DirecTV Changes A Few Packages Around... Just Got My Newest Bill

[Big Bear]

a strong accusation lol

welcome to sbr

we are some of the rudest most non polite mother fukkers in the world

since when are SBR posters friendly to each other?

[Triple_D_Bet]

TripleD

Bobby is not safe from you in any thread

Hehe, been trying to lay off him since I found out since we confirmed he's not the tough guy he plays on the internet, but sometimes he says stuff that's jus too dumb/hypocritical

damn some of yall have 30K in an online sportsbook?

my question is why dont u just pay for airfare and fly out to Vegas to bet?

its going to take you a long time to collect 30K from an online sportsbook.

max m o n e y g r a m transfer is usually under $1,000

and checks are sketchy

In bobbo's case, the $30 is necessary to win anything, he seems to be an arbs-only kinda guy, not a risk-taker. But withdrawing it isn't something he wants to do anyways, as it would ruin his "BROI" if he ever needed to put any back in, and he wouldn't have a "high score" to pat himself on the back about

[bobbywaves]

A strong accusation? You're the one who's bragging about a subsidized internet rate available only to low-income families. If you qualify for that, and you don't work, it's not much of a leap to say your retirement is welfare of some sort. I don't know what the specifics are, maybe it's disability...points remain though: 1) you're not "retired" in any way that's significantly different from any of us quitting our jobs and getting welfare, and 2) you're taking advantage of at least subsidized internet, and assuming there's something someone would hire you for, your "choice" to not work means you're deliberately mooching off society.

If you're looking for a bet, I already asked you if you wanted to bet on yourself in your poker contest with Donk...but despite your supposed confidence, you seem strangely hesitant to bet

I have a child in school & qualified through that sole reason, I wasn't asked to prove lack of income idiot. You claim I'm on welfare, let's bet all your pts & prove your accusation. I already took your sorry ass for 29k, I might as well take your remaining pts.

As far as a Donkey bet, I already have several bets & you had ample opportunity. If Donkey wasn't a proven soft play recipient, I would gladly accept your late bet. You can't blame the soft play source,, as he's your buddy. So read up & educate yourself: http://www.sportsbookreview.com/foru...xplaining.html

[Triple_D_Bet]

I have a child in school & qualified through that sole reason, I wasn't asked to prove lack of income idiot. You claim I'm on welfare, let's bet all your pts & prove your accusation. I already took your sorry ass for 29k, I might as well take your remaining pts.

As far as a Donkey bet, I already have several bets & you had ample opportunity. If Donkey wasn't a proven soft play recipient, I would gladly accept your late bet. You can't blame the soft play source,, as he's your buddy. So read up & educate yourself: http://www.sportsbookreview.com/foru...xplaining.html

Hopefully bobbo jr (now that's a scary thought) is learning to read so someone in the household will be able to. He's probably the smarter of the two of ya anyways, so you might wanna call him into the room and have him explain the following obvious facts to you:

-the program I linked, and which you confirmed you're participating in (https://apply.internetessentials.com/) lists the following as a requirement:

• [*=left]Have at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program

-to be eligible for participation in the National School Lunch program, you have to below certain a certain income.

-you're eligible, so you're below the income for subsidized/free lunches. Because your low income qualified you, the school sent you an offer from comcast, so you could get even more subsidies.

-only speculation on why your "retirement" is just unemployment, but could be a couple of things: disability seems the most likely (mentally more than physically), and there'd be no shame in that...if you weren't trying to play an internet tough guy while taxpayers pay your bills. Could also be you've reached critical unemployability, after years with nothing on the resume except SBR poker (for not even Costa Rican minimum wage). Or you could just be trying to scam as much as ya can, and decided not working and a lower standard of living is better than working for what you want in life. Whatever the cause, it doesn't matter; trying to play yourself off as a fianncially independent internet tough guy is laughable when you're financially dependent on subsidies and too timid to approach people in real life

Regarding the soft play, you made it clear well over a year ago that your opinion in matters poker related is meaningless, considering how you're damn near always wrong...no surprise you jump on something as "proof" when it makes for a convenient excuse for you not to back up your tough talk with action, nothing new there

[boeing power]

Being retired and mooching off the welfare system are two completely different things.

