Losing HD Absolute. Any suggestions?

[iml]

This does not include the actual channels listing and it also has my single DVR fee (yours may vary) but the base costs between america's top and dish america is quite drastic.

I didn't factor 120+ and Everything package because I have no interest, the cost/channel uses the base cost minus DVR or any other fees.

I'm looking to see if the quality of the channels is really that different. If someone has an HD channel breakdown between all the packages that would help to see the differences in channels. I'm not concerned about SD.

http://j.mp/ehDkqA

The reason for the $10 and $15 credit is because apparently the base offer is a $10 credit but some people seem to be getting a $15 credit.

I may have it narrowed down between silver/gold or top 200, silver is a $5 increase, gold or top 200 is a $15 increase (if I can get a $15 credit that is). I'm not totally decided yet.

 

[grb]

You do have it, you just have to scroll over to the 13th month to see the credit. It should be at the top right of that page.

I stil don't get the $14 bill credit for months 13-24 Package & Programming build-up on the Directv web site. I can scroll over to the 13th month, but there is no line item under the $5 bill credit for months 1-12 as shown on the earlier example.

What is the the $14 bill credit for months 13-24 associated with? The AAA deal is a $10/month credit for 20 months...

 

[skierrob]

Unless I am wrong, I believe the $14 bill credit for months 13-24 is a "regional discount" based on the zip code you put in. As I recall Direct offers Regional Discounts where the competition is "fierce enough" to warrant it. My area (Southern California) doesn't appear to warrant a regional discount.

 

[zim2dive]

I switched to Silver, and I have msnbcHD (ch 208)

Color me stupid, but I can't figure out how to edit my own post ?!?!?! Anyway, this was a mistake.. I put the CH # there just in case I was making one and I did.. DA-silver gets CNBC (208), but NOT msnbc. It does not even show up on the "all hd" list in the guide (this is different than Absolute, where I think everything showed up, it was just red if you didn't get it)

 

[gqmagic]

Color me stupid, but I can't figure out how to edit my own post ?!?!?! Anyway, this was a mistake.. I put the CH # there just in case I was making one and I did.. DA-silver gets CNBC (208), but NOT msnbc. It does not even show up on the "all hd" list in the guide (this is different than Absolute, where I think everything showed up, it was just red if you didn't get it)

MSNBC HD is on this Dish America HD list
DISH America - DISH Network

 

[zinay]

@ zinay:"Toll Free Call 866-668-8047" was the only thing that appeared on my caller id when Dish called. I wish you the best in being able to keep Absolute, but from my conservation with Dish, it seems unlikely.

Yep, just looked at my caller ID history, the 866-668-8047 has called several times since the 7th of this month. I am not decided yet whether I should talk to them or keep dodging the issue to see what happens after Feb. 1st.

 

[john10166]

I just got off the phone with dish. They told me the $15 credit, mentioned here, does not exist. They offered me a $10 credit for 12 months. Anybody have a different experience?

 

[whatchel1]

I just got off the phone with dish. They told me the $15 credit, mentioned here, does not exist. They offered me a $10 credit for 12 months. Anybody have a different experience?

Those that jump to quick. That is all that is being offered now. Have read that after the 1st that the deal will be 15 off the package we choose, free plat, and free movies for a year (Starz) as the 30th anniversary of Dish. I'm staying put till then.

 

[bebop]

I'm staying put to see if I get changed to anything else. I'm not giving it up. Maybe I should do an online chat and have them put a note on my account that I don't want the package changed.

 

[sam fisher]

I've been with Dish since 2001 (hard to believe that was 10 years ago). However, I just made plans to switch to U-Verse. While Dish is cheaper when comparing only TV, they just can't compete when you add in internet service. I think the inability to effectively bundle will be the Achilles heel for satellite in urban areas.

I will have a few day with both services, so I will be able to compare picture quality on the same equipment. That should be interesting.

U-Verse with U200 for TV & 6Mbps internet, all fees (receiver, HD, internet equip, etc.) will be $130 a month. For the first 6 months I get $25 off; I also get a $50 Visa gift card and HBO/Cinemax free for 3 months. Also my 2nd receiver fee of $7 is waived for the first 3 months. So $98 for 3 months (minus $50 one time), then $105 for 3 months, and then $130. Not too bad for my area.

Now off to research more about U-Verse...

 

[whatchel1]

I've been with Dish since 2001 (hard to believe that was 10 years ago). However, I just made plans to switch to U-Verse. While Dish is cheaper when comparing only TV, they just can't compete when you add in internet service. I think the inability to effectively bundle will be the Achilles heel for satellite in urban areas.

I will have a few day with both services, so I will be able to compare picture quality on the same equipment. That should be interesting.

