. I get the Chiefs games from the local channel and watch Redzone for the other games.

I was amazed at how much I didn't miss Sunday Ticket.

[Bwana]

They called back the day Dishnetwork was getting installed. I think they were going to offer me a great deal, but I told them to save their breath since it was too late.

I personally like Dish network way better than Directv. I get the Chiefs games from the local channel and watch Redzone for the other games.

I was amazed at how much I didn't miss Sunday Ticket.

I think I will go that route after this season. Are their prices lower?

[notorious]

I think I will go that route after this season. Are their prices lower?

$35 lower a month with additional sports channels (college football).


2 year contract, which is easy. Get the Hopper.

[Bwana]

$35 lower a month with additional sports channels (college football).


2 year contract, which is easy. Get the Hopper.

Nice that's some serious savings that could be put toward something useful such as tasty cold beer. ;)

[chiefswillriseup]

https://nflst.directv.com/

Decent deal for university students. Can qualify to stream NFL Sunday ticket with red zone for $99.

[CaliforniaChief]

It always fascinates me to see the wide swing of results in this thread, from people who get the whole world plus more in one call to those who just get jacked up and sent into the customer service ring of hell.

It's like airline fares, I guess. Timing.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Didn't get any decent deals, but they did give me the red zone for free.

[Randallflagg]

I told the Wife that I wasn't going to get Sunday Ticket this year (too damned expensive). I came in today and she was smiling....she called Directv, got the run around from a couple of operators and then got on the online chat. The person in the chat room, after being told that we were thinking of dropping the service due to price, gave her another telephone number - along with a PIN, and told her to talk to them.

She called and got free Sunday Ticket and the bill cut in half for a year.

My Wife said it took about 2 hours total - but the results were well worth the wait!

Good job Wifey!!!!

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I told the Wife that I wasn't going to get Sunday Ticket this year (too damned expensive). I came in today and she was smiling....she called Directv, got the run around from a couple of operators and then got on the online chat. The person in the chat room, after being told that we were thinking of dropping the service due to price, gave her another telephone number - along with a PIN, and told her to talk to them.

She called and got free Sunday Ticket and the bill cut in half for a year.

My Wife said it took about 2 hours total - but the results were well worth the wait!

Good job Wifey!!!!

You're wife is great but we need pic's (of your wife) or your lying.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I did have luck with the MLB baseball package this year. I called them up and got a real nice lady and explained to her that I had been a loyal customer for nearly 25 years and have always paid full price. I told her that I had just found interest in Baseball again and asked her if there was any way possible I could get this year for free.
She said ,I see you have been with us a long time let me see what my manager says. She came back and said no problem and in addition we are giving you $10 off your monthly bill for the next 6 months.
I haven't tried to hit them up for Ticket yet but I should. Wish I could get them same lady. She sounded Hot too !

[Randallflagg]

You're wife is great but we need pic's (of your wife) or your lying.

Both me and my Wife are 63.....You really DON'T need pics :)

[BigMeatballDave]

Both me and my Wife are 63.....You really DON'T need pics :):LOL:

[Spokane Chief Fan]

I used my same old spiel. They gave me a $100 credit, $10 & $15 for 12 months, and $10 & $5 for six months. I have not paid for the Ticket in 6 years, I usually do better than this, but I am tiring of the game.

[Deberg_1990]

This was me last year.


"So, you are telling me that a BRAND NEW CUSTOMER gets Sunday Ticket for free, and a huge monthly discount, but I, your loyal customer for 15 years can't get anything?"

"Yep"

"Well, I want to cancel my service and open a new account so that I get the new deal"

"Sorry sir, we can't do that"

"Okay, see you in 2 years. Thanks"


That's just how their business model is set up.

All TV providers work the same way. Reel you in with great intro rates for a year or so, then Jack them up so you can subsidize the new customers.

[Bwana]

Saw this on reddit , worth a look.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/3fs6ff/nfl_sunday_ticket_streaming_service_just_became/

[jspchief]

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.


I really hate repeating myself.


Finally got to the person that said she would send out a tech support guy and check if he can do anything with the satellite adjustment but I told her that if it can't be fixed then they need to pick up my dish and I will go back to Cox. He will be out sometime today between noon and 4.

I shouldn't have to worry about missing a game just because it rains. That's shitty service provider & liars to say 99% reliability.

Fuck Direct TV

Fuck Direct TV

I will repeat myself

Fuck Direct TV
Your experiences with signal loss aren't typical. May be a bad install or just too many trees, but only the most severe weather should be giving you problems.

[Nzoner]

Made my annual call today once the full price showed up on my bill,got it free as well plus the $10 a month off.

[Earthling]

Glad I saw this thread. Just called and got ST for around $167 ALL SET!!

[BigMeatballDave]

Saw this on reddit , worth a look.

https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/3fs6ff/nfl_sunday_ticket_streaming_service_just_became/

I did that 2 years ago. Worked great, then the NFL blocked it.

[MotherfuckerJones]

I'll be calling tonight. We'll see how it goes.

[lewdog]

I'm thinking of having one of you lucky assholes call for me.

Fuck all you all winners. FUCK YOU!

[Bwana]

I did that 2 years ago. Worked great, then the NFL blocked it.

Well that sucks. I also see the NFL has shut down most of the China based distributors where I once picked up knockoff Jerseys, the rotten bastards. :D

[chiefs1111]

Sunday Ticket for Free. 3 free months of HBO Showtime and Cinemax and a $50 bill credit for 6 months

[Earthling]

All I did was tell them "I hate that damned old "lewdog" and it was automatic 50% off...

