Sunday Ticket Includes HD This Year (1 Viewer)

[moleculo]

Its funny seeing those who cry about a few hundred bucks! Have you ever been to a game? Try two in one season. You'll be begging to pay $300 for ST. Also, I love fantasy football as much as the next guy, but have you ever played the game?Why would you only watch the redzone channel? I guess some of us are more traditional while others just want to know if their #2 RB scored from the 5yd line against Cleveland. Oh well, to each their own

I like Sunday Ticket so I can watch my Broncos play from here in South Carolina.Out of 16 Bronco games, Denver's got one Monday night game, I will be at one game in Denver, and I will be at at least one other NFL game this year. Considering Denver has 10 4:00 games, odds are good that 3 or more will be broadcast here anyways. So, there's six games minimum that I won't need Sunday Ticket for. @ $300 for the season, that works out to me paying minimum $30/game to sit on my couch. I'm quite sure I can go to my local sports bar and spend less than $30.If they would knock out $30 for 6 months, that makes it $12/game. That sounds much more attractive.

 

[Mimo]

I called on April 28th to canceled the renewal for ST this season. She offered me $135 in discounts off my bill over the next 6 months if I reconsidered (I took it). She then offered me another $30 discount off ST if I changed my mind. I asked if SF was included with her offer of $314.93 minus $30 and she said no bcuz they have not set the SF rates yet and the $314.93 was actually the early bird special. I said the early bird is more than the actual cost of $289 from last year, she said everything has gone up. I said earmark my acct the $30 discount and I will call back when I see the ST and SF rates have been set. So as of now I have $135 in discounts for 6 months and another $30 for future use in the kitty I hope.

I called back today and tried to negotiate it down some more no luck. He offered me ST for $314.93 minus $30, I said how bout the $299 minus the $30, he said yes and I took it. So with my $135 in discounts from April 28th and my $30 + $15.93 today I got $180+ off the price. ST for ~$119 is not bad.

 

[cincipd]

called today and told them I wanted to cancel, they told me to call back in July (once the first payment hits my bill) and they would be able to offer me a good discount then. I asked how much and they said 20 or 30 off per month. Asked if they could do anything now and they said no

 

[BeTheMatch]

called today and told them I wanted to cancel, they told me to call back in July (once the first payment hits my bill) and they would be able to offer me a good discount then. I asked how much and they said 20 or 30 off per month. Asked if they could do anything now and they said no

Told me the same thing. I threatened to cancel my service completely, and she still didn't budge. Told her I've gotten the $120 discount ($20 per month for 6 months) in the past and that without it, I'm not getting the Ticket again this year. And without the Ticket, I'm not keeping DirecTV, which I've had for over 10 years. She didn't care. Guess I'll have to call back.

 

[BeTheMatch]

called today and told them I wanted to cancel, they told me to call back in July (once the first payment hits my bill) and they would be able to offer me a good discount then. I asked how much and they said 20 or 30 off per month. Asked if they could do anything now and they said no

Told me the same thing. I threatened to cancel my service completely, and she still didn't budge. Told her I've gotten the $120 discount ($20 per month for 6 months) in the past and that without it, I'm not getting the Ticket again this year. And without the Ticket, I'm not keeping DirecTV, which I've had for over 10 years. She didn't care. Guess I'll have to call back.

Called right back. Got a nice lady this time. Told her I was puzzled as to why DirecTV would lose a longtime customer like me over what amounted to $120. Said I'm calling back to give DirecTV one last chance to retain me as a customer. She was very appreciative and apologetic about my prior phonecall. Put the $20 credit for six months in place right away. And I'm all set.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Got to talking to her then too about this idea of a standalone Red Zone Channel. She's been there a while and says that the employees are typically the last to find out about new offerings.

She speculated that DirecTV is probably trying to get as many people signed up for the full Sunday Ticket in the next couple months that they can. Then, sometime in August, they'll unveil the option to buy the standalone Red Zone Channel for a monthly fee. And she pointed out that even if you've already started making payments toward Sunday Ticket, as long as you cancel before the season starts, you would get a refund.

