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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021

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Any way to trade many of these news channels?

Any way to trade many of these worthless news channels ie: ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, FOX etc. for something worth watching ? I would rather watch Gunsmoke reruns than what these channels spew... 

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5 years ago

I'd like to thank Direct TV for carrying OAN as it seems to be the only news outlet that will discuss (Edited per community guidelines) issues.  This single channel is likely what is keeping me from switching to DISH despite that company's repeated attempts to lure me with promises of saving $$.

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5 years ago

Just a quick thank you.  Thank you for continuing to broadcast the OAN channel.  This is one of the reasons why I did not choose the competing tv broadcasting companies.

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I also want to thank AT&T for carrying OAN and Newsmax.  I appreciate that AT&T offers a wide variety of news stations to meet the needs of ALL their customers! 

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I would like to thank AT&T for carrying MSNBC, CNN, Newsy & Cheddar.

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5 years ago

I've heard rumors that the left is pressuring providers like ATT to cancel Fox News Channel.  If ATT stops providing Fox News Channel I will cancel my subscription and all my business with ATT.

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And then there are others who threaten the same if Fox News is kept.

In the end, TV providers keep channels that are desired enough to be profitable. And when it comes to news they provide a variety so each individual watches which ones they prefer. So it is highly doubtful the channel would go away anymore than others (such as OAN).

But if it that ever changes then safe travels.

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Quit listening to rumors. Pressure or not, that will never happen. What I could see happen, though, is a basic programming package that doesn’t include any of those news channels but all of them offered to anyone willing to pay for them. 

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5 years ago

It is time for Direct TV to drop Fox News or unbundle it so we do not have to support its ongoing propoganda.

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TV providers (DirecTV and otherwise) will keep a channel for as long as it has enough viewership and is required in their agreements with the channel owners. There are probably channels you watch that many would like to see go away, but they are still there.

So DirecTV and the other TV providers give variety. It is up the viewer to watch or not as they choose, even by setting up a favorites list. DirecTV will not censor differing points of views or opinions.

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Don't like hearing other people's opinions? Change the channel. I have CNN blocked been hoping for years they would go off the air. Have a good night. 

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For those keeping score on the Fox/OANN/NewsMax debate:

Keep:  18

Drop:  18

IT'S A TIE!!!!!

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I enjoy FOX News, OAN, and Newsmax TV.   I think it is our First Ammendment right to be able to both sides of issues.  It is important that DirectTV stand firm on our constitution that allows free speech.  Thank you for standing strong for our rights!

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I'm sure every "news" station has someone who disagrees with their point of view.  Would it be better to have no news stations at all?

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5 years ago

I would like to thank AT&T and Directv for continuing to carry OAN and Newsmax, the only true news reporting channels. Thank you so much. We’ve had Directv for over 15 years, and were worried we would have to cancel if they took our two news channels off the air, caving to far left cancel practices. 

 

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Thank you AT&T for carrying OAN and Newsmax! We appreciate you!

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5 years ago

I want to thank AT&T DirecTV for carrying the One America News Network. I find this channel provides a balance of news with other channels such as Fox News.

Should you decide to drop OANN, I will be forced to seek out another carrier for my news.

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@music4menow   I know I speak for others but WHY all of a sudden are there all these posts about dropping OANN and NewsMax.  Is there some sort of rumor going around?  Was there an ad on OANN?  Inquiring minds want to know.

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Maybe there's some kind of conspiracy going around? Imagine that..lol obviously they're not seeing the other posts and creating new ones. Or they do see the other posts and creating new threads to show some kind of dominance. 

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5 years ago

I love OAN, One America News, How do I keep it?

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Stay in a package that has it. Currently that is at least Entertainment and up (perhaps also Select but it appears they grandfathered that package).

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5 years ago

In reference to AT&T/Direct TV being forced to drop the OAN & FOX TV networks. We have been loyal customers for more years than I remember. If AT&T drops these networks we will find service for both phones and TV elsewhere. Do not be bullied into dropping these channels. They are the only networks that actually gave the truth during the past four plus years. I tell you truthfully as soon as these channels are not available to us through your company we will drop your services.

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Don't mess with old people.  The older we get, the less "Life in Prison" is a deterrent.

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They're not dropping any news channels. 

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5 years ago

I just heard that ATT may drop One America News.  I switched to Direct TV specifically because you had OAN.  If you remove OAN I will drop Direct TV for good.  This ridiculous censoring has got to stop.

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Just more misinformation. Directv is not dropping any news channel.

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@Constructive   Innocuous enough?

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5 years ago

I just wanted to say thank you so much for carrying One America News and Newsmax. I am grateful to you for doing that! I really appreciate that!

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I am with you, and will also cut Direct TV and AT&T if the deplatform them. 

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I an a U-Verse customer,  I agree with the post and want to add a thank you for carrying Fox News.

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5 years ago

Thank you for this network. They are the only network still covering the legislator's work in 6 swing states fixing the current broken voting laws.

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OAN and NewsMax are the channels that keep me coming back to Uverse year after year.

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That's because they cover news.  

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There are multiple existing threads on this topic.  Closing this one as a duplicate.

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5 years ago

Thank you ATT for keeping the OAN network. Their format is straight, unbiased news with reporters and a few editorials.  If I don't like the editorials, I can choose not to watch them.  It beats the heck out of Fox, CNN, and MSNBC which are filled 24-7 with talking heads.  I kept ATT Uverse and Direct TV for over 5 years following the start of OAN because they were the only provider who carried the new network.  I use ATT TV now for the same reason.  If ATT ever dropped the channel, I would drop ATT.  Their decision to carry OAN places them as the only provider of the service and they should be rewarded as I do with wireless and premium channels that they gain revenue from.  

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I agree, OAN is the main reason I am with AT&T

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5 years ago

I doubt that ATT would even consider dropping a channel because of their political leanings, but just to add my voice to those others who are concerned about the federal government's attempts to censure what we are able to view, please do not drop (Edited per community guidelines) channels especially Fox, OAN, Newsmax. Tehy are an important part of my viewing pleasure  and without them I would be forced to go elsewhere for content.

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 Censure:

An expression of strong disapproval or harsh criticism.

An official rebuke as by a legislature of one of its members.

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Just wondering if (Edited per community guidelines) and (Edited per community guidelines) are both banned words?

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I know CON SER VA TIVE is. 

Let's try (Edited per community guidelines).  <<<  LIB E RAL

Mods, don't ban me for running an experiment!!!  😢😢😢

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Same experience.  Getting full equal treatment here. :)

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5 years ago

I want to make a statement and not sure who it should go to.  I am an AT&T customer for cable and internet.  I believe in free speech and love watching cable new stations, One American News and NewsMax.  There are people trying to shut down free speech and get (Edited per community guidelines) news channels taken off the air.  Please stand for free speech and do not give in to the cancel culture.  All opinions and point of views need to be heard.  

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DirecTV is not shutting down any news channels. 

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5 years ago

I support Freedom of the Press! I depend on truthful, unbiased, fact-based reporting and content, including newscast talk shows, live events and special reports. I can only get this with One American News, Newsmax and sometimes Fox News. Thank you for OAN!

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