I have been a Dish Network subscriber for exactly one year now, but they are starting to frustrate me lately, and want to know if there is a good solution or if DirecTV will be any better.

I initially signed up as a Turbo HD Silver customer and still am. When I signed up, I was told that my package was all of the HD channels of Classic Silver and none of the SD, and as HD channels were added to Classic Silver they would be added to my Turbo HD Silver. As we all know that was not the case. I was mostly ok with the situation since the channels were not really important to me. The the fee increase came with the promise of more channels. Again did not happen. This time I was a little bit perturbed, but still was happy with the programming I had and mostly ok with what I was paying.

Fast forward to yesterday. I signed up for the multi-sport package in order to receive Big Ten Network and NHL Network. Since the webpage for the multi-sport pack says that NBA TV and NHL Network are both available in HD with that package I assumed I would get those channels in HD. However, I do not, I only receive them in SD. Apparently, I have to add the Platinum HD pack to get it, but that is no longer offered. So, the only way to get those two channels in HD (though I don't care about NBA TV), is to change my plan to the Classic Silver package with HD. That would add $15 to my bill.

The most frustrating part is that the web site specifically lists NBA TV and NHL Network in HD for the mult-sports pack and that I actually do get the SD version. Is there a way to structure my plan so that it is close to what I am paying now? The Choice Extra package at DirecTV will have all the channels I want for about $10-15 cheaper. I do not want to leave Dish though since I really like the DVR and am happy with the programming I have, save for the NHL HD. Just tired of being screwed and lied to.

For reference I have:
Turbo HD Silver
Multi-Sports Package
1 HD DVR
1 HD receiver
Locals

~$70/month

Dish quoted me ~$85 for:
Classic Silver with HD
Multi-Sports package
Locals
same equipment

DirecTV would be $60 for the first 12 and $75 after for
same equipment
Choice Xtra
Locals

I am confused! Is there an actually question in your post?

I am confused! Is there an actually question in your post?

There was. Mainly, will DirecTV be any better than Dish. However, after talking to Dish again, they were able to resolve the issue by discounting the package for me. In the end I got the programming they promised for the price agreed to. I will say, they need to not advertise channels that not every package can get without a disclaimer, but other than that, I am mostly happy. Really, I think I needed to vent more than anything. Sorry if I wasted people's time.

There was. Mainly, will DirecTV be any better than Dish. However, after talking to Dish again, they were able to resolve the issue by discounting the package for me. In the end I got the programming they promised for the price agreed to. I will say, they need to not advertise channels that not every package can get without a disclaimer, but other than that, I am mostly happy. Really, I think I needed to vent more than anything. Sorry if I wasted people's time.

Hey, no problem! We all need to vent once in a while. Glad it worked out for you.

It would be worse at D*, because E* has a new channel called the NFL RedZone channel, and it is the best thing ever!!!. I mean really, you can see stuff on it and everything:p


Seriously, glad you got a chance to vent.:up

It would be worse at D*, because E* has a new channel called the NFL RedZone channel, and it is the best thing ever!!!. I mean really, you can see stuff on it and everything:p


Seriously, glad you got a chance to vent.:up

Yes, it's like watching ESPN News all day. Nothing but highlights all day.

Of course, who wants to watch the whole game anyway? Nobody wants to see the big defensive plays. :sob:

It would be worse at D*, because E* has a new channel called the NFL RedZone channel, and it is the best thing ever!!!. I mean really, you can see stuff on it and everything:p
No doubt. For so many that said they do not care about ST, they sure have the biggest man crush on a channel. It is a cool channel and all, but it is not that big of a deal.

No doubt. For so many that said they do not care about ST, they sure have the biggest man crush on a channel. It is a cool channel and all, but it is not that big of a deal.
I guess they think that E* finally has something over on D*.

I see it as catering to two seperate types of subs myself.

I guess they think that E* finally has something over on D*.

I see it as catering to two seperate types of subs myself.
Because they offer a similar channel that Direct ALREADY offers? How can they have something over if Direct has the same thing plus a lot more?

Because they offer a similar channel that Direct ALREADY offers? How can they have something over if Direct has the same thing plus a lot more?
Because it is cheaper?

Because it is cheaper?

You cannot compare RedZone to NFL Sunday Ticket.

A highlights only channel to every single game in full HD.


DISH can have their NFL Lite and their HD Lite.

You cannot compare RedZone to NFL Sunday Ticket.

A highlights only channel to every single game in full HD.


DISH can have their NFL Lite and their HD Lite.
I am not.

I am comparing the red zone channel on E* to the red zone channel on D* and giving a possible reason why E* subs are so fired up in the D* boards about having it.

They think it gives them something to hold over D* subs for whatever reason.
At least that is how it appears for some of them, probably not true across the board

I am not.

I am comparing the red zone channel on E* to the red zone channel on D* and giving a possible reason why E* subs are so fired up in the D* boards about having it.

They think it gives them something to hold over D* subs for whatever reason.
At least that is how it appears for some of them, probably not true across the board
+1:up

You guys are funny, Who are you talking too?

who what where??????

You guys are funny, Who are you talking too?
We are not talking to The Who, we are talking to Zeppelin

You guys are funny, Who are you talking too?

The same question I was asking myself when all of the E* subs were in the D* forum talking about the redzone channel:p

Seriously, what was that all about?

The same question I was asking myself when all of the E* subs were in the D* forum talking about the redzone channel:p

Seriously, what was that all about?
IT'S CALLED HATE. ;)

We are not talking to The Who, we are talking to Zeppelin
Which contains led. come on wake up DK!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

[QUOTE=msmith198025;1958618]I am not.

I am comparing the red zone channel on E* to the red zone channel on D* and giving a possible reason why E* subs are so fired up in the D* boards about having it.

They think it gives them something to hold over D* subs for whatever reason.
At least that is how it appears for some of them, probably not true across the board[/QUOTE


I liked the post where the Flying J said he got rid of his Premium Movie Channels because D* now has "The Trailer Channel"!.;):D

Because they offer a similar channel that Direct ALREADY offers?As the NFL Red Zone channel is only available as part of a $80/month specialty package (NFL Sunday Ticket w/Superfan), maybe the E* deal isn't so bad for an additional $12/month.

As the NFL Red Zone channel is only available as part of a $80/month specialty package (NFL Sunday Ticket w/Superfan), maybe the E* deal isn't so bad for an additional $12/month.


I knew there had to be a reason for E*'s midyear price increase.:rolleyes: