Please help us get the Mountain channel on Directv!!

[N5XZS]

Hello everyones,

I am happy for Big 10 fans will get their own channel, my hats offs to them....

But for us in the Mountain West Conferences we have been begging to Directv to carry the MTN!! "Mountain sport channel":( :listenup:

I live in Albuquerque, NM and I am a UNM Lobos football and basketball fan for many years and we used to get on OTA and somtime on ESPN and rarely on CSTV.

Like many of us are on Directv or Dish have no way of getting this channel unless we start a E-mailing to Directv by many of us will make a big differences that will make Directv to carry MTN channel coming this fall season.

It's only on Comcast and nothing else, and I refuse to go to Comcast with their over priced stuffs, and I love my NFL Sunday Ticket and Directv is the best for their sports covereges.

So please help us out there!!

Thanks!!


7-30-07

[wilbur_the_goose]

This is the type of thing that could go on MPEG-4 in SD easily.

[vollmey]

Email sent!! :)

[teebeebee1]

I'm a Ute trapped in Queens NY, i get like 4 games a year but the rest are on the Mtn that allegedly was supposed to be on DTV last year.

What is the email, i will send a new email every day if need be :)

[MikeR]

But for us in the Mountain West Conferences we have been begging to Directv to carry the MTN!! "Mountain sport channel":( :listenup:


Previous thread on the trials and tribulations of the MTN (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=1012367&highlight=Mountain+Channel#post1012367)

[say-what]

The more sports options, the better!

[dodge boy]

mmmm I'm lazy put up a petition we can all add our names to....

edit: email sent.....

[Schema]

I was thinking of emailing and suggesting that they add Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast (csssports.com) anyway, so I'll include The MTN in my email as well.

[Reggie3]

email sent - response received - what are the odds of getting a CR with the same first name?

Dear Mr. Short,

Thanks for writing. I understand your concern about the MTN channel. I see that you've been with us since November of 1996 and we would like you to know that we appreciate your business. As you know, we don't carry the Mountain West Network (the MTN) right now, but we’re in discussions with the programmer and we can’t discuss the details of our ongoing negotiations. Be assured that we’re working very hard to add this exciting sports network to our channel lineup.

We often add programming based on customer requests, so thank you for letting us know how much you want to watch sports on the MTN. I have forwarded your request to DIRECTV management.

If we begin offering this channel in the future, would you like us to contact you by email when it’s available? If so, please reply to this email to confirm that you agree to be contacted.

In addition, whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press, so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our website at directv.com/pr.

Thanks again for writing and please stay tuned to directv.com for the latest news and information about our services.

Sincerely,

Reggie N

[Dolly]

I'll get an e-mail out myself. One thing to remember D is the leader in Sports so it is a good idea to play up this fact in your e-mails :)

[Dolly]

I did get my e-mail sent out :) D the leader in Sports :sunsmile:

[DCSholtis]

email sent - response received - what are the odds of getting a CR with the same first name?

Dear Mr. Short,

Thanks for writing. I understand your concern about the MTN channel. I see that you've been with us since November of 1996 and we would like you to know that we appreciate your business. As you know, we don't carry the Mountain West Network (the MTN) right now, but we’re in discussions with the programmer and we can’t discuss the details of our ongoing negotiations. Be assured that we’re working very hard to add this exciting sports network to our channel lineup.

We often add programming based on customer requests, so thank you for letting us know how much you want to watch sports on the MTN. I have forwarded your request to DIRECTV management.

If we begin offering this channel in the future, would you like us to contact you by email when it’s available? If so, please reply to this email to confirm that you agree to be contacted.

In addition, whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press, so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our website at directv.com/pr.

Thanks again for writing and please stay tuned to directv.com for the latest news and information about our services.

Sincerely,

Reggie N

Here's mine it's basically the same though:

Dear Mr. Sholtis,

Thanks for writing about DIRECTV programming. We don't carry the Mountain West Network (the MTN) right now, but we’re in discussions with the programmer. Be assured that we’re working very hard to add this exciting sports network to our channel lineup.

We often add programming based on customer requests, so thank you for letting us know how much you want to watch sports on the MTN. I have forwarded your request to DIRECTV management.

If we begin offering this channel in the future, would you like us to contact you by email when it’s available? If so, please reply to this email to confirm that you agree to be contacted.

In addition, whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press, so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our website at directv.com/pr.

Thanks again for writing and please stay tuned to directv.com for latest news and information about our services.

