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'DirecTV NOW' Launches on the iOS and Apple TV App Stores
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I'm having this error too. Seems to every 90 - 120 seconds sometimes longer sometimes shorter. I'm also having some issues with movies that are in my "continue watching" cue. Seems a little buggy but that is to be expected. So far it seems very promising. I'm happy. They need to hurry with some fixes though.
People don't watch networks. They watch programs. Hence, they spend more time channel surfing for something satisfying than actually watching. Most people return to the same few networks/channels to watch the few shows they like. It's why DVR features or OnDemand options are necessary and popular. Otherwise, when those shows aren't on, people mostly channel surf like raccoons rummaging through trashcans.
You can buy a show's entire season on iTunes for roughly $30. At that rate, you could watch twelve shows you actually want to watch for the same yearly cost as cable—without the clutter, ads and scheduling requirements of traditional tv.
Better yet, have patience and you can watch the majority of shows on Hulu and Netflix for even less $.
I agree with there being speed bumps and understand for a new service ...just wish they'd "comp" you for the day(s) the service is down/unusable with these errors that still count against your trial period.
Just in case anyone's looking, local channels are not available in the Corpus Christi, TX market.
Don't think I'll be keeping this, unfortunately. We use it to watch the news mostly and it's only $10 add on to our current cable provider. I tried a Mohu antenna and I'm too far away for it to work.
Don't think I'll be keeping this, unfortunately. We use it to watch the news mostly and it's only $10 add on to our current cable provider. I tried a Mohu antenna and I'm too far away for it to work.
Anyone with ATT Wireless and/or Directv satellite use the same email to sign up for Directv Now? Any issues/problems?
We use a different email for each service because we had major issues when Directv (which we had already) merged with ATT a while back. Just want to make sure there aren't issues cancelling Directv satellite if I am use the same email.
We use a different email for each service because we had major issues when Directv (which we had already) merged with ATT a while back. Just want to make sure there aren't issues cancelling Directv satellite if I am use the same email.
Can you cancel in 3 months and keep the Apple TV or do I have to pay a cancelation fee?
I current have AT&T U-verse but will likely drop it in favour of Directv Now.
The only thing I will miss will be access to the Pac 12 Network.
As a USC alumni, I will miss my Trojans there.
The only thing I will miss will be access to the Pac 12 Network.
As a USC alumni, I will miss my Trojans there.
Yeah, well if I can keep the $35 dollar deal for $100 channels for 6 or so years like I did the unlimited data plan on my cellular service... I'll be happy as can be. Folks like you are never happy no matter what. Like AT&T is the only one that ever goes up on cost and adds fees here and there. AT&T is such a big bad wolf, yet here you are in a forum talking about a new service they are providing.
No cancellation fee; the ATV is yours.
https://help.directvnow.com/hc/en-us/articles/210895546
"Apple TV: Limited time offer. Prepay for 3 months and receive a Free Apple TV—Gen 4 32 GB. Online orders will be shipped FedEx ground to address provided. Non-refundable. Limit 1 free device offer per email address."
Click "See details" at : https://directvnow.com/appletv#slide1
They already confirmed that if do the $35/100 promo you are locked in that price for as long as you keep that package.
Which was great to hear and a great deal IMO 
One thing bothers me on the Fire TV and ATV is that if you want to go back to the previous channel it is not easy. Having to go into the guide everytime is a PITA. On Sling.TV the Roku you push the arrow button. I hope when they make the Roku app for DTVNow they will do the same thing.
They already confirmed that if do the $35/100 promo you are locked in that price for as long as you keep that package.
I heard in the fine print there's the usual "Channels, features, and terms subject to change & may be discontinued without notice" which always leaves me tentative.
I really wonder if or how long before service providers without caps start putting caps or raise their prices because of this.
They already confirmed that if do the $35/100 promo you are locked in that price for as long as you keep that package.
Call me a cynic, but all they really need to do is change the package name. That is, add one more channel in 6 months (say, CBS decides to join the party) and call the package by a different name. If you want the additional channel(s) then you can switch at the then-current pricing/promotions. While that may not play well with the subscribers, they've been doing it for years on mobile plans (e.g., you're on an grandfathered unlimited data plan but then phones start offering tethering capabilities; if you want to tether, you had to give up the grandfathered plan and switch to "unlimited plus"). Not always the case, but there are loopholes like that which mean they're not risking too much with promises like this.
That being said, I'm still trying it out if, for nothing else, an extra Apple TV for my bedroom.
But no contracts mean you can drop anytime. Many people were ticked off when Vue dropped the Viacom channels and they cancelled Vue with no contract.I heard in the fine print there's the usual "Channels, features, and terms subject to change & may be discontinued without notice" which always leaves me tentative.
I really wonder if or how long before service providers without caps start putting caps or raise their prices because of this.
God I wish there was ANY other provider here. The only other one is ATT's Uverse (DSL) which is limited to 12Mbps, and yet also includes a cap. I've got 3 kids that stream Netflix/Amazon/YouTube non-stop. We went over the cap this month (since they were off of school for a week for Thanksgiving break) and I had to relent and pay the $50 premium for true unlimited. I will never pay for any Comcast service other then internet because of this.
This was a great deal. I signed up for $35/month 100+ channel package and prepaid 3 months for the Apple TV. Not bad, still paying for Comcast but might move to internet only, if this service is good.
I dagree. Had Directv service for 10 years, 200 channels. Many infomercial and shopping channel crap. With Now, that at crap is gone.
The 25 channels I watch is easily worth $35.00.
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Everyone knows that answer since the question has been asked 10 time already in this thread. SMH.
Yeah I know but it still causes you to be uneasy about the possible disappointment down the road if they choose to change the terms.
that and the possibility of providers reacting to this with caps and price hikes.
Why are people so worked up over local channels? Get a good OTA and a Tablo DVR. You can record the local affiliates and with ATV, use the Tablo app. With this and streaming service, I never have to change inputs since everything i use has an app.
I don't real care if they have commercials, since I am usually on my iPad while watching tv.
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Then don't sign up.
I don't real care if they have commercials, since I am usually on my iPad while watching tv.
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Then don't sign up.
Why exactly would I NOT sign up over changes that haven't happened yet ?
that doesn't really make alot of sense but that obviously wasn't your goal so....