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All About the Superfan Package
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in TV on March 3rd, 2010
DirecTV is marking third quarter of 2008 with a great deal on their NFL Sunday Ticket plan. The regular season for the NFL doesn’t start until September, but training camp starts in late July for most NFL teams, and the pre-season games start in August. Maybe you have passed on the Sunday Ticket deal in the past. If so, now is the time to find the best deals out there, as this is the start of the busy time of year for DirecTV.
Now if you haven’t heard of this tremendous package, here are the details on DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. Designed as the premium football viewing package, it is designed to give you viewing access to every single NFL game. In most cases, most viewers will see four or five games a week on network television, the Sunday morning and afternoon games, the Sunday Night game, and then Monday night football.
Now if you reside in the area where “your” home team plays, you can usually see your team play on network TV. However, if you don’t live in that market, you would have to make a trip down to the local bar to watch your team’s game. Since Direct TV began the Sunday Ticket package a few years back, you can always see your local team play, right from your own couch.
While out of area fans make up a strong base for the NFL Sunday Ticket, there are other fans that need this package as well. Fantasy football enthusiasts have been subscribing to the package, as it lets them keep up on their fantasy players at any time. Another group buying up the package is those who may have a little money on NFL games. They love the Direct TV Sunday Ticket as it lets them keep up on who covers the spread.
What about price? In past years, the NFL Sunday ticket package cost has been around $250 per season, billed over 4 monthly installments. This year’s price for existing DirecTV subscribers will be almost $300 dollars. Those who sign up in time get a $20 discount.
New Direct TV subscribers can take advantage of the promotion on the Sunday Ticket. Current offers bill the same price $74.99 per month for 4 months, with a great start up bonus. New subscribers signing up for NFL Sunday Ticket can get the DirecTV Premier package free for 4 months. If you want the Superfan bundle though, you will have to pay an extra $100 for HD. This is DirecTV’s top end package, with 265 stations, 35 sports stations, and also free movie channels.
Free DVR service is also included and a Direct TV DVR upgrade rounds out this great offer on dish television service.
FAQ’s on U-Verse Service By AT&T
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in General on February 22nd, 2010
A third option is now available in many regions of the country when it comes to cable TV. While in the past you either had to go with whatever local cable company was in the area, or one of the satellite companies, now you may be able to get AT&T U-verse services in your neighborhood.Let’s look at a few of the FAQ’s on AT&T U-verse.
Does AT&T U-verse require a satellite dish to be installed?
No. AT&T is deploying fiber to the node, or FTTN technology to most of the major areas it serves. This fiber is deployed to a large serving terminal in each area, then the existing copper lines deliver the signal the rest of the way to your home. No satellite dish is needed, only the necessary receiving equipment is needed inside. So U-verse is actually more like cable than satellite television. Add the Uverse Home DVR and your entertainment setup is just like cable TV
What kind of specials is AT&T giving with Uverse service?
These of course change from time to time.Current offers generally match what cable television companies offer for triple play bundles of voice, video and high speed internet. Usually, you can get all of these services for about $100 a month for the first year or so. Sometimes the promotional price can go for as long as a year, but check with AT&T for the current offer.
How fast is the U-verse download speed?
There are several levels of service. The lowest level of service is the U-verse Express, which is 1.5 Mbps, and the highest is the Max18 service, which reaches up to 18 Mbps, great for downloading movies or even video conferencing. As you can imagine AT&T U-verse rates differ based on the level of service.
What are some of the features of the digital home phone service?
The AT&T Voice unlimited plans include all of the local and long distance calling. Other features include voice mail, call forwarding and caller ID service. So if AT&T is your local phone company, a quick internet search or phone call can alert you to the availability of U-verse. If it is not yet available, you can still bundle your video service with AT&T with one of their Direct TV deals.
Direct TV or Charter Cable Service
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in TV on February 19th, 2010
Two of the big companies in the cable television landscape today are Charter cable and DIRECTV satellite television. If these big media companies are on options for you when it comes to choosing a satellite or cable company, you may be confused about what they claim to offer, and how much it is going to cost. The smart thing to do is sit down and make a chart of what each company offers, and of course price out the services including everything they offer. Here are a couple of points to factor in when shopping for Charter cable against satellite.
HD Channels – While both cable and satellite now offer hi def content, Dish beats Charter cable quite handily as far as the actual number of channels. Direct TV promotes they have 130 hi definition networks, but on close examination that number is inflated. They in reality have around 90 when you take out the pay per view stations. Charter TV maxes out at 60 in the best case, and many areas have far fewer HD channels depending on the network. Using the DVR by Charter will help you save more high definition content.
Sports content – You will be able to find lots of sports content with either provider, as both carry all of the local networks and ESPN. But if you want out of market sports content, DirecTV satellite is the way to go. They have exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket bundle, but it doesn’t stop there. Other packages found on satellite but missing from Charter include the NBA League Pass and the NASCAR Hotpass serires.
Bundled options – One downfall of satellite TV service is that they do not have the ability to compete with Charter service when it comes to the triple play. Charter can offer bundled services which also add internet access and long distance calling through your home phone. Combining these services with your cable television company is convenient as far as billing and customer service issues.
So which service is the right one for your situation? Of course only you can make the final decision. While HD channels and out of market sports programming may be top priorities for some of us, they aren’t a big deal to others. Evaluating both services and the prices involved will insure that you make the correct decision for your particular situation.
