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1_beast

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Sep 27, 2015 9:42 PM
How bout it OC? Pro's and Con's. which is the best route? Other options?
Sep 27, 2015 9:42pm
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Ironman92

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Sep 27, 2015 10:51 PM
Love my DISH.....have had it for 8 years.

Direct has a great deal for 6 months then it gets pricey.

I've not once thought about switching.
Sep 27, 2015 10:51pm
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MontyBrunswick

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Sep 28, 2015 8:14 AM
Maybe you should invest or save the $125 a month. Smh...
Sep 28, 2015 8:14am
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ernest_t_bass

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Sep 28, 2015 8:52 AM
DISH. I have DirecTV. It's expensive AF. I will be switching to DISH as soon as my contract is up with DirecTV, and DirecTV will never again be an option.
Sep 28, 2015 8:52am
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arnie palmer

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Sep 28, 2015 9:06 AM
It has been Dish for me since 2008 and I have no complaints! It is cheaper than Direct TV and better customer support vs. TWC (I had TWC form 2002-2008).

The only reason most have Direct over Dish would be for the NFL package. Dish has only the RedZone channel, but for only about $10 per month it is a lot cheaper. With playing fantasy football, my son and I actually prefer it since you get to see all the scores from all the games.
Sep 28, 2015 9:06am
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Sep 28, 2015 10:14 AM
I've had Dish for almost 2 years now. Really like it.

I have thought about cutting the cable, but it's tough with as much sports as I like to watch. Money would be nice.
Sep 28, 2015 10:14am
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Wally

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Sep 28, 2015 11:04 AM
Another vote for Dish. Initially DirecTV will make their deal look good, but in 6 months the cost goes way up.
Sep 28, 2015 11:04am
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Sep 28, 2015 11:10 AM
I have Dish. Very happy with their service and pricing. Switched from Time Warner in 2007.
Sep 28, 2015 11:10am
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Sep 28, 2015 11:31 AM
i'm a firm believer in DirecTV. i'm also considering cutting the cord and having just bought a jailbroken apple TV i would say that i'm almost assuredly going that way in the next 6 months
Sep 28, 2015 11:31am
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Sep 28, 2015 11:53 AM
I've had both...but the NFL ticket is and will always be the reason for me to stick with Direct Tv. Cost way to much but its worth every penny.
Sep 28, 2015 11:53am
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Sep 28, 2015 12:47 PM
Had Dish, switched to Direct and now seriously thinking about going back to Dish. Too many price increases by Direct.
Sep 28, 2015 12:47pm
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Sep 28, 2015 12:54 PM
lakeflyerMike;1753649 wrote:I've had both...but the NFL ticket is and will always be the reason for me to stick with Direct Tv. Cost way to much but its worth every penny.
Agree. Its too much but every Sunday I think its worth it.
Sep 28, 2015 12:54pm
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Sep 28, 2015 12:56 PM
The baseball package on direct tv is worth the cost.
Sep 28, 2015 12:56pm
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Sep 28, 2015 3:22 PM
I have twc and have had no problems. the last deal I made has been well worth it. I used to have dish and had nothing but trouble. I had Direct tv and cant say a good thing about them.
Sep 28, 2015 3:22pm
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Sep 29, 2015 10:46 PM
Directv and I call back in every football season and get Sunday Ticket and Maxx for free....won't leave directv bc of this!


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Sep 29, 2015 10:46pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Sep 30, 2015 8:34 AM
Here's a question... Does moving automatically get you out of a contract? We will be moving in the next couple months, and I want out of my DirecTV contract. I will be paying for it if I have to... unless there is a way NOT to.
Sep 30, 2015 8:34am
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Sep 30, 2015 9:02 AM
ernest_t_bass;1754068 wrote:Here's a question... Does moving automatically get you out of a contract? We will be moving in the next couple months, and I want out of my DirecTV contract. I will be paying for it if I have to... unless there is a way NOT to.

They won't let you out free because they can move with you.
Sep 30, 2015 9:02am
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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

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Sep 30, 2015 9:02 AM
imex99;1754038 wrote:Directv and I call back in every football season and get Sunday Ticket and Maxx for free....won't leave directv bc of this!


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How?
Sep 30, 2015 9:02am
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Sep 30, 2015 9:03 AM
hasbeen;1754078 wrote:They won't let you out free because they can move with you.
Unless ur new place doesn't allow it I believe....


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Sep 30, 2015 9:03am
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hasbeen

Excuse me, Flo?

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Sep 30, 2015 9:05 AM
imex99;1754080 wrote:Unless ur new place doesn't allow it I believe....


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Truth. Only place that don't allow it would be apartments/condos with specific rules on location of dish and the dish can't point toward the satellites.
Sep 30, 2015 9:05am
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Sep 30, 2015 9:09 AM
Love DirecTV. Will never change. My parents had dish and had a horrible time and switched to direct.

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Sep 30, 2015 9:09am
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ernest_t_bass

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Sep 30, 2015 9:19 AM
hangonsloopy;1754084 wrote:Love DirecTV. Will never change. My parents had dish and had a horrible time and switched to direct.

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It's just so goddamn expensive
Sep 30, 2015 9:19am
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Sep 30, 2015 9:25 AM
lakeflyerMike;1753649 wrote:I've had both...but the NFL ticket is and will always be the reason for me to stick with Direct Tv. Cost way to much but its worth every penny.
I was offered $28 a month for Sunday Ticket because I told them I didn't want it anymore. I tried to get it for $20 but they said no. If you try and cancel they'll lower the price. Patriots were on TV too much to make it worth it for me.
Sep 30, 2015 9:25am
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Sep 30, 2015 9:25 AM
ernest_t_bass;1754092 wrote:It's just so goddamn expensive
Change your package.

Also - If anyone signs up for directv please DM so you can use me as a recommendation so we can save $10 a month.
Sep 30, 2015 9:25am
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Raw Dawgin' it

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Sep 30, 2015 9:27 AM
imex99;1754038 wrote:Directv and I call back in every football season and get Sunday Ticket and Maxx for free....won't leave directv bc of this!


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How the fuck did you get it for free?!?!?!
Sep 30, 2015 9:27am