10-03-2008, 06:10 PM
Original thread: http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1,569905
Brief synopsis if you're too lazy to click and read:
I have DirecTV, wanted to upgrade to HD package, called and tried to get "new subscriber" rate, they told me to blow it out my ass.
So I did my homework, got all the costs, and called DirecTV up and told them I was switching to Dish next week... should I cancel with you now, or call back next week? When asked why, I said that Dish was $10/month cheaper, I'd get 3 free months, and a free HD DVR.
Well, they didn't quite match Dish, but here's what I got: A free HD DVR. New subscribers get that, but existing customers pay $199. They're also taking $10/month off for 12 months. They're also giving me 6 months of HD Access (normally $10/month) for free. And 3 free months of Starz.
I had to agree to a 2 year commitment, but I'd have had to do that with Dish as well. I am only going to pay a couple of dollars more than if I was a new subscriber. So I'm pretty happy.
Brief synopsis if you're too lazy to click and read:
I have DirecTV, wanted to upgrade to HD package, called and tried to get "new subscriber" rate, they told me to blow it out my ass.
So I did my homework, got all the costs, and called DirecTV up and told them I was switching to Dish next week... should I cancel with you now, or call back next week? When asked why, I said that Dish was $10/month cheaper, I'd get 3 free months, and a free HD DVR.
Well, they didn't quite match Dish, but here's what I got: A free HD DVR. New subscribers get that, but existing customers pay $199. They're also taking $10/month off for 12 months. They're also giving me 6 months of HD Access (normally $10/month) for free. And 3 free months of Starz.
I had to agree to a 2 year commitment, but I'd have had to do that with Dish as well. I am only going to pay a couple of dollars more than if I was a new subscriber. So I'm pretty happy.