Kong, I alternated between DirecTv and Dish for years. I'd get the

two year special deal, cost would go up, switch to the other. I was with DirecTv twice and Dish twice. Every time I would call up and said I was considering switching, it was meh. I'd switch, and get bombarded with calls to come back, offering me discounts. Reaction from both was the same. Over a year ago, I cut the cable and started streaming. I started with DirecTv Now, but after a few months, switched to PS Vue. Quality is just as good with streaming. Programming is the same. I'm saving over $200/month, and I'm very satisfied.

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Posted: 08/26/2019 at 8:57PM

We've been with Direct TV for 20 years and that all changes 09/13/2019... -- Major Kong 08/26/2019 5:38PM

That is why I have been with dish the last 15-17 years -- fordham 08/27/2019 11:21AM

Unfortunately all the TV/Internet providers seem to be focused on getting -- AbsolutVT03 08/26/2019 10:18PM

I went to DTV's HQ in CA a few years ago and told them that -- WestyHokie 08/27/2019 11:09AM

According to my wife, that's the new business model. Don't worry about -- saret 08/27/2019 08:01AM

Has something changed in the world of marketing? -- Tafkam Hokie 08/27/2019 09:27AM

That's what I was taught and used to believe. Marketing has changed, alot. ** -- saret 08/27/2019 12:06PM

Kong, I alternated between DirecTv and Dish for years. I'd get the -- saret 08/26/2019 8:57PM

We tried it on our Fire Sticks. I liked it but my son hated it... -- Major Kong 08/27/2019 2:34PM

Have you tried Roku? Also, do you have enough bandwidth? ** -- saret 08/27/2019 3:09PM

We have 2 Roku's 4K and 2 Fire 4K. Comcast Internet isn't a problem it's... -- Major Kong 08/27/2019 7:02PM

Understood. Thanks for sharing. -- saret 08/27/2019 7:47PM

Did you have to buy a PS Vue to use that service? ** -- EDGEMAN 08/27/2019 09:44AM

No. I'm using a FireStick. Friends of mine are using Roku..Both good. -- saret 08/27/2019 12:02PM

Never mind, just looked it up. Elite has everything I would want except... -- EDGEMAN 08/27/2019 09:57AM

I always thought direct tv & the dish were the same thing. Lol. I have to. -- Hoakie82 08/26/2019 11:30PM

If you have internet service, and start streaming, trees are not a factor. ** -- saret 08/27/2019 07:55AM

I was with them for almost 20 years..at&t ruined them ** -- capitals1 08/26/2019 6:55PM

Yep,same here...suits ruin everything ** -- MrBayAreaHokie 08/27/2019 01:31AM

Welcome to the party pal! -- EDGEMAN 08/26/2019 6:18PM

Their CS dept has gone downhill the past couple years... -- vthokieq 08/26/2019 6:10PM

Ayup. ** -- Major Kong 08/26/2019 7:01PM

Yep. I dropped them about 15 months ago. Haven't looked back. ** -- reestuart 08/26/2019 6:24PM

Welcome home. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 08/26/2019 6:04PM

Except by dropping direct tv you lost access to the ACCN at least for now. ** -- Hoakie82 08/26/2019 5:50PM

There’s actually other things to TV viewing. -- PhotoHokieNC 08/26/2019 5:57PM

Smut, for instance ** -- Brown Water 08/26/2019 8:18PM

Shun ** -- GoobyPls 08/26/2019 8:58PM

My new motto wrt to businesses ... F em ** -- FfxStationHokie 08/26/2019 5:49PM

Red Lobster’s been notified. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 08/26/2019 6:04PM

I'm surprised they let you walk away without getting you a real answer. ** -- psychobilly 08/26/2019 5:44PM

I got the feeling they really didn't care. It was like meh don't let the... -- Major Kong 08/26/2019 6:58PM

Yeah. If you ever thought it was more than that then you were mistaken. -- CochraneResident 08/26/2019 7:08PM

Kong, I alternated between DirecTv and Dish for years. I'd get the

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