YoloinOhio Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Anyone make the annual hustle call yet? Wondering if they are doing any special deals given no one can attend games this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Evil businesses would raise the rates since fans can’t go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 This will be my first year trying. I haven’t yet done it though. If anyone has any advice I’m all ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I saw where they’re finally offering streaming. No dish or long term commitment required. Obviously, they’re dying.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I called.....received $55 off for 12 months and $9 off for 4 months. Tried pushing for more but that was it. Should cover most of the cost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: I saw where they’re finally offering streaming. No dish or long term commitment required. Obviously, they’re dying.. I thought you could do this for previous years, but it was way more expensive. Like, $300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 14 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: This will be my first year trying. I haven’t yet done it though. If anyone has any advice I’m all ears. ask for customer loyalty dept and ask for any discounts or promotions for your account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) Was reading a comment the other day, with many bars closed, there will be less ways to see games, will the NFL work out a deal with DTV to allow the streaming package to become available to anyone who wants it. I have a "friend" who watches all the games on line via the computer on one of the illegal streams. If he could buy just the streaming package, he told me would do that. The way the world is going with more and more cutting the cord, (or chain sawing the dish) it might not be a bad thing for DTV to test out a readily available streaming package as they may find more interest that way than they get with people subscribing to DTV. I really think when the current ST contract expires, could see the NFL go instead to a streaming partner as may get more money that way. So far every time the contract is up, DTV shows up with a boat load of cash so they re-sign the deal with them, but can see that ending. I also think AT&T is a little more profit conscious and may not offer the NFL as much as previously. Just read Chandlers post, maybe it's already happened?? Edited August 6, 2020 by Ed_Formerly_of_Roch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Virgil said: I thought you could do this for previous years, but it was way more expensive. Like, $300 Hey, Virg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Was reading a comment the other day, with many bars closed, there will be less ways to see games, will the NFL work out a deal with DTV to allow the streaming package to become available to anyone who wants it. I have a "friend" who watches all the games on line via the computer on one of the illegal streams. If he could buy just the streaming package, he told me would do that. The way the world is going with more and more cutting the cord, (or chain sawing the dish) it might not be a bad thing for DTV to test out a readily available streaming package as they may find more interest that way than they get with people subscribing to DTV. I really think when the current ST contract expires, could see the NFL go instead to a streaming partner as may get more money that way. So far every time the contract is up, DTV shows up with a boat load of cash so they re-sign the deal with them, but can see that ending. I also think AT&T is a little more profit conscious and may not offer the NFL as much as previously. Just read Chandlers post, maybe it's already happened?? I'm in that boat too. I have been checking but have not found anything other than there is talk about NFL Ticket going streaming to all. If @Chandler#81 or anyone else has a link to this deal please post! If this doesn't happen I'm back to the dark side of the "Interweb" for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 If you know someone enrolled in college with an active .edu email...the college plan is only $99 for the stream. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 43 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: This will be my first year trying. I haven’t yet done it though. If anyone has any advice I’m all ears. Wear something low-cut and show some cleavage... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: If you know someone enrolled in college with an active .edu email...the college plan is only $99 for the stream. Time to enroll in a remote class at South Harmon Institute of Technology! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 32 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: If you know someone enrolled in college with an active .edu email...the college plan is only $99 for the stream. If someone on the board has access to a reliable student (ie your son or daughter) that is not going to use this service I would be interested in "negotiating" a deal to get Sunday Ticket. PM me and we could talk about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Was reading a comment the other day, with many bars closed, there will be less ways to see games, will the NFL work out a deal with DTV to allow the streaming package to become available to anyone who wants it. I have a "friend" who watches all the games on line via the computer on one of the illegal streams. If he could buy just the streaming package, he told me would do that. The way the world is going with more and more cutting the cord, (or chain sawing the dish) it might not be a bad thing for DTV to test out a readily available streaming package as they may find more interest that way than they get with people subscribing to DTV. I really think when the current ST contract expires, could see the NFL go instead to a streaming partner as may get more money that way. So far every time the contract is up, DTV shows up with a boat load of cash so they re-sign the deal with them, but can see that ending. I also think AT&T is a little more profit conscious and may not offer the NFL as much as previously. Just read Chandlers post, maybe it's already happened?? 