[lewdog]

All I did was tell them "I hate that damned old "lewdog" and it was automatic 50% off...

ROFL

Maybe my wife should try that!

[mdchiefsfan]

I did that 2 years ago. Worked great, then the NFL blocked it.

They blocked the free Netherlands access. Not certain about paying for it from another country.

[MotherfuckerJones]

I'm waiting till tomorrow to call. Will be trying for a woman. They're easier to work with.

[MotherfuckerJones]

Just got off with Directv. Got Sunday ticket max for free. Rest of my baseball package for free (Thank god because my Sox sux). Also got free new wireless equipment coming next week. Excited to use the Sunday ticket app now! Also got huge discounts and got my bill down to $113 with all premium packages. Score! Talked to two girls. Made sure of that. Ready for football guys!

[mdchiefsfan]

Any of you guys wanting to sell your online access to ST?

[ThaVirus]

Any of you guys wanting to sell your online access to ST?


Seriously. Let a pimp know if there are more than one of you.

All I get down here are Jags, Bucs and Dolphins games. Fuck those teams.

[dlphg9]

If anyone is planning no switching to Dish I could give them my referral code. Save you 5 dollars a month for 10 months. Save me some money as well. Just message me if youre interested

[MotherfuckerJones]

Any of you guys wanting to sell your online access to ST?

Seriously. Let a pimp know if there are more than one of you.

All I get down here are Jags, Bucs and Dolphins games. Fuck those teams.

Lol I'm here in charleston, sc. I hear ya.

I've never done it before. What ya guys need to do? You talking about the Sunday ticket app?

[mdchiefsfan]

Seriously. Let a pimp know if there are more than one of you.

All I get down here are Jags, Bucs and Dolphins games. Fuck those teams.

Get off my dick, man!!! :D

[mdchiefsfan]

Lol I'm here in charleston, sc. I hear ya.

I've never done it before. What ya guys need to do? You talking about the Sunday ticket app?

Several posters sell their laptop/game console access to us less fortunate ones; it makes the cost of ST more bearable for those with DTV, and since they can watch from their TV, they don't need the online access. Win/win

[MotherfuckerJones]

Several posters sell their laptop/game console access to us less fortunate ones; it makes the cost of ST more bearable for those with DTV, and since they can watch from their TV, they don't need the online access. Win/win

Pm me to discuss more

[mdchiefsfan]

Pm me to discuss more

Sent

[lewdog]

Finally found a bitch who wasn't a cunt. Those queers at DTV had charged me this month for Sunday Ticket even though I cancelled back in June. Only reason I noticed was my bill went up $40+ from the previous month. When I called in I explained I was on vacation but noticed my bill was too high and she clearly saw where I called to cancel ST but they still charged me. Asked if I had other questions and I immediately asked about my end of contract, which is November. Stated I was unable to get DTV to give my a way to put a TV on my patio and I was thinking of going with Century Link.

She offered two free wireless boxes so I can move my office TV and a TV to the patio. $20 off monthly bill for 12 months and half off Sunday Ticket Max for the year. I was on vacation and this call was taking too long so I took it. I requested no contract and stated people I know have no contract but she said they tried that for a while and no longer offer discounts without agreeing to 2 more years. No idea if that's true? I hate being tied to 2 more years but at least for the next year I'll have what I want. I can't wait to watch postseason Royals games in the pool and football on the patio all fall and winter!


Since Chiefs Pantalones had offered me his access to games, I would like to nominate ThaVirus for the honor of taking my place if Chiefs Pantalones agrees to this. ThaVirus is a solid poster and seems very nice. My internet access on my account is going to my best friend so he can watch Vikes games in the state of Washington.

[DTLB58]

Glad I saw this thread. Just called and got ST for around $167 ALL SET!!

Ditto. I hate playing this game every year. I called last Saturday talked to 3 different peeps and chatted with a tech online at the same time and the best they could do at that time was $60 off for the year starting @ $354! So I told them to take it off the bill. I call back Sunday morning, a sweet young lady answers that sounds all of about 20 and says, Half off, one time payment right now and your paid in full for the season! I took it. $167. Cause last year they told me $35 a month for 6 months but every month the bill was jacked up to $45 so I had to call and have it adjusted. Hell, I got charged on two different occasions for giving me "Free" HBO and then again for taking it off! :mad:
I've been a customer for 15 years and had ST from day 1 never been offered it Free!

[ThaVirus]

Finally found a bitch who wasn't a ****. Those queers at DTV had charged me this month for Sunday Ticket even though I cancelled back in June. Only reason I noticed was my bill went up $40+ from the previous month. When I called in I explained I was on vacation but noticed my bill was too high and she clearly saw where I called to cancel ST but they still charged me. Asked if I had other questions and I immediately asked about my end of contract, which is November. Stated I was unable to get DTV to give my a way to put a TV on my patio and I was thinking of going with Century Link.

She offered two free wireless boxes so I can move my office TV and a TV to the patio. $20 off monthly bill for 12 months and half off Sunday Ticket Max for the year. I was on vacation and this call was taking too long so I took it. I requested no contract and stated people I know have no contract but she said they tried that for a while and no longer offer discounts without agreeing to 2 more years. No idea if that's true? I hate being tied to 2 more years but at least for the next year I'll have what I want. I can't wait to watch postseason Royals games in the pool and football on the patio all fall and winter!


Since Chiefs Pantalones had offered me his access to games, I would like to nominate ThaVirus for the honor of taking my place if Chiefs Pantalones agrees to this. ThaVirus is a solid poster and seems very nice. My internet access on my account is going to my best friend so he can watch Vikes games in the state of Washington.