Bobbo lives in welfare housing so I'm not really surprised.

[bobbywaves]

Son is not on any lunch program, tried cafeteria food once & didn't like it. So if that's a condition, not sure why I was offered this internet.

The onus to prove your welfare allegation is on you & the pathetic Canuck Boeing, I'll bet all the measly points you two broke dikks have, so it's time to put your pts where your mouths are.

[Russian Rocket]

Son is not on any lunch program, tried cafeteria food once & didn't like it. So if that's a condition, not sure why I was offered this internet.

The onus to prove your welfare allegation is on you & the pathetic Canuck Boeing, I'll bet all the measly points you two broke dikks have, so it's time to put your pts where your mouths are.

no one is offering this program to anyone - you have to apply

dub dub dub dot BrokeDickery dot motherfucking com

[Triple_D_Bet]

Son is not on any lunch program, tried cafeteria food once & didn't like it. So if that's a condition, not sure why I was offered this internet.

The onus to prove your welfare allegation is on you & the pathetic Canuck Boeing, I'll bet all the measly points you two broke dikks have, so it's time to put your pts where your mouths are.

Hopefully kid never finds out about forum, even he would think/read circles around you I imagine...

He doesn't have to be eating school lunches; he only has to be eligible through your low income.

Prove you're on welfare? You did it yourself, by proving you're accepting subsidized internet intended for those struggling with low incomes. Either you have a low income and qualify, or you're scamming comcast so you can pay a little bit less to pretend to be a big shot online.

But don't worry too much about it...we know you don't care much for facts. Enjoy your "retirement", you and the 46 million more of ya

[bobbywaves]

He doesn't have to be eating school lunches; he only has to be eligible through your low income.

Again, there was no income verification. They only asked what school son attended, to see if I qualify. If Comcast employee screwed up giving me internet I'm not entitled to, exactly how is that my problem?

[Russian Rocket]

Again, there was no income verification. They only asked what school son attended, to see if I qualify. If Comcast employee screwed up giving me internet I'm not entitled to, exactly how is that my problem?

why would you check to see if you qualify?
I have Comcast and a slingbox...I watch this shit in Europe all the time...how come no one is asking me if I qualify for this special?

[bobbywaves]

why would you check to see if you qualify?

I didn't check, I said Comcast checked school.

[Russian Rocket]

I didn't check, I said Comcast checked school.

why would they do that dumbass?
unless you're telling them that you have a kid in school who might help you qualify for a special discount

[swordsandtequila]

why would you check to see if you qualify?
I have Comcast and a slingbox...I watch this shit in Europe all the time...how come no one is asking me if I qualify for this special?

Slingbox the shit . Now back to the thread...

[Russian Rocket]

Slingbox the shit . Now back to the thread...

[Triple_D_Bet]

Again, there was no income verification. They only asked what school son attended, to see if I qualify. If Comcast employee screwed up giving me internet I'm not entitled to, exactly how is that my problem?

You said kid came home with the information; probably given only to eligible kids. Comcast asks what school to verify your low-income status with school, all done.

Nice play of them "accidentally" giving you low-income internet..."lolz, I'm not broke, they just gave me this EBT card by mistake!!1!"

Slingbox pretty sweet for consumers...this kinda tech is problematic for industries that rely on artificial barriers to entry. Will be interesting to see how some major industries evolve in next 15 years.

[bobbywaves]

You said kid came home with the information; probably given only to eligible kids. Comcast asks what school to verify your low-income status with school, all done.

The school doesn't have any proof of my income to verify, nice try though. Now how about that 4k bet to prove I'm on welfare?

Yeah, I didn't think so.

[Triple_D_Bet]

The school doesn't have any proof of my income to verify, nice try though. Now how about that 4k bet to prove I'm on welfare?

Yeah, I didn't think so.

