Flex Pack & Channel Packs Coming 8/4

[Hall]

its available now if you threaten to cancel

Don't have to threaten to cancel, just ask for it. If the rep you're speaking to doesn't have the ability to switch you to it, they'll transfer you to people who can.

 

[Hall]

Until 8/4, we will not even know if this is an April Fools joke or what?

I have it. Switched to it 1-2 weeks ago.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

NBCUniversal is battling it out with Dish, aren't they? Hopefully after that, NBCSN can be added to the sports pack add-on.

Nope they settled that a few weeks ago.

 

[tedb3rd]

I just tried to change to Flex pack (plus some add-ons) but the CSR says they have to ship new smart cards to me before they can switch. (I have a 722k and 622 receiver.)

 

[peggy97850]

Same here. Very easy switch
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I just sent an email to Dirt, asked to switch, was moved to Flex pack within a few minutes, nothing to it. Did it over a week ago, have not even noticed a difference since my favorites list was already set for most of the channels. Lost one or two channels (& music) but gained several so works for me!

 

[Yespage]

Nope they settled that a few weeks ago.

*sigh*

 

[KAB]

My confusion came from this chart. It seemed to be telling me that with Americas Top 250 Flex Pack the only channels I could possibly add were the Outdoor and the Heartland packs. I see my error now but why was the chart even included?

To help you cost compare.

 

[jegrant]

I am still leaning toward Sling myself, because I don't really need DVR and like the fact that there are not any receiver fees, etc. with Sling, just the actual package price. But, this is absolutely a good idea.

 

[rodder]

Am i seeing this right that you have to pay $10 for local channels with Flex pack

 

[tedb3rd]

Nobody has outraged about "not in HD" so I'm assuming that the channels in the Flex Package are in HD (*where available)...

 

[tedb3rd]

Am i seeing this right that you have to pay $10 for local channels with Flex pack

Looks like it. This makes sense because folks might be getting locals OTA so, again, if you don't need/want it, then don't have to pay for it.

 

[lparsons21]

Am i seeing this right that you have to pay $10 for local channels with Flex pack

Yes.

But if you have good OTA around you, save some money


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[lparsons21]

Nobody has outraged about "not in HD" so I'm assuming that the channels in the Flex Package are in HD (*where available)...

Yep, all in HD that can be.


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[Jim5506]

Yes.

But if you have good OTA around you, save some money


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BUT, do you get guide data for your locals if your receive them OTA only by not subbing to the $10 locals pack? If not it would be a big PITA.

 

[lparsons21]

I can't answer that as I don't have good enough OTA to want to horse with it.


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[panache70]

Can someone elaborate on the Smart Card requirement? I have a 211k purchased in summer of 2010.
Will I require a new Smart card to get Flex pack? What do I need to look for on the Smart Card to ensure I have what I need to switch? Thanks

 

[lparsons21]

Someone somewhere said you need G4, I assume that means generation 4, cards.


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[panache70]

And how would I be able to identify a G4 card, were they supplied with the 211k models in 2010?

 

[pattykay]

And how would I be able to identify a G4 card, were they supplied with the 211k models in 2010?

I doubt it. I got a ViP211k in 2012, and it has the old purple G3 Smart Card. The G4 card is white.

 

[pattykay]

BUT, do you get guide data for your locals if your receive them OTA only by not subbing to the $10 locals pack? If not it would be a big PITA.

I get OTA guide data on deactivated HD receivers, so I assume Flex Pack without locals would be the same way.