DISH vs. DIRECTV 2018 Best Satellite TV Provider Battle
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IN CONCLUSION, I had to pay the electrician, I never received an apology from Dish or an offer to pay the electric bill (which a responsible company would do), AND they keep sending me a bill for that last visit, which Ill pay just to get rid of them. IF YOU SIGN UP WITH DISH, YOUVE BEEN WARNED.\r\n
Date: 2024-03-02
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jerrymoriarty3319
I recently received upgrades to my Directv system.I always thought when you upgrade, or update a system it's more improved,convenient, and overall a superior watching experience.How wrong I was! The new Genie equipment is total crap.This race to the bottom for the cheapest possible equipment is not the way I want to live.I'm older 54 and remember when products didn't have planned obsolescence.You knew certain name brands had superior engineering and were built to be durable and lasting.
Dish network appears to have found some smart people to work for them.The product is good, the prices are reasonable, and even the techs that came out seemed to have IQs that were beyond room temperature as Directv techs.
Remember people You get what you pay for..Let's bring high quality product manufacture back to the US.If the company provides the jobs,I will greatly decrease taxes on any company.
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I recently received upgrades to my Directv system.I always thought when you upgrade, or update a system it's more improved,convenient, and overall a superior watching experience.How wrong I was! The new Genie equipment is total crap.This race to the bottom for the cheapest possible equipment is not the way I want to live.I'm older 54 and remember when products didn't have planned obsolescence.You knew certain name brands had superior engineering and were built to be durable and lasting.
Dish network appears to have found some smart people to work for them.The product is good, the prices are reasonable, and even the techs that came out seemed to have IQs that were beyond room temperature as Directv techs.
Remember people You get what you pay for..Let's bring high quality product manufacture back to the US.If the company provides the jobs,I will greatly decrease taxes on any company.
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jamesday3277
MY WARNING TO PEOPLE. NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH DISH!!!! THEY FIRST SENT ME THE WRONG RECEIVER (it only recorded 3 shows at a time I was supposed to get the better receiver with the package, and they wanted to charge extra for the receiver I was supposed to get in the first place), THE SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE ( it would freeze up, reset constantly, the images would pixalate, customer service was terrible, extremely long hold times, constant exhausting sales pitches. ) When I finnaly canceled my service, Dish network took a disconnect fee from my bank account that was unauthorized. I switched to Spectrum they will buyout your dish contract. They send you boxes to return your recievers, but they charged me for the recievers before I even received the boxes to return them, and the also took money from my bank account for that. I disputed these changes it's taking months to resolve this.
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MY WARNING TO PEOPLE. NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH DISH!!!! THEY FIRST SENT ME THE WRONG RECEIVER (it only recorded 3 shows at a time I was supposed to get the better receiver with the package, and they wanted to charge extra for the receiver I was supposed to get in the first place), THE SERVICE WAS TERRIBLE ( it would freeze up, reset constantly, the images would pixalate, customer service was terrible, extremely long hold times, constant exhausting sales pitches. ) When I finnaly canceled my service, Dish network took a disconnect fee from my bank account that was unauthorized. I switched to Spectrum they will buyout your dish contract. They send you boxes to return your recievers, but they charged me for the recievers before I even received the boxes to return them, and the also took money from my bank account for that. I disputed these changes it's taking months to resolve this.
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iptv
If dish did not fix their issue what their damn cable company problems I'm going to I'm going to Cox Cable because I will never go to DirecTV cuz I will sue them again cuz I did it before that is the worst cable company in the history of cable companies if anybody out there can hear me please push them thumbs up cuz that is the worst cable company out there is DirecTV and right now I'm having some trouble or troubles with Dish I'm about to go to Cox Cable this is ridiculous if you don't freaking fix your television it goes off automatically it's not my damn TV it's the damn cable company and they don't fix the problem I'm going to different company I've been there loyal customer and they haven't fixed a damn thing if if you don't start fixing their problems
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If dish did not fix their issue what their damn cable company problems I'm going to I'm going to Cox Cable because I will never go to DirecTV cuz I will sue them again cuz I did it before that is the worst cable company in the history of cable companies if anybody out there can hear me please push them thumbs up cuz that is the worst cable company out there is DirecTV and right now I'm having some trouble or troubles with Dish I'm about to go to Cox Cable this is ridiculous if you don't freaking fix your television it goes off automatically it's not my damn TV it's the damn cable company and they don't fix the problem I'm going to different company I've been there loyal customer and they haven't fixed a damn thing if if you don't start fixing their problems
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laneharris8882
If you’re coming here in 2020, this information is outdated dish wise. AT&T is leaving their satellite tv customers behind. Dish on the other hand, new satellite, 4K quality, fixed price per month, Premiere DVR system (7x more powerful and reliable than Direct Tvs), many more features for example, voice control, remote finder, 2tb storage space (2000 hours), you can record 16 live shows at once, Dish can pay for contract fees up to 12 months if you’re in a contract. Best technicians, and once your two year is up dish will call you and negotiate a price. If you have questions about switching and are confused reply to my comment.
