tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post5668252928846001089..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: FOX And DirecTV Battle Set To Affect NASCAR FansDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-41509498282879188852011-10-30T19:41:52.155-04:002011-10-30T19:41:52.155-04:00The customers are always the ones that get the sho...The customers are always the ones that get the short end of the stick when it comes to a take down. First they are without their channels, then if the contract price goes up soon after they get their channels the price will go up. You would think with as much as Directv charges their customers that they would be able to eat that increase, but that might stop them from doing something grand, so might as well be ready for it. Working for DISH I remember going through that take down last year, it was not a great time indeed, FOX wanted a 40% increase(sound familiar?) and of course that wasn't going to happen, so there was a month long take down, at which point Directv went on the attack with ad campaign bashing DISH for taking the channels down and how all customers should go to directv, well I guess this is Karma coming back around. I do fell sorry for the 19 million that will miss their FOX channels for the time that they are gone, like It's Sunny in Philadelphia, Sons of Anarchy, American Horror Show, or the great movies that they cut up and put a lot commercials in. But we will let you watch them all on DISH.Shaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04489967629180652983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24122350601566933102011-10-30T16:26:26.252-04:002011-10-30T16:26:26.252-04:00Speed isn't part of DirecTV's basic packag...Speed isn't part of DirecTV's basic package so we went with the next higher one specifically for Speed. If they really do drop Speed, we'll be cutting back to the basic level of service.<br /><br />I enjoy the entire weekend of racing shows and love all the personalities involved. I hope that eventually there will be an alternative solution other than the internet, because the ISP in this area has bandwidth limitations.<br /><br />I do not believe DirecTV's total garbage about wanting to fight for their customers. Fox wants to charge DirecTV more, and DirecTV does not need to pass all those charges on to customers. But they are USING Fox AND me as an excuse to set in motion a large rate increase. DirecTV is blaming Fox for a potential 40% increase, directing us to take out our anger on Fox, and hopes to be praised by customers for eventually negotiating only a 20% increase. <br /><br />It's just business, and typical marketing bs, but I'm fed up with both companies.Ginnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68206082797025026612011-10-30T12:13:51.365-04:002011-10-30T12:13:51.365-04:00This kind of thing happens every so often. After a...This kind of thing happens every so often. After all of the posturing and politicking, they always settle at the last minute. Then they use it as an excuse to raise the rates to the consumer.ChrisKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79552277513104928462011-10-30T12:08:13.653-04:002011-10-30T12:08:13.653-04:00all
check out VELOCITY Network, an HD net in the p...all<br />check out VELOCITY Network, an HD net in the place where HD Theater used to be<br /><br />Its a car lovers dream!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77758332251997704122011-10-27T14:19:55.178-04:002011-10-27T14:19:55.178-04:00It must not feel too good to be a DIRECTV customer...It must not feel too good to be a DIRECTV customer dealing with this dispute. I really enjoy watching my Regional Sports Networks but good thing I still get to enjoy them since I am a DISH subscriber. Working for DISH I can tell you that DISH has a long-term agreement with FX, you should take a look into DISH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-87552892254276745242011-10-27T12:06:15.062-04:002011-10-27T12:06:15.062-04:00I have had DirecTV since 1998. At first they were ...I have had DirecTV since 1998. At first they were awesome. But when the living room receiver died we had to buy a new receiver at full price and sign up for new 2 year contract. That receiver lasted 18 months w/another 2 year extension. The next replacement we bought at full price lasted a whole 20 months so another 2 years tacked on. The bedroom receiver is the original and because I won't upgrade with another 2 yr contract I have only 12 of the pay per view channels and half are soft porn. I don't have Hot Pass and none of the newer channels are available. Our household income decreased by 60% in 2007 and my job could be gone soon so making 2 year commitment to anyone is a bad move. For Telephone / Internet / DirecTV I pay $200 per month. If I bundle with the telco I pay $115 with no contract. I would pay $10 extra per month for Speed/FX/Nat Geo but DirecTV won't go that way. I have no choice. I continue to pay for services DTV won't offer me or I leave them.PDXLeelaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762934372984124105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61389855659171444392011-10-27T07:07:39.708-04:002011-10-27T07:07:39.708-04:00Based on the quality of Race Hub lately and recall...Based on the quality of Race Hub lately and recalling Mikey making a fool of himself