ALLEN1QB Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Yes got mine also!! Customer since 95. Thank you DTV!!. They probably figured it was just cheaper to give us NFL ticket for free that way they did not have to include a discount also LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, Fallsnative01 said: I have had Direct TV for 15 years. Earlier this year I called and asked for a deep discount that included NFL ticket or I was cutting cable and going to Hulu, etc and they told me "Thanks for being a Direct TV customer all these years, we'l send you the termination paperwork." They made no effort to keep me, so I cut the cord. Too many streaming platforms available now to pay that much. Nice to see another Colorado Springs fan! The exact same thing happened to me a couple of years age. I sent their crap back and streamed ever since. I had been a customer for over 20 years with Sunday ticket every year. I sometimes believe this hit and miss discount stuff in Zip Code related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Direhard Fan Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Checked my e-mail after reading this and what a nice surprise. Usually I have to cry over the phone for a break which I have always gotten something. This year an early Christmas gift. I was told by a repairman two weeks ago that one third of DT was sold and they are real concerned about customer service and were working on it. What a great way top work on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 7:26 PM, Augie said: These stories popping up remind me a bit of fantasies from Penthouse Forum. (I knew a guy who used to tell me about them.) This seems about as likely, from my experience, but it sure sounds great! Being gifted a free year of Sunday Ticket without even asking does not sound like something that would ever happen in reality. . We went through this same thing last year. It was free Sunday Ticket Max but you still had to pay for Sunday Ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsx95red Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 I didn't believe it until I saw it, because every year I have to call and threaten to cancel, but this year they are just handing it out for free like candy on Halloween! (I imagine it has everything to do with how much the package you subscribe to is, and what discounts are active or not on your monthly bill. This is the e-mail I got today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Guy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 37 minutes ago, gsx95red said: I didn't believe it until I saw it, because every year I have to call and threaten to cancel, but this year they are just handing it out for free like candy on Halloween! (I imagine it has everything to do with how much the package you subscribe to is, and what discounts are active or not on your monthly bill. This is the e-mail I got today. Got the same email a few hours ago...I'm very happy and relieved!!! 56 minutes ago, BobbyC81 said: We went through this same thing last year. It was free Sunday Ticket Max but you still had to pay for Sunday Ticket. Here's the fine print on the email: *Select int’I games excluded. **Only available in HD. Out‑of‑market games only. Blackout rules and other restrictions apply. Package consists of all live out‑of‑market NFL games (based on customer's service address) broadcast on FOX and CBS; however, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS affiliate will not be available in NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Games available via remote viewing based on device location. Other conditions apply. NFL SUNDAY TICKET subscription will not automatically renew. Only one game may be accessed remotely at any given time. Compatible device/operating system required for online/ mobile access. Additional data charges may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzboy54 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Same. Yay us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, BobbyC81 said: We went through this same thing last year. It was free Sunday Ticket Max but you still had to pay for Sunday Ticket. This is not accurate. I received everything for free last year without asking and it appears as if the same thing is going on this year with multiple customers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto8 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 hours ago, skijef said: I received an email from DIRECTV saying I got 2021 NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX free and it's true. I hope all the longtimers get the same thing. Got same email a couple of days ago. Called Directv and its true. I got it for FREE too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloButt Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 It is a Summer miracle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xwnyer Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Fallsnative01 said: I have had Direct TV for 15 years. Earlier this year I called and asked for a deep discount that included NFL ticket or I was cutting cable and going to Hulu, etc and they told me "Thanks for being a Direct TV customer all these years, we'l send you the termination paperwork." They made no effort to keep me, so I cut the cord. Too many streaming platforms available now to pay that much. Sounds like when I called art to get a deal on iPhones theynbasicallmsaidmhere is a deal costs more and you get to pay for phones. T mobile offered me two free iPhone 12 and cheaper plan to come on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/6/2021 at 4:26 AM, EmotionallyUnstable said: thanks. I think I’ll move forward with this. My last question: although it is a single sign on an one username, any idea if it can be signed into multiple accounts at the same time? For example, could I stream on my account via fire stick downstairs while also streaming on my iPad upstairs simultaneously? I know some companies (Netflix, for example) allow a maximum number of users at a single time. Just trying to confirm if the ST maximum is 1 haha No. I tried last year being on my ipad and Windows laptop. Didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 (edited) On 8/6/2021 at 1:52 PM, Nervous Guy said: Got the same email a few hours ago...I'm very happy and relieved!!! Here's the fine print on the email: *Select int’I games excluded. **Only available in HD. Out‑of‑market games only. Blackout rules and other restrictions apply. Package consists of all live out‑of‑market NFL games (based on customer's service address) broadcast on FOX and CBS; however, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS affiliate will not be available in NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Games available via remote viewing based on device location. Other conditions apply. NFL SUNDAY TICKET subscription will not automatically renew. Only one game may be accessed remotely at any given time. Compatible device/operating system required for online/ mobile access. Additional data charges may apply. Didn’t get that email. Doh! Edited August 8, 2021 by BobbyC81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I have not seen/received this e-mail yet and I have been with them since 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 11 hours ago, ExWNYer said: I have not seen/received this e-mail yet and I have been with them since 1996. I didn't get an email either, I called and I get it free and Center Ice free too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 On 8/3/2021 at 9:26 PM, Augie said: These stories popping up remind me a bit of fantasies from Penthouse Forum. (I knew a guy who used to tell me about them.) This seems about as likely, from my experience, but it sure sounds great! Being gifted a free year of Sunday Ticket without even asking does not sound like something that would ever happen in reality. . lol. so based on the responses in this thread you ended up being completely wrong. normally i wouldn't bother following up on this nonsense, but you were awfully cocky -- especially since you were clearly wrong. enjoy paying full price in your reality, my man. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 People still pay for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I didn't receive an email and I got denied last week when I called to lower my bill. called this morning and was able to get the Sunday ticket max for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Flanders Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 2 hours ago, zevo said: I didn't receive an email and I got denied last week when I called to lower my bill. called this morning and was able to get the Sunday ticket max for free. What number did you call? The main numbert and ask for "Loyalty?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Dirtbag said: lol. so based on the responses in this thread you ended up being completely wrong. normally i wouldn't bother following up on this nonsense, but you were awfully cocky -- especially since you were clearly wrong. enjoy paying full price in your reality, my man. 👍 If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice that I posted that only after several people announced they had been given the free season. I’m NOT saying they are lying, as I’m sure they are reporting what actually happened to them. I’m wrong often, but not here as I was just kidding based upon how absurd this sounds from my experience. It’s an annual game of cat and mouse I prefer not to play. I have never before heard of DTV giving away something that was not even asked for. I did make a rare run at trying to get a discount last year, only to be shot down. I hate DTV and only have them for Sunday Ticket. Maybe 1-2 times a year my cable goes out and I’m glad to have a backup. It’s just not worth it to me to call and beg every year for a discount. You’re welcome. EDIT: We live well within our means. We are very frugal by most people’s standards. The DTV ST battle is one I’m just not willing to take on at this time. We all have our hot buttons. . Edited August 9, 2021 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nineforty Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 great Success! 10 minute call. Free ST Max/Red Zone. been a consistent customer for 7 years so wasn't sure but have about a 66% success rate over the years. Spoke with a woman who said I need to speak with Billing as they are handling ST. I said, No, I need Loyalty/retention! She said, "I am loyalty and retention dum dum". I sheepishly apologized and was transferred. The next Rep looked at account and said we can add ST Max for free. Thanks again to all the trailblazers that came before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zevo Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Ned Flanders said: What number did you call? The main numbert and ask for "Loyalty?" I called the standard contact number on my bill and voice prompted for "cancel my service". I wasn't threatening to cancel I just knew it would bring me to retentions and then I just asked the guy if I had the ticket offer for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I just did an online chat and was told I will get the Ticket for no charge this year. Obviously skeptical. Guess I'll wait to see my bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Did someone already explain this? What's the difference between Sunday Ticket and Sunday Ticket Max? I haven't received any email from DirecTV but I've only been a customer (with the Ticket) since 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 My family got it for free as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, Jester said: What's the difference between Sunday Ticket and Sunday Ticket Max? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jester said: Did someone already explain this? What's the difference between Sunday Ticket and Sunday Ticket Max? I haven't received any email from DirecTV but I've only been a customer (with the Ticket) since 2015. Red Zone Channel included with Max 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Augie said: I have never before heard of DTV giving away something that was not even asked for. I did make a rare run at trying to get a discount last year, only to be shot down. I hate DTV and only have them for Sunday Ticket. Maybe 1-2 times a year my cable goes out and I’m glad to have a backup. It’s just not worth it to me to call and beg every year for a discount. You’re welcome. I have never called nor threatened to leave. They literally just gave it to me. Second year in a row. Last year it was sans Redzone. This year is with Redzone. I have been a DTV customer since 1991 so maybe it's a loyalty thing. Maybe the guy who runs DTV is a JA17/Buffalo Bills fan... Anyway, I'm stoked because I was ready to pay for it. Hell if I would pay for it during the Whaley/Nix years, I sure as heck was going to pay for it during the McBeane years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukester Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Thanks to all posting in this thread. It’s always about timing as there seems to be a window when they give out the offers. I usually call and go through a song and dance. This year I DM’d ATT support and just asked straight up if they could comp me ST Max. Got a message back saying they would look into it. Then a rep called me back within an hour and gave it to me for free. Easiest route in 9 years I’ve been doing this. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills742 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 All these positive experiences gave me hope so I called twice and got denied. I've had Sunday Ticket since the 90's. Has anyone else received a no this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I just got ST for free too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just an fyi since I only noticed yesterday, in regards to Bills preseason games on NFLN.....I didn't think I'd be able to watch since I have Hulu, however Hulu now has NFLN and actually a few other channels that were not available before. Anyways, in case others also have Hulu and aren't aware I just thought I'd bring it to your attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Made the call. Nothing available. Told me to call back after tomorrow as it’s the end of my biking cycle and deals drop with the billing cycle before the season. She stated there are 3 levels of deals, and everyone gets one. 1. Something like 16 bucks off each payment for regular Sunday ticket. 2. 16 bucks off each payment for ST Max and 3. Free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, davefan66 said: Made the call. Nothing available. Told me to call back after tomorrow as it’s the end of my biking cycle and deals drop with the billing cycle before the season. She stated there are 3 levels of deals, and everyone gets one. 1. Something like 16 bucks off each payment for regular Sunday ticket. 2. 16 bucks off each payment for ST Max and 3. Free. Very helpful. My gut has been telling me to call around tomorrow— mid-August is always the time I usually call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland/directv-offers-free-season-sunday-ticket-some-customers-191540 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, SoMAn said: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/techland/directv-offers-free-season-sunday-ticket-some-customers-191540 Ppl are fed up with DTV and they are losing customers. Always has been new customers get ST, HBO free, and 6 month discount. The existing customers that have been with them for years don't get anything. Only way you could get anything was to call and threaten to cancel. Now I hear from many that customer service reps treat ppl like crap and nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sheneneh Jenkins said: Ppl are fed up with DTV and they are losing customers. Always has been new customers get ST, HBO free, and 6 month discount. The existing customers that have been with them for years don't get anything. Only way you could get anything was to call and threaten to cancel. Now I hear from many that customer service reps treat ppl like crap and nasty. I've been a DTV customer for 20+ years and have received ST totally free the last two years without doing anything. I wonder if you're basing your assumption on the squeaky wheels instead of the full set of tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Duffy Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Simon said: I've been a DTV customer for 20+ years and have received ST totally free the last two years without doing anything. I wonder if you're basing your assumption on the squeaky wheels instead of the full set of tires? I'm basing it off of the 10 years I had DTV if you want to call that "squeaky wheels". Also if you have gotten ST last 2 years free, you sir are one of the lucky ones. Because it is rare since AT&T took over. I canceled in 2018 Edited August 12, 2021 by Sheneneh Jenkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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