You're not exactly a credible source here bobbo, given the mental gymnastics you routinely perform to convince yourself you're something you're not. If we have to choose between comcast accidentally giving you low-income internet and you being low-income as verified by other factors, it's a pretty safe bet

[Plaza23]

Anyone that is paying full price for Directv is getting ripped off. Just call them, tell them that you dont like their price and threaten to cancel. Ask for the cancellation department. They'll usually get you a good enough deal to stick with them. Most people dont like calling and therefore wont haggle and just go about paying whatever the bill is. Dont do that. 10 minute phone call could save you $350 a year if you want to do it

I've done the same thing with Comcast internet too.

[nova]

Nothing but incorrect billing since I switched from Comcast. They're done.

[Big Bear]

Anyone that is paying full price for Directv is getting ripped off. Just call them, tell them that you dont like their price and threaten to cancel. Ask for the cancellation department. They'll usually get you a good enough deal to stick with them. Most people dont like calling and therefore wont haggle and just go about paying whatever the bill is. Dont do that. 10 minute phone call could save you $350 a year if you want to do it

I've done the same thing with Comcast internet too.

what if they call my bluff though?

i really like direct tv

i guess i could always call back and sign back up if they dont give me the discount right?

[YellowCurious]

Calling Direct TV's bluff no longer works. They just raised my monthly bill by $50. I tried threatening to cancel and the best they would offer me was reducing my bill by $20, but I would lose all my sports channels. They used to work with the customer to make sure they don't lose business, but they don't care anymore. There is currently a class action lawsuit against Direct TV where they are accused of charging customers $400 to $500 upon cancellation of services. You are able to cancel after fulfilling 2 years, but if you don't, you will be charged the cancellation fee. Some people in the lawsuit have claimed they when they received new equipment, the contract restarted. Thus if you were with them for three years, they may have it down as you being with them for just one year. So when you cancel, you get the $400 or $500 cancellation fee

If you cancel with them, make sure to find out how long you have been with them to make sure you don't get the cancellation fee. The class action lawsuit is over this issue and many new subscribers not being aware there was a cancellation fee. Alot of the people in the lawsuit are also claiming unfair practices due to the 2nd year of service, there was a huge jump in price from the 1st year.

[bobbywaves]

Slingbox the shit . Now back to the thread...

When you're just looking to dump your satellite or cable tv provider for some cheap sports viewing like firetv, then slingbox is not a viable option.

[swordsandtequila]

When you're just looking to dump your satellite or cable tv provider for some cheap sports viewing like firetv, then slingbox is not a viable option.

Wasn't meant to be, just commenting to Rocket. Out of town family doesn't have the same sports offerings I get so Slingbox works great. Love 'em or hate 'em, cable/satellite still king when it comes to sports.

[TheMoneyShot]

You guys crack me up. Everyone hammering bobby. I have to stick up for bobby though on this one. Fuk Comcast. I'll tell you why...

1. Customer service sucks. No... not just saying it... it's documented.
2. When you ask to disconnect service... they never do a full disconnect if you have just "internet" service. Which means... the billing department is told to keep the line active. Hence... continuous billing even when you have a NEW PROVIDER.
3. Called numerous times for bill to be corrected. Prorated bill perfectly... billing department claims I still owe bill with multiple late fees on an "active" account.
4. I was told to send "new provider" billing. I did... it shows new activation from another provider... same day I cancelled with Comcast.
5. Finally bill was corrected.

This has happened on 3 consecutive times to disconnect. I usually stay with Comcast on their $19.99 promotion for 6 months. I usually cancel 2 weeks prior... just before promotion ends. Switch to new provider.... and then back to Comcast. No way you should be paying more than $20 for internet in your area.

So anyone getting it for $9.99 Congrats. Fuk them. Comcast has the most elite ignorant customer service staff in all Fortune 500 companies. Guaranteed.

[bobbywaves]

Love 'em or hate 'em, cable/satellite still king when it comes to sports.