covering the last Truck race, I don't much care what happens with Speed. I agree with an earlier post. There are a bunch of people on Speed who are lucky to have a job. I'm with Time Warner. This issue is no different than any other Labor issue--first casualties are the paying customers just like JD said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66235664952204912322011-10-26T23:16:39.607-04:002011-10-26T23:16:39.607-04:00Speedvision was way better than Speed.As far as I&...Speedvision was way better than Speed.As far as I'm concerend,just junk all t.v.I'll go to jayski and view the articles.At least I'll get honest opinions and not scripted coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54213755930497191992011-10-26T23:02:14.019-04:002011-10-26T23:02:14.019-04:00Not directly on topic....I won't miss Speed mu...Not directly on topic....I won't miss Speed much, and DirectTV is trying my patience. Today I called for another matter and got "Mary in the Philippines". I asked. She could not understand me and looked up another customer's account instead of mine. I hung up. This after the weekend before dealing with them on the phone when they told me I had ordered the movie Transformers, not the Mississippi State-South Carolina game, which I missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-43833402929215066542011-10-26T22:47:10.305-04:002011-10-26T22:47:10.305-04:00I guess DirecTVs "Todd in Mumbai" will b...I guess DirecTVs "Todd in Mumbai" will be fielding a lot of questions from angry customers. Here is a heads up: If you ask "Todd in Mumbai" a question, wait until he finishes reading his answer before asking him another question. Speak slowly and be patient, "Todd in Mumbai" will be translating your question as you ask it. Whatever you do, don't interrupt his reading with another question because he will have to start all over with his reading of the answer to your first question. This can get confusing for everybody involved very quickly. Finally, do not ever answer yes to any of "Todd in Mumbai's" questions because every yes answer will result in an additional $19.95 on your next DirecTV invoice. Screw these guys. They take Speed of the air and I switch providers as soon as my contract is up.Bozonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-50374595507338546902011-10-26T22:07:11.006-04:002011-10-26T22:07:11.006-04:00Due to a job loss earlier this year in my househol...Due to a job loss earlier this year in my household, significant changes were made to the budget to offset the reduced income. One change was a lower cost cable package that does not include Speed. Other than maybe a couple of times over the last 9 months, I haven't missed it a bit.sbaker17https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234130094477084972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75148762778702270802011-10-26T21:39:18.323-04:002011-10-26T21:39:18.323-04:00Abject corporate greed.Abject corporate greed.AllisonJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82209190525071360752011-10-26T19:48:31.769-04:002011-10-26T19:48:31.769-04:00For those of you with DirecTv (I'm one) I imag...For those of you with DirecTv (I'm one) I imagine that you can cancel your service without having to pay a penalty if they eliminate a channel that you contracted for. I don't believe that they can force you to pay for something they no longer provide.<br /><br />I'm not a lawyer - but I'd be willing to bet that if you go to the mat they'd have to acquiesce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-83038233787578090172011-10-26T17:07:40.684-04:002011-10-26T17:07:40.684-04:00The bundling of channels by Fox and other companie...The bundling of channels by Fox and other companies is nothing short of extortion. They force cable & satellite companies to buy channels that cannot survive alone to get desirable channels like Speed. That's why we have 300 channels and can't find anything we want to watch.<br /><br />I don't understand why Direct subscribers cannot stand the thought of switching to Dish. If you investigate, you will find Dish is cheaper and a better value. My brother went from cable to Dish to Direct and then back to Dish. His bill is smaller with Dish than with either of the other choices and he got away from the dreadful customer service problems he had with Direct.OSBORNKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265276174788619591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31440089270809384222011-10-26T14:41:39.658-04:002011-10-26T14:41:39.658-04:00I agree with @Diane
