Didn't Charlie himself say something about handing over your paychecks? Or pocketbook? Or wallet?
Who's to blame for these increasing tv costs?
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Didn't Charlie himself say something about handing over your paychecks? Or pocketbook? Or wallet?
Brother. I have loved having the Flex pack on two of my accounts. I never have to pay for sports again that I never watched in the first place. That alone would chap my ass ever year around Price hike time. My dad will be able to add espn and other action pack channels ,just when he wants to watch an important game and then drop it when he doesn't need it . Only pay for what you use , when you use it. I love it.
Who is to blame? We, the consumer... For complaining, but yet, continuing to pay.
The only thing that can lower price is for either MORE competition (which is not going to happen as more and more companies merge) ..or.. people begin to cut the cable for another alternative like streaming services (which they have been doing and companies respond, like Dish's Flex pack).. But enjoy the 'lower' prices of streaming while you can because those prices will increase and you'll be right back where you are now.
The only thing that can lower price is for either MORE competition (which is not going to happen as more and more companies merge) ..or.. people begin to cut the cable for another alternative like streaming services (which they have been doing and companies respond, like Dish's Flex pack).. But enjoy the 'lower' prices of streaming while you can because those prices will increase and you'll be right back where you are now.
So true. This is why people looking to save money could, if at all possible, use several different reception methods for TV.. such as OTA + Sling, OTA + low-end Dish or Directv package. Or even OTA + Netflix + HBO Go. Add in a streaming sports package when in season.
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It's amazing this concept is foreign to the pay-tv industry.Only pay for what you use , when you use it. I love it.
Yeah. He did it.
He gets nothing now, nor does anyone else. I am strictly Free To Air. No monthly bills at all. OTA sucks around here, so I am missing nothing there. Perfectly content with what I get on FTA.
Yeah. He did it.
Huh. The new search engine is pretty good. I found it and posted it before several times
along with Bob Haller and this guy: http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/posts/2306246/ It was apparently "send us your paychecks..."
I was responding to the implication that Charlie himself was responsible for the price hikes.Huh. The new search engine is pretty good. I found it and posted it before several times
If Dish came out with some sort of customer loyalty program where the longer you stay with them the more discounts you get off your bill, automatic option to upgrade for no cost to the next Hopper if desired. This way they wouldn't have people switching so much. If they won't eliminate the monthly receiver costs , whole home dvr fee etc.... this could be one option to retain customers.
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I wish a lot of companies would do this kinda thing for current customers. So many of them use the "retention" idea though. Basically most people won't complain, so they just take care of the ones who threaten to leave
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That is the preferred business model for any company. It is much less expensive than giving discounts to everyone.
Then when those companies experience too much churn, price comes down..
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Yes, but how much is too much? And the price still wouldn't come down more than giving out discounts to every long-term customer that would have stayed anyway.
I saw that DirecTV Now is selling their top package at a loss for $35/month for new customers.... over 100 channels. that's not a deal that comes around very often... might be worth checking out for people looking for a deal... i know this is the Dish forum but this deal blows Sling's offer out of the water!
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I think it's only good for 3 months though. THEN look at what the cost is.
No, they guarantee the introductory price as long as you stay active
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