There must be something going on as I dropped down a package, going back to TC from TC Plus. I tried to do it on the web and it kept telling me that I was subbed to a package that no longer existed and to call the 800 number. ?????
I was able to go back to the TC but they did say that I couldn't do it on the web now. I've no clue why. The CSR just said some changes were being made. At the time I blew it off as to being made to the web site. Looks like something else is afoot.
This was an email sent to dealers today with no explanation of what is in each package. I would guess there are so many leaks that dealers won't know all the information until they want the public to also know it.New Prices Effective Feb 6, 2007 - includes Local Channels
Family - 40 Channels $29.99High Definition
Choice 140 Channels 49.99 Basic Package
Choice Extra 185 Channels 54.99
Plus 185 Channels 59.99 with DVR service
Plus HD 195 Channels 69.99 with DVR & HD Access
Premier 250 Channels 99.99 with DVR service
HBO 13.00
Besides introducing the base package options listed above, we are changing the way we offer high-definition
service. Formerly, customers were able to purchase the DIRECTV® HD Package for $9.99/mo. We are
expiring the current DIRECTV HD Package on February 5, 2007. Now, to simplify delivery of our expanding
lineup of HD service options, we are bundling related HD channels into our base, premium and sports
subscription packages.
New customers activating HD equipment on or after February 6, regardless of the programming they
choose, will pay for access to DIRECTV® HD technology at a flat fee of $10.99 per month (i.e., the "HD
Access Fee"). This fee will be required anytime a leased HD receiver is activated on a customer's account.
The customer receives access to our HD technology so they can enjoy HD transmissions of programming
within their programming packages -- for example, if a customer has the NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan™
package, he/she will get the HD games included in that package; or, if a customer has HBO®, he/she will get
HBO® HD. Similarly, if a customer has local channels in their programming package and DIRECTV offers
local HD programming in their area, the customer will receive the HD local channels.
New Prices Effective Feb 6, 2007 - includes Local Channels
Family - 40 Channels $29.99High Definition
Choice 140 Channels 49.99 Basic Package
Choice Extra 185 Channels 54.99
Plus 185 Channels 59.99 with DVR service
Plus HD 195 Channels 69.99 with DVR & HD Access
Premier 250 Channels 99.99 with DVR service
HBO 13.00
Besides introducing the base package options listed above, we are changing the way we offer high-definition
service. Formerly, customers were able to purchase the DIRECTV® HD Package for $9.99/mo. We are
expiring the current DIRECTV HD Package on February 5, 2007. Now, to simplify delivery of our expanding
lineup of HD service options, we are bundling related HD channels into our base, premium and sports
subscription packages.
New customers activating HD equipment on or after February 6, regardless of the programming they
choose, will pay for access to DIRECTV® HD technology at a flat fee of $10.99 per month (i.e., the "HD
Access Fee"). This fee will be required anytime a leased HD receiver is activated on a customer's account.
The customer receives access to our HD technology so they can enjoy HD transmissions of programming
within their programming packages -- for example, if a customer has the NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan™
package, he/she will get the HD games included in that package; or, if a customer has HBO®, he/she will get
HBO® HD. Similarly, if a customer has local channels in their programming package and DIRECTV offers
local HD programming in their area, the customer will receive the HD local channels.
New customers activating HD equipment on or after February 6, regardless of the programming they
choose, will pay for access to DIRECTV® HD technology at a flat fee of $10.99 per month (i.e., the "HD
Access Fee"). This fee will be required anytime a leased HD receiver is activated on a customer's account.
The customer receives access to our HD technology so they can enjoy HD transmissions of programming
within their programming packages -- for example, if a customer has the NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan™
package, he/she will get the HD games included in that package; or, if a customer has HBO®, he/she will get
HBO® HD. Similarly, if a customer has local channels in their programming package and DIRECTV offers
local HD programming in their area, the customer will receive the HD local channels.
Didn't you already get the HBO in HD if you had the HD package, and locals in HD if you had the local package?
I think this is the same way DISH does thier pricing.
I bet that even if you want the HD locals via the OTA tuner, you'll probably have to pay as well - just like E*!
This one I doubt, they cannot charge you for something you get for free ......
at least not yet !!!!!
It appears to me that D* will be ending the H/D pak & replacing it with this H/DNew customers activating HD equipment on or after February 6, regardless of the programming they
choose, will pay for access to DIRECTV® HD technology at a flat fee of $10.99 per month (i.e., the "HD
Access Fee"). This fee will be required anytime a leased HD receiver is activated on a customer's account.
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Jimbo