[chuckp]

I'd like to switch over from cable tv to directv. I need to bundle with century link for the phone and internet.
I know directv offers freebees for a new 24 month signup. Is now a good time?
What kind of deal should I expect?

 

[lipcrkr]

I would wait a little longer. I signed up May 7th, i used to have cable, but i, at the last minute, went to DirecTV, which happened to be the last day of the "Big Deal" promo. I got the Choice Ultimate for $44.99, plus free Premiums for 3 months, also $10 HD fee was waived, and i used the "Refer a Friend" discount ($100, $10 per month discount). Also had free installation with an H25 receiver which was also free and auto-pay. But i don't think deals are happening at the moment. You may be able to save SOME money, like "Refer a Friend", but not the deals i have received.
I kept the TWC Internet, which i'm glad i did.

 

[peds48]

right now is the time. you can get an HMC (HR34) for the amazing price of $99.00 plus a free HDDVR and 3 free HD receivers. and to put the cherry on top, everything gets install for free! talk about a deal.....

 

[n3vino]

Check D*'s website. They have some good deals going on.

 

[MysteryMan]

As a service provider DirecTV is always offering good deals to attract new customers.

 

[mreposter]

Don't forget about the refer-a-friend promo. If you have a neighbor or co-worker that already has Directv you can both benefit by using the refer-a-friend offer.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/referral/referralProgram.jsp

 

[peds48]

right. when you use the refer a friend promo, make sure to get your friend's account number BEFORE you call in. this is critical to get the promo.

 

[PK6301]

As to when to switch over, that is up to you. You can sit on the fence and wait for a better deal hopefully come along, or you can choose to switch now.. You will always kick yourself for not waiting that 1 extra week or month, but then again it may never come along.

Right now they are offering NFL Sunday Ticket if you order certain Pkgs. Thats a $200 value, along with Free Installations and other perks.

I think you will not be sorry for making the switch.

 

[dcowboy7]

No....go fios.

 

[cmdel07]

I've been with TWC for about 6 years, with 2 TWC DVR Receivers and 3 Tivos with Cable Cards with about 3 TB of total HD space. TW said they were taking away my Price Lock Guarantee and not renewing it.
I decided to go with DTV and got a good deal. HR34, HR24, and a R22, with $198.00 up front, plus free installation. $29.00 discount for 1st 12 months and $10.00 for months 13-24, $10.00 Discount for 24 Months for auto-pay, AAA $10.00 discount for 20 months and free NFL Ticket.
So I'm getting Choice Extra, for $51.99/mo for first 12 months with discounts expiring after that. That's a really good deal considering TWC wanted to increase my bill from $87.00 to $107.00 and would not negotiate.
I've had all the services over the last 16 years playing the switch game, Dish, DTV, TWC and including 10' C-band/Ku-band satellite dish. The only way to really get a good deal consistently is to be ready to walk out on your current provider and be ready to switch to the best deal available at the time. I find it works well with cell phone companies, internet and phone service providers also. If DTV doesn't give me a reasonable deal in 24 months, I'll go shopping again.

 

[kcheves]

My story is almost the same as cmdel07's. Leaving my Tivo's w/ CableCards and TW service after 7 so/so years. I'll miss the boxes, but not the service.

Moving to a whole house system with HR34, HR24, and one HD receiver that is TBD. I signed up through the current Costco deal, which is pretty generous. My install is scheduled for next Friday, and I'm excited to be back with DTV.

Kit
San Diego, CA

 

[dpeters11]

I've been with TWC for about 6 years, with 2 TWC DVR Receivers and 3 Tivos with Cable Cards with about 3 TB of total HD space. TW said they were taking away my Price Lock Guarantee and not renewing it.
I decided to go with DTV and got a good deal. HR34, HR24, and a R22, with $198.00 up front, plus free installation. $29.00 discount for 1st 12 months and $10.00 for months 13-24, $10.00 Discount for 24 Months for auto-pay, AAA $10.00 discount for 20 months and free NFL Ticket.
So I'm getting Choice Extra, for $51.99/mo for first 12 months with discounts expiring after that. That's a really good deal considering TWC wanted to increase my bill from $87.00 to $107.00 and would not negotiate.
I've had all the services over the last 16 years playing the switch game, Dish, DTV, TWC and including 10' C-band/Ku-band satellite dish. The only way to really get a good deal consistently is to be ready to walk out on your current provider and be ready to switch to the best deal available at the time. I find it works well with cell phone companies, internet and phone service providers also. If DTV doesn't give me a reasonable deal in 24 months, I'll go shopping again.

They actually gave you an R22?

 

[cmdel07]

My mistake, it was an R16, I believe. But I'm trading it for an SD DVR(R22) for that room for 2 reasons. My wife only watches only SD programing, mostly old movies and shows and I don't want to share my HD space.

 

[carl6]

If you have HD on your account, and you add an R22, it will become an HD DVR (basically an HR21-200). Your wife can set all her recordings and record them on the R22, but if a show happens to be broadcast in HD it will record in HD, not SD.

 

[MrShowtime]

Yeah nows a great time. You can get free sunday ticket and a $99 hr34.. I think you can get some other smaller things but those 2 alone are super nice for new customers