re: So if you have Direct TV, go complain about not having the SEC Network NOW!

Did this 2 days ago. Took me 1.5 hours but that was mainly due to me holding conversations with them and not demanding stuff. I do this about every 5-6 months and always get good deals. Just have to be nice and ask.

This time the promotions dept didn't do great but when I asked about my contract length and how much the cancellation fee was I got to retentions and thats where it all happens.

My last offer of credits etc had run out so I called. Also wanted to use the SECN as a tool before any agreement is reached. Ended up with this:

$200 VISA gift card
Sunday ticket Max for $90 total
Showtime free for 4 months
$5 off HBO and Sports pack
MLB free for the rest of there year.
And an additional $5 of for 24 months.

I did have to agree to a another contract for a year (mine was up in October 2014). Now my contract is up in July 2015.

Wont leave because I have to have the ST living away from La. Hoping they come to an agreement for the SECN. If not I will watch online.

I was told last year by a Direct TV rep when I received perks for not canceling my service, which included free ST, that they will not give customers free ST for consecutive years.
Does anyone know if this is still true?

This slimy fricker

You: One of the big selling points for dish when I spoke to them earlier was the SEC Network
You: I was hoping to have that as well since I am a big SEC fan
James: SEC Network will be available with us in August of this year.
You: oh really? I had seen that there were still ongoing negotiations on that. Has it actually been solved now?
James: Yes, It will be available in August.
James: Based on the information you provided, I would recommend to select 1 Genie and 1 Genie Mini with XTRA Package and Sports pack.
You: do you have a link regarding directv carrying it?
You: I have just searched and haven't seen any type of release that directv an sec network have come to a deal
James: We strongly believe every SEC fan should have access to the SEC Network on DIRECTV and customers can rest assured that is our goal as we continue our discussions with the owners of the channel. Contract talks happen on a different timetable with each TV provider, so unlike our competitors, we have really just begun our discussions and hope to have an update on status as we move closer to the network’s launch in August.
You: Wow, that seems to be a lot different than what you just said confirming it would be available in August
You: I appreciate your time

40 min call
Free Sunday ticket with rz
$20 off for 15 months
Free equipment upgrade (genie) and free install

I did have to get a 1 year contract

I just called and the lady said she was 90 % sure they will have SEC network by August 4

I will keep calling until I can get someone to give me NFL Sunday ticket for free, I have not payed for that in 4 years

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ad to reboot our main receiver

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If its a DVR the hard drive is probably failing. Had a dtv TiVo that did this.

I call until I get an American on the phone and just tell them I'm looking for Sunday ticket but don't want to pay

Last year it took about 6 calls before i got it

Good luck

i call dtv every year and do this. EVERY YEAR. I have never paid for sunday ticket. I did the usual last week and told them i was swapping to dish. I got the following.

My Bill is now $35 a month
2 extra free hd boxes
sunday ticket free
espn gameplan free

only reason i called was to get sunday ticket and they offered the rest. Every year they accomodate.

I followed instructions on this thread and got to retention.

They gave me 1/2 off sports and Cinemax and a $25 retention credit.

No Sunday ticket. And I asked for it.

I'll call back tomorrow. It's exhausting to be on the phone that long.