So if you're only interested in the lower-cost Red Zone Channel, stay tuned...

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Called to stop auto subsciption and got a 6 month pitch for HBO/Starz/Showtime (declined) and was transferred to a programming specialst. We have had DTV since 97 or 98 and ST every year and Extra Innings package here and there. Got nothing but guilt about missing early bird discount, games in HD, yadda yadda yadda.

 

[BeTheMatch]

Called to stop auto subsciption and got a 6 month pitch for HBO/Starz/Showtime (declined) and was transferred to a programming specialst. We have had DTV since 97 or 98 and ST every year and Extra Innings package here and there. Got nothing but guilt about missing early bird discount, games in HD, yadda yadda yadda.

You have to say "cancel service" when the recording asks you why you're calling. That gets you transferred to the customer retention department, where the hold times are usually very short, if at all, and gets you to the people with the ability to hand out discounts.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Called to stop auto subsciption and got a 6 month pitch for HBO/Starz/Showtime (declined) and was transferred to a programming specialst. We have had DTV since 97 or 98 and ST every year and Extra Innings package here and there. Got nothing but guilt about missing early bird discount, games in HD, yadda yadda yadda.

You have to say "cancel service" when the recording asks you why you're calling. That gets you transferred to the customer retention department, where the hold times are usually very short, if at all, and gets you to the people with the ability to hand out discounts.

They transferred me after I said cancel the ST and the 2nd rep only offered movie packages, the same the the first rep did.

 

[mozzy84]

called today and told them I wanted to cancel, they told me to call back in July (once the first payment hits my bill) and they would be able to offer me a good discount then. I asked how much and they said 20 or 30 off per month. Asked if they could do anything now and they said no

Told me the same thing. I threatened to cancel my service completely, and she still didn't budge. Told her I've gotten the $120 discount ($20 per month for 6 months) in the past and that without it, I'm not getting the Ticket again this year. And without the Ticket, I'm not keeping DirecTV, which I've had for over 10 years. She didn't care. Guess I'll have to call back.

Called right back. Got a nice lady this time. Told her I was puzzled as to why DirecTV would lose a longtime customer like me over what amounted to $120. Said I'm calling back to give DirecTV one last chance to retain me as a customer. She was very appreciative and apologetic about my prior phonecall. Put the $20 credit for six months in place right away. And I'm all set.

they say anything about throwing in the online games for free? I'lll paypal you 60 bucks for your password if you add it on

 

[ChuckLiddell]

I just got hooked!

I called in, and on the automated line said "cancel service". I went to a service rep after 20 seconds of hold time. I told him I wanted to know what the procedure was for canceling, and that I was flirting with Comcast and Fios for the triple play packages, and great specials they were offering. Mentioned that the ST is the only reason I have been with DTV for 11 years.

He was adamant that they did not want to lose me. Said they are losing a lot of subscribers to other providers, and that they want me to stay. Gave me $200 off the ticket, and every channel DTV offers (except PPV) for $65 - only for 3 months, but still a nice package. Price for that package goes up to $114 after 3 months, but he said to call back then and see if I cannot convince them to let me keep it for less.

Given the fact that I had no intention whatsoever to cancel, and that I would probably pay double for the ticket if I had to, I am quite pleased.

 

[fsufan]

just called and the op said she could not give the $20 off for 6 months at this time. she said to call back when the season started to get the credits. they are so inconsistent

 

[scratcher]

Does anyone know if you can TiVo the online games? I would be OK paying 50 for online games but my schedule is not free on all Sundays so I need TiVo...

 

[TenTimes]

I just got DTV and was thinking about getting sunday ticket. Can someone explain the Red Zone Channel to me real quick? What is on it when nobody is inside the 20? What if 2 teams are inside the 20? Do you get alerts when on another channel that it is time to hop over to the RZC, or do you have to follow the boxscores online to know?