Sincerely,

Ivy C

[Dolly]

That must be the standard answer because that's what I got also. But really it took me years to get that type of response on my requests for The Tennis Channel so may be that response is a good sign :)

[jutley]

Email sent...I'll never switch to Comcast, but I'd love for the negotiations to be successful and for D* to the the mtn. I hate not being able to watch all of the local sports teams compete.

Here in Utah there are several Comcast billboards around rubbing in the fact that they have the mtn and satellite does not. Yeah, they really want to get the channel to the satellite providers. No, really...they do. wink, wink, nudge, nudge

[Schema]

I sent in my email regarding Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast and I added the MTN for you. I received a similar response.

Thanks for writing about the channels that you would like to receiver. We don't carry Charter Sports Southeast right now. In addition, we don't carry the Mountain West Network (the MTN) as well. Be assured that we’re working very hard to add this exciting sports network to our channel lineup.

We often add programming based on customer requests, so thank you for letting us know how much you want to watch sports on the MTN and CSS. I have forwarded your request to DIRECTV management.

If we begin offering this channel in the future, would you like us to contact you by e-mail when it’s available? If so, please reply to this e-mail to confirm that you agree to be contacted.

In addition, whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press, so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our website at directv.com/pr

I see that you have a HD-DVR. To make sure that you continue to receive all of our HD programming - including new HD programming we’re launching later this year - you will need to make sure that a device called a B-band converter is connected to each Satellite-In port on your DIRECTV HR20 receiver. The B Band Converter came in the carton with your receiver and if you had professional installation, it is most likely already connected.

For instructions on how to check for B Band Converter connection or to order one, go to directv.com/bbc

I hope you find this information helpful and thank you again for writing.

[Dolly]

I was doing a Google News Search and there was this story that was talking about how D, E*, etc. were getting hit with a lot of phone calls about the MTN. Keep the pressure on :box:

[N5XZS]

Thanks Dolly, for the information on Google.com!!:)

Keep up the good work!!

8-5-07

73's from N5XZS

[capnlando13]

E-mail sent last year, earlier this year and again tonight. I really do not like the MWC comissioner. GO COUGARS!

[bgilga]

I sent my email yesterday and received the form response today. I would love to se this channel added. The more sports the better.

[MikeR]

I was doing a Google News Search and there was this story that was talking about how D, E*, etc. were getting hit with a lot of phone calls about the MTN. Keep the pressure on :box:

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,695198077,00.html

....I called DirecTV today with the rest of the effort and I was told that they will have The mtn. on August 25.

CSR misinformation??

[chopperjc]

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,695198077,00.html



CSR misinformation??


Maybe thinking of big ten. Hope not though

[jutley]

Boy that would be nice, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

[capnlando13]

$70+ a month? Come on! That has to be a joke! Is this the NFLST + SF+HD Access in one? No, this the MTN for crying out loud!

[Dolly]

Maybe thinking of big ten. Hope not though
I'm sure there has been no date set for when/if MTN will be on D. Keep calling and e-mailing--remember D the Leader in Sports :)

[apollosmith]

The Mtn. is such a joke! There was a big push here in Utah last week for fans to call DirecTV and Dish Network and complain and ask for them to pick it up. It seems to have mostly resulted in a lot of confused CSR's giving out incorrect info and little more. With the amount that Comcast is asking for the distribution rights, they'll never pick it up (or they will, but charge you $50 to subscribe to it).

So complaining to D* or E* does no good. And complaining to Comcast does no good - they'll just remind you that you can subscribe to them. So, start calling and writing your university presidents and athletic directors - they're the ones that really carry the weight in the conference. Maybe they can get Craig Thompson (the MWC commissioner) fired over this stupid deal and push the conference itself to demand that Comcast fix things.

[Paul Secic]

I'm sure there has been no date set for when/if MTN will be on D. Keep calling and e-mailing--remember D the Leader in Sports :)

E will never get this nitwit network. It's highway robbery! Can't you see that?

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[nbajam]

The Mtn. is such a joke! There was a big push here in Utah last week for fans to call DirecTV and Dish Network and complain and ask for them to pick it up. It seems to have mostly resulted in a lot of confused CSR's giving out incorrect info and little more. With the amount that Comcast is asking for the distribution rights, they'll never pick it up (or they will, but charge you $50 to subscribe to it).

So complaining to D* or E* does no good. And complaining to Comcast does no good - they'll just remind you that you can subscribe to them. So, start calling and writing your university presidents and athletic directors - they're the ones that really carry the weight in the conference. Maybe they can get Craig Thompson (the MWC commissioner) fired over this stupid deal and push the conference itself to demand that Comcast fix things.