Direct TV Holiday Offer
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in TV on February 5th, 2010
Ever since its creation, Americans have always been fascinated by the television. It is a worldwide phenomenon and is currently the leading form of media ahead of print media and radio media. Although the internet has taken away some interest, the television is still the top source of all news and entertainment programs we all love and crave. From cartoons to reality shows to TV series, they all occupy our time and keep us entertained. There are a lot of different shows available however not all television providers give us all the shows we want or sometimes give more than we want. Good thing there are a number of television providers to choose from.
If having local television just doesn’t work for you then the next option is to subscribe to a cable company. There are a lot of different packages cable companies offer and they have different channels. It may be Time Warner cable, Cox, Comcast cable, Charter cable or Bright House cable, they have different packages to offer and it depends solely upon your choice as to which one is the best.
Then there is a choice of satellite television providers between Dish network and Direct TV. Satellite television offers the most choices of channels and programs and they usually have more of the channels then cable television has. However, this is the most expensive choice as you have to buy a satellite receiver, unless there is a promotion. This is the time of year when there is a DIRECTV offer out there designed to get you set up at a very low cost, or no cost at all.
Whatever your taste may be, there are a lot of different choices you can choose from to satisfy your every day television needs. One of the smart things to do before selecting a pay TV provider is to compare services. A great low price option out there on the market is the Direct TV Choice. Doing a side by side comparison of Direct TV versus Comcast will give you an idea of which company gives you the channels and services you want. That way you can determine whether you want cable or satellite television. Of course, keep an eye on things as at any time there could be a change in Direct TV charges.
That way you can be sure your family is happy with their entertainment choice.
Five Reasons to Switch to Direct TV
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in TV on June 8th, 2009
100% Hi Definition Service.
If you’re a cable TV subscriber, your service provider most likely carries around 20 to 50 channels in hi def. But if you have access to satellite TV, chances are you’re enjoying up to 100 channels that have nice crisp pictures and flawless reception.
Currently, not even the largest cable companies such as Comcast, Time Warner, Brighthouse, Cox Cable and Charter Cable can match up to DirecTV’s 130+ channels you can watch on HD. By the end of the year, DirecTV projects satellite TV subscribers will be watching up to150 channels in HD. Put that HDTV to good use and maximize your viewing experience through satellite television!
View More, Pay Less.
The pro-con list could go on and satellite would still emerge superior to its cable counterpart. However, it all boils down to this: You get to see more for a price that won’t burn a hole in your pocketbook. With satellite, you get more features, more movies, more music, more cartoons, more sports, more HD! You will receive more of virtually everything each month. Great sports programming like the NBA League package are also available for an extra fee. What more could a customer ask for?
Free Professional Installation.
Most cable TV companies charge you up to $100 for sending out a technician to hook up your television sets. Satellite TV providers Dish Network and DirecTV offer free installation and setup for your convenience. You no longer have to worry about reading the fine print or fees that cable companies (over)charge one time or monthly.
Multi-media Difference.
Radio on Your Television?! The limits of media are once again broken, but in a good way for the customer. Subscription to Dish Network gives you access to Sirius Satellite Radio to listen to the best music all day long once you’re tired of watching television.
Family Friendly Packages.
With your current cable subscription you get basic packages with channels picked for you. However, satellite TV services from Dish Network and DirecTV program packages that will cater to all members of the family. Everyone should be able to enjoy viewing without worrying what they young ones are seeing. These satellite packages ensure that kids see age-appropriate as well as educational shows.
Comparing your local cable company, such as Direct TV vs Comcast cable might save you some money. Switch now to a great Direct TV deal if you don’t want to regret missing out on anything.
Satellite vs Cable
Posted by 0845 Telephone Numbers in General on May 30th, 2009
Cable company deals are easy to find, that is as long as you aren’t already a current customer.
The reason for that is due to the fact the cable TV company wants to increase their customer base, thus they are willing to offer you a good deal, usually for the first year of service. The cable provider figures if you sign up with them, you probably will set up a so-called bundled packages that includes not only cable TV, but also home phone and high speed internet setup.
You can usually get a triple play bundle for just $99 per month for the first six months or so. Consider what the typical cable TV company charges: Basic TV costs $55 per month, high speed internet is $40 per month, and phone service is $35 per month. With prices like this, your overall bill would be $140 per month plus all of the taxes and charges that find their way onto your cable bill. With prices like this, a promotional deal that offers all three services for $99, even if it is just for 6 months looks pretty good to the average cable TV customer.
But what kind of problems can this result in Well consider what the bill will look like once your promotional period is over. You will have all of your television sets connected to cable TV, your high speed internet including your e-mail account with the cable company, and of course your home line with the cable company as well. But suddenly your price goes up nearly 45%, from about $100 per month to $140+ per month. Now is it easy to switch?
Maybe, maybe not. The best thing to do ahead of time is compare companies before making your final decision. Lining up cable TV vs satellite ahead of time is the way to go.
While you might say to yourself it is not a problem to switch to some kind of DirecTV deal or something else from your local phone company like FiOS by Verizon. As they say though, easier said than done. Usually the time and inconvenience of switching from cable to satellite TV makes the customer yield to whatever service they have. Even though the monthly bill is high, the subscriber stays with the company because they have all the services on the same bill from the same provider. That is what the cable television company counts on when giving the subscriber a good short term deal.