Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 It seems that every week I have some issue with my Sunday ticket channels. One week none of the channels were working, I just had a directv logo on all of them. After an hour on the phone with directv (during the games mind you) it just suddenly started working. Today, I have some weird thing popping up on each Sunday ticket channel asking me if I wanna continue to purchase the particular game I'm tuning into for 49.99. If I hit cancel, the channel blacks out. Wtf. This is now the 3rd time this season I've had to call during games to figure this nonsense out. And no, re setting the box has done nothing 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Nope. No problems with sunday ticket here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyndonvilleBill Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 YES. I am having the same issue..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Finkel Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, Steptide said: It seems that every week I have some issue with my Sunday ticket channels. One week none of the channels were working, I just had a directv logo on all of them. After an hour on the phone with directv (during the games mind you) it just suddenly started working. Today, I have some weird thing popping up on each Sunday ticket channel asking me if I wanna continue to purchase the particular game I'm tuning into for 49.99. If I hit cancel, the channel blacks out. Wtf. This is now the 3rd time this season I've had to call during games to figure this nonsense out. And no, re setting the box has done nothing 17 minutes ago, Steptide said: It seems that every week I have some issue with my Sunday ticket channels. One week none of the channels were working, I just had a directv logo on all of them. After an hour on the phone with directv (during the games mind you) it just suddenly started working. Today, I have some weird thing popping up on each Sunday ticket channel asking me if I wanna continue to purchase the particular game I'm tuning into for 49.99. If I hit cancel, the channel blacks out. Wtf. This is now the 3rd time this season I've had to call during games to figure this nonsense out. And no, re setting the box has done nothing I have the same problem. I am currently on hold going on a half hour. I had to re-boot. It is ok now and I hung up on them while I was waiting. Service after the sale sucks. Well it just came back. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Ray Finkel said: I have the same problem. I am currently on hold going on a half hour. I had to re-boot. It is ok now and I hung up on them while I was waiting. Service after the sale sucks. Just talked to them, they said its happening to everyone and they're working on a fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Finkel Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Steptide said: Just talked to them, they said its happening to everyone and they're working on a fix Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfaninChicago Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Having the same exact issue! Inalso had that issue with the dorect TV logo a few weeks back. They had no idea what was causing it and after being on the phone for about 30 minutes it just started working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boco357 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Same here. Probably a NFL induced thing to get more money or out of contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 No issues here. Been good so far, knock on wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Mines fixed as of now 18 minutes ago, Leonhart2017 said: Having the same exact issue! Inalso had that issue with the dorect TV logo a few weeks back. They had no idea what was causing it and after being on the phone for about 30 minutes it just started working. Yep. Super annoying. Never had any problems with Sunday ticket the last 7 years I've had it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Mine is working fine this week, because the Bills are not on! LAST WEEK,....disaster! Nothing worked on all of DirecTv. The remote wouldn’t work. Changed batteries. Still dead. Hit Guide, get nothing. Channel up, nothing. Info? Nope. After 30 minutes it started HALF working, I limped to the Bills channel and put the remote where it couldn’t get touched! A of 25+ years friend in town that day said “I’ve never seen you like this!” This week? Just fine. Of course, I didn’t need it so....of course. As stated above, service after the sale SUCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 never in 20 years have had an issue except the Bills sucking for most of that time ? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 It’s (DTV) been iffy for a while, so I always try to tune in at least an hour before game time. I watch it 8 times a year, and it seems to do the Rip Van Winkle thing all too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have had it for almost 10 years now and never have an issue that’s not self inflicted. I’m not supposed to have it where I am and a tree blocks the signal occasionally but that’s not direct TVs fault. So far so good. I was nervous last week before the Bills game because cbs pre game wasn’t on but it fired up just in time for me to watch the Bills get dismantled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 No, but I am streaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Same issue here. Asking me to pay $49, even though I'm a subscriber. Hooray for stupid AT&T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leh-nerd skin-erd Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have had issues every year for the last ten, and for the past couple have had two accounts. First game of the season, I got an ambiguous message, called and discovered I had never ordered it. I had, of course, three weeks earlier with long discussions on how I wanted it at both locations but only wanted to pay one charge for it. I indicated that if that was not possible, I'd skip ordering it at either location and just find a local spot to watch. Like clockwork, they screwed it up. In fairness, when they finally fixed it, I was able to start the game from the beginning and saw the whole thing. When I called the next day to figure out how to avoid this problem in the future, they gave me a $65 monthly credit for 12 mos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Wasn’t actually tumed in until someone mentioned it. 49.95 or some chit. Lasted all about 5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 No issues around Saratoga, NY. You guys on the standard or high def channel? I only have basic now as paying another 100 bucks for games in HD is just a slap in the face. Either way after this year the dish comes down. I can easily stream online for free and pay enough for WIFI alone these days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I can't get reception either. Considering I canceled last year, IDT I should be as concerned as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yep, I've encountered today's issue. Much discussed on Twitter. If Direct-TV didn't have the monopoly on The Ticket I'd drop them faster than a frog snags a fly. Recorded shows disappear from the