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DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packages
Posted: July 12 11, 6:44 pm
by Schlich
Forgive me if this has been posted somewhere, but the search bar didn't
I heard Buck mention it when he was delivering promos before the ASG... I couldn't believe it when I heard it. Sure enough, DirecTV is providing NFL Sunday Ticket for no extra charge. How is this possible? How can they afford this? How did the NFL allow it?
Regardless, I think DirecTV just sold themselves a subscription whenever I get into the cable/tv market (probably next year).
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 12 11, 11:26 pm
by The Third Man
Oh wow, my dad is gonna be happy.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 19 11, 8:22 am
by wart57
I think it is only for new customers as a gimmick to get them. I don't believe I will get the Sunday Ticket for free since I am a current DTV customer.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 19 11, 8:49 am
by thrill
wart57 wrote:I think it is only for new customers as a gimmick to get them. I don't believe I will get the Sunday Ticket for free since I am a current DTV customer.
Last year my dad told me he called them and threatened to quit DirecTV so they gave him Sunday ticket and all premiums free for like 6 months. Maybe it was a ploy to get me to hang out at their house every Sunday, but I think DirecTV is getting fast and loose with their perks.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 19 11, 9:30 am
by wart57
thrill wrote:wart57 wrote:I think it is only for new customers as a gimmick to get them. I don't believe I will get the Sunday Ticket for free since I am a current DTV customer.
Last year my dad told me he called them and threatened to quit DirecTV so they gave him Sunday ticket and all premiums free for like 6 months. Maybe it was a ploy to get me to hang out at their house every Sunday, but I think DirecTV is getting fast and loose with their perks.
I have to call them today anyway, might as well see what I can get out of them.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 19 11, 12:47 pm
by vinsanity
thrill wrote:wart57 wrote:I think it is only for new customers as a gimmick to get them. I don't believe I will get the Sunday Ticket for free since I am a current DTV customer.
Last year my dad told me he called them and threatened to quit DirecTV so they gave him Sunday ticket and all premiums free for like 6 months. Maybe it was a ploy to get me to hang out at their house every Sunday, but I think DirecTV is getting fast and loose with their perks.
Isn't it a pretty common theme among the Satellite/Cable companies?
I'm getting 3 months of premium movie channels free cause I just signed up on Dish. I had to lock in to a 2 year deal (but I really, really hate Brighthouse). At the end of it I'll call and say I can get x package + perks on DirecTV for a similar price and they'll lavish me with free premiums again.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 20 11, 9:26 pm
by Swingingbunt
It is pretty common for most non-football oriented premium channels. I always call when my promo is up and say I'm considering switching services for some random reason and I get a new promo. Sunday Ticket for free makes me want to get DirecTV.
Re: DirecTV NFL sunday ticket now included with basic packag
Posted: July 20 11, 9:41 pm
by vinsanity
Swingingbunt wrote:It is pretty common for most non-football oriented premium channels. I always call when my promo is up and say I'm considering switching services for some random reason and I get a new promo. Sunday Ticket for free makes me want to get DirecTV.
Amen.
Do you have an agreement? Maybe I'll call and say I wanna switch for the football package in a few months to see if they'll extend it?