I'm totes down for that.

Glad to hear you finally got some free shit.

[Bwana]

Wow some of you guys cut a fat hog this year, well played.

[lewdog]

Oh I also received free movie channels And HBO for 3 months. That was nice too. The lady chatted me up and loved we were in Montana. I think that sealed the deal. :D

[The Franchise]

Finally found a bitch who wasn't a cunt. Those queers at DTV had charged me this month for Sunday Ticket even though I cancelled back in June. Only reason I noticed was my bill went up $40+ from the previous month. When I called in I explained I was on vacation but noticed my bill was too high and she clearly saw where I called to cancel ST but they still charged me. Asked if I had other questions and I immediately asked about my end of contract, which is November. Stated I was unable to get DTV to give my a way to put a TV on my patio and I was thinking of going with Century Link.

She offered two free wireless boxes so I can move my office TV and a TV to the patio. $20 off monthly bill for 12 months and half off Sunday Ticket Max for the year. I was on vacation and this call was taking too long so I took it. I requested no contract and stated people I know have no contract but she said they tried that for a while and no longer offer discounts without agreeing to 2 more years. No idea if that's true? I hate being tied to 2 more years but at least for the next year I'll have what I want. I can't wait to watch postseason Royals games in the pool and football on the patio all fall and winter!


Since Chiefs Pantalones had offered me his access to games, I would like to nominate ThaVirus for the honor of taking my place if Chiefs Pantalones agrees to this. ThaVirus is a solid poster and seems very nice. My internet access on my account is going to my best friend so he can watch Vikes games in the state of Washington.

Nice.

And yeah....you weren't getting out of it without signing a contract. It has more to do with the equipment than it does with the programming. I upgraded my equipment this time....so next year I'll end up at least paying for half of NFL Sunday Ticket because I can't use the "leave for somewhere else" line.

[lewdog]

Nice.

And yeah....you weren't getting out of it without signing a contract. It has more to do with the equipment than it does with the programming. I upgraded my equipment this time....so next year I'll end up at least paying for half of NFL Sunday Ticket because I can't use the "leave for somewhere else" line.

Yea, had I had more time and wasn't on vacation, I could have likely worked into free ST. But it's more than worth paying what comes to $10 a Chiefs game for me at the half off price. It's not about expecting it for free but their full asking price really is just silly.

Can't wait to upgrade my equipment with the wireless boxes to move a TV to the patio as needed. When it's not out there the TV will give our guests full use of a TV in their bedroom. We've been in this house 1.5 years without being able to that. I seriously can't wait to be outside on the patio or in the pool all year with the ability to watch TV. It really is the simple pleasures in life.

[DaFace]

This doesn't take away from any of the discounts you guys are getting, but just so you know, DTV will give out the $XX for X months kinds of discounts just about any time you call and talk to retention. No NFLST is really required. They just sell it to you that way.

Now if you can get them to not charge you for NFLST at all, that's a hell of a deal.

[The Franchise]

This doesn't take away from any of the discounts you guys are getting, but just so you know, DTV will give out the $XX for X months kinds of discounts just about any time you call and talk to retention. No NFLST is really required. They just sell it to you that way.

Now if you can get them to not charge you for NFLST at all, that's a hell of a deal.

I got it for free PLUS $10 off a month for 12 months AND $5 a month off for 6 months.

[Earthling]

Yea, had I had more time and wasn't on vacation, I could have likely worked into free ST. But it's more than worth paying what comes to $10 a Chiefs game for me at the half off price. It's not about expecting it for free but their full asking price really is just silly.

Can't wait to upgrade my equipment with the wireless boxes to move a TV to the patio as needed. When it's not out there the TV will give our guests full use of a TV in their bedroom. We've been in this house 1.5 years without being able to that. I seriously can't wait to be outside on the patio or in the pool all year with the ability to watch TV. It really is the simple pleasures in life.

Great! So, you had your wife tell em' she hated you too? ;)

[dlawilliams]

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.

So I called them got transferred 3 times and that didn't make me happy because I had to keep repeating my self about when it rains I lose reception. I told them that is false advertising claiming 99% reception reliability because if that was true then every time it rains I shouldn't be losing my reception.


I really hate repeating myself.


Finally got to the person that said she would send out a tech support guy and check if he can do anything with the satellite adjustment but I told her that if it can't be fixed then they need to pick up my dish and I will go back to Cox. He will be out sometime today between noon and 4.

I shouldn't have to worry about missing a game just because it rains. That's shitty service provider & liars to say 99% reliability.

**** Direct TV

**** Direct TV

I will repeat myself

**** Direct TV

99% isn't that high really... it means they could lose signal 14.4 minutes/day

[Deberg_1990]

Just received a flyer in the mail. IM eligible to stream Sunday Ticket without a Direct TV subscription now. Sweet! Signing up now!



nflsundayticket.tv

[Titty Meat]

Just received a flyer in the mail. IM eligible to stream Sunday Ticket without a Direct TV subscription now. Sweet! Signing up now!



nflsundayticket.tv

How's that work isn't it $50 a month?

[Deberg_1990]

How's that work isn't it $50 a month?

yes. $49 for 4 months Higher if you want to watch on more devices.

[aturnis]

yes. $49 for 4 months Higher if you want to watch on more devices.

Do you live in an apt/condo? Or did they just offer it to you ?

[aturnis]

Also. My mom lives in KC. Is there anyway for me to take advantage of that and not have to pay for Sunday ticket?

