Sunday Ticket update

[Gisele]

Just got my bill and Sunday Ticket was already added.  I called DTV and in a very lighthearted manner complained that they took away my opportunity to haggle with them this year.  The person I spoke with laughed and gave it to me completely free!  No arguing, threatening or haggling.  Now that I look at it, I got more than free.  She gave me $40 off a month for a year and $18 off a month for six months.  Now might be a good time to call.

[Dr.Sack]

So many people who don’t have the TV service are paying into the streaming service their revenue is way up. 

Edited August 14, 2019 by Dr.Sack

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

In the subscription business, they’ll do anything to keep you from canceling- Especially if you’re out of contract. The business model is that it costs more to have to replace you with a new subscriber than to keep you even with discounted service premiums. 

 

I’m sure they’re getting more than the cost+margin  per year out of you even after the discounts to cover Sunday ticket. 

[BuffaloButt]

3 hours ago, Gisele said:

Just got my bill and Sunday Ticket was already added.  I called DTV and in a very lighthearted manner complained that they took away my opportunity to haggle with them this year.  The person I spoke with laughed and gave it to me completely free!  No arguing, threatening or haggling.  Now that I look at it, I got more than free.  She gave me $40 off a month for a year and $18 off a month for six months.  Now might be a good time to call.

Specific details of your call please?

[Buffalo Barbarian]

3 hours ago, Gisele said:

Just got my bill and Sunday Ticket was already added.  I called DTV and in a very lighthearted manner complained that they took away my opportunity to haggle with them this year.  The person I spoke with laughed and gave it to me completely free!  No arguing, threatening or haggling.  Now that I look at it, I got more than free.  She gave me $40 off a month for a year and $18 off a month for six months.  Now might be a good time to call.

 

Nope, im dumping them, never got the package all the years i had DTV so im not missing any thing. They cost a fortune and taking off major networks for a long time is inexcusable. Im saving 85$ a month by switching to spectrum. I'll dump them someday too when all these mergers and streaming services get sorted out.

 

 

[CSBill]

Okay, I've used the dark web for several years, it generally works and I am able to see most games. But, I've been thinking about going to a more reliable paid route. I have full cable--Direct TV is not an option--what do you all recommend? Criteria: Reliable, affordable, service when needed, and ease of use. Help.

[PIZ]

I called to cancel and they cancelled my subscription in 2 minutes.  I was cancelling anyway, but I guess it depends on who you get when you call.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

2 minutes ago, PIZ said:

I called to cancel and they cancelled my subscription in 2 minutes.  I was cancelling anyway, but I guess it depends on who you get when you call.

 

That's what happened to me when I tried that many moons ago.

[Xwnyer]

I am waiting I took off auto renew and right now with my credits I am paying 50$ a month for my package including free showtime, sports package etc.  I plan on using the fact my local CBS channel has been off since July 4 to help my negotiation.  I usually pay something but credits make it free however I may be maxing out all my credits so will barter for a reduced rate.  I will pay for ST for one reason I like to watch game and listen to the Bills Broadcast over Sirius.  I do use something else so I can sort of pay attention to another game of interest.

[Royale with Cheese]

I am not eligible for Sunday Ticket without a subscription.

 

I will pay half the price of the of the Ticket if they allow me to use their login credentials!  I’m serious!  Or if you get it for free, I’ll give you $200.  

[BruceVilanch]

For anyone interested who doesn't have direct TV you can get sunday ticket through a PS4 and you just pay the initial cost for a year.

[Mr Info]

I called a couple of days ago because I received a notice that credits were expiring. Talked to 1st level rep & made sure auto renew was not on for Sunday Ticket. She told me my credits expire ($60/month) on Aug 26 so call back then. Those credits were what I negotiated last year for ST Max. Will see what I can negotiate on 8/26. Btw, long time Directv/ST and AT&T customer and expecting same discounts.

[Seasons1992]

21 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I am not eligible for Sunday Ticket without a subscription.

 

I will pay half the price of the of the Ticket if they allow me to use their login credentials!  I’m serious!  Or if you get it for free, I’ll give you $200.  

 

I’ll do this if it’s possible with their online apartment-eligible service. I can get it. Anyone know if two people can be logged in at once for the streaming option?

[PetermansRedemption]

4 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

In the subscription business, they’ll do anything to keep you from canceling- Especially if you’re out of contract. The business model is that it costs more to have to replace you with a new subscriber than to keep you even with discounted service premiums. 

 

I’m sure they’re getting more than the cost+margin  per year out of you even after the discounts to cover Sunday ticket. 