List and you have to search for them thru History. That's been going on for months. I called about one issue and they wanted to send me a new DVR. It's your software dummies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Same thing here - demanding 49.99 even though I already subscribe, and if you cancel blacks it out. Rrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: I can't get reception either. Considering I canceled last year, IDT I should be as concerned as you. I canceled also.Switched to Dish. DTV always gives the new subscribers the good deals and does nothing for the people who have been with them for years. I've had DTV since 2006 and got Sunday Ticket every year and I have had to fight tooth and nail to get even the slightest deal. So I told em I'm done and send me a box to mail your receivers back. Think I'm just going to switch back and forth to get new subscriber deals after each year is up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, Patrick_Duffy said: I canceled also.Switched to Dish. DTV always gives the new subscribers the good deals and does nothing for the people who have been with them for years. I've had DTV since 2006 and got Sunday Ticket every year and I have had to fight tooth and nail to get even the slightest deal. So I told em I'm done and send me a box to mail your receivers back. Think I'm just going to switch back and forth to get new subscriber deals after each year is up. I've done that same. "Customer loyalty" is a joke with that company. It is insulting how they are more concerned with striking up new clientele instead of rewarding those whove been loyal for years. We did that dance for years with those jokers but don't anymore. As much as I'd love the ticket and redzone, it isn't worth what I've paid in time/money. I'd rather save the cash and go to a bar, my friends or enjoy whatever game is on. I've fallen victim to the culture of the need for immediate gradification that is so widely spread amongst our youth today ('myself included). Im trying to peel away from my dependency on accessing everything I wish at a moment's notice (checks fantasy team score). Hey, nobody is perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwight in philly Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Why not take away Direct tv'S hold? i would simply like to have the option on game day be able to call my cable co and pay for a sunday game? . much like you do when you want to add a channel..not rocket science .. i e : can i order the Bills v Jets today? for X amount of dollars? may 10.. 15 20 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Well the 49.99 8s back for me. Seriously Wtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelfromNJ Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have the same problem and I couldn't get through. I tried the chat help but that was busy. I am going to try to call tomorrow and see if I can get a refund. I never was able to watch the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, ShelfromNJ said: I have the same problem and I couldn't get through. I tried the chat help but that was busy. I am going to try to call tomorrow and see if I can get a refund. I never was able to watch the games. U mean today? Or every week? And yes I believe they're being bombarded with calls about Sunday ticket today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 58 minutes ago, dwight in philly said: Why not take away Direct tv'S hold? i would simply like to have the option on game day be able to call my cable co and pay for a sunday game? . much like you do when you want to add a channel..not rocket science .. i e : can i order the Bills v Jets today? for X amount of dollars? may 10.. 15 20 ? This is a great idea actually. The only reason I have it is to watch the Bills. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Not related to this but my list on my DVR disappears sometimes and I have to reboot it to bring it back, very annoying especially for as much as they charge us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroke 17 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Twice this year I have a blacked out game on he Ticket even though it was not on my local feed. i called and was told it was controlled by the NFL and there was nothing they could do.i told them that I pay for all the games not on my local and i wanted to talk to a supervisor, Nothing. Anybody else have this particular problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Stroke 17 said: Twice this year I have a blacked out game on he Ticket even though it was not on my local feed. i called and was told it was controlled by the NFL and there was nothing they could do.i told them that I pay for all the games not on my local and i wanted to talk to a supervisor, Nothing. Anybody else have this particular problem. Nope never any isssues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 No problems for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 They had a major technical problem in sw USA after 3pm et. Typical DTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yes My soon to be ex lady friend cancelled it on me yesterday... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 14 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: They had a major technical problem in sw USA after 3pm et. Typical DTV Never any issues with the ticket prior to this year. However, their service has absolutely declined since merging with at&t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelfromNJ Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Steptide said: U mean today? Or every week? And yes I believe they're being bombarded with calls about Sunday ticket today This is the first time that I got a message that I had to buy it for $49 a game even though I had the ticket since the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILBillsfan Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 No issues here and as far as service I would rate Dtv as top notch they always go above and beyond when I have had issues with free pay tv for 6 months like HBO/Cinemax etc they even gave me a 30$ credit each month for a whole year. Some of you obviously have bad negotiating skills or just expect too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wsam4031 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Directv, since it has been taken over by At&t,has gone right down the toilet. Ive been screwed a few times by them already. Called 4 months ago about my dvr not working correctly and things that tape aren't appearing and they said its a bug they are working on fixing but all I have to do is restart the box every time I use it so they wont comp me anything . "ALL I HAVE TO DO IS" Anyone whose hit that little red button on the side of the box knows it takes about 20 mins to do that and get up and running. SO am I shocked that there has been something wrong with Sunday ticket no. Ive had the same issue but don't even bother calling because every time I do I get off the phone and want to put my head through a window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I had the $49.99 thing on all the channels, just left it on game mix that didn't have the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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