DirecTV Price Increase Effective 2/27/08

**Scott Greczkowski** · 01-17-2008 10:12 PM

More in the press

OneTRAK - DirecTV rates could rise in 2008

Plus we are on the front page of DSLReports.COM

**charper1** · 01-17-2008 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by tigerfan33

What kind of credibility does that Scott guy have?

That was a funny one!

**dmaffeo** · 01-18-2008 08:38 AM

I dumped HBO, Showtime and the HD Extra a pack. You just had to know something was coming with the expense of the HD expansion, costs needed offsets. Investers mean a little more than customers in this decision. Of course when Dexter starts up again all add back Showtime. I am undecided on the NFL package for next year (which i've had been getting for 10 years).

**Sadoun** · 01-18-2008 12:25 PM

Hi Guys

I don't like price increases either. However, with the US$ dollar loosing it's value at a fast rate in last few years, that will eventually cause inflation across the board. We have been lucky that inflation has been relatively under control, but for how long we can sustain it?

**vurbano** · 01-18-2008 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by rad

Verizon doesn't increase the FIOS prices

From
Verizon Sets First FiOS Rate Hike - 11/20/2006 6:55:00 PM - Multichannel News

(11/20/06)

"Verizon Communications plans to raise the rates for its most widely distributed Verizon FiOS TV programming packages by 7.6% in January."

From
Verizon to Boost FiOS TV Rates for New Subscribers - 11/20/2007 12:00:00 PM - Multichannel News

(11/20/07)

"Verizon will kick up the price of its primary FiOS TV programming package by 12% for subscribers who sign up after Jan. 20, 2008."

Their triple play for 99 dollars for internet, phone and HDTV is less than my D* bill alone. BTW who said they dont raise prices? Certainly you have something to back up your little eye roll?

**wase4711** · 01-18-2008 01:49 PM

hopefully, the FCC will accelerate their decision on forcing providers to offer "ala carte" pricing and packages soon...
for those of us who only watch about 10 or 15 channels, EVER, this would definately help with the monthly bill..I'm sick of paying for the other 90% of channels I NEVER WATCH...

**Scott Greczkowski** · 01-18-2008 01:54 PM

I dont see it happeneing.

While you watch only 10 or 15 channels, one of the channels you love is one of the channels no one else watches and is forced off the air for lack of subscribers.

Alacarte would ultimately cost you more for less programming then you have now.

**charper1** · 01-18-2008 04:18 PM

God I hope to never see "pure a la cart"; it will kill services and likely cost us more in the long run.

**Plywodstatebum** · 01-18-2008 11:50 PM

I could care less what they charge, I didn't spent over 10k on TV equipment to stare at 2 TV Channels. Plus it helps keep my heating bill down under 300 bucks from all the gear running. And sweating from all the excitement on HDTV.

**Rassilon** · 01-19-2008 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by stevesmall

i have had 2 boxes replaced and neither time was my commitment extended. i verified this with customer service when boxes were activated by me. i was told the original commitment was in effect but not extended. also had an older box replaced and again no extension of commitment

Do you have the protection plan? I guess maybe I need to try emailing another CSR and see if I get a different response to the question. If having the protection plan makes it so you didn't have to re-up your commitment on a equipment swap that might make it worthwhile to me to get.