http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/ Engadget HD Comments for DirecTV puts away the checkbook, plans to raise rates in 2009 http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 10th 2008 8:14PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/shva/]]>Dec 10th 2008 9:05PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/when we moved to nc i requested to get the westcoast channels also and the directv cust rep placed a request in. 2 weeks later i rcvd a postcard stating i will not get westcoast service. i called dtv and they said the request goes to local stations in my area. the reason for the denial is they want the local customer to see local commercials! hmmmm!

just my 2cents!]]>Dec 11th 2008 11:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/
Please bring Major League Baseball package and a Vista Media Center compatible tuner to DISH Network.

Thanks, God Bless.

Seriously, the only reason I switched from Dish to DIrecTV is the baseball package, the only reason why I have Comcast at the same time is for Cable Card compatibility with Media Center. The HDPC was going to solve all my problems. I really liked Dish.]]>Dec 10th 2008 8:19PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 10th 2008 9:17PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 11th 2008 12:12AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/I find it hard to live without NFL Sunday Ticket (sure I can go to a sports bar, but a) I'm normally just waking up in time for kickoff every Sunday, and b) I'm saving money by not eating and drinking out unnecessarily.
I do need to cut back on some of my services though. Let's just hope I'm not priced out into another carrier that I don't want (Comcast, AT&T U-Verse since '07 and nothing else...yet).]]>Dec 11th 2008 12:47AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/
www22.verizon.com/FiOSForHome/channels/OrderFiOS/OutOfFranchise.aspx]]>Dec 11th 2008 7:14AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 11th 2008 9:36AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/
I can not WAIT to dump DirecTV.

They are, without a doubt, one of the most over priced providers of ANYthing.]]>Dec 11th 2008 10:24AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/I wanted to get the HD DVR (only had the HD receiver). They wanted $200 for the Unit and $100 to install. I begged and pleaded to give me the dvr for free or at least break up the payments in to small amounts over a few months. They would not budge. I had about 5 months left on my contract. It would have cost about $50 in penalties to leave early.
I called Verizon and spoke to the rep and explained to her my situation. She gave me a $50 credit on my fios tv bill because I was leaving Directv.
Now I have better quality HD, not as much channels but who cares, they will come in time.
And, I have 2 HD DVRs and only a 1 year contract (directv want 2 years, and my first born - devils).
Since I left DirectTV, those bastard send me letters every week begging me to come back. I even got calls from reps asking me to comeback. They are giving me every kinda deal under the sun. Where were those deals a few months back when I wanted to get one stinking HD dvr upgrade?
Directv, I hope all of your satellites crash and burn. ]]>Dec 11th 2008 11:57AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 11th 2008 4:40PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/Dec 12th 2008 3:16AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/12/10/directv-puts-away-the-checkbook-plans-to-raise-rates-in-2009/
For instance, I could easily take my $97/month bill that is without Premium Movie or Sports packages and cut that bill in half if I do not feel like its a deserved rate hike. I still find it hard to believe my bill is so high--yet somehow they think their subscribers are thinking, "gosh, I am getting such a fantastic deal with DirecTV."

Idiots]]>Dec 12th 2008 6:25AM