[kcxiv]

First time since 1998 i will not have sunday ticket. I moved to comcast. Sucks i wont be able to watch all the Chiefs games, but to tell ya the truth, im not all that excited about the sport of football these days. Godell has ruined alot of it for me. Game isnt what i saw growing up. I've definitely lost alot of interest.

[Deberg_1990]

Do you live in an apt/condo? Or did they just offer it to you ?

No. House. They just offered it to me

[aturnis]

No. House. They just offered it to me
Did you have ST our Direct TV at the time it was mailed to you?

[MMXcalibur]

Couldn't get the discount, so I went with the student rate of $100.

It's designed for dorm room students, and I take online classes...but fuck that $350 price. Either take my $100, or I'll go to a bar/stream it.

[underEJ]

Also. My mom lives in KC. Is there anyway for me to take advantage of that and not have to pay for Sunday ticket?

I am about to buy a slingbox for my place in KC and try to get rid of directv. I am getting the paid google internet, but I don't know if OTA reception will be good enough. I haven't had a tv in my place there for years and I'm getting rid of my house and moving into a condo for easier maintenance, so I have no idea about reception that I'll be dealing with in the new neighborhood. I'm limited to an inside antenna. I'm going back next week for the home opener and setting up the pieces to try it out then. I don't want to have to pay for tv there just to get rid of it in LA.

Has anyone done this?

[ThaVirus]

Couldn't get the discount, so I went with the student rate of $100.

It's designed for dorm room students, and I take online classes...but **** that $350 price. Either take my $100, or I'll go to a bar/stream it.

How do you get the student discount?

[Fish]

How do you get the student discount?

Have a university email address.

[ThaVirus]

Have a university email address.

Oh, nice. Thank you!

[Jim Jones]

DTV fuckers are being stingy this year, or maybe I'm just unlucky. Subscription is up in November, so I called Monday and woman said they had "no deals on Sunday Ticket right now" that they could do for me and was ready to process my cancellation. I'm like, hold on, let me have another day or so to think about it.

So I call back yesterday, get a different chick and she looks at the notes from my Monday call and asks if I decided to stay with DTV or not so I'm like "it depends, I can't stay at the rate I'm currently paying" and she gives me the same line about not having any deals available! WTF

So I went ahead and processed the cancellation effective next Monday. I'm waiting to see if they have someone call me today or tomorrow to try to get me to stay (I've heard DTV does this sometimes after you cancel).

If not, I'm going to have my G/F who lives with me call and open a new DTV account at this address. I'm going to have her say we split up and I moved out and she wants to open an account now. Anyone tried that before?

[lewdog]

If not, I'm going to have my G/F who lives with me call and open a new DTV account at this address. I'm going to have her say we split up and I moved out and she wants to open an account now. Anyone tried that before?

That should absolutely work and I applaud you doing this to stick it to those dumbassess. No reason it won't work, she just can't add you to the account to make changes. Good call and it's absolutely legal.

[ThaVirus]

That sounds like a good plan. They're always sending me flyers in the mail trying to get me to convert.

Some of those deals look incredible. 29.99 a month with free Sunday ticket for two years. Shit like that..

[Jim Jones]

That should absolutely work and I applaud you doing this to stick it to those dumbassess. No reason it won't work, she just can't add you to the account to make changes. Good call and it's absolutely legal.

Thanks. I'll let ya'll know how it goes. Want to get through this Sunday's games before I do that. So maybe I'll have this canceled Monday instead, then have her call Tuesday and see if she can get an installation date before Week 2. I'm assuming they can just use the dish we already have on the house.

[The Franchise]

Thanks. I'll let ya'll know how it goes. Want to get through this Sunday's games before I do that. So maybe I'll have this canceled Monday instead, then have her call Tuesday and see if she can get an installation date before Week 2. I'm assuming they can just use the dish we already have on the house.

Depends on how old it is and the receiver inside.

[Jim Jones]

Depends on how old it is and the receiver inside.

The dish was installed new last November.

[The Franchise]

The dish was installed new last November.

Then they probably won't replace it.

[notorious]

DTV ****ers are being stingy this year, or maybe I'm just unlucky. Subscription is up in November, so I called Monday and woman said they had "no deals on Sunday Ticket right now" that they could do for me and was ready to process my cancellation. I'm like, hold on, let me have another day or so to think about it.

So I call back yesterday, get a different chick and she looks at the notes from my Monday call and asks if I decided to stay with DTV or not so I'm like "it depends, I can't stay at the rate I'm currently paying" and she gives me the same line about not having any deals available! WTF

So I went ahead and processed the cancellation effective next Monday. I'm waiting to see if they have someone call me today or tomorrow to try to get me to stay (I've heard DTV does this sometimes after you cancel).

If not, I'm going to have my G/F who lives with me call and open a new DTV account at this address. I'm going to have her say we split up and I moved out and she wants to open an account now. Anyone tried that before?

Ahh, they are doing the same thing to you that they did to me!


Fuck em'. They lost a customer for 2+ years. I like Dishnetwork better in every way except the lack of Sunday Ticket, which I really didn't miss last year. (redzone channel FTW!)

[Jim Jones]

Then they probably won't replace it.

I'll likely have to send back the box though, right? I'm assuming they would give her a brand new one.

[The Franchise]

I'll likely have to send back the box though, right? I'm assuming they would give her a brand new one.

Yep

[Jim Jones]

Ahh, they are doing the same thing to you that they did to me!


**** em'. They lost a customer for 2+ years. I like Dishnetwork better in every way except the lack of Sunday Ticket, which I really didn't miss last year. (redzone channel FTW!)