U-Verse with U200 for TV & 6Mbps internet, all fees (receiver, HD, internet equip, etc.) will be $130 a month. For the first 6 months I get $25 off; I also get a $50 Visa gift card and HBO/Cinemax free for 3 months. Also my 2nd receiver fee of $7 is waived for the first 3 months. So $98 for 3 months (minus $50 one time), then $105 for 3 months, and then $130. Not too bad for my area.

Now off to research more about U-Verse...

Be glad to see what you say about the side by side. Have heard little good about the PQ of U-verse.

 

[Jim5506]

My offer, from the Dish employee who called me was that I can switch to ANY plan from Dish America to Everything Pack WITH $15 off for 12 months, Platinum free for 12 months, HD for life.

Offer is noted on my account, open and will be executed by placing me on AT200 on February 1 if I do not call earlier.

I'm hanging in and making them move me - I will not move myself.

I got the impression that the amount of the offer depends on your rating as a Dish customer.

 

[gqmagic]

Bundling doesn't mean you save money, it just makes it easier for a company to keep you.

I have AT&T DSL Elite (6mbps) for $20 a month for 12 months. $17 for 6 months before that.


"U-Verse with U200 for TV & 6Mbps internet, all fees (receiver, HD, internet equip, etc.) will be $130 a month. For the first 6 months I get $25 off; I also get a $50 Visa gift card and HBO/Cinemax free for 3 months. Also my 2nd receiver fee of $7 is waived for the first 3 months. So $98 for 3 months (minus $50 one time), then $105 for 3 months, and then $130. Not too bad for my area."

 

[whatchel1]

Bundling doesn't mean you save money, it just makes it easier for a company to keep you.

I have AT&T DSL Elite (6mbps) for $20 a month for 12 months. $17 for 6 months before that.


"U-Verse with U200 for TV & 6Mbps internet, all fees (receiver, HD, internet equip, etc.) will be $130 a month. For the first 6 months I get $25 off; I also get a $50 Visa gift card and HBO/Cinemax free for 3 months. Also my 2nd receiver fee of $7 is waived for the first 3 months. So $98 for 3 months (minus $50 one time), then $105 for 3 months, and then $130. Not too bad for my area."

Just realized that the offer is for 6 Mbps net. Dang that would be great when I was using Win 95 but for now that's barely Hi speed anymore. That's the slowest I get here.

 

[sam fisher]

Just realized that the offer is for 6 Mbps net. Dang that would be great when I was using Win 95 but for now that's barely Hi speed anymore. That's the slowest I get here.

Right, it is the slowest offered here, too. At least it is dedicated; I'm on cable now. How often do you need more than 6 Mbps? I am in IT and I never need more, though it is always nice to have more.

As far as bundling, it DOES save money. If I add my current internet price with my Feb 1st Dish price, it is the same as U-Verse. If I didn't use a lesser-know, cheap, VOIP then a triple play would save more. Anyhow, there is no contract, so no big deal.

 

[iml]

Be glad to see what you say about the side by side. Have heard little good about the PQ of U-verse.

I've heard the exact same, PQ on u-verse was terrible, haven't used it myself, just info from a few friends who have (most of which dumped it because it was so bad).

 

[?Sa?dma???]

I'm considering going with Dish America Gold if they force me off my Absolute package after Feb 1. Anyone know if your local RSN is available with any of the Dish America packages?

 

[Silly Burrito]

I stil don't get the $14 bill credit for months 13-24 Package & Programming build-up on the Directv web site. I can scroll over to the 13th month, but there is no line item under the $5 bill credit for months 1-12 as shown on the earlier example.

What is the the $14 bill credit for months 13-24 associated with? The AAA deal is a $10/month credit for 20 months...

Not sure why you're not seeing it unless it is a regional thing. I just went back to an old saved cart and this is what it looks like for me after 12 months. The $99 is because I added 2 HDDVRs at the time.

As for the AAA credit, I wonder if it cancels out other promotions as well. If you do a Google search for AAA and DirecTV, you'll come to their direct page, but it's missing some of the offers listed here.

 

[Mr Zulu]

Not sure why you're not seeing it unless it is a regional thing. I just went back to an old saved cart and this is what it looks like for me after 12 months. The $99 is because I added 2 HDDVRs at the time.

As for the AAA credit, I wonder if it cancels out other promotions as well. If you do a Google search for AAA and DirecTV, you'll come to their direct page, but it's missing some of the offers listed here.

My guess is it's a regional thing. I looked for and never saw that $14/mo discount on the back end of the 24 month commitment no matter how I set it up. Hoping to make up the difference with the referrals. Everyone I know here has DishNetwork so there are a lot of potential switchers.

 

[zim2dive]

MSNBC HD is on this Dish America HD list
DISH America - DISH Network

From what I've gathered, this is a bug in the chart. ie. I don't think any DA (silver/gold) subs have msnbc, regardless of what the chart says.