Today I was at the Denver's golf expo talking to a Directv rep. He was filling me in with some of the changes being made. Now, if you don't agree with me, then go check it out for yourself. I can't confirm this, but a Directv rep told me this.
Directv is going thru some changes and I asked him what they all are. I won't go into details of that, but he did tell me that the NFL will expand the Sunday Ticket to Dish customers this upcoming season. He told me that Directv has the rights, but not the exclusive rights to the Ticket. I asked him if is was only for the "Redzone", he said "no, it's for the entire package".
I haven't confirmed this, so don't anyone say I'm full of crap. I'm just relaying what a Directv, not Dish rep told me today.
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If cable gets it I'll be glued to the TV.
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I dont' think so. I thought DIrect TV extended their exclusive agreement to 2015 or 2016?
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Wikipedia disagrees and says it's still exclusive through 2014... Not that Wikipedia is ever wrong.
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I believe this may have legs because DirecTv lost tons of customers due to the price increase. They tried to get the numbers up by giving the package away for free provided you got their premier package. That didn't work as well as they planned. The NFL is about exposure and giving someone else an opportunity in addition would not surprise me. Kind of like the I Phone. -
I would be surprised if this were actually true. Not doubting what you were told, I just believe the rep was wrong.
I've always liked DirecTV. Top of the heap IMO. But it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if the price of the Ticket came down. It's pretty steep now. -
DirecTV's continued rise in price makes them one of, if not the most, expensive TV option out there. Their premier package is at over $90. Ridiculous if you ask me for equipment I have to purchase to watch their programing that is "beamed" to my home.
If the NFL was smart they would get together with The NHL, NBA ,MLB, ESPN, etc and come up with a sports package that works using the very dishes already installed on millions of homes nation wide. Provide a "sports box" that we could purchase and eliminate the middle guy altogether. They could easily add a commercial free version that people would pay handsomely forgunn34 likes this. -
If any of you guys were/are paying full price for your NFL Sunday Ticket package you are essentially losing money. All you have to do is call them BEFORE the season starts, threaten to not sign up for it again, and they give you a credit off ($120 last season).
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Or move to Canada where I pay $150 (30 bucks a month during the football season) for The Ticket and RedZone Channel.
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So ST and RedZoneHD for 175 total. -
There has to be zero truth to this, I believe this dude was yanking your chain. Back in 2009 Directtv and the Nfl signed a 15 year contract where only directtv has exclusive rights.
http://www.satellitereviews.com/2009/03/24/directv-nfl-extend-sunday-ticket/
Commenting on the deal, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said:
“We are pleased to extend a partnership with DIRECTV that has complemented and supported our broadcast television packages for 15 years.We are looking forward to having the Red Zone channel on cable and other media platforms as well as showing NFL Sunday Ticket via broadband to the homes that cannot get satellite. This new content enhances our tradition of being the most pro-consumer, widely available sport on television.” -
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I talked to both Directv and Dish tonight and both sides won't confirm or deny it. I think the Directv rep wasn't sure about his facts. I tend to believe that when Directv's contract is up, then Dish will step in and put in a bid. For now, and the next 3 season's, we'll be stuck with Directv.
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yep and they are going the route of AT&T. Keep ruining their rep one customer at a time. Soon they will be begging for customers and cutting their prices because they will have no other choice. It's a shame they just don't get it. A 5 yr customer like yourself and they want you to subsidize the new guy by paying 300+. All the while every 6 months they keep raising their prices. I will never again be a customer. I was a directv customer for 15 yrs.
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DirecTV suits me fine. It is pricier, but is generally worth it. Almost everything is negotiable, the picture quality is good and you have plenty of space on your DVR. -
I can see the whole thing being opened up to all TV providers and online - I would think the NFL could find a way to get more $$$ out of that arrangement than even what DTV pays through the nose for exclusivity now. And that may even include "pay per view" where you pay a fee for each game you want to see. As much as I like having the freedom to watch any game I want, even when the Phins aren't playing, that's an option I would consider if the overall price of such games ended up being significantly less than I already pay through DTV (which isn't all that bad as I always give them the call each August bout canceling because the price is too darn high. I love how fast they cave and lower it!) -
And let's not forget, the NFL already has a great online product for streaming pre-season games, and regular season games (after the fact). I'm sure they are eager to grow that business to include live games. No brainer, you would think, that this has to be part of future arrangements.
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I'll just call to cancel the Ticket and get the lower price. Any time I call in to cancel something, they offer to cut the price or give me something else in trade. Last year I got NBA League Pass for half and the Sports Pack free for 6 months. -
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DishTV is a far superior service than DirectTV. Their support is better. Their prices are better. Their DVR box is better.
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Until Dish Network can offer NFL Sunday Ticket, they'll always be #2. -
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