I hear you, but having Sunday Ticket is more crucial for me because I'm on the West Coast so it's really my only chance to see the majority of our games.

[notorious]

I hear you, but having Sunday Ticket is more crucial for me because I'm on the West Coast so it's really my only chance to see the majority of our games.

Very true. Good luck with your plan.


I don't understand why they give a new customer a special deal but drive long-term subscribers directly into the arms of their competition.

It's just terrible business.

[lewdog]

I'll likely have to send back the box though, right? I'm assuming they would give her a brand new one.

Yup, they will act like it's a total return. So she will have to turn everything in and/or they will take everything. Then they setup a return where they will install all new equipment on "her" new plan since you no longer live there. o:-)

Very true. Good luck with your plan.


I don't understand why they give a new customer a special deal but drive long-term subscribers directly into the arms of their competition.

It's just terrible business.

I actually had the DTV customer service admit that a few weeks ago to me. They are trying to give loyal customers more discounts like new members. They finally gave me a good deal last time after talking to someone who knew what they were doing. She admitted they are working on it and while the offer wasn't as good as some on here, it was the best I have received in 3+ years with them. Half off Sunday Ticket which is fair enough for me, free HBO and movies for 3 months and $20 bill credit for 12 months.

[ThaVirus]

How much do you guys end up paying for cable and Internet anyway?

[kcxiv]

How much do you guys end up paying for cable and Internet anyway?

with comcast my total is 118 for their 2nd highest tier tv package plus HB0 and sports and 100mb internet. i was paying 114 for just direct tv before.

[Deberg_1990]

Did you have ST our Direct TV at the time it was mailed to you?

Nope. Have UVerse

[Deberg_1990]

I don't understand why they give a new customer a special deal but drive long-term subscribers directly into the arms of their competition.

It's just terrible business.

This is how they all work.. They older customers subsidize the new ones.

I have AT&T and have to call every year to negotiate a new deal. It always works. I just say im leaving to a competitor if you dont give me the price i want. It helps if you quote the competitors price

[KCChiefsfan1234]

I called last Saturday and asked them if I could get a discount for my NFL ticket. I already paid one installment so I wanted to see what they could do for me. What they said made me shake my head. They said "of course we can. I see that you were preapproved for a 30% discount already". I said "well why didn't you apply it already?" She said "Oh we do this when people call to ask". I got the 30% and $5 off my monthly bill for the year! You think she may have let a secret out? ha ha

[notorious]

This is how they all work.. They older customers subsidize the new ones.

I have AT&T and have to call every year to negotiate a new deal. It always works. I just say im leaving to a competitor if you dont give me the price i want. It helps if you quote the competitors price

They aren't subsidizing when they cease being customers.

[KCFalcon59]

Well, I called a little over a month ago and they wouldn't do anything. I called 2 days ago and they still wouldn't do anything. Today I called and told them I planned to drop them and eat the early termination fee. They asked why and I said because I normally get NFLST every year and couldn't get any offers my last 2 calls.

They ended up offering me Sunday Ticket Max for 50% off and I also got a $10 discount for 12 months. So I took it. I was worried I wasn't going to get anything. Until today they wouldn't budge an inch.

I am happy.

[DJJasonp]

I called two weekends ago, started the conversation with "i want to talk to someone about my contract, and what the end date is"......immediately transferred (assuming to "retention").

I start the conversation by saying I need to find a way to save some money on my bill.....and I'm not happy that CBS was blacked out for nearly a month....

Lady says...."I see you've been with us for several years....and you pay on time.....I want to talk about the channels you use/dont use, but I also see we can probably get you the NFL sunday ticket for free....."

Didnt even have to ask.

I pressed my luck, and asked "...does that free cover the sunday ticket max" (as I love the red zone channel)......and she said no, but if I were to push my contract out a year (as it was technically up at the time of the call), she could offer some discounts to offset.

Long story short, cut out a few channels I dont watch, and got sunday ticket and max for about 7 bucks less a month than what I was paying before.

A worthwhile call for sure.

[KChiefs1]

Free preview of it this weekend like always.

[aturnis]

Ahh, they are doing the same thing to you that they did to me!


Fuck em'. They lost a customer for 2+ years. I like Dishnetwork better in every way except the lack of Sunday Ticket, which I really didn't miss last year. (redzone channel FTW!)
I don't inserted this. Couldn't stand Dish network. Maybe things like their UI have chance since "THE HOPPA" came along. :shrug:

[notorious]

I don't inserted this. Couldn't stand Dish network. Maybe things like their UI have chance since "THE HOPPA" came along. :shrug:

It is a lot better on the hopper. I hate going to a friends house that has the old interface.

[aturnis]

with comcast my total is 118 for their 2nd highest tier tv package plus HB0 and sports and 100mb internet. i was paying 114 for just direct tv before.
I'm paying $130 for Directv, not including internet, and no HBO etc.

Have an option for 50mb internet and all of the pertinent cable channels for $100 that I'd like to take advantage of, but don't want to lose out on Sunday ticket.

[kcxiv]

I'm paying $130 for Directv, not including internet, and no HBO etc.

Have an option for 50mb internet and all of the pertinent cable channels for $100 that I'd like to take advantage of, but don't want to lose out on Sunday ticket.

I was paying 60 also for my internet. So now its like im getting internet for free. I would have been stupid to pass it up. Losing the sunday ticket on my big screen sucks no doubt, but ill live.


I have my direct tv account suspended! i just talked to direct tv chat and they told me i could STILL get NFL sunday ticket though streaming. I need to call between 10am and 6pm. IM calling about 1pm.

