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$100 a month. 3 HD-DVRs, whole home, etc. Moving. Have 2 HR20-100s and one HR21. One is "owned" (had TIVO) the others leased. Was glad to pay the 100 bucks because of the pretty awesome customer service, the 3D is cute, the HD channels on my 55" Toshiba 3D TV is incredible... but I'm moving and cutting expenses. $100 a month! OUCH!
Thought I'd call and see if I could get a reduction on the monthly bill for a few months... yup... $10 off and an additional $20 if I go for auto-pay (never happening!). So I look into AT&T Uverse, Dish, and Comcast. Not crazy about them but gotta save money. Best deal? NEW CUSTOMER for Dish seems best (with Hopper!!) So... not all the HD channels are 24 hours but hell.... I don't watch TV 24 hours anyways!
WAIT!! I really do like my DirecTV service and everything to do with it! What to do... what to do? I call a 3rd time... no other reductions for those of us who are already customers > sigh < ok. I accept it and cancel service. Wifey calls (she's mad as can be!) Get's new service in HER name in the new place! New DVRs, whole home, etc etc etc. Price? TOTAL price with ALL the add on stuff? $68.99 a month (Choice Xtra) for 12 months then up to $100 for last 12 months of contract! That's an almsot $360 savings in the first year! Hooooo-RAH!!
Thought I'd call and see if I could get a reduction on the monthly bill for a few months... yup... $10 off and an additional $20 if I go for auto-pay (never happening!). So I look into AT&T Uverse, Dish, and Comcast. Not crazy about them but gotta save money. Best deal? NEW CUSTOMER for Dish seems best (with Hopper!!) So... not all the HD channels are 24 hours but hell.... I don't watch TV 24 hours anyways!
WAIT!! I really do like my DirecTV service and everything to do with it! What to do... what to do? I call a 3rd time... no other reductions for those of us who are already customers > sigh < ok. I accept it and cancel service. Wifey calls (she's mad as can be!) Get's new service in HER name in the new place! New DVRs, whole home, etc etc etc. Price? TOTAL price with ALL the add on stuff? $68.99 a month (Choice Xtra) for 12 months then up to $100 for last 12 months of contract! That's an almsot $360 savings in the first year! Hooooo-RAH!!