Gainzo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 NFL Network is no longer going to be broadcast on Comcast as of Friday. I'm sure all of the Comcast customers, like myself, who pay $7 for the Sports Package know this. The reason for this post is because of a letter I received from Comcast last week. The letter states that I can get a free year of Starz or an Internet Speed Upgrade for 12 months if I keep the Sports Package. Why the hell would I do that? The only reason I get the Sports Package is because of NFL Network! I just called Comcast and canceled the Sports Package. Has anyone else in my situation done the same? On a side note both Comcast and the NFL Network come off greedy bastards in this saga. For those who haven't heard about the ongoing drama between the two a simple google search will fill you in pretty quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Damn, I didn't know this. I don't have the channel but that sucks for pple who do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 NFL Network is no longer going to be broadcast on Comcast as of Friday. I'm sure all of the Comcast customers, like myself, who pay $7 for the Sports Package know this. The reason for this post is because of a letter I received from Comcast last week. The letter states that I can get a free year of Starz or an Internet Speed Upgrade for 12 months if I keep the Sports Package. Why the hell would I do that? The only reason I get the Sports Package is because of NFL Network! I just called Comcast and canceled the Sports Package. Has anyone else in my situation done the same? On a side note both Comcast and the NFL Network come off greedy bastards in this saga. For those who haven't heard about the ongoing drama between the two a simple google search will fill you in pretty quickly. I feel your pain. Charter has not had the NFL Network as long as I have been a customer. They need to come to some resolution. This is dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got my letter yesterday, but they didn't offer me any freebies. Bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got my letter yesterday, but they didn't offer me any freebies. Bastards! That's because they know you are a Dolphins fan . Seriously this whole thing is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Got my letter yesterday, but they didn't offer me any freebies. Bastards! Time to change your avatar and put in the Sanchez. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Time to change your avatar and put in the Sanchez. BZ Oh trust me, I'm working on a new one right now that will feature Sanchez. I'm thinking some kind of Panch Villa character with a sombrero. I'm not committed to it though, I'm working on a few mock-ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That's because they know you are a Dolphins fan . Seriously this whole thing is ridiculous. Yeah, no kidding. I've had the NFL Network for 5 years and finially Miami will be featured on a Thursday game and they're taking it away from me (insert profanity laced tirade). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Yeah, no kidding. I've had the NFL Network for 5 years and finially Miami will be featured on a Thursday game and they're taking it away from me (insert profanity laced tirade). You are in the home market so the game will be shown on a local network. I'm going to miss the game replays and on-demand stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Gainzo, I feel for you. It's definately F'd up. I've never had the NFL Network. The 2 largest cable companies in the NY area (Cablevision * Time Warner) doesn't carry it. The NFL is mainly to blame for this. They want the same sweetheart deal ESPN has with the cable companies. ESPN has a special deal as they were, essentially, one of the founding cable networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingjet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 You are in the home market so the game will be shown on a local network. I'm going to miss the game replays and on-demand stuff. Actually, I plan on being at the game, but, I like to DVR the games, especially when it's a beatdown of the Pats on a Thursday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Dish Network did this to me last year the week of the superbowl. I went to work in the morning and i came home expecting to watch the giants press conference and BOOM it was gone. we called and they said we had to upgrade our package. WTF how come our package was good enough for the last 3 years and all of a sudden it isnt anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 DirecTV rules, it is a must for any football fan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Oh trust me, I'm working on a new one right now that will feature Sanchez. I'm thinking some kind of Panch Villa character with a sombrero. I'm not committed to it though, I'm working on a few mock-ups Nice. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 DirecTV rules, it is a must for any football fan!!! I knew that reply was coming! Some of us can't get DirecTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I knew that reply was coming! Some of us can't get DirecTV. When looking at houses my number one question would the home owners association allow the dish. I have DirecTV for 9 years and it rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 When looking at houses my number one question would the home owners association allow the dish. I have DirecTV for 9 years and it rules. That is pretty similar to when I was looking at apartments. If I had no cell phone signal then all bets were off. The town I live in offers Comcast, RCN & Verizon FIOS for cable and all the satellite providers you can shake a stick at. Unfortunately my building is Comcast only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynton Beach Jets Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That is pretty similar to when I was looking at apartments. If I had no cell phone signal then all bets were off. The town I live in offers Comcast, RCN & Verizon FIOS for cable and all the satellite providers you can shake a stick at. Unfortunately my building is Comcast only. It makes it fun at the local sports bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 NFL Network is no longer going to be broadcast on Comcast as of Friday. I'm sure all of the Comcast customers, like myself, who pay $7 for the Sports Package know this. The reason for this post is because of a letter I received from Comcast last week. The letter states that I can get a free year of Starz or an Internet Speed Upgrade for 12 months if I keep the Sports Package. Why the hell would I do that? The only reason I get the Sports Package is because of NFL Network! I just called Comcast and canceled the Sports Package. Has anyone else in my situation done the same? On a side note both Comcast and the NFL Network come off greedy bastards in this saga. For those who haven't heard about the ongoing drama between the two a simple google search will fill you in pretty quickly. I switched from Crime Warner to Direct TV about 2 years ago because of the NFLN. WTF do you pay the $7 a month for ? It's getting out of hand Gainz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Gainzo, I feel for you. It's definately F'd up. I've never had the NFL Network. The 2 largest cable companies in the NY area (Cablevision * Time Warner) doesn't carry it. The NFL is mainly to blame for this. They want the same sweetheart deal ESPN has with the cable companies. ESPN has a special deal as they were, essentially, one of the founding cable networks. I blame greedy companies like Crime Warner. Their F'ing arguement is that special groups like sports fans should pay xtra for sports. What about all the F'ing QVC Shopping networks ? Do those people pay for those? How about the news freaks ? Are they paying xtra for CNN and the C Span garbage ? NO. Then why single out sports fans ? Thank you my rants ovah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 That is pretty similar to when I was looking at apartments. If I had no cell phone signal then all bets were off. The town I live in offers Comcast, RCN & Verizon FIOS for cable and all the satellite providers you can shake a stick at. Unfortunately my building is Comcast only. Start the push to at least allow FIOS. They carry the NFLN . Start tonite ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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