Considering the bitch that Comcast is putting up over the Big Ten Network, this is kind of comical to say the least. The level of hypocrisy you get when a cable company owns a TV network is incredible.

[DCSholtis]

This thread is kind of funny to me. Here as D* subs we are calmly discussing getting the Mtn. But put this thread on the E* side and there would be all kind of bitching and whining. :D

[DCSholtis]

E will never get this nitwit network. It's highway robbery! Can't you see that?

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THAT attitude is the main reason why many of us will NEVER sub to E*.

[Jhon69]

This thread is kind of funny to me. Here as D* subs we are calmly discussing getting the Mtn. But put this thread on the E* side and there would be all kind of bitching and whining. :D


The amazing thing is E* subscribers don't get the channels added,but their bill still
goes up!.:lol:

[DCSholtis]

The amazing thing is E* subscribers don't get the channels added,but their bill still
goes up!.:lol:

!rolling

[Dolly]

!rolling
:lol: I agree :righton: And D is the leader in Sports :sunsmile:
And if people want D to add MTN then they have every right to ask :)

[N5XZS]

Any latest news on the Mountain Sport channel?:shrug:

It's getting too close for the UNM Lobos football season otherwise I have to DX the backhaul feeds on FTA dish.:coffee

8-19-07

[tonyd79]

The amazing thing is E* subscribers don't get the channels added,but their bill still
goes up!.:lol:

Aw, come on, now, everyone knows that Charlie keeps the expensive stuff off his satellites to save money for the common man!

bwahahahaha!

[DCSholtis]

Aw, come on, now, everyone knows that Charlie keeps the expensive stuff off his satellites to save money for the common man!

bwahahahaha!

He keeps the expensive stuff off his sateliltes due to the fact it would cut into that LARGE legal fund it keeps due to constantly suing program providers. :lol:

[DCSholtis]

Any latest news on the Mountain Sport channel?:shrug:

It's getting too close for the UNM Lobos football season otherwise I have to DX the backhaul feeds on FTA dish.:coffee

8-19-07

No Tim I have not heard of any updates as yet.

[Dolly]

Sorry Tim no word on Google News about the MTN and D at all :(

[chopperjc]

Any latest news on the Mountain Sport channel?:shrug:

It's getting too close for the UNM Lobos football season otherwise I have to DX the backhaul feeds on FTA dish.:coffee

8-19-07


I sent another e-mail today. I doubt it will be available though.

[Dolly]

It could take a long time sorry to say :( I know because of my experience with D and The Tennis Channel. But now The Tennis Channel will soon be on D :sunsmile: So don't give up and always remember that D is the leader in Sports :)

[tonyd79]

Dolly, the history of getting channels from Comcast for D* is spotty. Ask the fans in Philadelphia.

[Dolly]

Dolly, the history of getting channels from Comcast for D* is spotty. Ask the fans in Philadelphia.
Yes I know relations between Comcast and D aren't good. They just won a law suit against D, what more do they want :rolleyes: May be the people that should be getting the e-mails is Comcast? They aren't in my area (thank goodness) so I don't know how to contact them.

[Dolly]

Tim wherever you are I did read in a Google search that D was talking about the MTN. I think tonyd79 is right--the problem is Comcast :raspberry

[DCSholtis]

Dolly, the history of getting channels from Comcast for D* is spotty. Ask the fans in Philadelphia.

Actually the chances of getting a RSN/channel from Comcast are not that bad. True the CSN Philly situation you can blame the FCC and Comcast for that one due to the "loophole". But other than that channel and obviously the mtn. most channels that Comcast provides are on D*. Agreed clearly the situation with the mtn was not handled well from the onset though I wonder if part of the blame for this mess shouldn't lay with the schools of the Mountain in not keeping a close eye on what their partner was and was not doing as far as negotiating fairly.

[tonyd79]

I will still say spotty as the only situation where Comcast can keep the channel off D* and E*, they chose to do so. The law doesn't force it off the satellites but allows them to keep it off. Comcast had no recourse with the other RSNs and the outcry would have been much bigger than the MTN.

[DCSholtis]

I also fully expect D* to add the new CSN Northwest when it comes online in October or else they will risk alienating Blazer fans. If there are any out there..:D

[tonyd79]

I also fully expect D* to add the new CSN Northwest when it comes online in October or else they will risk alienating Blazer fans. If there are any out there..:D

The true fun part is that Comcast is crying about the cost of the BTN yet they are doing the same thing with the MTN.

I hate Comcast.