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If you’re coming here in 2020, this information is outdated dish wise. AT&T is leaving their satellite tv customers behind. Dish on the other hand, new satellite, 4K quality, fixed price per month, Premiere DVR system (7x more powerful and reliable than Direct Tvs), many more features for example, voice control, remote finder, 2tb storage space (2000 hours), you can record 16 live shows at once, Dish can pay for contract fees up to 12 months if you’re in a contract. Best technicians, and once your two year is up dish will call you and negotiate a price. If you have questions about switching and are confused reply to my comment.
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iptv
we are changing from DirectTV THEM PEOPLE ONLY CARE ABOUT MONEY, 99% OF THE TIME WE TALK TOO!! SOME ONE THAT CAN BARELY, TALK ENGLISH. SOME ONE WUD CALL US SAYING WE WUD LIKE TOO!! OFFER YOU THESE CHANL CHANLS FREE FOR THREE MONTH WE ALMOST SHT WIN WE GOT THE BILL THIS HAS HAPPEN FOR DAM TIMES OPP'S SORRY FIVE TIMES NO,NO MORE......SO MY MOM AND I HAD DAM THING TURN--OFF, AND WE TALK WITH SOMEONE from Dish, and place a odder, a tec will be here next week too!! install Dish next week :=) JOY JOY JOY. them people at DIRECTV CAN DO JUMP IN A LAKE.....................'(=:
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we are changing from DirectTV THEM PEOPLE ONLY CARE ABOUT MONEY, 99% OF THE TIME WE TALK TOO!! SOME ONE THAT CAN BARELY, TALK ENGLISH. SOME ONE WUD CALL US SAYING WE WUD LIKE TOO!! OFFER YOU THESE CHANL CHANLS FREE FOR THREE MONTH WE ALMOST SHT WIN WE GOT THE BILL THIS HAS HAPPEN FOR DAM TIMES OPP'S SORRY FIVE TIMES NO,NO MORE......SO MY MOM AND I HAD DAM THING TURN--OFF, AND WE TALK WITH SOMEONE from Dish, and place a odder, a tec will be here next week too!! install Dish next week :=) JOY JOY JOY. them people at DIRECTV CAN DO JUMP IN A LAKE.....................'(=:
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stephen_s9625
With DirecTV home of the Genie, keep in mind with good payment history you can restart another 12 month discount in 1 to 2 bill cycles after the discount expiration date, best part of all with no contract change or extension. As of 2019 the discounts are self generated and become available for selection based on account traits such as payment history, plan, and length or age of account. The older the age of the account the quicker discounts will become available. Discounts are normally a similar or better amount compared to the original discount amount.
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With DirecTV home of the Genie, keep in mind with good payment history you can restart another 12 month discount in 1 to 2 bill cycles after the discount expiration date, best part of all with no contract change or extension. As of 2019 the discounts are self generated and become available for selection based on account traits such as payment history, plan, and length or age of account. The older the age of the account the quicker discounts will become available. Discounts are normally a similar or better amount compared to the original discount amount.
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watwasuthinkin4527
Switched to Dish! Loving the Hopper. Was with Dtv 14 yrs....never late payments. Since ATT took over the service got worse for more $. Not to mention the rude, indifferent cs reps. No matter when you call to cancel you will be billed for the entire month. (No longer prorate!) I had the same remote for 6 yrs. When it finally went kaput Dtv told me I dropped it too much & charged $25.00 for a new one. I'm expecting one last arguement when my final bill comes, having been told twice that I'm not under contract. ATT/Dtv=poorest customer relations ever!
