Directv moving A&E Nets out of Entertainment Package for current subs

[Mr Tony]

So today I went online (Directv stream) to change my programming from Entertainment to Choice (for the RSN) and noticed this popup when I logged in. I thought they would stay in the package as long as I dont make changes??? (I havent made changes yet as it wont let me change my CC online)

 

[jcrandall]

Yeah this is an interesting strategy, they did it with Nick Jr. a few years ago. You have to opt-in by the deadline to keep your stations if desired. Unlike grandfathering, buy doing it this way they can drop a big group that does not opt-in. Likely kick starts some savings toward the more expensive renewal agreement versus if they just move them up a package and grandfather everyone.

Interesting that it is A&E networks and a couple Turner networks, appears this is prompted by increased cost on two renewal agreements.

 

[Mr Tony]

The interesting thing is you could only choose one when I clicked ahead
-A&E Nets
-TruTv
-TCM