DIRECTV seems to be getting away from this under ATT, unfortunately. Many examples on here of members who called to cancel and they cancelled them without question. Then you have people like me who tried to cancel and they cut my bill by around 2/3rds to get me to stay. They are maddeningly inconsistent. 

[Royale with Cheese]

8 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

I’ll do this if it’s possible with their online apartment-eligible service. I can get it. Anyone know if two people can be logged in at once for the streaming option?

 

You can do one TV and one phone at the same time.

 

My dad used to watch from his TV at home while I was at my place watching on my phone....which I chromecasted to my TV.

[chris heff]

If you can’t have a dish or don’t get a signal you can still get Sunday Ticket.

 

 https://www.tomsguide.com/us/get-sunday-ticket-without-directv,review-3811.html

[Ned Flanders]

Posted this yesterday on Off The Wall:

20 hours ago, Ned Flanders said:

Just to check in with DTV via an online chat, I asked if any ST promos were available and here was the exchange:

Shane: Thanks for your patience. Upon checking, unfortunately all the special offers for the NFL Sunday Ticket are no longer available.

Me: When were they available?

Shane: Special offers are changing monthly and they are for a limited time. You can definitely check our website at&t.com for options.

What a load of crap.  So it's luck of the draw when you check in for promos.  The time to check could have been yesterday, a week ago or even an hour ago.

 

2 hours ago, Bills2ref said:

They are maddeningly inconsistent. 

I've had DTV for 19 years...at the end of this month, it's adios. 

[Dablitzkrieg]

I Reddit somewhere that you can watch games for free??

[bobs0108]

If you or someone you know is in college you can get the streaming ST for $100. I did it last year when I was in school and this year they let me renew for the same price. 

[Plano]

2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:

I am not eligible for Sunday Ticket without a subscription.

 

I will pay half the price of the of the Ticket if they allow me to use their login credentials!  I’m serious!  Or if you get it for free, I’ll give you $200.  

pm me i have an arrangement for you

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

they wouldn't budge more than $14 a month for me 

 

I already have two $30 discounts as it is 

 

I may need to call again and complain about something else and beg for more 

I can still cancel by Sept 21 

[Bangarang]

You must be one of the lucky few. From everyone I’ve spoken with, AT&T has essentially removed any chance of haggling or getting deals. DTV employees used to take care of their customers until crappy AT&T came into the picture.

[Seasons1992]

10 minutes ago, Plano said:

pm me i have an arrangement for you

 

Hey, I got to him first!

@Royale with Cheese, I'm your huckleberry...........

 

[Royale with Cheese]

14 minutes ago, Plano said:

pm me i have an arrangement for you

 

My co-worker just moved and got NFL Sunday Ticket for free since he just got DTV.

 

He's going to let me use his login if I just buy him lunch once a week.

3 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

Hey, I got to him first!

@Royale with Cheese, I'm your huckleberry...........

 

 

See my reply to Plano...I might be covered.  

Edited August 14, 2019 by Royale with Cheese

[Big Turk]

10 hours ago, Gisele said:

Just got my bill and Sunday Ticket was already added.  I called DTV and in a very lighthearted manner complained that they took away my opportunity to haggle with them this year.  The person I spoke with laughed and gave it to me completely free!  No arguing, threatening or haggling.  Now that I look at it, I got more than free.  She gave me $40 off a month for a year and $18 off a month for six months.  Now might be a good time to call.

Nah...i have IPTV $15/month all events, 7000 channels, 3000 movies and about 5000 series. Think I'm good.

 

 

[Dopey]

A buddy of mine just uses internet, a firestick, the app below and can get every game. He also gets over 1000 channels. All for $20 a month. I've watched a couple of preseason games already and it's not bad. He says it all depends on your internet speed. I'm testing it out by watching games at his place for a couple more weeks(;>), but so far he's happy with it. If all is still well by week 3, I'm in.

 

https://mikestvbox.com/apps-1/

 

 

Edited August 14, 2019 by Dopey

[boco357]

Have had Directv since 2000.  Was able to get 55 off for 12 months, 7 off HBO for 6 months and 16.50 per payment off Sunday ticket Max.  No contract.

[buffalonian]

49 minutes ago, bobs0108 said:

If you or someone you know is in college you can get the streaming ST for $100. I did it last year when I was in school and this year they let me renew for the same price. 

 

When using the college streaming option can you start the games on a delay or otherwise “record” them and watch them from the beginning at a later time? Thanks. 