What we are witnessing is a n...I agree with @Diane<br /><br />What we are witnessing is a new delivery paradigm struggling to be born.<br /><br />What the content providers just do not seem to get is that I, and I would like to think a lot of others, can get along just fine without their "product."<br /><br />Do I need SPEED? No. I'd miss it for awhile, but would get over it. Do I need "Pawn Stars"? No. "Real Housewives"? No. "Race Hub?" No. "Top Gear"? No. "Nancy Grace?" No. O'Reilly"? No. I do not NEED any of them -- and of this list there are a few I not only do not need but also some I would not give house room to.<br /><br />Do I need 10,000 channels in HD? No. Whatever would I do with them except pay for them?<br /><br />Every six months or so for the last year or two my provider has shaken things up "to serve (me) better". At first when something went away I was ticked. Now I.Simply.Do.Not.Care.AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61545808707175148762011-10-26T13:27:19.481-04:002011-10-26T13:27:19.481-04:00Don't forget Formula 1 - season ending races u...Don't forget Formula 1 - season ending races upcoming. Sebastian Vettel may have the championship but second and third are still a bit up in the air. Is there another source for following those races?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5536871750219535742011-10-26T13:06:52.684-04:002011-10-26T13:06:52.684-04:00Jonathan, you just have to do the research...there...Jonathan, you just have to do the research...there are different packages, and it will be priced according to your needs (do you need the 'everything' package, or will 'medium' do?). DISH is cheaper for many people than Direct, but it depends on what you get (they are offering a price freeze deal right now.) If FIOS were available here, I'd be gone in a flash. I have Dish & basic T-W cable. We've been through this carriage thing a few times. I never lost anything except the Weather channel for a few days.glenc1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11090489872567184122011-10-26T12:20:57.542-04:002011-10-26T12:20:57.542-04:00I am so tired of being held hostage by TV Provider...I am so tired of being held hostage by TV Providers and Networks, really getting sad. All this shows is proof that greed is more important than customer service on both parties..E-Tickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03373431350836360535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40578832131581341952011-10-26T11:27:21.134-04:002011-10-26T11:27:21.134-04:00"Cable and Satellite companies will eventuall..."Cable and Satellite companies will eventually lose out to being able to get content on the internet and stream it to your TV screen."<br /><br />Great idea, but one small problem for many people. Some ISP's are starting to impose LOW USAGE CAPS and HIGH OVERAGE CHARGES for those who would dare to "cut the cord" for internet streams. Who are these villians? The same companies that also happen to provide pay TV services.wmwiznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-64982386493688018292011-10-26T10:40:56.914-04:002011-10-26T10:40:56.914-04:00So the bookstores lost out to Amazon and the video...So the bookstores lost out to Amazon and the video rental stores lost out to Redbox and Netflix. The Cable and Satellite companies will eventually lose out to being able to get content on the internet and stream it to your TV screen. I know people who get 98% of their stuff that way now (some illegally) but the other companies will have to try and delay it by stopping bundling and just let people pick and pay al la carte.dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57676585168395376922011-10-26T10:38:34.655-04:002011-10-26T10:38:34.655-04:00The Fox Regional channels are worthless do to the ...The Fox Regional channels are worthless do to the weird blackout rules and DirTvs desire to sell the MLB and NFL packages. Not being in bondage, the FIOS package is starting to look mighty good.brucernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57829844903807743572011-10-26T10:20:36.173-04:002011-10-26T10:20:36.173-04:00So,,,,get rid of the Speed Channel. With a few ex...So,,,,get rid of the Speed Channel. With a few exceptions, it is anchored by complete idiots who can't get a job anywhere else because they have no talent. RaceHub consists of grown men acting like buffoons. Raceday w/o John Roberts would be like watching two toddlers having a food fight. Why on earth would anybody feel this network is worth a dime more than they are now receiving.<br /><br />In short, if the product is garbage, it's certainly not worth paying more. The loss of Speed will not be the worst thing that could happen. It may be the best thing though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49566011197321831842011-10-26T09:49:09.969-04:002011-10-26T09:49:09.969-04:00Mr Editor -
As you say, things like this have a wa...Mr Editor -<br />As you say, things like this have a way of getting worked out at the last minute ...while I am a DirecTV subscriber (hostage), I'm hammered each week with promotional offers from Dish Network and Comcast ...there are options, but price more than anything will dictate my decision ...interesting, to say the least<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36081733426869540532011-10-26T09:27:07.076-04:002011-10-26T09:27:07.076-04:00I live in rural East Texas. My only TV options ar...I live in rural East Texas. My only TV options are Dish and DirecTV. I will not go to Dish, so I guess I'll do without SPEED.<br /><br />WFAA in the DFW area is also having issues with DirecTV. It's an ABC station.<br /><br />Don't these people realize they are shooting themselves in the foot by demanding more carriage fees?TexasRaceLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498201182790755768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24898189498397364812011-10-26T08:57:30.123-04:002011-10-26T08:57:30.123-04:00Looks like it may be time to
drop DirectTV and ho...Looks like it may be time to<br />drop DirectTV and hook up with<br />Time Warner. Plus no thunder storm outages.52 yr. fannoreply@blogger.com