Edit- and I guess the most important question of all, why are a lot of you so anxious to dump Sunday Ticket and just get RZC, besides the price? Or is it only the price? Just seems to me with RZC you'll see a lot of future Sportscenter highlights as they happen, but not get to watch any actual games. What am I missing?

 

[massraider]

I just got DTV and was thinking about getting sunday ticket. Can someone explain the Red Zone Channel to me real quick? What is on it when nobody is inside the 20? What if 2 teams are inside the 20? Do you get alerts when on another channel that it is time to hop over to the RZC, or do you have to follow the boxscores online to know?Edit- and I guess the most important question of all, why are a lot of you so anxious to dump Sunday Ticket and just get RZC, besides the price? Or is it only the price? Just seems to me with RZC you'll see a lot of future Sportscenter highlights as they happen, but not get to watch any actual games. What am I missing?

RZC is like if you had 12 buddies all watching games for you, and they could put the most likely to score game on your TV. As that drive resolves itself, the next most likely game to score immediately switches on your TV. And I mean immediately--they don't even show extra points. The best part is, if you miss a score, let's say a punt return, then in between plays of the one you're watching, the host will cut in, show you the play that just happened, then bring you back to the game you are watching. And there are no commercials. If for whatever reason there is no live game (during the late games) they will show earlier highlights. For people that want to dump it, if you get your favorite team on local TV, for a lot of people it is a lot to pay just to be able to choose the other game to watch. There's always a game on to watch, plus you can watch the RZC and catch a bit of all the other games. To answer your question about two teams in the red zone, the RZC will often go with two screens, or will swap between games. It's pretty impressive how they handle it. Yes, if you are watching the RZC, you don't get to watch entire games. So it's not for everyone. If you like to watch a game in its entirety, and don't like flipping channels, and also want to watch whichever game you want when you want, the ST is great. But it is a steep price, and I know a lot of people that have ST, and wind up watching the RZC.

 

[TenTimes]

Thanks MR, very helpful.

I'm more the type who likes to watch a good, meaningful football game and check on my fantasy players' stats afterwards so it sounds like ST might be for me rather than just the RZC. Those "game in 30 minutes" sound very appealing to me and it looks like you only get that with ticket, so being that the Seahawks are the local team and watching them is agony for the foreseeable future, I think I might be going with Ticket.

 

[ddarroch4]

Thanks MR, very helpful. I'm more the type who likes to watch a good, meaningful football game and check on my fantasy players' stats afterwards so it sounds like ST might be for me rather than just the RZC. Those "game in 30 minutes" sound very appealing to me and it looks like you only get that with ticket, so being that the Seahawks are the local team and watching them is agony for the foreseeable future, I think I might be going with Ticket.

Sunday ticket is great if your favorite team is not the local team. Being a chargers fan in San Diego I just watch the San Diego game with the red zone channel. If I lived in Chicago and wanted to watch SD the Sunday ticket would be worth it.

 

[Mr. Fusion]

I just Googled it and the first thing that came up was:

I just found this on the FCC's website:

"In 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules for Over-the-Air-Reception Devices (“OTARD” rules). The OTARD rules prohibit restrictions on a property owner or tenant’s right to install, maintain, or use an antenna to receive video programming from direct broadcast satellites (DBS), broadband radio services (formerly referred to as multichannel multipoint distribution services or MMDS), and television broadcast stations (TVBS). However, there are exceptions to the OTARD rules, including provisions for safety and preservation of historic areas."

Poke around that to see if you are prohibited by any of the restrictions and if not, print this out for your landlord.

posted by chiababe at 8:24 AM on May 17, 2007

Yeah, they can keep you from mounting it to their building and they can put other restrictions on it (i.e. the need to carry a certain amount of liability insurance, which is usually included with your renter's) but they generally can't keep you from putting it up in the first place.

posted by kindall at 8:26 AM on May 17, 2007

Obviously, your landlord will raise a stink about it ,but you do have the law on your side.

Guys here is an entire thread on the subject , plus the paragraphs of the complete FCC Law that are pertinent to our subject. Most landlords simply aren't aware of the law. Good read:

http://ask.metafilter.com/62834/Can-my-lan...-satellite-dish

Q

Interesting... thanks. Is that true even if it is written in your contract? The guy is so nice though. I'm not sure if it's worth it to piss him off. I do love my ticket....

When I lived in an apartment, I had the same issues as you. I wanted Directv but couldn't get it because 1. the apartment complex did not want me installing a satellite dish and 2. the apartment complex had an agreement with Time Warner Cable. I found the same rules as what is posted here and called Directv for an install. I didn't ask permission from the leasing office because my plan was to place the satellite dish on a tripod outside my door (I had a patio). When the Directv installer came, he stopped by the rental office and tried to tell me he couldn't install it because of the rental office rule. I explained to him that the leasing office cannot dictate what type of cable provider that I have and referenced the FCC law. He said, "I see you did your homework" and tested my location for a satellite signal. Unfortunately, my door / patio was facing northeast and you need to have your satellite face south. Due to the setup of the units, it was impossible unless I modified the structure and I could not get Directv.

If this is in your lease, most likely it's referring to modification of the apartment (i.e. screwing the dish into the roof or side of the building). Federal law would trump a contract but I believe as long as you don't modify the structure or create an unsafe living area, then it is your right to get Directv.

The tripod is what I did when I lived in an apartment with a similar agreement in the contract. The installer also used a section of flat cable to get the cable under the door since they couldn't drill any holes. I just bought the tripod off of eBay and had it ready when the installer came out.

 

[TenTimes]

F'ing DTV.

When ordering on the phone the I told the salesman my balcony faces West with a 180 degree view and asked if it would be a problem. He told me they had 15 satallites and assured me they could find one somewhere.

Installer shows up this morning and says its a no go, the satallite is to the SE, can't see it from my balcony.

On one hand I feel like a sucker for taking the salesman's bait but on the other hand, should I have known he was lying to me? I'd like to think I can trust a salesman on the major details and be skeptical on the small stuff but this was ridiculous.

And no, I'm not interested in purchasing swamp land in Florida

Oh well, no Ticket for me. .

 

[stickboy]

I just got DTV and was thinking about getting sunday ticket. Can someone explain the Red Zone Channel to me real quick? What is on it when nobody is inside the 20? What if 2 teams are inside the 20? Do you get alerts when on another channel that it is time to hop over to the RZC, or do you have to follow the boxscores online to know?Edit- and I guess the most important question of all, why are a lot of you so anxious to dump Sunday Ticket and just get RZC, besides the price? Or is it only the price? Just seems to me with RZC you'll see a lot of future Sportscenter highlights as they happen, but not get to watch any actual games. What am I missing?

RZC is like if you had 12 buddies all watching games for you, and they could put the most likely to score game on your TV. As that drive resolves itself, the next most likely game to score immediately switches on your TV. And I mean immediately--they don't even show extra points. The best part is, if you miss a score, let's say a punt return, then in between plays of the one you're watching, the host will cut in, show you the play that just happened, then bring you back to the game you are watching. And there are no commercials. If for whatever reason there is no live game (during the late games) they will show earlier highlights. For people that want to dump it, if you get your favorite team on local TV, for a lot of people it is a lot to pay just to be able to choose the other game to watch. There's always a game on to watch, plus you can watch the RZC and catch a bit of all the other games. To answer your question about two teams in the red zone, the RZC will often go with two screens, or will swap between games. It's pretty impressive how they handle it. Yes, if you are watching the RZC, you don't get to watch entire games. So it's not for everyone. If you like to watch a game in its entirety, and don't like flipping channels, and also want to watch whichever game you want when you want, the ST is great. But it is a steep price, and I know a lot of people that have ST, and wind up watching the RZC.