Edited August 14, 2019 by buffalonian

[Plano]

3 hours ago, Seasons1992 said:

 

I’ll do this if it’s possible with their online apartment-eligible service. I can get it. Anyone know if two people can be logged in at once for the streaming option?

the answer to your question is: no, lunger!

 

You can't be logged in on2 separate devices with the streaming option.

 

The only way it can works if someone is watching it on their tv/satellite account like normal on tv and then someone else is streaming, that'll work.

[Seasons1992]

22 minutes ago, Plano said:

the answer to your question is: no, lunger!

 

You can't be logged in on2 separate devices with the streaming option.

 

The only way it can works if someone is watching it on their tv/satellite account like normal on tv and then someone else is streaming, that'll work.

 

Thanks for the clarification.

 

Oh......and......I have two guns.........one for each of ya.

 

[MAJBobby]

 

[Damian]

I made my annual call and got $30/month discount plus $12.50 off Sunday ticket.  Sunday ticket is $44, so I'm now getting it for $1.50/month.

I've made the call every year (customer since 2000) and gotten a discount or free Sunday ticket.

Ask for the customer loyalty department.

[May Day 10]

My price increased sharply as discounts expired.  I called and was stonewalled with only $10 off and free HBO, etc for 3 months.  I cancelled and they were willing to oblige.  I kept it for a little bit because I wasnt ready to cancel.  Tried a couple more times and continued to be stonewalled.  I was with them 12+ years and no contract. 

 

I cancelled about 2 months ago and it is great.  I wish I did it sooner.  

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

So how exactly does Gamepass work?  What does it cost?  Can you watch the pre-season games thru that?  I believe you can watch all games starting around midnight Sunday.  For people out of the US you can watch live though like say in England?

 

And if one were to connect to Gamepass via a VPN redirected to London, would that allow you to watch the games live?

[bdutton]

5 hours ago, CSBill said:

Okay, I've used the dark web for several years, it generally works and I am able to see most games. But, I've been thinking about going to a more reliable paid route. I have full cable--Direct TV is not an option--what do you all recommend? Criteria: Reliable, affordable, service when needed, and ease of use. Help.

NFL Game Pass

 

Use a VPN and pick a european country for your vpn server when you sign up/login to avoid getting blacked out on local games.

Edited August 14, 2019 by bdutton

[CBD]

Called, asked for loyalty. 

Completely struck out. Only offer at this time is Showtime free for  months. Had them remove the auto-renew. Will try again closer to the start of the season. 

 

Am planning to cancel after the season regardless, may get stuck paying full amount for the ticket this year. 

Edited August 14, 2019 by CBD

[bdutton]

4 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said:

So how exactly does Gamepass work?  What does it cost?  Can you watch the pre-season games thru that?  I believe you can watch all games starting around midnight Sunday.  For people out of the US you can watch live though like say in England?

 

And if one were to connect to Gamepass via a VPN redirected to London, would that allow you to watch the games live?

my understanding is if you are out of country you can watch it live and from the beginning of the game if part way into the game.

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

So I have this VPN program that allows you to select what apps it's running on. I launched it for Chrome and picked London. I went into Firefox opened Gamepass, went to the pricing page  and got a message stating "It seems you are trying to access fro ma territory not covered by  NFL Gamepass International"

 

Then did the same in Chrome which I am running the VPN and took me right to the pricing page.  Can buy their Pro package which gives access to all games live for 144 pounds (around $175 US)  I do wonder if paying with a US based credit card would trip it up?  There's also a 7 day free trial so may try it week 1

[EmotionallyUnstable]

This inspired me to try again...

 

...I did the live chat function to complain about my CBS blackout. After about 5 minutes of apologies and offering nothing, I mentioned loyalty. She said she would look into what she could do for me. She insisted that there was nothing she could do about Sunday Ticket, but could offer a reduced monthly payment by 15 each month (I already got my price knocked down earlier this year). I asked if she could take the potential $180 in savings that I'd be afforded from this decrease in the bill directly to Sunday Ticket, but they were very inflexible on this. 

 

At the end of the day, I walked away with another 15 dollar discount per month, an antenna that streams the local CBS for games paid 100% by DTV and no ticket. I'll take it

[Ned Flanders]

4 minutes ago, EmotionallyUnstable said:

At the end of the day, I walked away with another 15 dollar discount per month, an antenna that streams the local CBS for games paid 100% by DTV and no ticket. I'll take it

My $60/month promo ends next week.  I'm fully expecting them to NOT renew it and therefore I'm prepared to walk.  A $15 promo with no ST, sees my bill rise $45/month.  Completely unacceptable.