Ill report back later.

[Bob Dole]

Free preview of it this weekend like always.

And the game is on CBS here...

[aturnis]

I was paying 60 also for my internet. So now its like im getting internet for free. I would have been stupid to pass it up. Losing the sunday ticket on my big screen sucks no doubt, but ill live.


I have my direct tv account suspended! i just talked to direct tv chat and they told me i could STILL get NFL sunday ticket though streaming. I need to call between 10am and 6pm. IM calling about 1pm.

Ill report back later.
Any news?

[kcxiv]

Any news?

I havent had a chance too. Ill probably have to do it friday afternoon. I might have time in a few hours. If i do, ill post on here.

[kcxiv]

Ok, this is how i got sunday ticket without direct tv.

First off, i went to craigslist and looked for empty apartment listings. I used that address with my name and i was accepted because it's an apartment. Then it just let me sign up using a completely different account. I used my mom's cellphone as mines already in their database! lol

Bam, sundayticket on my ps4. i had to pay 250 for it, but it beats not having to have direct tv service! Anyways, im ready for sunday now.

[mdchiefsfan]

Ok, this is how i got sunday ticket without direct tv.

First off, i went to craigslist and looked for empty apartment listings. I used that address with my name and i was accepted because it's an apartment. Then it just let me sign up using a completely different account. I used my mom's cellphone as mines already in their database! lol

Bam, sundayticket on my ps4. i had to pay 250 for it, but it beats not having to have direct tv service! Anyways, im ready for sunday now.

How did you get around the billing address?

[kcxiv]

How did you get around the billing address?

i used the empty apartment buildings address. lol

[mdchiefsfan]

i used the empty apartment buildings address. lol

So you changed your card's billing address to the empty apartment?

[The Franchise]

So you changed your card's billing address to the empty apartment?

I don't think DirectTV cares if the billing address matches the service address.

[kcxiv]

So you changed your card's billing address to the empty apartment?

they didnt ask for one. I used fake address, put in my visa info and that was it, success. When i talked to the CS guy to use my regular dtv account he told me he couldnt do it that way, if i was a new account i could. I told him, so if i call ba kcon another phone with a fresh account i can do this? he goes, well yeah, i dont see why not. I was like this is stupid, but ok.

[mdchiefsfan]

I don't think DirectTV cares if the billing address matches the service address.

When you submit for the online package you put your address in to be determined eligible. Then you have to put in your card info, which they say is checked to ensure your address is eligible to receive service.

I am just wondering if the "check" actually occurs, or if he was determined eligible and put in his regular billing info.

[mdchiefsfan]

they didnt ask for one. I used fake address, put in my visa info and that was it, success.

Damn. Noted. I got access for $100 using a different method. It is Chiefs only, though.

[kcxiv]

When you submit for the online package you put your address in to be determined eligible. Then you have to put in your card info, which they say is checked to ensure your address is eligible to receive service.

I am just wondering if the "check" actually occurs, or if he was determined eligible and put in his regular billing info.

i didnt get any check. just the initial address.

[mdchiefsfan]

i didnt get any check. just the initial address.

Nice

[kcxiv]

Nice

they have 3 packages. 200 only pc's, 250 which i got so i can use my ps4 to watch on the tv in the living room. So i went with that one. I was worried, but now ill always just use empty apartment listings. lol i might have to pay a little more, but im still saving through the year with my internet and cable. still a 400 dollar savings, so im good.

[mdchiefsfan]

they have 3 packages. 200 only pc's, 250 which i got so i can use my ps4 to watch on the tv in the living room. So i went with that one. I was worried, but now ill always just use empty apartment listings. lol i might have to pay a little more, but im still saving through the year with my internet and cable. still a 400 dollar savings, so im good.

I was eligible last year and did it on my Xbox one. I just moved to an area that wasn't eligible. I was going to keep my billing address the same until I ordered the package again, but I received a notice that my card had been compromised in July, so I had to change it to have my card delivered.

I now know that was unnecessary.

[lewdog]

they didnt ask for one. I used fake address, put in my visa info and that was it, success. When i talked to the CS guy to use my regular dtv account he told me he couldnt do it that way, if i was a new account i could. I told him, so if i call ba kcon another phone with a fresh account i can do this? he goes, well yeah, i dont see why not. I was like this is stupid, but ok.

That's pretty fucking genius!

ROFL

[mdchiefsfan]

I used hola unblocker to route my IP and purchased gamepass through the Netherlands.

[Hootie]

Ok, this is how i got sunday ticket without direct tv.

First off, i went to craigslist and looked for empty apartment listings. I used that address with my name and i was accepted because it's an apartment. Then it just let me sign up using a completely different account. I used my mom's cellphone as mines already in their database! lol

Bam, sundayticket on my ps4. i had to pay 250 for it, but it beats not having to have direct tv service! Anyways, im ready for sunday now.
That's pretty genius

[kcxiv]

I was eligible last year and did it on my Xbox one. I just moved to an area that wasn't eligible. I was going to keep my billing address the same until I ordered the package again, but I received a notice that my card had been compromised in July, so I had to change it to have my card delivered.

I now know that was unnecessary.

All possible because At and T now owns Direct TV. they were so fucking stubborn, but ATT said fuck it, this will just net us more cash. All good now like i said. just use an empty apartment you find on craigslist use that address and it will accept it so you are clear to get Sunday ticket without having direct TV.> This is great for me. Ill probably never get direct tv every again because it was me just throwing money away.

[Hootie]

I have the max on my one using a student email from a co-worker ... $100 for the season. Happy

[mdchiefsfan]

I have the max on my one using a student email from a co-worker ... $100 for the season. Happy

Nice. Of course my college isn't on the list.

[kcxiv]

I have the max on my one using a student email from a co-worker ... $100 for the season. Happy

i dont know anyone in college or i would have used that. damn it for being old! haha

[milehighkcfan]

Worth a phone call for sure. I called in this morning to see what they could do for me, keep in mind I've only been a customer since 2012. I simlpy explained to them now that the NFL is back I've seen a huge jump in my bill. Told them I'm having a hard time affording my bill and was considering moving to dish as my bill would be cheaper even with the ETF. The only reason I was with them was Sunday Ticket. The rep on the phone said he would see what he could do. Five minutes later he came back and offered $10 off my bill for 12 months plus free Sunday Ticket for the season. I accepted and they even credited my bill $252.

[DaneMcCloud]

I got hosed.

I called and spoke to three different reps and the best they could do was give me the Sunday Ticket Max for $167.00 dollars. I've been a customer since 2003, so this sucks.

Last year, not only did I get Sunday Ticket for free, they also gave me a $200 Visa gift card.

In a couple of years, when my kids are older, I'm dumping DTV and heading down to sports bars in Hollywood to watch the games. Fuck them.

[DaFace]

I got hosed.

I called and spoke to three different reps and the best they could do was give me the Sunday Ticket Max for $167.00 dollars. I've been a customer since 2003, so this sucks.

Last year, not only did I get Sunday Ticket for free, they also gave me a $200 Visa gift card.

In a couple of years, when my kids are older, I'm dumping DTV and heading down to sports bars in Hollywood to watch the games. Fuck them.

In some cases, that's the cause to your effect. They note big discounts and have a formula that lets them know how much they can give you each time you call. If you've been paying a shit ton of money, your discounts will be bigger, while if you've gotten a lot of recent discounts, they might not offer you as much.

It's certainly not a direct relationship, but I've seen reps on reddit describe that as being at least part of the formula.

[Hootie]

well last year they gave you $200 and free ticket ... I realize some people seem to have the magic touch every year but did you expect another $200 Visa card? Maybe $300 this year?

[Hootie]

I pay $40 / month for Internet.

I have parlayed that connection into free HBO, Showtime, WWE Network, Netflix, ESPN (and all ESPN networks) while paying $25/month for MLB.TV and $25/month for Sunday Ticket.

I have access to more god damn cable / premium TV than I did when I had cable.

The only thing I can't do is watch Cubs, Sox, Cardinals, Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears games (local cable sports). As a KC fan, that's ok ... but I do miss watching Bulls/Cubs

[DaFace]

I pay $40 / month for Internet.

I have parlayed that connection into free HBO, Showtime, WWE Network, Netflix, ESPN (and all ESPN networks) while paying $25/month for MLB.TV and $25/month for Sunday Ticket.

I have access to more god damn cable / premium TV than I did when I had cable.

The only thing I can't do is watch Cubs, Sox, Cardinals, Bulls, Blackhawks and Bears games (local cable sports). As a KC fan, that's ok ... but I do miss watching Bulls/Cubs

Check out adfreetime. $2/month gets you around blackouts.

[DaneMcCloud]

In some cases, that's the cause to your effect. They note big discounts and have a formula that lets them know how much they can give you each time you call. If you've been paying a shit ton of money, your discounts will be bigger, while if you've gotten a lot of recent discounts, they might not offer you as much.

It's certainly not a directly relationship, but I've seen reps on reddit describe that as being at least part of the formula.

I figured as much, especially since I only paid $100 dollars for the MLB package this year.

But still, it's such a PITA to call them and sit on the phone every six months in order to get discounts. My bill jumped from $172 to $212 today and it took three reps to get it back to $172. I just don't understand why they don't just take care of their customers, especially people like me that have been with them for more than a decade, by automatically applying whatever discounts their offering.

The savings are definitely worth the 90 minutes I spent on the phone but it's pretty lame that it's required to go through those motions at least twice a year.

[Hootie]

Check out adfreetime. $2/month gets you around blackouts.

Can I do that on my Xbox One? I do all of the aforementioned directly through my One.

[DaFace]

Can I do that on my Xbox One? I do all of the aforementioned directly through my One.

Assuming you have DNS control on your router, I think so. It works fine on my Roku and Chromecast at least. If nothing else, it'd cost you $2 to find out.

[Hootie]

I figured as much, especially since I only paid $100 dollars for the MLB package this year.

But still, it's such a PITA to call them and sit on the phone every six months in order to get discounts. My bill jumped from $172 to $212 today and it took three reps to get it back to $172. I just don't understand why they don't just take care of their customers, especially people like me that have been with them for more than a decade, by automatically applying whatever discounts their offering.

The savings are definitely worth the 90 minutes I spent on the phone but it's pretty lame that it's required to go through those motions at least twice a year.

Within 5 years, I doubt you'll need to worry. Everything is going to be streamed. Cable better adapt.

I had to barter my mom's comcast bill down from like $240 - $120. I was pretty furious to know my mom, who doesn't even have HD, was paying that much for cable and internet. Eventually, the people who don't know any better will catch on and cable companies won't have anybody else to leach on.

[DaneMcCloud]

well last year they gave you $200 and free ticket ... I realize some people seem to have the magic touch every year but did you expect another $200 Visa card? Maybe $300 this year?

I didn't expect it "free" this year nor did I expect another Visa Gift Card but it took 90 minutes and four transfers before I was offered a discount of any kind.

