nfl network gone?

[jgalecpa]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Does anyone have Verizon FiOS? It's not available in my area yet, but I may jump all over it when it is. I've heard nothing but good things about it

Yeah.

I got FIOS as soon as I could, i.e. last Dec 29th.

Picture is Un-Freakking-believable!

I've got 10 year old 13" emerson tv's in my kids rooms and they look like they are in 3-D

Ingternet download AND upload screams. (Did 47mgb download today in about 2 minutes).

Phone is crystal clear, with free long-distance.


OH, Yeah, The HD channels are free.

No shit.


I have 1 dvr, 5 other boxes (don't ask), super high speed Internet, TV and Telephone and the whole shooting match is about $170/mo.


NFL Network, yeah we got that.

5 espn's and a bunch more crap.

Did I mention HD Is free?

The techs gave me free HDMI cables and free 'monster cables' in case I got HD later. I have.



I had a problem once with one box.

Called at 7pm and tech tech came out the very next day and fixed it in 10 minutes.

The moment this is available in your area, get it.

Hoping it doesn't violate any guidelines, buthere is a site to check if it is in your area:

http://www22.verizon.com/content/ConsumerFios

I promise I do not work for verizon.

I'm telling you, I can't wait for football season.

Jim

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I hear you about Comcast screwing with us. I had DirecTV for over five years it was a PAINFULLY five years. First off their customer service is horrible, hope you don't like watching TV when it is raining out, and you will buying up a lot of new equipment in the future to keep up with them. Right now you are in the honeymoon stage with them.
I am not saying Comcast is heaven it is the lesser of the two evils IMO.

Get Dish Network. I've had it for 2 1/2 years with no equipment problems and when I've had to call customer service with stupid questions or requests (like can I add a NYC local station...which they DID for me for just $1.50), they've been great.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by mredskins

I hear you about Comcast screwing with us. I had DirecTV for over five years it was a PAINFULLY five years. First off their customer service is horrible, hope you don't like watching TV when it is raining out, and you will buying up a lot of new equipment in the future to keep up with them. Right now you are in the honeymoon stage with them.
I am not saying Comcast is heaven it is the lesser of the two evils IMO.

Ah don't tell me that. I'm loving this shit right now. It has rained a few times since I've had it and I have not had any problems. I just could not take Comcast anymore.

[jamf]

Originally Posted by dmek25

in my situation, comcast took it and bundled it with espn classics, and a bunch of sports stuff. it costs about 25.00 more a month to get. i am ready to switch to dish. can anyone give me some pros and cons of the dish?

Get Directv not the Dish network.
Both are pretty good. But Directv is the exclusive provider of the NFL Sunday ticket. the only downside is a 2 year service agreement if you get the HD-DVR Receiver( YOU HAVE TO GET IT!).
They are coming out with a boat load of new HD channels in September.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by jamf

Get Directv not the Dish network.
Both are pretty good. But Directv is the exclusive provider of the NFL Sunday ticket. the only downside is a 2 year service agreement if you get the HD-DVR Receiver( YOU HAVE TO GET IT!).
They are coming out with a boat load of new HD channels in September.

Dish has 1-year agreements.

If you don't want to pay for the NFL Ticket, I'd go with Dish. Better service from what I've heard and noticed myself and for my preferences, they had a better channel selection and were a couple of bucks cheaper.

[Dlyne8r]

Now, if I can only figure out how to piggy-back the TV signal to a monitor located IN the bathroom, I'll never miss another play. Heck, I may never come out if this happens!

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Dlyne8r

Now, if I can only figure out how to piggy-back the TV signal to a monitor located IN the bathroom, I'll never miss another play. Heck, I may never come out if this happens!

do you remeber the device called the rabbit? When statlite TV first came out you could only hook it up to one TV. So Radio Shack came up with the rabbit it would send the feed to other TV's in your house wireless.

Basically you need a rabbit for your bathroom.

[Dlyne8r]

As a matter of fact, yes I do remember the "Rabbit." Unfortunately, the one I purchased many years ago (about the time I subscribed to DirecTV) is taking a dirt nap. Is there not another type of relay equip. that works w/ a satellite feed?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by dmek25

in my situation, comcast took it and bundled it with espn classics, and a bunch of sports stuff. it costs about 25.00 more a month to get. i am ready to switch to dish. can anyone give me some pros and cons of the dish?

Man they charge me 3.00 a month more on Comcast in SC. I goes to just over 5.00 in January.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by dmek25

in my situation, comcast took it and bundled it with espn classics, and a bunch of sports stuff. it costs about 25.00 more a month to get. i am ready to switch to dish. can anyone give me some pros and cons of the dish?

Uh, the cons are that you will lose the ability to watch TV in the worst storm of the year in which the power lines are falling around you and the power is likely out anyway. Which doesnt often happen during football season might I add.

Pros: everything else.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Uh, the cons are that you will lose the ability to watch TV in the worst storm of the year in which the power lines are falling around you and the power is likely out anyway. Which doesnt often happen during football season might I add.

Pros: everything else.

I my self lost it at least once or twice a day. IT all depends on your area, TRUST ME.

[Daseal]

Re: nfl network gone?
ITS TRUE ITS TRUE, MOST CABLE COMPANY'S LIKE (TIME WARNER) REFUSE TO BID OR PIC UP NFL NETWORK, BECAUSE THEY WANNA CHARGE YOU A EXTRA FEE FOR CARING IT..........LET ME GIVE YOU SOME GOOD ADVISE...... GET DIRECT TV........and dont look back

Know why they want to charge you that fee? Because the NFL network wants to charge them a huge fee, yet wants them to put it on the regular package. The NFL is trying to get it both ways and it doesn't work like that. I pay an extra two whole dollars a month for the NFL network, well worth it in my opinion.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

Ive been away for a while and when i got back the nfl network is no longer viewable to me on digital cable. Did this happen to just me or do you have to pay extra for it now?

It's not gone but your cable company should be. I still have it on Dish Network.

[MTK]

I've had DirecTV since December 2005 and I love it. I've never had any major issues with the weather, in fact it seems like my cable internet connection goes out more often during bad weather than the dish does. And of course you can't beat the Sunday Ticket. I've always had good experiences with their customer service and one time I had a longer than usual wait time on the phone and they hooked me up with all of their movie channels for free for 6 months!

[Monkeydad]

^ Yeah, my Dish service has only dropped a few times in monsoon-like storms with thunder, lightning and heavy winds...so it's been very reliable. I probably shouldn't have the TV on in those conditions anyways, even with a surge protector.