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NFT: Direct TV - Sunday Ticket - Loyality discount?

Stan in LA : 7/10/2018 5:15 pm

Called today to cancel auto-renew so I can negotiate in September(they said I wasn't on auto-renew, who knew), and the guy tried to give a $15 per month discount which for me was a discussion for another day, but in passing I asked what discounts they were offering. Got transferred to another dept(that guy was a Sunday Ticket specialist).

I may have gone to retention, don't know, and this guy said they were offering a 'Loyalty Discount' of $40 off per month for a year and free Sports Pack. Of course, I took it. I did mention I was watching streaming more and more and I understand they are trying to hold on to their regular customers so I don't know what the deal is. I never threatened to cancel I was just wondering if anything was on special.

Times have changed over there. I used to have to threaten to cancel service to get anything. Cable/satellite TV must be hurting.

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I am Ninja : 7/10/2018 5:43 pm : link

i called last year to make sure i wasnt on auto renew. guess who got auto renewed.

I got a tip from the DTV girl last year

superspynyg : 7/10/2018 5:52 pm : link

ThAt you need to cancel at the end is the season so you get the best deals in aug/sep

Side question
What devices can you get Sunday ticket on IF you do t have DTV at all?
My parents moved from NJ to Virginia coast to help my sister this year and I want to get him Sunday ticket so he can watch the games.

Thanks

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Stan in LA : 7/10/2018 6:03 pm : link

In comment 14010176 I am Ninja said:

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i called last year to make sure i wasnt on auto renew. guess who got auto renewed.

Wouldn't it show up

Gman11 : 7/11/2018 7:58 am : link

on your account information if you were on auto renew?

Not bad. Typically the best deals they offer is closer to the season

Giants Fan in Steelers Land : 7/11/2018 10:09 am : link

and occur after you schedule a cancellation date. I followed BBI advice last year and they called me the day before my cancellation date for Free Sunday ticket max, hbo, and a big monthly discount (forget the specifics). Even with all the discounts I still feel its too expensive. Fortunately Im moving to the NYC area so I can cancel my service altogether.

Stan did you have to renew your contract?

Giants Fan in Steelers Land : 7/11/2018 10:11 am : link

I have found if that is on the table they happily throw out a solid offer. I was surprised I did not have to renew my contract with the deal I got. But Im sure cord cutting is making them offer better deals.

RE: Stan did you have to renew your contract?

Stan in LA : 7/11/2018 2:43 pm : link

In comment 14010616 Giants Fan in Steelers Land said:

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No contract renewal. Will be revisiting them for Free Sunday Ticket in Sept.

Got this about 3 weeks ago

arniefez : 7/11/2018 3:26 pm : link

One year contract is fine for me since I can threaten to cancel before football. Free Sunday Ticket plus $50 discount for 12 months.