[DCSholtis]

Yeah I heard they are going so far as to going into message boards now.

[tonyd79]

I saw an internal Comcast memo. Talks about making the customer pay for the BTN directly. And how expensive it is. No mention that it is cheap outside Big Ten territory. No thought about having the BTN grows the business. Comcast is the ultimate middle man. No planning. Just gimme money.

When you challenge them and tell them D* adds channels without raising the rate, they throw back "enjoy your non-TV when the rain hits" lie.

[Dolly]

I saw an internal Comcast memo. Talks about making the customer pay for the BTN directly. And how expensive it is. No mention that it is cheap outside Big Ten territory. No thought about having the BTN grows the business. Comcast is the ultimate middle man. No planning. Just gimme money.

When you challenge them and tell them D* adds channels without raising the rate, they throw back "enjoy your non-TV when the rain hits" lie.
Well as I said Comcast isn't in my area, but I had picture problems with every cable company I ever had--even if it wasn't raining :mad: Our cable situation is bad anyway. No company ever stays they just keep getting bought out by other companies :rolleyes: I don't know why anyone would want cable in my area :confused:

[tonyd79]

Cable varies so much it is hard to give a hard fast rule to cable across the country but there sure are good and bad cable areas like yours.

[Dolly]

The MTN and D and E* are still talking, but no deals yet. The spokesperson for the MTN said Comcast was NOT the problem. The Network is bleeding money and they need deals with other providers to try to stop the bleed. Right now they are targeting D hard. This is according to a story I found in a Google News Search. So I suggest that everyone interested in the MTN call or e-mail D. I will send out another e-mail myself.

[Dolly]

I got my e-mail sent. And I wanted to add that the story said Comcast owned 17 sports channels and that 13 of them were also on D and/or E*.
So it really seems that the MTN spokesperson was right that Comcast does want deals done. So all you MTN supporters keep at D HARD :box:
And remember D is the Sports Leader :)


EDIT: The above should read Comcast owns or partly owns 17 sports channels.

[tonyd79]

The MTN and D and E* are still talking, but no deals yet. The spokesperson for the MTN said Comcast was NOT the problem. The Network is bleeding money and they need deals with other providers to try to stop the bleed. Right now they are targeting D hard. This is according to a story I found in a Google News Search. So I suggest that everyone interested in the MTN call or e-mail D. I will send out another e-mail myself.


Yeah, like they would tell you Comcast is the issue.

And if they need money, drop their price and get on D* and they will get money.

[chopperjc]

I sent my e-mail today (again).

[MikeR]

The MTN and D and E* are still talking, but no deals yet. The spokesperson for the MTN said Comcast was NOT the problem. The Network is bleeding money and they need deals with other providers to try to stop the bleed. Right now they are targeting D hard. This is according to a story I found in a Google News Search.

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695204155,00.html

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_6705813

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695203652,00.html

[chopperjc]

I received my canned response back.



Thanks for writing. I see that you have been with DIRECTV for many years and I would like to let you know that we appreciate your continued support.

As you know, we don't carry the Mountain West Network (the MTN) right now, but we’re in discussions with the programmer and we can’t discuss the details of our ongoing negotiations. Be assured that we’re working very hard to add this exciting sports network to our channel lineup.

We often add programming based on customer requests, so thank you for letting us know how much you want to watch sports on the MTN. I have forwarded your request to DIRECTV management.

If we begin offering this channel in the future, would you like us to contact you by e-mail when it’s available? If so, please reply to this e-mail to confirm that you agree to be contacted.

In addition, whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press, so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our website at directv.com/pr.

Before I close, I would also like to remind you that to make sure that you continue to receive all of our HD programming - including new HD programming we’re launching later this year - you will need to make sure that a device called a B-Band converter is connected to each Satellite-In port on your DIRECTV H20 or DIRECTV HR20 receiver. The B-Band converter came in the carton with your receiver and if you had professional installation, it is most likely already connected.

For instructions on how to check for B-Band converter connection or to order one, go to directv.com/bbc.

Thanks again for writing and stay tuned to directv.com for the latest news and information about our services

[tonyd79]

Before I close, I would also like to remind you that to make sure that you continue to receive all of our HD programming - including new HD programming we’re launching later this year - you will need to make sure that a device called a B-Band converter is connected to each Satellite-In port on your DIRECTV H20 or DIRECTV HR20 receiver. The B-Band converter came in the carton with your receiver and if you had professional installation, it is most likely already connected.

For instructions on how to check for B-Band converter connection or to order one, go to directv.com/bbc.


