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  1. StealthMonkey

    DirecTV has crazy retention deals right now

    No, not at all. I am going to wait until the "vaporware" comes out to actually switch, like I said. And sure, cost gets passed onto the consumer, but Sling is ~$55 vs >$120 for equivalent package from Directv. Not even close. AND, I can easily choose to only subscribe to ESPN during football...
  2. StealthMonkey

    DirecTV has crazy retention deals right now

    Times have changed, the price of service has gotten really high and alternatives have gotten better. I like Directv, but $30/mo this time around isn't going to cut it. I'll try again and see what I get from the CSR lottery. For the first time ever though, I think I am unwilling to take a new...
  3. StealthMonkey

    DirecTV has crazy retention deals right now

    Been a customer for 8 years and I have no discounts currently. Called and the best they could do is $30/mo off. Said no. He also tried other things like lowering my package and having me sign up for an AT&T Wireless deal that gave me free HBO. One thing I noticed was that he said something to...
  4. StealthMonkey

    SloMo Bug in HR44 with some channels

    I just replicated what you describe. Very interesting. I like the theory that it has to do with the sports channels being interactive. If I tune to one of those channels, active slow mo (within first few seconds), then I am unable to activate the the red button sports thing subsequently. They...
  5. StealthMonkey

    Election Mix Channel on 347

    Yeah, I really really liked having this channel. Sometimes I was not able to select audio, but it worked otherwise. Definitely hope they do this again in future years.
  6. StealthMonkey

    AT&T Wireless Customers with DIRECTV or U-Verse can stream Data-Free

    Anyone else try to stream MNF last night? I tried to stream it with the Directv app on my iPhone away from home. And although it showed in the Live TV list, when I tried to actually play it, it gave a popup message that said I could only watch it on a tablet, computer, or internet connected tv...
  7. StealthMonkey

    Cancelled Sunday ticket...and they let me!

    I called and cancelled ST after having it for 4 seasons (mostly because I won't have as much time this year to watch) and they came back with something like $8/off a month or something. It wasn't much. I said no thanks and she prompted cancelled it.
  8. StealthMonkey

    Directv 2015 NFL Ticket Channel Listings

    They won't appear in the guide until the time is right. :)
  9. StealthMonkey

    This industry needs to be regulated

    Remember everyone, this is why it is important for sane people to vote as well.
  10. StealthMonkey

    NFL Sunday Ticket 2014/2015 Season - Discuss Pricing/Discounts/Offers

    I had the opposite experience. "Cancel" then "Close Account" is what I did last year (and got really good deals). This year, after I said "Cancel" once, it took me to someone immediately. As other people have said, it sounds like current wait times (or something) might factor into it.
  11. StealthMonkey

    NFL Sunday Ticket 2014/2015 Season - Discuss Pricing/Discounts/Offers

    I called and got NFL ST Max for $192 (specifically: $8/mo credit + free upgrade to Max) [$138 savings] plus a $20/mo bill credit for 1 year [$240 savings]. No contract needed for those. They threw out other stuff like HBO and Genie, but all I really wanted was to save money. I total savings of...
  12. StealthMonkey

    DirecTv Deceptive?

    Babadem, I had a similar issue when I first signed up years ago. I sent you a PM. Edit: It doesn't show up in my sent folder though... so hopefully it went through... Edit 2: Ok, apparently you have to check a box to have a copy in your sent folder... never mind
  13. StealthMonkey

    One-time billing snafu or is this typical?

    I have autopay. I get my bill and one line item is the automatic credit card charge. I might get the bill a day or two before the charge posts, but they've already dinged the card.
  14. StealthMonkey

    One-time billing snafu or is this typical?

    Yeah, I just called as well. They said it was a billing mess up (that they are very well aware of by now haha) for people with bills on the 16-18 of the month (I think those were the dates). She assured me that I will receive double credits on my April bill. I can actually see in my account...
  15. StealthMonkey

    One-time billing snafu or is this typical?

    I actually got my bill the the other day and saw all of my credits vanish as well. I haven't had a chance to call yet -- I am planning to in the next day or so. I'll be interested to hear what they say for you.
  16. StealthMonkey

    Anyone Get this e-mail? DIRECTV would like to hear from you!

    I don't know about the legitimacy of this one, but directv definitely does surveys. I've filled out a number of directv surveys over the years. It is a fun way to get a preview of things they are considering doing. Like I knew about Directv Everywhere before it was a thing and I know some things...
  17. StealthMonkey

    This is how you can tell its cold

    Haha, that's pretty funny. An alternative string they considered was "You should move further south."
  18. StealthMonkey

    Should TWC be considered a News or Entertainment Channel?

    I voted news/weather because "weather" is in the name of the channel. Seemed logical... I've never tuned to it... so it was just a guess. Maybe it's like The Learning Channel and has nothing in common with its name? No clue... I just like polls! :)
  19. StealthMonkey

    Should TWC be considered a News or Entertainment Channel?

    I remember The Weather Channel from the 90's... local on the 8s! But it is 2014... why does it still exist? We all have the internet in our pockets. Well, now that I think about it, sometimes I check TWC before I run out to Blockbuster to pick up a VHS... but other than that...
  20. StealthMonkey

    Can someone hack and use your DirecTV DVR?

    Just a thought, but in the mean time, to protect your recordings, I believe that you can configure your DVR to not allow remote deletions. Someone recording shows or watching shows is annoying, but someone deleting your stuff could really suck. Might want to flip that switch if it isn't already.
  21. StealthMonkey

    Upgrading 1 Receiver From SD to HD

    Wow! Well, I am I glad I asked. Thanks everyone who answered. If I got this straight... activating a new HD receiver (either from Directv or third-party) will add a 2-year commitment? That's nuts. If I am going to sign up for 2 more years, I want a lot more than a different receiver. I guess...
  22. StealthMonkey

    Upgrading 1 Receiver From SD to HD

    I currently have a HR24 and H24 that I am happy with. I also have whole-home DVR. I also have a old, gross, D12 SD Receiver (that I loathe with a passion). I am considering getting a new TV for SD room and would obviously want to switch it out for a standard HD receiver (e.g. H24). Cost: Just...
  23. StealthMonkey

    Xtra pack now gone

    Yes sir. Private browsing.
  24. StealthMonkey

    Xtra pack now gone

    Still seeing Xtra offered to new cusomters in Austin, TX.
  25. StealthMonkey

    hr-24 recording indicator quedtion

    On our HR-24, the light isn't subtle, you can't miss it. I can walk into the room and say, "Oh, what's recording?" If the orange light isn't on, I would say that something is wrong with it (such as dead bulb or something). If that is all that is wrong, you have to decide if it's worth swapping out.