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All streaming services tailor their resolution to your download speed while DTV sends the entire file in the resolution it was made in.

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Download buffering

When I want to watch a program already started and use the back button, the download buffers to the point I can not watch it. I do not have this problem on Netflix or Hulu on my 3 Mb DSL internet connection.

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Streaming services tailor the resolution to your internet speed, DTV sends the entire program at the resolution it was made in.

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continued buffering with 62mbps internet speed. Netflix, Amazon movies no problem...only direct tv

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Blocking local broadcasts

Wmbb local station in Panama City is blocked.  I am still being billed for the service since July, 2019 while negotiating continues, wouldn’t that be a breach in my contract? If so then we need to discuss cancellation without penalty.

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The issue here WAS NOT the removing of services.  It was the lack of customer service.  All I needed was someone to help me tailor my packages.  I had to go through 5 people and 2 hours of wasted time for that to happen. Thanks for the very obvious a

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Worst Customer Service EVER!!!!

I called directTV because my bill had gotten high and I wanted to see what can be done to bring it down.  After waiting for a while, a young lady answered and offered to help.  I explained my situation and she said that she could definitely help me.  A month later I look at my bill only to see that

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DTV On Demand sends the entire file in the resolution that it was made in but streaming services change it to tailor it to the internet speed.

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Buffering is the worst service

Your service is the worst ever!!! s! I’m trying to enjoy a movie with my family but can’t because your service keeps buffering the movie. 😡

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Found an HBO on demand movie that never expires

I noticed that the HBO on demand movie Kiss the Girls (HD) has an expirationdate of 12/31/2099. Upon checking HBO's schedule website the movie is no longerplaying on HBO at all. The SD version of the movie is gone as it should be. Checked and you can still play the movie. Thought it was an amusing m

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That is old info you now need at least 10Mps to stream programs with only 2Mps recording is your only choice. All streaming providers tailor the resolution to fit your bandwidth while the channels send it in the resolution it was made in.  

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VOD Buffers

According to the DTV web site I should be able to see VOD for movies and network channel. The minimum stated is 750kb with 2Mb recommended.  I have 2.78 MB DSL and it buffers no matter what the content.  This happens on all three of my receivers.  I have no problem with Netflix or Am

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The CW network HD is working again in Panama City FL. Thanks.

I just wanted to let the Uverse staff know that my trouble ticket for channel 1008 is resolved after describing the problem on the customer service chat a few days ago. I didn't get a text on my phone to reply so I wanted to verify that the channel is working again. Thanks.

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Part of The Menu is cut off of the screen

Hi. Part of the menu is cut off of the screen and i dont know how to fix it, and its really hard to navigate through On Demand. On the Guide its cuts off the channel name(like the 3-5 letter abreviation of the channel) and the time at the time is cut off to and i would really like to know how to fix

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Out of the country

Why does my directv app not work out of the US?

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Purpose of the battery??

The battery left by the tech I am assuming is included in our package; and I am not going to be charged extra. Am I wrong in assuming that the sole purpose of this battery; is for when our power goes out. I am guessing the battery is specifically to keep the power the "Residential Gateway" in th eve

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@Mfaye3715    Discounts are not always available. Sometimes we must tailor the service to what best fits for us. So nice when those specials are available, but remember they are temporary. Never rely on discounts to always keep the bill lower. Channe

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How do I contact DirectV by email?

We have been with Directv for years.  We had a 12 mo discount that expired in July....After speaking with the Retention department, and getting no where for ANY  type of discount to stay....we are ready to leave.  I thought it strange that I was told that we had only been with them since 2017....bec

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No Audio on one Local Channel

I'm the Chief Engineer at WPGX-TV in Panama City, FL. Today I received a viewer call from Chipley, FL.  The gentleman told me he was not getting audio on his DIRECTV system, but only for my channel.  I assured him we are putting out audio.  I suggested he call your customer service.&

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office of the president

Was in contact with Marcia in the Office of the President over the terrible customer service and getting new wireless box. There was a problem with the boxes I have as the numbers weren't on the list for some reason. She was going to look into this and call me back. That was over a week ago..I have

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The Pillars of the Earth

Having missed the originally airings on Starz!, I recently used VOD to obtain copies of the first three programs in this mini-series.  However, the expiration dates are somewhat perplexing. Anarchy - Expires 9/9Master Builder - Expires 9/9Redemption - Expires 8/6 We haven't had time to sit down and

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Picture of the back of HD Receiver

Is there a picture online of what the back of the HD receiver looks like?

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Tired of the game!

I've started looking for a new TV/Internet/Phone solution.  My contract is up and so are my bundle discounts.  Its just not worth it to me any more.  I'm tired of the ATT games.  Dropped my cell phone service with them in the last year and now I'm looking at my UVerse bill and I just can't justify t

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What IS the Office of the President?

I've had occasion to speak with people from the Office of the President recently about an issue. I realized I don't know what sort of place they occupy in the scheme of things. A dead end for customer complaints? Where would they be in a corporate structure diagram? Once you wind up there, abandon a

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