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rphan2 · 08-30-2012, 08:31 AM

I am thinking of cancelling since it's 80$ a month and we hardly watch any of the channels. What other cable/satellite providers do you all use and how much does it cost? One of the directv receivers just broker also.lol

Templar · 08-30-2012, 09:02 AM

I dunno, I've been a Directv customer for a long time and enjoy the service. I don't watch every channel either, but you won't with any cable/satellite provider. They all have hundreds of channels.

MisterSkiMask · 08-30-2012, 09:56 AM

They are all pretty close in price and content.

I had Dish Network before, I think they have the best DVR and interface. I currently have Comcast (DVR sucks, but internet speed is great), and DirecTV (I am still learning it, but I like dish better, got it for the bundle available at the time)

stimpy · 08-30-2012, 11:16 AM

I'd switch to a straight Netflix/Hulu/Torrent streaming method if I didn't need the NFL package from Directv :P

stealth.pilot · 08-30-2012, 11:18 AM

DirecTV is usually less expensive Than Cable, satellite or U-verse.

DSB335d · 08-30-2012, 05:06 PM

Had Comcast for a while and had issues with it constantly. Switched to u-verse and it's pretty good. It's more expensive I think but the customer service is far better than Comcast and lack of issues with service makes up for it.

kevinbahnz · 08-30-2012, 05:35 PM

can't you downgrade and get less channels

Brey335i · 08-30-2012, 07:51 PM

I have U-Verse. Internet speed is awesome. TV is pretty good. Came from Directv

My335iTT · 08-30-2012, 08:23 PM

I would just call their customer service and say you are going to cancel they will work with you. I got my $140 bill down to $70 for a year.

What ever you do dont go with Comcast, their HD looks like ass compared to DTV

rc1honda · 08-30-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rphan2

I am thinking of cancelling since it's 80$ a month and we hardly watch any of the channels. What other cable/satellite providers do you all use and how much does it cost? One of the directv receivers just broker also.lol

I have it and actually like it. Better then Comcast. If you not really watching the movie channels or the shows then it really only good for sports. NFL network and redzone are awesome.

Really you could watch the majority of the shows you like on Netflix or free online. Just hook the computer to the TV.

CJ421 · 08-30-2012, 10:48 PM

I ditched Direct TV for a number of reasons, mainly because of the service limitations. When it rains, it pours - no service during those times ... and that's when I was really interested in watching the TV. Additionally I didn't like the menu system. It sucked for years because it was so. slow. Press the pg down button and it would take 4-5 seconds to refresh; slightly more than annoying when you want to look through 10 or more pages. They switched to a new menu right before I dropped them, which was better (faster) but still not to my liking.

I switched to Comcast and haven't looked back. I get the service all the time and the menu system is much more responsive. I got phone/TV/Internet for $99/mo with them. It goes up a bit after the first year but it still was less than Direct TV (I had Comcast Internet/phone service before in conjunction with Direct TV; Comcast greatly reduces the package price when you bundle TV service). I think I was at $80/mo for just Direct TV with the DVR, HD, etc.

Direct TV sure did fight over the phone when I told them I was leaving. Too little too late.

rphan2 · 08-31-2012, 07:19 AM

Once I decide to cancel the service, did you ship back the receivers? One of my receivers doesn't work anymore and they said a tech will need to come out, but there will be a fee.wtf? I really just wana ditch directv and find something else since all we watch are local channels, espn and cooking channels.

CJ421 · 08-31-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rphan2

Once I decide to cancel the service, did you ship back the receivers? One of my receivers doesn't work anymore and they said a tech will need to come out, but there will be a fee.wtf? I really just wana ditch directv and find something else since all we watch are local channels, espn and cooking channels.

Yes the receivers in the house I shipped back. The dish on the roof, no.