Perhaps, but the difference is you're paying a premium for it. I just ordered the firetv, so I can watch all sports without the monthly charges.

[swordsandtequila]

Perhaps, but the difference is you're paying a premium for it. I just ordered the firetv, so I can watch all sports without the monthly charges.

Gotcha. I bet a lot of soccer (along with football); with Bright House I pay $10 per month for the Sports Pack, which includes all the Fox networks, Gol TV, and BeIn Sports, among others. Fox Soccer Plus was more than that alone with DTV. Well worth it for someone like me. With that and my internet speed, I really have no complaints with BH. That said, choice is a good thing. The more options the better it is for the consumer.

[bobbywaves]

$10/month for a sports pack is a good deal...I may have to upgrade internet speed for firetv box to stream properly. If so, it's still better to pay an extra $20 or $30 for internet, instead of paying directv over $100/month. In a week or so, I'll report back with my firetv review, for anyone else contemplating buying it.

[Triple_D_Bet]

You guys crack me up. Everyone hammering bobby. I have to stick up for bobby though on this one. Fuk Comcast. I'll tell you why...

1. Customer service sucks. No... not just saying it... it's documented.
2. When you ask to disconnect service... they never do a full disconnect if you have just "internet" service. Which means... the billing department is told to keep the line active. Hence... continuous billing even when you have a NEW PROVIDER.
3. Called numerous times for bill to be corrected. Prorated bill perfectly... billing department claims I still owe bill with multiple late fees on an "active" account.
4. I was told to send "new provider" billing. I did... it shows new activation from another provider... same day I cancelled with Comcast.
5. Finally bill was corrected.

This has happened on 3 consecutive times to disconnect. I usually stay with Comcast on their $19.99 promotion for 6 months. I usually cancel 2 weeks prior... just before promotion ends. Switch to new provider.... and then back to Comcast. No way you should be paying more than $20 for internet in your area.

So anyone getting it for $9.99 Congrats. Fuk them. Comcast has the most elite ignorant customer service staff in all Fortune 500 companies. Guaranteed.

Sure TMS, I've never had a problem with comcast but hear quite a bit about em. We're not ripping on bobbo for screwing over comcast; we're mocking his contradictory claims to be "retired" while qualifying for school lunch and internet subsidies.

[bobbywaves]

We're not ripping on bobbo for screwing over comcast; we're mocking his contradictory claims to be "retired" while qualifying for school lunch and internet subsidies.

No contradictory claims...I'm retired, no school lunches, my son attends a qualifying school for the internet program. Unlike you, I speak the truth.

Thanks again for the 29k, have fun at work tomorrow Tripe.

[Triple_D_Bet]

No contradictory claims...I'm retired, no school lunches, my son attends a qualifying school for the internet program. Unlike you, I speak the truth.

Thanks again for the 29k, have fun at work tomorrow Tripe.

Believe what ya want bobbo; reality begs to differ. Have fun rationalizing your mooching....I'm not crazy about working, but thanks for reminding me it could be far worse

[TheMoneyShot]

I want to give some head up about this new DirecTV pricing to my fellow poster buds at SBR. I did some investigating... some of these... I can't confirm yet. But, if you're a new subscriber with DirecTV since their new pricing came out February 2015... give us some feedback.

Here are some discounts that they use to give you... now they don't. Again... can't confirm all of it... but make sure you confirm this when you order again... or check with your neighbors who have DirecTV.


1. $10 Off Your Bill (24 Months) - As long as you have Automatic Billing On Your CC... you use to get $10 off instantly on your bill each month. Now, they don't give you $10 Off your bill... and it's Mandatory that you do Automatic Billing. Or you'll be charge an additional $10 on your monthly Bill. DirecTV claims it's in the fine print on their new billing standards. (That's like a $20 swing if you think about it.)

