Questions About Service Packages

[mhrusovsky]

Hey everyone, I be the first to say that I'm a 'newbie' to the forum, but I thought that everyone here might be able to answer my question.

I've been with D* since August 2005 and overall, I'm a happy customer. What I'm looking to do now is figure out how to cut some costs on my bill. But unsure what I loose if I change service levels, etc. I subscribe to the Sunday ticket, but I really don't watch all of the other 'sports pack' stuff they offer.

Here's my current setup:
An older 'premier' package at $99.00 a month
HD Access $9.99 a month
Three Receivers Lease Fees at $4.99 a month.

So, as far as I can see, it looks like I get all of the channels and HD channels except for a few of the newer onces that they want you to pay extra for (NatGeo, MGM, etc.).

What I would like to do is switch to the Choice Plus HD DVR or something so I can dump the HBO, Show, Stars, etc. and the Sports Pack.

Yet, if I drop the sports pack, do I loose access to my regional sports channels? For example, come baseball time if I don't have the Sports Pack, will I not be able to see Sports Time Ohio and FSN Ohio?

Lastly, if I go to the Choice Plus HD (whatever they call it), does it basically include all the channels minus HBO, Showtime, etc?

Just currious since the info on the website seems a little confusing and I don't want to call them just yet.

Thanks a lot in advance for all of your help!

My System Setup
R15
H20
2 x D10's
6x8 Multiswitch and a 5LNB Dish (older style not slim line)

[JDubbs413]

If you drop down to Choice Plus HD you will still get STO and FSN Ohio. As long as those channels are in your DMA. For instance, I live in Mansfield, Ohio and would get those channels regardless if I dropped Sports Pack.

Note: The website says that STO is only available with Choice Extra and above.