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Friday, March 27th, 2020 6:04 PM

Cost of DirecTV

Our good value intro offer has expired.

Do you have another good rate or

should we return to COX?

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5 years ago

i was supposed to get money off my bill for 12 months, that hasn't happened! i cannot afford to stay with DirectTv!

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they have pulled back on extending discounts and promotions once they expire after the first 12 months you are expected to pay the last 12 months at regular price.

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5 years ago

@skipmiller133

Intro discounts are for 12 months. Little to no discounts are available during that 2nd year. They are trying to earn back on their investment.

Too many customers who have actually been with DirecTV a good while were skating by on discounts that were not sustainable, so operating at a loss. As such, discounts in general are pulled back while they weed those customers out.

If you cannot afford it without discounts, then you cannot afford it and should reduce services until within budget. Starting a new service and only completing half of your commitment (12 months of your 24 month service agreement) and expecting another "good rate" like your intro offer is not a reasonable expectation. TV providers exist to make money, not to be a charity and give the service for less than it costs.

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