2. $10 Off Advanced Receiver Service (24 Months) - They was a promotion back in the Summer of 2013 when the DirecTV Genie came out. They would charge you $13.00 a month for this Genie (In-Home DVR) mechanism. But they would immediately credit you back $10 off for 24 months (while on contract.) Now, It's a flat $15.00 a month charge for Genie In-Home DVR... and NO $10 off credit. Again, another huge savings swing. (You were paying just $3.00 a month for In-Home DVR... now... you'll be paying $15.00)

3. $6.50 Receiver Charge (1st Receiver Is Free. No Charge Each Month.) DirecTV use to always give you the first receiver free. Now, I believe they are charging for each receiver in the household. Another $6.50 swing. Of course in previous years... it's always been $6.00 but they changed that recently.

Again... I can't 100% confirm all of this because I'm not on a new DirecTV billing package. This would be for new service only... around February 2015 to current date.

Typically, better promotions come out in June. So if you can hold off... wait until June or July. But, currently... you aren't saving like you use too.

[TheMoneyShot]

Wow.... wow.... wow... wow.... this is so ridiculous to me.

Let's say you paid for HBO ok? And you downloaded the entire collection of "Game of Thrones" because you planned on viewing it later. I mean... remember... it's your DVR and you pay DirecTV for it.

Well... I cancelled my subscription... and even though all of my "Game of Thrones" have been downloaded... I can't play them anymore. I called up DirecTV and asked them WTF is going on? They said... you must have a paid subscription regardless if you downloaded them previously while on the subscription. Unfukking real.

Has anyone else dealt with this? I could of sworn... I had subscriptions and movies in the past... and never had to be 24/7 on the subscription in order to view the movie... which was already downloaded months ago? Fuk this.

[Slanina]

$10/month for a sports pack is a good deal...I may have to upgrade internet speed for firetv box to stream properly. If so, it's still better to pay an extra $20 or $30 for internet, instead of paying directv over $100/month. In a week or so, I'll report back with my firetv review, for anyone else contemplating buying it.

Review me please. My DirecTV is up and I'm moving on. Not worth $120 that I'm paying.

[existential]

$10/month for a sports pack is a good deal...I may have to upgrade internet speed for firetv box to stream properly. If so, it's still better to pay an extra $20 or $30 for internet, instead of paying directv over $100/month. In a week or so, I'll report back with my firetv review, for anyone else contemplating buying it.

Fire TV is pure junk and totally unnecessary if you own a computer. None of the "add on" channels that fire tv touts are actual cable channels or third party apps that replicate real, live tv. Instead, the add-ons are simply websites. That's all fire tv really is.. a collection/bookmark of a bunch of websites with pirated content.

My friend has one that is rooted/jailbroken, and it still sucks. ALL of the sports feeds come from streaming sites like First Row, Atdhe, etc. You can already access these same sites from your computer and then just output the feed to your TV if you really want. And these feeds still go down all the time, not to mention constantly buffer no matter how fast your internet connection is. Remember, the vast majority of buffering is due to the streaming sites getting bogged down by too much traffic.

So why pay Amazon or any other streaming device maker for something you can already do on your computer? The only thing it "saves" you from doing is having to connect your computer to your TV.. big deal.

[TheMoneyShot]

Apparently they are trying to get some of the money back from AMC's "The Walking Dead" new contract. If you want to watch the walking dead... the package is priced at $70.99 a month now.

You can downgrade to the $59.99 package after the season is over... you'll lose about 10 channels including... ESPN News, and your own FOX Sports channel in your area. What a rigged sh#$hole life is. I use to love DirecTV... now I'm not so sure.

Now with internet and TV I'm paying $91.99 a month. That's too much.

My limit is $85.00 and lower.

I just wanted to update this thread again. DirecTV has changed their pricing once more. I think DISH Network is giving them some heat... and like I said... usually around the Summer time you can get DirecTV at better pricing. Especially with the NFL approaching. In my personal opinion... August is the best month for new installation of DirecTV. For some reason you always get the best pricing year round if you sign up in August.

AMC is now on DirecTV's cheapest package. Yes, DirecTV changed the pricing. Probably a lot of people bitched. So anyone who has DirecTV should check their channel lineup... and make sure they have the right package they want for all the football feeds.