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Switched to Dish! Loving the Hopper. Was with Dtv 14 yrs....never late payments. Since ATT took over the service got worse for more $. Not to mention the rude, indifferent cs reps. No matter when you call to cancel you will be billed for the entire month. (No longer prorate!) I had the same remote for 6 yrs. When it finally went kaput Dtv told me I dropped it too much & charged $25.00 for a new one. I'm expecting one last arguement when my final bill comes, having been told twice that I'm not under contract. ATT/Dtv=poorest customer relations ever!
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1973congo
What kind of review is this You use a new guy hired off the street that is just now learning about satellite tv No real comparision of the real costs, ie. extra tvs, different packages, etc. etc. And what about the number of tuners in each companies' DVR No mention. And your new expert only chose Direct because of one thing, the NFL package which cost extra and no mention of that price either. The water boy from any middle school team in America could have given a more thorough review. That was 8 minutes of my life I can never recover.
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What kind of review is this You use a new guy hired off the street that is just now learning about satellite tv No real comparision of the real costs, ie. extra tvs, different packages, etc. etc. And what about the number of tuners in each companies' DVR No mention. And your new expert only chose Direct because of one thing, the NFL package which cost extra and no mention of that price either. The water boy from any middle school team in America could have given a more thorough review. That was 8 minutes of my life I can never recover.
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carolynbrown1817
I’m with direct tv I can’t wait for the contract to be over !!!! A cloud with a little rain knocks it completely off air ! They promised me my bill was the same for a two year contract ! They lied and I call them every three to six month and go through An hour of talking to get the price down For a month ! I will never have another direct tv contract with them !!!! they are a rip off ! I was with dish network for years and if your going with a satellite I’ll go with dish again !!!!
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I’m with direct tv I can’t wait for the contract to be over !!!! A cloud with a little rain knocks it completely off air ! They promised me my bill was the same for a two year contract ! They lied and I call them every three to six month and go through An hour of talking to get the price down For a month ! I will never have another direct tv contract with them !!!! they are a rip off ! I was with dish network for years and if your going with a satellite I’ll go with dish again !!!!
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TheElvis54
Why are you people still paying for nothing in return Listen suckers, there are countless streaming services a la carte that are much cheaper than these sharks. Let me tell you about DISH. After 20 years as a customer and when I called them to cancel they told me that I have to pay 90.00 for..get this..EARLY TERMINATION FEES!!!!
Satellite tv service is almost dead. These companies know this and are going to try and squeeze as much as possible from the public before the end arrives for them.
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Why are you people still paying for nothing in return Listen suckers, there are countless streaming services a la carte that are much cheaper than these sharks. Let me tell you about DISH. After 20 years as a customer and when I called them to cancel they told me that I have to pay 90.00 for..get this..EARLY TERMINATION FEES!!!!
Satellite tv service is almost dead. These companies know this and are going to try and squeeze as much as possible from the public before the end arrives for them.
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charleslove2319
Direct tv used to be far better than Dish but every sense AT&T bout them out. They are terrible! They make you watch commercials when you record programs. You can’t fast forward. They air repeat after repeat plus they charge way way to much to rent movies and the never have HBO Cinemax free weekend for the paying customers. I could keep going on about how terrible AT&T Direct tv but I’ll just say this Don’t buy into them they are crooked as Hell!!!
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Direct tv used to be far better than Dish but every sense AT&T bout them out. They are terrible! They make you watch commercials when you record programs. You can’t fast forward. They air repeat after repeat plus they charge way way to much to rent movies and the never have HBO Cinemax free weekend for the paying customers. I could keep going on about how terrible AT&T Direct tv but I’ll just say this Don’t buy into them they are crooked as Hell!!!
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nataliejohnson4124
Actually, you’re very wrong about the price. Over the course of two years, DIRECTV prices are much more expensive than Dish prices. On an average a customers end up spending $300 a year more for DIRECTV. Considering that DIRECTV just raised their prices on their promotional packages by $24.99 a month, they have now really out price themselves! So that doubling in price during the second year is going to be even more of an increase!
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Actually, you’re very wrong about the price. Over the course of two years, DIRECTV prices are much more expensive than Dish prices. On an average a customers end up spending $300 a year more for DIRECTV. Considering that DIRECTV just raised their prices on their promotional packages by $24.99 a month, they have now really out price themselves! So that doubling in price during the second year is going to be even more of an increase!