I originally was quite skeptical of the RZC because I too like the drama of games and watching them in their entirety. I care less about my fantasy players except during the game I am watching as I can't change the outcome anyway. But we decided to try it out for $50 on Verizon figuring it could be a way of filling in when the second game is a dud or blowout. I was very happily surprised at the quality of the RZC. They don't just show inside the 20 (although they do pick up any inside the 20 action from any game), but they will also show the tighter games and longer drives. I tend to watch it almost always instead of the 2nd game, and will flip to it during commercials during the home team games. That is one of the biggest bennies -- no commercials!

 

[braxton_swingle]

F'ing DTV. When ordering on the phone the I told the salesman my balcony faces West with a 180 degree view and asked if it would be a problem. He told me they had 15 satallites and assured me they could find one somewhere. Installer shows up this morning and says its a no go, the satallite is to the SE, can't see it from my balcony. On one hand I feel like a sucker for taking the salesman's bait but on the other hand, should I have known he was lying to me? I'd like to think I can trust a salesman on the major details and be skeptical on the small stuff but this was ridiculous. And no, I'm not interested in purchasing swamp land in Florida Oh well, no Ticket for me. .

Well a salesman is exactly that....."a salesman" His job is to get the sale, period. I'm sure it is what they are trained to do, unless the potential customer says "I face north" they just write the order and send it to the field because you never really know whether service will work until you get there. I wouldn't say he was lying, just probably following the script given to him by management....

 

[TenTimes]

Sure, I get that, I was a salesman for a while. Lousy karmic retribution.

 

[SoopaCee]

sometimes if you call and threaten to cancel ST and they dont budge, and you actually cancel it.....they usually call YOU then before the season or after week 1 begging for you back

my last 2 years of service this happened and i basically got ST/SF for free (well my last year all together i payed $150)

first time i called they didnt budge and i did cancel.....they called me like 2 days before the season started and gave me a decent discount and free stuff

then the year after i called and asked if they could give it to me for that cheap before why not now, no budge, so i cancelled......i got a call after week 1 from them and like i stated i got it for $150 for the whole season, including SF

 

[mggoilers]

Just got off the phone with DTV.

Currently have 2 HD-DVRs, HD receiver, 2-SD

Told them off the bat, the only reason I have Directv is the Sunday Ticket. I heard the price of the Sunday Ticket was increasing, and was wondering if there was anything they could do to offset the price increase. Without the Sunday Ticket, the incentive to remain a DTV customer wasn't very clear. Transferred to "Premium Services".

They offered $10 off for 24 months...this goes along with my current adustments/credits. totalling about $45 a month now...

Next year should be interesting with no NFL games on the horizon. Good for 2010

The better your payment history and current services, the better the deal.

 

[Liquid Tension]

However this was sent to a poster on a different message board (PDF HERE TO VIEW IN FULL) mentioning the possibility of a stand alone Red Zone channel. I think it's the NFL Network one, not the one that comes with Sunday Ticket.

(Quoted from PDF file): Finally, DIRECTV subscribers who don't subscribe to NFL Sunday Ticket can purchase just the Red

Zone Channel (all the plays inside the 20 yard line and the other most exciting moments taking place in

each game) on their television for an additional monthly fee.

Things may be looking up....

If this turns out to be the case, I will no longer be a Sunday Ticket subscriber.And I have a feeling DirecTV will lose a ton of Sunday Ticket subscribers who only want the Red Zone channel. $50 vs $300+ is not even a decision in my mind. Barring significant discounts for the Sunday Ticket that is.

I can't believe you guys call yourself fans and watch only the red zone. Pony up and add a bunch of TV's in one room and have a true bar experience. I have 5 TV's in one room and never watch the red zone channel.Obviously, not everyone is going to have 5 tv's in on one wall, but I like that much better than the red zone

 

[candymanvandyfan]

Would any of you kindly tell me if the following is possible?

I don't have directv and don't want it for any reason other than the following. I would like to purchase the NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go, so that no matter where in the world I am on Sunday, I can get the games streamed.

Can I do this without somebody coming and installing some disc on my home? How much will it cost per season?

Failing that, are there any restrictions on splitting the cost of NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go with a Directv subscriber and then gaining the opportunity to use the NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go feature in return for my share of the contribution to the total package cost? What "sign-in" information would be needed for this purpose?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zoomanji]

Just got off the phone with DTV.Currently have 2 HD-DVRs, HD receiver, 2-SDTold them off the bat, the only reason I have Directv is the Sunday Ticket. I heard the price of the Sunday Ticket was increasing, and was wondering if there was anything they could do to offset the price increase. Without the Sunday Ticket, the incentive to remain a DTV customer wasn't very clear. Transferred to "Premium Services".They offered $10 off for 24 months...this goes along with my current adustments/credits. totalling about $45 a month now...Next year should be interesting with no NFL games on the horizon. Good for 2010The better your payment history and current services, the better the deal.

so, since they are offering free HD for life for new subscribers has anyone tried to add this on to their discount?

 

[moleculo]

Just got off the phone with DTV.

Currently have 2 HD-DVRs, HD receiver, 2-SD

Told them off the bat, the only reason I have Directv is the Sunday Ticket. I heard the price of the Sunday Ticket was increasing, and was wondering if there was anything they could do to offset the price increase. Without the Sunday Ticket, the incentive to remain a DTV customer wasn't very clear. Transferred to "Premium Services".

They offered $10 off for 24 months...this goes along with my current adustments/credits. totalling about $45 a month now...

Next year should be interesting with no NFL games on the horizon. Good for 2010

The better your payment history and current services, the better the deal.

so, since they are offering free HD for life for new subscribers has anyone tried to add this on to their discount?

FFA threadbasically, you can get $10 (the cost of HD) discounted for the next two years...not even that much of a negotiation.

 

[TBam]

Just got off the phone with DTV.Currently have 2 HD-DVRs, HD receiver, 2-SDTold them off the bat, the only reason I have Directv is the Sunday Ticket. I heard the price of the Sunday Ticket was increasing, and was wondering if there was anything they could do to offset the price increase. Without the Sunday Ticket, the incentive to remain a DTV customer wasn't very clear. Transferred to "Premium Services".They offered $10 off for 24 months...this goes along with my current adustments/credits. totalling about $45 a month now...Next year should be interesting with no NFL games on the horizon. Good for 2010The better your payment history and current services, the better the deal.

so, since they are offering free HD for life for new subscribers has anyone tried to add this on to their discount?

I got the $10 a month off for 2 years and asked about the Sunday ticket discount I got last year which was $20 a month for 6 months off my bill and free SF. Since SF is a part of the ticket now the guy on the phone said they couldn't offer anything other then $5 a month off for 3 months but he did say that if i called back in a few weeks, just before my next billing which should include Sunday ticket, there would be another offer available. What that offer will be i am not sure, but I know I am not going to pay $299 early bird price.

 

[Zoomanji]

I try to avoid the FFA but I did call and they gave me 24 months of HD free (before I saw this).

The Ticket offer was $60 off ($10 off for each of my 6 payments at $49.99) and the free Superfan (which I guess is now free anyway). I decided to wait a little longer to see if I can get the $20 per-payment

 

[xenon]

just called DTVearly bird is 6 payments of $49.99, $299.94

While $$ better in our pockets than theirs, I don't think the early bird price and $15 savings is going to inspire an early bird onslaught of orders. I've never had the Ticket and am seriously considering getting it this year. I'ts nice to know that it is something that can possibly be negotiated.

 

[xenon]

just called DTVearly bird is 6 payments of $49.99, $299.94

While $$ better in our pockets than theirs, I don't think the early bird price and $15 savings is going to inspire an early bird onslaught of orders. I've never had the Ticket and am seriously considering getting it this year. I'ts nice to know that it is something that can possibly be negotiated.

 

[eefflrat]

I called DTV today and flat out told them what I read on message boards, and that they discounted me last year too. I said I just want to get what everyone is getting without beating around the bush. The girl gave me $20 off for 6 months. So it was the early bird of $299, minus $120 over 6 months. Since it includes the HD and internet package I am fine with paying $180 for the Ticket.