Wow. They really are staying on message. Impressive.

[Dolly]

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695204155,00.html

http://www.sltrib.com/sports/ci_6705813

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695203652,00.html
Thanks MikeR for posting links :sunsmile:

[capnlando13]

http://themwc.cstv.com/genrel/mtn-call-to-action.html

[Dolly]

Yeah, like they would tell you Comcast is the issue.

And if they need money, drop their price and get on D* and they will get money.
Well I'm sure it is a bad cycle to be in. They need both money and providers. Yet since they need money so badly they hate to drop their price. But if they don't drop it they probably won't get more providers--and around and around it goes :rolleyes: :( Also a sticking point with D could be what package the MTN wants to be placed on. It seems like none of the sports channels want to be part of the sports package. They all want on a basic package so there will automatically be more viewers able to see their channel.

[N5XZS]

I just sent an other E-mail to Directv asking them to carry this MTN channel!!

Keep up the good works guys!!!:goodjob: :listenup: :icon_bb:

I am sure we will win the request to put the MTN on Directv!:)

8-25-07

[NKy.Yall]

I just sent in my 2-cents worth e-mail and signed the online petition as well. Man this is great teamwork here and refreshing to see .After reading all the controversy “ I want-I don’t want BTN” along with all of the other crap getting slung around over in the other forum about E* customers trying to get BTN it is a nice change, and hopefully a productive one if this channels gets added to the line up.

[DCSholtis]

I've signed the petition as well.

[Dolly]

I've signed the petition as well.
Where is the petition? In my answer from D on the last e-mail I sent in it said they were in "hard" negotiations for the MTN. It does really sound like D is trying very hard to get the MTN. I never had any responses like that in the early years when I was trying to get them to get The Tennis Channel. Keep at it everyone :box: May be the victory is closer at hand than we know :)

[chopperjc]

Where is the petition? In my answer from D on the last e-mail I sent in it said they were in "hard" negotiations for the MTN. It does really sound like D is trying very hard to get the MTN. I never had any responses like that in the early years when I was trying to get them to get The Tennis Channel. Keep at it everyone :box: May be the victory is closer at hand than we know :)

Here is a link.

http://www.petitiononline.com/cgi-bin/mlk?http://addthemtntosatellite.blogspot.com

[capnlando13]

http://themwc.cstv.com/genrel/mtn-call-to-action.html

The PETITION!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

Keep the signatures coming!

[Dolly]

The PETITION!!!!!!!!!!:D :D :D

Keep the signatures coming!
I signed and Good Luck :sunsmile:

[sonicsi16]

I signed too. I hate Commiecast, but I still use their cable modem.

[Dolly]

I signed too. I hate Commiecast, but I still use their cable modem.
+1 :lol:

[Albie]

I just signed the petition myself. I guess from my avatar it is plain to see where my loyalties lie.

[Dolly]

I just signed the petition myself. I guess from my avatar it is plain to see where my loyalties lie.
I never would have guessed :lol: Keep trying to get people to sign the petition, call, and e-mail D. At this late date it might not happen this year, but I tried for years to get The Tennis Channel on D; and finally made it this year :) So don't give up :sunsmile:

[N5XZS]

Any news on the MTN Sport channel?:rolleyes:

I may have to DX on my FTA dish to get the UNM Lobos game tonight, so there a chances I might get this feed 50/50 percent.

Can't hear well on the radio, since I am hard of hearing so that's why I use video feeds!!

Keep E-mailing the Directv to carry this channel!!:listenup: :icon_bb: :goodjob:

9-8-07

[Dolly]

Any news on the MTN Sport channel?:rolleyes:

I may have to DX on my FTA dish to get the UNM Lobos game tonight, so there a chances I might get this feed 50/50 percent.

Can't hear well on the radio, since I am hard of hearing so that's why I use video feeds!!

Keep E-mailing the Directv to carry this channel!!:listenup: :icon_bb: :goodjob:

9-8-07
The last time I did a Google News Search the MTN was still trying to get D and E* to pick them up. But so far no luck :(

[heisman]

What price are they asking?

[Dolly]

What price are they asking?
I didn't see anything about an asking price in anything I have read on the MTN. I think the people involved try to keep that out of the news ;)

[jutley]

I don't know that I want the government involved, but if that's what it takes:

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=1868893

[MikeR]

The latest (http://www.wyomingnews.com/articles/2007/10/31/sports/18sports_10-31-07.txt)....still struggling to get carriage

[Dolly]

Keep at it :) But with Comcast and the price I'm afraid it is going to be an uphill battle for sometime :(