From DirecTV: NBA, NHL and NFL Customers HD Swap Begins

[Scott Greczkowski]

Just got this from DirecTV, so I am passing it along to spread the word.

Customers that are NOT on a Do Not Call List have begun receiving automated calls that they are eligible for a free HD swap with a commitment.
This effects only customers with MPEG2 HD hardware that have not already been swapped.

NHL fans all got their calls over the last few days (except for those that are on a Do Not Call list). We're about half way done with NFL customers and then NBA folks will get their calls next.

Customers can call the number on the recording to receive their free HD Swap.

For NFL fans with SuperFan, all HD games will be in MPEG4 this year so it's absolutely CRITICAL they swap out before the season starts.

For NBA and NHL, almost all HD games are in MPEG4 right now so they have the opportunity to enjoy the balance of the schedule with many more HD games by swapping out now.

Appointments fill up fast so we're encouraging folks to sign up sooner rather than later to get these installations done.

[uncrules]

Hopefully this will go fast. The faster everybody is off MPEG-2, the faster D* can put the legacy MPEG-2 HD on D10 or D11 in MPEG-4 and improve the PQ of those channels.

[grydlok]

Just got this from DirecTV, so I am passing it along to spread the word.

hehehe I should activate my Hr10-250. It's never been swapped for a replacement.

[jcrandall]

This is a key part of freeing bandwith on the 101 satellite, which allows them to continue adding SD channels - something minor, but remeber, MOST subscribers are still SD only.

Right now, with the NFL package, their 101 bandwith was very strapped during peak season. This fall, it will all be MPEG4 on the 99 or 103 sat, and DirecTV can use the space on 101 for future expansion.

[DodgerKing]

What about the MLB fans? MLB season is just starting and this should be priority number 1. NFL season is done and the NBA and NHL are almost done, so what is the point of doing this now?

[cforrest]

They have been contacting MLB subs since early February. I had my HR10 swapped for HR21.

[jcrandall]

MLB has been going for a while.

Remember - this is only for customers that have HD, and do not have ANY MPEG4 equipment.

So - if you're still watching just 8 HD channels, then this free upgrade is for you

[cforrest]

MLB has been going for a while.

Remember - this is only for customers that have HD, and do not have ANY MPEG4 equipment.

So - if you're still watching just 8 HD channels, then this free upgrade is for you

Masterdeals,

You sure if one does have MPEG-4 equipment they won't get the offer still? I had 1 HR20 when I got the swap out for the HR10 I had. This was under the MLB EI swap out program though. I really think D* is making a push to get all MPEG-2 equipment out of the system IMO. I guess I will find out on my parent's account, since they have 3 HR10s still & get both sports packages. I kept them active hoping D* would swap them out instead of paying out of pocket to replace them.

[Jimbo]

Masterdeals,

You sure if one does have MPEG-4 equipment they won't get the offer still? I had 1 HR20 when I got the swap out for the HR10 I had. This was under the MLB EI swap out program though. I really think D* is making a push to get all MPEG-2 equipment out of the system IMO. I guess I will find out on my parent's account, since they have 3 HR10s still & get both sports packages. I kept them active hoping D* would swap them out instead of paying out of pocket to replace them.

Are they on the "Do Not Call List", If so, I don't know how D* will be calling them, you would think they DNC list would not pertain to things that the homeowner owns.

IF you are on the DNC list are you suppose to call D* ?

Jimbo

[cforrest]

Are they on the "Do Not Call List", If so, I don't know how D* will be calling them, you would think they DNC list would not pertain to things that the homeowner owns.

IF you are on the DNC list are you suppose to call D* ?

Jimbo

My parent's are only on the National DNC list, same as myself. So that wouldn't prevent D* from calling my parents. Only if one is on D*'s DNC list would it matter.