As it tends to get lost with so many pages, I'm posting the script for newbies that most here have found to work..
*note... some have found that they had to actually go through the cancellation before getting the deals, while others just the
threat to cancel was enough
Call 1-800-531-5000
Get to retention's department
Confirm you are in retention's department
Request a cancellation 2 weeks out - they might try to entice you with
sweet deals.. But if it isn't what you should get politely refuse.and Confirm cancellation date
Wait to receive "We want you back", "Let us make it right", "blah blah" call or email with special 855-407-3110 number and "BigDeal"
If you receive that email, great. Go ahead and call in as soon as you receive it.
If you DO NOT receive the email in a few days, call the 855-407-3110 number anyway and tell them you received the email
You may get turned down for "not being in their system" yet, If that is the case, ask if they can get you added to the system
No matter what they say, call back in 48 hours or so and try again
You may still have to haggle with them a bit to get everything listed in this thread ($200 GC, 12 month discounts on package, free 2015 Sunday Ticket Max, 3 months of premium movie channels, all requiring a 12 month commitment (24 months if you elect to receive new equipment)), but they also may just lay it all out there for you from the start