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richlarson100
AT&T has totally ruined Directv . Customer service is nonexistent and they really don’t care if you like their lack of availability or assistance. No matter who you finally get to talk to - they can’t or won’t help you- always a transfer to another department and then no one picks up the transferred calls. We are so done with directv
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AT&T has totally ruined Directv . Customer service is nonexistent and they really don’t care if you like their lack of availability or assistance. No matter who you finally get to talk to - they can’t or won’t help you- always a transfer to another department and then no one picks up the transferred calls. We are so done with directv
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MrCorbiesr
I had both dish network and DirecTV I went with dish network because the programming is faster the hopper 3 Is so much better than the genie HD the only thing in my opinion is that directv has the NFL ticket otherwise than that this has all the same sports packages If dish network ever gets that NFL ticket DirecTV would be in trouble
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I had both dish network and DirecTV I went with dish network because the programming is faster the hopper 3 Is so much better than the genie HD the only thing in my opinion is that directv has the NFL ticket otherwise than that this has all the same sports packages If dish network ever gets that NFL ticket DirecTV would be in trouble
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deanakennedy3878
And, there's even MORE!! My now deceased husband was an audio video and communications technician for 4 decades. He taught me the greatest thing ever... how to watch and listen to anything I want, any time, any place on anything. Screw you cable and satellite companies!!!!!! Hahahahaha HAAAA!
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And, there's even MORE!! My now deceased husband was an audio video and communications technician for 4 decades. He taught me the greatest thing ever... how to watch and listen to anything I want, any time, any place on anything. Screw you cable and satellite companies!!!!!! Hahahahaha HAAAA!
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adrianreining9533
So...... this whole battle quite literally hasn't changed in over 15 years. If you are a major sports nut then go directv. If not, go dish. HORRIBLE review. You did nothing to compare the DVRs other than storage space. Did nothing to compare customer service. Waste of time
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So...... this whole battle quite literally hasn't changed in over 15 years. If you are a major sports nut then go directv. If not, go dish. HORRIBLE review. You did nothing to compare the DVRs other than storage space. Did nothing to compare customer service. Waste of time
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chperdue4492
It’s really hard to take anyone seriously that is over 8 yr old with a hat on backwards and their boots untied. If that is’t ridiculous. Grow up your are big boy now with a real job, your not in your Mommy’s basement surfing the net anymore. What a waist of bandwidth.
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It’s really hard to take anyone seriously that is over 8 yr old with a hat on backwards and their boots untied. If that is’t ridiculous. Grow up your are big boy now with a real job, your not in your Mommy’s basement surfing the net anymore. What a waist of bandwidth.
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BigDavey
Dish sucks we had Dish in the late 90's 98-00 it was OK back then, then we went to Comcast in '03-'06(OK) then to DirecTV from '06-'12/13(GREAT!) then back to Comcast/X1 12/13-19(Good) now we are back with Dish and it SUCKS and we cant leave until after 2 years that's a RIP OFF.
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Dish sucks we had Dish in the late 90's 98-00 it was OK back then, then we went to Comcast in '03-'06(OK) then to DirecTV from '06-'12/13(GREAT!) then back to Comcast/X1 12/13-19(Good) now we are back with Dish and it SUCKS and we cant leave until after 2 years that's a RIP OFF.
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stephen_s9625
DirecTV comes with Cinema On Demand feature free of charge which gives you access to over 10,000 movies, and shows with content becoming available up to 10 days sooner then Netflix & Redbox which ultimately helps save $ on your entertainment needs.
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DirecTV comes with Cinema On Demand feature free of charge which gives you access to over 10,000 movies, and shows with content becoming available up to 10 days sooner then Netflix & Redbox which ultimately helps save $ on your entertainment needs.
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James-iq9rq
both should be in prison for Fraud
they both are scheming thieving bastard's for same old Reruns year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year an Skyrocketed Price's for crap !
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both should be in prison for Fraud
they both are scheming thieving bastard's for same old Reruns year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year after year an Skyrocketed Price's for crap !
