Thinking about switching from digital cable to DirecTV, question about "contract"

[allworldkj]

Hello, I'm a long time fan of digital cable but am thinking about switching to DirecTV after my cable company (Suddenlink) dropped the NFL Network and NBAtv. The current NFL Sunday ticket deal DirecTv is running caught my attention, but the 2 year contract has me concerned. I have 2 questions that I couldn't really find an answer to in the fine print so I was hoping y'all could help me out.
First, the package comes with the Total Choice premier package which is free for 4 months. After that am I able to downgrade to a lesser package our do I have to stick with that package for the 2 year agreement?
Second, the package comes with HD service free for 4 months. After which I have to pay for it. I currently do not have an HD tv, so I would not want to pay for something I do not use. But is it a required part of the contract that I keep the HD service or can I get rid of it after the free period is over?

Thanks a lot for any help, I've almost converted to the world of DBS from digital cable, just need to clear some things up about the dreaded "contracts" so I don't get locked into anything I do not want.

-Kevin

[Wolffpack]

The two year commitment is for some type of DTV service. The level you pick is up to you. After your freebies are up you can select whichever package you like.

[Cap'n Preshoot]

It's like Wolffpack says, the 'level' of your subscription is up to you. However, there may be some contractual obligations based on whatever equipment "perqs" you ask for (or let them talk you in to). Just be sure to ask.

To a young person I can understand how a 2-year committment may seem like a long time. Trust me, once you turn 60, it'll seem like 2 months.

And trivia here for those who might wonder, the "Q" in perq above is actually correct. Often abbreviated "perk", it is an abbreviation for the word "perquisite".
Now ya know :) :) :)

[Upstream]

Cap'n -- thanks for the grammer lesson. You are correct that the word perk is a shortened alteration of perquisite. But it is spelled "Perk". (http://www.bartleby.com/61/84/P0198400.html)

Likewise, "perk", not "perc" is the shortened alteration of percolate.

[Cap'n Preshoot]

Cap'n -- thanks for the grammer lesson. You are correct that the word perk is a shortened alteration of perquisite. But it is spelled "Perk". (http://www.bartleby.com/61/84/P0198400.html)

Likewise, "perk", not "perc" is the shortened alteration of percolate.

Wow! Now who'd have guessed. Thanks.

[boba]

Hello, I'm a long time fan of digital cable but am thinking about switching to DirecTV after my cable company (Suddenlink) dropped the NFL Network and NBAtv. The current NFL Sunday ticket deal DirecTv is running caught my attention, but the 2 year contract has me concerned. I have 2 questions that I couldn't really find an answer to in the fine print so I was hoping y'all could help me out.
First, the package comes with the Total Choice premier package which is free for 4 months. After that am I able to downgrade to a lesser package our do I have to stick with that package for the 2 year agreement?
Second, the package comes with HD service free for 4 months. After which I have to pay for it. I currently do not have an HD tv, so I would not want to pay for something I do not use. But is it a required part of the contract that I keep the HD service or can I get rid of it after the free period is over?

Thanks a lot for any help, I've almost converted to the world of DBS from digital cable, just need to clear some things up about the dreaded "contracts" so I don't get locked into anything I do not want.

-KevinIf you chose basic receivers the contract is for 1 year if you chose advanced product(DVR or HDTV) it is a two year contract. The HD package is only available if you choose a HDTV receiver, if you don't have a HDTV and don't chose an advanced product you would have a 1 yr. contract and wouldn't have to worry about HD package. Isn"t Suddenlink the new name for Cebridge Connections?

[allworldkj]

Isn"t Suddenlink the new name for Cebridge Connections?


Yes it is, however, the company now called Suddenlink bought a bunch of former Cox Franchises as well(like here in NC) and thus when Suddenlink took over from Cox they got rid of some of my favorite channels which leads me to look at the dish.

thanks for the help.

[dirk1843]

Kind of strange about the Suddenlink........the town I live in was Cebridge, the town north was Cox.

Now, the town north is Suddenlink, and our service that was Cebridge, is now a local O&O company Ritter.