I almost didn't order it, especially since the Ticket is free this weekend and the Chiefs are on national TV the following two weeks, but I like having the option of watching as many afternoon games as possible and not get stuck with the Raiders or Chargers each week.

Blech.

[Hootie]

Assuming you have DNS control on your router, I think so. It works fine on my Roku and Chromecast at least. If nothing else, it'd cost you $2 to find out.

I try and be tech savvy here and there, but I'm really not ... and the router I use is the router/modem supplied to me by Comcast ... so I'm not quite sure I'd be able to manipulate that

[DaneMcCloud]

Within 5 years, I doubt you'll need to worry. Everything is going to be streamed. Cable better adapt.

I had to barter my mom's comcast bill down from like $240 - $120. I was pretty furious to know my mom, who doesn't even have HD, was paying that much for cable and internet. Eventually, the people who don't know any better will catch on and cable companies won't have anybody else to leach on.

That's awful, man. Preying on elderly folks in this country has become too commonplace.

Good man for helping her out! :thumb:

[DaFace]

I try and be tech savvy here and there, but I'm really not ... and the router I use is the router/modem supplied to me by Comcast ... so I'm not quite sure I'd be able to manipulate that

You should still be able to change your DNS settings. That's a pretty basic router function. Even if not, I bet you can do it directly on your XB1. At least they have instructions for the 360.

https://adfreetime.com/get-started/xbox-360/

[Hootie]

Also, I read this somewhere:

Tell people to order the cheapest DTV NFL streaming package ($200), assuming they can't use a student's credentials and get it for $100. They will get auto-upgraded to the max ($350) package after purchase.

In short, if you're eligible, sign up for the cheapest streaming option and then you'll get auto upgraded! At least, that's what I was told =)

[ThaVirus]

You couldn't ask one of those random bar skanks you plow for her university e-mail, Hoot?

[Hootie]

I got a university email, brah. $100 for Sunday Ticket Max. Pretty fucking pumped.

[ThaVirus]

Awesome. Did it come with gonorrhea as well?

[Hootie]

that's the 2nd installment

[ThaVirus]

Just kidding with ya, young bull.

I'm actually about to attempt to sign up with my old college e-mail. Do they send you any information that you'll need access to the e-mail account for? Like a confirmation code of something?

[Hootie]

no but they'll verify you're still in college ... or you'll have to show proof like a valid student ID ... if they can't find you right away by entering your name and D.O.B.

worst case scenario, I'm told, if you sign up for the $49.99 / month and pay 4 installments ($200) you'll get auto upgraded to Max

again, I don't know if that's true but that's what I was told via reddit by an anonymous source

[ThaVirus]

OK, thanks. I know a ton of people still in college so I'll just find one of them.

[unlurking]

I used hola unblocker to route my IP and purchased gamepass through the Netherlands.
Used a VPN to purchase via Argentina. Was $175 from Netherlends and $129 from Argentina ($99 for team only) when I was researching prices. Most of the European nations were higher priced than South America. Last year Panama was the cheapest for me, but I was too lazy to keep searching after seeing Argentina's rate.

Just thought I'd let others know to price search by country when going this route.

[mdchiefsfan]

Used a VPN to purchase via Argentina. Was $175 from Netherlends and $129 from Argentina ($99 for team only) when I was researching prices. Most of the European nations were higher priced than South America. Last year Panama was the cheapest for me, but I was too lazy to keep searching after seeing Argentina's rate.

Just thought I'd let others know to price search by country when going this route.

Yea I gave up after the Netherlands. I just purchased the team package; I can watch local games after or before Chiefs games. I'll keep Argentina in mind next year for sure. Thanks for posting.

[unlurking]

Yea I gave up after the Netherlands. I just purchased the team package; I can watch local games after or before Chiefs games. I'll keep Argentina in mind next year for sure. Thanks for posting.
I hear ya. Just test poorer countries. NFL understands they have to lower their prices or they won't sell anything. I should have tried more, as I know one country had the team package for $79 last year. Couldn't remember who though and got lazy.

[mdchiefsfan]

I hear ya. Just test poorer countries. NFL understands they have to lower their prices or they won't sell anything. I should have tried more, as I know one country had the team package for $79 last year. Couldn't remember who though and got lazy.

LMAO Same here. Next year we should team up to search for the lowest rate. You take South America; I'll research Europe. :thumb:

[unlurking]

Deal!

Damn, think it was Panama! lol

[lewdog]

Bump to this.

Called those jack wagons two weeks ago and they said they wouldn't even give me half off this year like they always do.

Guess I'll be more threatening next call. Tell them my wife wants us to be cord cutters but I need my Sunday football.

[In58men]

Bump to this.

Called those jack wagons two weeks ago and they said they wouldn't even give me half off this year like they always do.

Guess I'll be more threatening next call. Tell them my wife wants us to be cord cutters but I need my Sunday football.

You have to realize with these threats they're slowly catching on.

[JoeyChuckles]

So which country will be cheapest this year? Remember a few years ago when it was completely free for a few countries for the first 8 games or so?

[lewdog]

You have to realize with these threats they're slowly catching on.

It's worked for 4 years for me.

Get back on the grill asshat!

[The Bad Guy]

It's worked for 4 years for me.

Get back on the grill asshat!

My brother called for himself the other day and they said the same thing to him. I think AT&T taking over is bad for the whole discount game. I don't have DTV anymore, but my wife does have AT&T cell and they don't budge on anything.

[lewdog]

What's the alternative if I can't get Sunday ticket? And no, I'm not going to a bar for every Chiefs game.