 

[crowe1130]

I don't have directv and don't want it for any reason other than the following. I would like to purchase the NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go, so that no matter where in the world I am on Sunday, I can get the games streamed.

I had the online option last year as part of SF. Just so you know, the games weren't available when I was outside the US.

 

[Superdbs]

I called DTV today and flat out told them what I read on message boards, and that they discounted me last year too. I said I just want to get what everyone is getting without beating around the bush. The girl gave me $20 off for 6 months. So it was the early bird of $299, minus $120 over 6 months. Since it includes the HD and internet package I am fine with paying $180 for the Ticket.

Kinda the same thing I did yesterday...I just called, said "cancel service" at the prompt so I could get to a retention person, and was just straight up with them. Told them I had to take a big pay cut to keep my job (true), didn't want to cancel, but that I had to look hard at expenses. Simply asked for the same deal I got last year ($20 off for six months) and she said no problem, couldn't have been nicer to me. Also gave me free HD for the next year. Really nice to be able to work something out without a hassle or threats, and not feel like I was Chris Johnson dealing with the Titans or something.

 

[J Giles Band]

If this turns out to be the case, I will no longer be a Sunday Ticket subscriber.And I have a feeling DirecTV will lose a ton of Sunday Ticket subscribers who only want the Red Zone channel. $50 vs $300+ is not even a decision in my mind. Barring significant discounts for the Sunday Ticket that is.

I can't believe you guys call yourself fans and watch only the red zone. Pony up and add a bunch of TV's in one room and have a true bar experience. I have 5 TV's in one room and never watch the red zone channel.Obviously, not everyone is going to have 5 tv's in on one wall, but I like that much better than the red zone

LT you appear to have missed my point. I probably could have worded it better, but what I attempted to convey was not that many would prefer to only have the Red Zone Channel but that for the significant price difference between the Sunday Ticket and RZC, having only the RZC is a better value. $5 a month vs $300 isn't exactly close.I did not intend to suggest I only watch RZC nor would I prefer to have just the RZC if the price of the Sunday Ticket were more reasonable. My point was simply that if DirecTV were to provide the RZC as a separate option they would likely lose a large number of Sunday Ticket customers who watch a high percentage of RZC anyway and see it as a more cost effective alternative. To be clear, it's not apples to apples, but neither is the price tag.All this said, the point appears to be moot, with DirecTV at least. Despite what the earlier poster suggested, unless you switch to Fios or Comcast, it doesn't appear that DirecTV will provide RZC as a stand alone option. When I inquired with DirecTV about a separate RZC, their customer service reps have no information on it and the website states that you can only get the RZC with the Sunday Ticket.

 

[Fullback Fro]

There are 2 different RedZone Channels. The one that is produced by DirecTV and hosted by Andres Scicilliano which is only available if you subscribe to the Sunday Ticket. Then there is the RedZone Channel produced by the NFL Network which is similar to DirecTV's version that DirecTV refuses to carry because as mentioned, if they did they would likely lose a many subscribers if the NFL version was a stand alone option which it is on most other carriers.

The only reason why I am not switching to Comcast or ATT Uverse which has the option for the NFL produced RZC is for the "ShortCut" feature. Which for me is essential. I record on my DVR and watch them throughout the week.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

 

[candymanvandyfan]

I don't have directv and don't want it for any reason other than the following. I would like to purchase the NFL Sunday Ticket To-Go, so that no matter where in the world I am on Sunday, I can get the games streamed.

I had the online option last year as part of SF. Just so you know, the games weren't available when I was outside the US.

I appreciate that. Thanks for letting me know.

 

[Monty Burns]

Just called in to do the yearly bargaining....and they offered $30.00 a month for 6 months....accepted it....10 year customer with them who pays with auto withdraw....I'm pretty sure those both help in getting the best deal....GOOD LUCK to the rest of you....

 

[fsufan]

just called and got a surprising offer. $120 credit applied instantly to my account to keep the ST

 

[zed2283]

Just called and they said I could have either the $20 off for 6 months or the $10 off for 24 months. Took the $20 and plan to call back later about the other.