38 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I'm in that boat too. I have been checking but have not found anything other than there is talk about NFL Ticket going streaming to all. If @Chandler#81 or anyone else has a link to this deal please post! If this doesn't happen I'm back to the dark side of the "Interweb" for sure. Link: https://nflst.directv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 54 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: I saw where they’re finally offering streaming. No dish or long term commitment required. Obviously, they’re dying.. Ah, like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the annual August ST thread...the most wonderful time of the year. I saw the "no dish required" DTV ad on FB and and I opened and it's deceptive advertising...you could always stream if you couldn't receive a signal (as determined by your address and DTV) and that's all this is...same old, same old bait and switch from DTV. My contract is up August 20th so that's the day I make the call. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Ned Flanders said: Ah, like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the annual August ST thread...the most wonderful time of the year. I saw the "no dish required" DTV ad on FB and and I opened and it's deceptive advertising...you could always stream if you couldn't receive a signal (as determined by your address and DTV) and that's all this is...same old, same old bait and switch from DTV. My contract is up August 20th so that's the day I make the call. Someone mentioned there are new rules for streaming only plans. So I immediately googled it. Was very disappointed to see what you saw, it’s the same rules it has always been. If you can’t get a signal you can sign up for streaming only plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: If someone on the board has access to a reliable student (ie your son or daughter) that is not going to use this service I would be interested in "negotiating" a deal to get Sunday Ticket. PM me and we could talk about it! Some students actually "rent" their email credentials on eBay...don't know how reliable or legal, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 There's this thing called the internet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: There's this thing called the internet I prefer to have a game on each of my TVs because I’m old school and love football. I’ll pay for it but hope for a deal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Ned Flanders said: Ah, like the swallows returning to Capistrano, the annual August ST thread...the most wonderful time of the year. I saw the "no dish required" DTV ad on FB and and I opened and it's deceptive advertising...you could always stream if you couldn't receive a signal (as determined by your address and DTV) and that's all this is...same old, same old bait and switch from DTV. My contract is up August 20th so that's the day I make the call. Exactly, I've been thru this before. I had DTV for decades but now that I'm on a "fixed" income I cut the cord and they won't give me Sunday Ticket without a TV package. If i can't stream alone I'm back with "Blackbeard"! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I prefer to have a game on each of my TVs because I’m old school and love football. I’ll pay for it but hope for a deal Well I steal it because I am new school and hate football! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, Ned Flanders said: Some students actually "rent" their email credentials on eBay...don't know how reliable or legal, that is. 12 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: If someone on the board has access to a reliable student (ie your son or daughter) that is not going to use this service I would be interested in "negotiating" a deal to get Sunday Ticket. PM me and we could talk about it! Thus my offer to members of this board above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) it's only available if you live somewhere that Direct TV service is not available.... It's in the fine print. Same as always looks like. FLSUNDAYTICKET.TV service is only available to non-DIRECTV customers who live in select multi-dwelling unit buildings (apartments, condos, etc.,) nationwide in the U.S. where DIRECTV service is not available, live in select areas within various metropolitan cities, live in a residence that has been verified as unable to receive DIRECTV satellite TV service due to obstructions blocking access to satellite signals, or are college students. Edited August 6, 2020 by TheFunPolice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Evil businesses would raise the rates since fans can’t go. They would make more money if they offered the stream package to everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: Well I steal it because I am new school and hate football! Just opt out then! Stop playing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: Well I steal it because I am new school and hate football! I don’t want to turn to a life a crime. But I’m willing to. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 My at&t bandwidth is so bad I'd probably be buffering all day. Pass....I'll just call customer loyalty and get as much as I can. This will probably be DTV's last year with ST anyway unless Dish buys them out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: My at&t bandwidth is so bad I'd probably be buffering all day. Pass....I'll just call customer loyalty and get as much as I can. This will probably be DTV's last year with ST anyway unless Dish buys them out? Don’t get me started on DISH. Left DIRECTV for Sling TV (owned by Dish). Then Dish enters a contract dispute with NFL so I have no NFL network and potentially no NFL Redzone. I’m now looking at FUBOTV. Has anyone ever mentioned that “unbundling” and “cutting the cord” is actually worse than what DIRECTV was? Edited August 6, 2020 by PetermansRedemption 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 If we kneel when calling, is there a deeper discount? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 18 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: Don’t get me started on DISH. Left DIRECTV for Sling TV (owned by Dish). Then Dish enters a contract dispute with NFL so I have no NFL network and potentially no NFL Redzone. I’m now looking at FUBOTV. Has anyone ever mentioned that “unbundling” and “cutting the cord” is actually worse than what DIRECTV was? After I heard about this I have been giving Vidgo a good look. https://www.killthecablebill.com/vidgo-channel-list-and-packages/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, PetermansRedemption said: Don’t get me started on DISH. Left DIRECTV for Sling TV (owned by Dish). Then Dish enters a contract dispute with NFL so I have no NFL network and potentially no NFL Redzone. I’m now looking at FUBOTV. Has anyone ever mentioned that “unbundling” and “cutting the cord” is actually worse than what DIRECTV was? I have Sling too and was wondering wtf happened to the NFL network... thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Hey, Virg. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Link: https://nflst.directv.com/ Not Eligible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Link: https://nflst.directv.com/ So I put my address it and says I'm NOT eligible. Under terms pretty much the same as prior years, live in an apartment, condo, etc where DTV is not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Time to enroll in a remote class at South Harmon Institute of Technology! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: If you know someone enrolled in college with an active .edu email...the college plan is only $99 for the stream. Wait, what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 It’s telling me I’m not eligible. But I live in an apartment complex that does not offer direct tv. Has anyone gone through the verification process and been approved? I’m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) I had great luck this year. Past years have been more of a struggle. I had a $60 off for 12 months promotion that expired this spring. I called and got connected to Loyalty to see if they could replace the expired discount with a new one. He basically told me that he couldn't, but I should cancel my service, he'd process the cancellation order and that he'd then connect me with the department that handles cancellations but tries really hard to retain you. (Apparently, there's a higher level of Retention/Loyalty - who knew?) He connected me and they instantly offered me $55 off for 12 months if I stayed. I was about to say yes, but they asked if they could do anything else for me. I asked about Sunday Ticket. They immediately gave it to me for free. I asked about ST MAX and they added that on for free. I was so delighted that I forgot to ask about premium channels (HBO, etc.), which I'm sure they would have given me free for a few months. In all the years I have been with them, this has never happened. One year I threatened to cancel, they called my bluff and cancelled me. My wife was pissed as hell when she couldn't watch TV that night. I had to call and reconnect. Fortunately for me, they screwed up the reconnect so badly (the service didn't work for a couple of days) that I ended up, as compensation for their screw-up, getting the Ticket for about $75 for the full season that year. Streaming isn't a good option for me because I live in the western part of the US. Games start at 10 AM and due to family responsibilities, I often can't be in front of a TV or computer until later, so I have to DVR the games and watch them later. When the streaming feature matures technologically and/or they offer more streaming options, I assume that you'll be able to save the stream to some kind of cloud DVR and watch that way. As far as I know, with today's streaming offering, you can only watch live. Good luck to everyone. It feels good to finally be the one who had the good experience with this. Usually, I read about others' success and am frustrated about my own experience. I owe this board everything on this topic, as this is where I learned that Sunday Ticket was negotiable. I had no idea. Edited August 6, 2020 by msw2112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Called and canceled today. Now just waiting for the “We want you back” letter in the mail, with deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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