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imjustsayin6562
Direct tv is wrong,I asked them until when am I (paid up,) , they said april 6th,so I said shut off my service april 4th ,And so now they claim I owe 90 bucks,they will not listen, they have all the facts,they are a (RIP OFF)
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Direct tv is wrong,I asked them until when am I (paid up,) , they said april 6th,so I said shut off my service april 4th ,And so now they claim I owe 90 bucks,they will not listen, they have all the facts,they are a (RIP OFF)
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iptv
Been a loyal Directv customer for 15 years, but those days are gone. AT&T has destroyed Directv! Dish network scheduled to make an appearance at my house Thursday. The damage AT&T has done to Directv is incredible.
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Been a loyal Directv customer for 15 years, but those days are gone. AT&T has destroyed Directv! Dish network scheduled to make an appearance at my house Thursday. The damage AT&T has done to Directv is incredible.
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spine13
I'd have to disagree about Directv having a better sports lineup. DISH offers redzone and I like that better then the NFL package and with DISH you get the college package as well. DISH is a better package.
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I'd have to disagree about Directv having a better sports lineup. DISH offers redzone and I like that better then the NFL package and with DISH you get the college package as well. DISH is a better package.
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wesdustin3128
On Dish you can have 2 hoppers on your account. You can have them both in the house or 1 in the house and 1 in the RV. But with Directv you only get 1 Geni so if you want a DVR in the RV your screwed.
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On Dish you can have 2 hoppers on your account. You can have them both in the house or 1 in the house and 1 in the RV. But with Directv you only get 1 Geni so if you want a DVR in the RV your screwed.
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bilalsiddiqui934
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James-iq9rq
both are scheming thieving bastard's an nothing but Dame Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's year after year after year after year after year and Skyrocketed Price's for crap !
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both are scheming thieving bastard's an nothing but Dame Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's Rerun's year after year after year after year after year and Skyrocketed Price's for crap !
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hectorortega9131
I have no time for tv,
And so far its been working great for the last 10 years.. just try it, trade that time for something, anything that's beneficial for yourself and see..
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I have no time for tv,
And so far its been working great for the last 10 years.. just try it, trade that time for something, anything that's beneficial for yourself and see..
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mikeemikes7657
Directv is great.I love my service.I pay the bill ontime without past due unlike my neighbors.They have fantastic customer service reps.Thumbs up always give me discounts on the bill.
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Directv is great.I love my service.I pay the bill ontime without past due unlike my neighbors.They have fantastic customer service reps.Thumbs up always give me discounts on the bill.
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avflyguy
Given that it is now 2020, I can't find anything nice to say about AT&T and they are bleeding millions with their dumb ass idea to buy Direct TV and now, they can't unload it to anyone.
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Given that it is now 2020, I can't find anything nice to say about AT&T and they are bleeding millions with their dumb ass idea to buy Direct TV and now, they can't unload it to anyone.
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JasonVanished
I'm 20 and was planning on getting DirectTV but since I'm new to having credit they are charging me 300
Dish is only charging me 50 for a today payment
I'm choosing dish
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I'm 20 and was planning on getting DirectTV but since I'm new to having credit they are charging me 300
Dish is only charging me 50 for a today payment
I'm choosing dish
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imjustsayin6562
Also they kept adding the nfl ticket, again and again and again,I have to call them ,whats wrong with you people,Oh were sorry sir,lights are on but nobody home!
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Also they kept adding the nfl ticket, again and again and again,I have to call them ,whats wrong with you people,Oh were sorry sir,lights are on but nobody home!
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MoGhotbi
Have had both Dish and DirecTV. Preferred Dish until they got into a pissing match with HBO and took it off their platform. Now forced back to DirecTV for that reason.
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Have had both Dish and DirecTV. Preferred Dish until they got into a pissing match with HBO and took it off their platform. Now forced back to DirecTV for that reason.
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davem475
Directv in CANCER to the TV business...AT&T will be bankrupt sooner than you think...they are bleeding to death and can never repay the 185 billion they are in debt !!
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Directv in CANCER to the TV business...AT&T will be bankrupt sooner than you think...they are bleeding to death and can never repay the 185 billion they are in debt !!
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jhock24
Not true about sports, Dish has the Pac 12 Network and DTV still does not. Dish is by far the better value imho from a guy who has had both over the years..
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Not true about sports, Dish has the Pac 12 Network and DTV still does not. Dish is by far the better value imho from a guy who has had both over the years..
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