 

[jsharlan]

how do they decide what credit to give you, ie. the $20 off for 6 months? They just keep offering me $10 off for 6 months.

 

[zed2283]

how do they decide what credit to give you, ie. the $20 off for 6 months? They just keep offering me $10 off for 6 months.

He told me I showed eligible for both in the system but that he only had the option of giving me one. He also said that not everyone qualifies. I'm a 12-year customer in good standing, so maybe that helps.

 

[purplejesus28]

Also, I love fantasy football as much as the next guy, but have you ever played the game?Why would you only watch the redzone channel? I guess some of us are more traditional while others just want to know if their #2 RB scored from the 5yd line against Cleveland. Oh well, to each their own

I don't think it has anything to do with playing the game. I played, covered the game as a sports writer and have also coached, but still spend my Sundays on Red Zone, with another game on the laptop. I do usually DVR 2-3 games as well, and go back and watch those later for some in-depth viewing.

 

[benbadman]

I called DTV today and flat out told them what I read on message boards, and that they discounted me last year too. I said I just want to get what everyone is getting without beating around the bush. The girl gave me $20 off for 6 months. So it was the early bird of $299, minus $120 over 6 months. Since it includes the HD and internet package I am fine with paying $180 for the Ticket.

Kinda the same thing I did yesterday...I just called, said "cancel service" at the prompt so I could get to a retention person, and was just straight up with them. Told them I had to take a big pay cut to keep my job (true), didn't want to cancel, but that I had to look hard at expenses. Simply asked for the same deal I got last year ($20 off for six months) and she said no problem, couldn't have been nicer to me. Also gave me free HD for the next year. Really nice to be able to work something out without a hassle or threats, and not feel like I was Chris Johnson dealing with the Titans or something.

The "pay cut / watching expenses / cutting back" angle works. Just got 40 off/mo for 6mo-- 10mo off package, 10mo off HD, 20mo off ST all for 6 months.Just call 1800 directv, give phone number, say "cancel service" as reason for the call on the automated menu, then when u talk to the acct retention person just say "i have to level with you took a pay cut cutting expenses, not sure if i can afford sunday ticket or even directv this year"...Good thing the rep looked back all the UFC ppvs i buy.

 

[TBam]

Just called and got the $20 a month for 6 months off, already got the $10 off for 2 years from HD last month.

$180 still alittle high but much better than $299

 

[pretender]

2 phone calls regarding Sunday Ticket. The first (customer retention) person when I said I needed to cancel Sunday NFL ticket, I had said it had gotten very expensive and we are having to cut expenses, my husband just retired. Didn't want to lose it but....she said so you want to cancel and I said yes. She cancelled it. Didn't offer anything. We are longtime customers, never a late payment and premium package and sportspack. I thought oh well - 300 is too much to pay. I called back about 20 minutes later and explained what had happened and that I was surprised I wasn't offered some sort of discount (I still am receiving 10 a month from last year's SF) she said because I dropped ST I wasn't eligible for any promotions. I told her that the first women never offered me any promotions or options just cancelled it. So she said wait a minute a couple of times - I casually dropped if you could knock off 100 that would probably work. She picked up on it and gave me a satisfied customer discount immediately of 100.00 on this months bill. So it dropped the cost to 199.39. I still have to pay the 300.00 but got the 100.00 discount up front. It just goes to show - you mention other people getting discounts and keep talking and mention cut expenses and that you are a good customer (assuming you are) and keep your voice calm and friendly - and never never give up - keep calling and you will get someone willing to deal with you. It's not 120.00 or more but with already receiving a monthly programming discount from last year - I wasn't eligible for that kind of discount - but she came up with one anyway.

This thread is priceless! I look for it every year.

 

[pretender]

bump - any other people with similar or better deals?

 

[Wooderson]

I need to make the call soon. From what I understand it will auto renew July 1st. Do I need to call to cancel before that date or will I be able to deal with them later as well?