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  1. johnml

    Post what DirecTV retention offered you!

    Left about a month ago to switch to xfinity for the bundle. Directv offered me about $25 off for the 3 months I had left in my commitment. About a week after I cancled, I get a email with additional,savings and offered a $$200 visa card to return. I would love to return but the bundle I get...
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    $50 Rebate for New HBO Subscribers

    Directv will have to lower their HBO fee since it will be available as a stand alone option for $14
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    It's 7.99 for the first year.
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    I'm pretty sure it was retention because I told them I wanted to cancel. I don't think they could give me enough credits to come close.
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    From what I understand my bill is 89 for the cable and Internet 7 for the DVR and 10 each (X3) for the bedroom TV's for like 127 + tax. My Directv bill now is $142.73 and that's without Internet. They did offer discounts that will drop it to $111 only for the three months I have in my...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    My savings would be closer to $40 a month. I really do hate everything about Comcast, but have to use them for Internet. Both Uverse and Bellsouth speeds are ridiculous. I dropped Directv a couple years ago and bundled with Comcast, but once the promotions were up, my bill sky rocketed and back...
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    Not excited about the pending switch, but the savings is the deciding factor. Have been searching trying to find the pros of Xfinity?
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    Love Directv, hate Comcast, but the savings are kinda forcing me to switch. Directv did offer credits, but only for the three months I have remaining on my commitment. I'm waiting until the end of the month for the install to cut my early termination fee to $40
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    Cool, let me know how it goes. I'm in the same boat as you. Also hate Comcast channel line up, that will take some getting used to. I can't seem to get a read on the X1, the reviews are all over the place.
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    Thinking about dropping Directv for Xfinity

    My Directv bill lost my new customer credits and now is $142 for a Genie and three mini's with HBO. Although I hate Comcast, I'm considering switching back since I already pay them for Internet. In south Florida, Comcast is the only high speed internet option at least in my area (Ft...
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    Terrible experience with new DirecTV install....help!

    I've had the same issues as far as the little genies needing hard resets from both the minis and the main receiver. I've had two techs out, the first removing the power saving feature and the second just replacing the mini that freezes up all the time. I still have issues and when I called...
  12. johnml

    New Member. Considering Direct TV.

    I just switched from Comcast. I was on a promotional package and it finally expired. Comcast would not work with me at all in getting me to stay. I really didn't want to leave since I had able, phone and 50 Mbps Internet. They would not budge even after I called five times, figuring I'd play the...
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    Is the Hr 44 available in Jacksonville, fl???

    I had a install the next day after I placed my order. I ordered at 9:00 on a Saturday night and the install was set for Sunday 12:00-4:00. They told me directv schedules installs so fast to discourage the chances of someone hopping to Dish.
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    Directv or dish?

    It will be nice to have a DVR that doesn't cut off a minute early like the whole house DVR from Xfinity did.
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    Directv or dish?

    Yea, I have them coming out today 12-4 but its gonna rain this afternoon, so well see. Down in south Florida, they shouldn't schedule afternoon slots because it rains everyday afternoon. This was a easy decision since I went thru the Costco link and will receive a $200 Costco gift card. You...
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    Directv or dish?

    Well then it's easy, Ford is the better truck... BTW, since the new Genie has 5 tuners, does that mean I'll need 5 cables to it? Like my DVR two years ago needed two?
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    Directv or dish?

    Thanks for the Costco mention. I just canceled my original appointment for Monday, call thru the Costco linked number and signed up. My appointment is set for tomorrow and besides the new customer discounts, I'll get a $200 Costco card. I gotta say this is great being a new customer again!
  18. johnml

    Directv or dish?

    You pay full price for the first year, so you get a iPad for the $300 you would have saved. Not a bad deal. I might call Directv and see if they can give me additional credits to match? Don't know if they would, but couldn't hurt to try. It's great being a "new" customer to get these savings...
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    Directv or dish?

    It's crazy that Dish is giving away iPads with new subscriptions. I have Directv scheduled to come out Monday buy honestly, im still on the fence between the two. Because Dish is offering a iPad might just be enough to make me go with their service for two years even though I had Directv two...
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    Directv or dish?

    Although Directv and Dish are similar, I used to have Directv and really liked it. I'm not sure how the Genie is, but now I have a whole house DVR from Comcast and it sucks. I can only record from the main TV, on the rest, we cannot pause or rewind, so anything should be better. I understand the...
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    Directv or dish?

    I'm not a sports junkie, just watch NFL on the networks. Mainly A&E, NatGeo, HGTV, History, Discovery, comedy, MTV. Maybe HBO if it cheap. It seems both are offering good start up packages with Dish being $6 more than Directv. The Dish guy really pushed the Hopper over the Genie, buy right...
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    Directv or dish?

    I'm in the process of ditching Comcast for either Directv or Dish Directv - $68 1-12 months. $94 12-24 months for total choice with 4 HD TV setup with Genie and three Genie minis Dish - $73 months 1-12 then $98 months 12-24 for Americas choice and hopper plus joeys Or $98 a month with a free...
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    Xfinity vs. Directv

    Since I was switching from Directv, I was getting a price much less than going through Comcast/Xfinity. The whole house DVR is just a DVR that can record two shows and the whole house part of it is you can watch the recordings on any TV. You can't record from the other receivers though. It's...
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    Xfinity vs. Directv

    I know it's still Comcast. I was assured the neighborhood has fiber to the curb, so hopefully that improves the whole Comcast/Xfinity experience. That's why I'm reluctant to switch. I know the package they are offering is much better than what I'm paying now and that's a big deciding factor. I...
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    Xfinity vs. Directv

    I know I can try it for 30 days, but I'm sure they will mess with my current cable runs. I'm just so comfortable with Directv, but Xfinity package with everything and DSL which is 30 times faster than the fastest I can get with AT&T is the real reason for the switch. Plus the cost is a major...