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Friday, August 4th, 2023 8:52 PM

Channel 8 in Forida

I got direct tv and now I can not even watch football on channel 8 (wFLA) in Apollo Beach Fl.  But you will charge me a moving fee and sign a 2 year contract.  What the (Edited per community guidelines) is going on

ACE - Expert

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21.1K Messages

2 years ago

Most likely your channel 8 is owned by Nexstar that is in a contract renewal dispute.  Unless you have been a customer in good standing for 2 yrs you are not eligible for a free move and that only requires a 1 yr contract. 

2 Messages

2 years ago

Not true.  I have had direct tv for more than 2 years.  Still charged me a moving fee

ACE - Expert

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21.1K Messages

2 years ago

Then there maybe another reason why you didn't get a free move.

ACE - Expert

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23K Messages

2 years ago

You have to have at least 12 months since your last move or original install, of active service (not suspended), and account in good standing to get a free movers order. If you got charged, one requirement was not met.

ACE - Expert

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23K Messages

2 years ago

Also, no contact guarantees any specific channel. They don't own them so would be impossible to promise you any channel. All TV provides have a clause in their Terms of Service stating as such.

ACE - New Member

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1.6K Messages

2 years ago

If your channel 8 is not there because of the Nexstar dispute you could go to www.directv.com/tvpromise and get a one-time $10 credit off your bill!  All you have to do is go to the website and select how your service is provided and then your zip code.  Then it will search to see if you are eligible for the credit. Then follow any other instructions that it gives to you.  If you are eligible then you will receive the $10 discount.  Hope this helps.


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