Kensta335 · 08-31-2012, 11:05 PM

My friend open an account with 10 receivers. All of use took 1 or 2. In the end, it only cost us $20 per receiver and we have all the channels.

karliejai · 09-04-2012, 04:27 AM

if ur complaining about prices. i think u should stick with direct tv. all other cable services will probably cost more for the same channels

08-30-2012, 08:31 AM	#1
rphan2 Registered Drives: na Join Date: May 2009 Location: 626 Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Anyone with Directv? I am thinking of cancelling since it's 80$ a month and we hardly watch any of the channels. What other cable/satellite providers do you all use and how much does it cost? One of the directv receivers just broker also.lol
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,699 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	I dunno, I've been a Directv customer for a long time and enjoy the service. I don't watch every channel either, but you won't with any cable/satellite provider. They all have hundreds of channels. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

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stealth.pilot Knight Commander /// Drives: 2013 M5 Individual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South East USA Posts: 2,320 iTrader: (0)	DirecTV is usually less expensive Than Cable, satellite or U-verse. __________________ 2013 ///M5 Individual Monte Carlo Blue, Platinum Full Individual Merino, Platinum Alcantara, Piano Black, Exec Pkg, Drivers assistance pkg, Bang and Olufsen, 20" wheels Eisenmann Sport Exhaust, Bel STiR+, Laser Interceptor QUAD HP, Zaon MRX

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My335iTT Moooore Power! Drives: 2007 Space Grey 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 303 iTrader: (1)	I would just call their customer service and say you are going to cancel they will work with you. I got my $140 bill down to $70 for a year. What ever you do dont go with Comcast, their HD looks like ass compared to DTV __________________ 2007 335i E92 \| Space Gray \| Piano Black Grill \| LED Angel Eye Upgrade \| Painted Side Reflectors \| More to Come! \|

08-30-2012, 09:56 AM	#3
MisterSkiMask Lieutenant Colonel Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know Posts: 1,819 iTrader: (0)	They are all pretty close in price and content. I had Dish Network before, I think they have the best DVR and interface. I currently have Comcast (DVR sucks, but internet speed is great), and DirecTV (I am still learning it, but I like dish better, got it for the bundle available at the time)

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stimpy Colonel Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 2,061 iTrader: (7)	I'd switch to a straight Netflix/Hulu/Torrent streaming method if I didn't need the NFL package from Directv :P

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DSB335d Lieutenant Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	Had Comcast for a while and had issues with it constantly. Switched to u-verse and it's pretty good. It's more expensive I think but the customer service is far better than Comcast and lack of issues with service makes up for it.

08-30-2012, 07:51 PM	#8
Brey335i Brigadier General Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,741 iTrader: (11)	I have U-Verse. Internet speed is awesome. TV is pretty good. Came from Directv

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CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,903 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	I ditched Direct TV for a number of reasons, mainly because of the service limitations. When it rains, it pours - no service during those times ... and that's when I was really interested in watching the TV. Additionally I didn't like the menu system. It sucked for years because it was so. slow. Press the pg down button and it would take 4-5 seconds to refresh; slightly more than annoying when you want to look through 10 or more pages. They switched to a new menu right before I dropped them, which was better (faster) but still not to my liking. I switched to Comcast and haven't looked back. I get the service all the time and the menu system is much more responsive. I got phone/TV/Internet for $99/mo with them. It goes up a bit after the first year but it still was less than Direct TV (I had Comcast Internet/phone service before in conjunction with Direct TV; Comcast greatly reduces the package price when you bundle TV service). I think I was at $80/mo for just Direct TV with the DVR, HD, etc. Direct TV sure did fight over the phone when I told them I was leaving. Too little too late. __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

08-31-2012, 07:19 AM	#12
rphan2 Registered Drives: na Join Date: May 2009 Location: 626 Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Once I decide to cancel the service, did you ship back the receivers? One of my receivers doesn't work anymore and they said a tech will need to come out, but there will be a fee.wtf? I really just wana ditch directv and find something else since all we watch are local channels, espn and cooking channels.

08-31-2012, 11:05 PM	#14
Kensta335 Brigadier General Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 Posts: 3,616 iTrader: (4)	My friend open an account with 10 receivers. All of use took 1 or 2. In the end, it only cost us $20 per receiver and we have all the channels.

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karliejai Da Kid Drives: JetBlack e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Livingston, NJ Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (4)	if ur complaining about prices. i think u should stick with direct tv. all other cable services will probably cost more for the same channels __________________ MODS: OEM Front Splitter \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| OEM Trunk Spoiler \| Matt Black Front Grill \| Black Shadowline Window Trim \| Painted Front Lower Rod \| Blacklines \| JDM Yellow Fogs \| Custom Silver CF Headlights with LUX 4.0 \| Eisenhaus Sports Exhaust

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