Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

Chip R · 10-24-2011, 10:26 PM

http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/dire...riage-dispute/

savafan · 10-24-2011, 10:28 PM

Doesn't something like this happen every year, and then they tell subscribers that they had to increase rates to pay for the new deal?

GAC · 10-25-2011, 05:17 AM

Saw this on the news yesterday. If they end up not carrying the channels, and getting FoxOhio is one of the reasons I went to Directv, then why couldn't that void my so-called service agreement (contract) with them because they are no longer providing the aforementioned services?

wlf WV · 10-25-2011, 07:35 AM

How will they compensate the customers whose packages include all these stations.

Will they prorate?

Directv is making it seem as if customers would pay 40% more.

I can't wait till streaming is a viable alternative and 4G(?) internet service is available at my residence.

marcshoe · 10-25-2011, 07:50 AM

I'm skeptical about these end of the broadcasting world stories. This happens over and over again, and the most that ever happens is some systems lose the channels for a day or so while a deal is reached. The ads are just there to leverage consumer support. If DiretTV really did drop all the channels the ads say they will they would lose a ton of subscribers and go under.

cumberlandreds · 10-25-2011, 08:08 AM

I wouldn't worry about it. If they are off the air it won't be for long. Maybe a day or two at most. Both sides use all of this bluster to try and garner support from the customers. Usually DirecTv settles these matters pretty quickly.

Reds1 · 10-25-2011, 03:17 PM

this makes me nervous as a directv customer. I will still have time left on my contract. I used to be on dish network and it was just a couple days, but currently in my area Time Warner has not paid for fox so no World Series or NFC football games on Sunday. It's been the entire football year so it's lasting longer then a couple of days.

RBA · 10-25-2011, 03:47 PM

As I understand it, you will be able to get your assigned local Fox Sports station, but the other regional Fox Sports Nets would not be provided in your market. However, MLB Extra Innings package would be available because that is negotiated with MLB. I am not 100 percent.

Redsfaithful · 10-25-2011, 04:43 PM

Seriously doubt DirecTV will let this happen, I've never had a carriage problem with them through years of using their service. The biggest thing I can think of over the years is that they still don't carry AMC in HD.

Reds Fanatic · 10-25-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsfaithful

Seriously doubt DirecTV will let this happen, I've never had a carriage problem with them through years of using their service. The biggest thing I can think of over the years is that they still don't carry AMC in HD.

They actually do now carry AMC in HD. They started carrying that last month. As far as this current situation I would not be surprised if the channels get turned off for a short time but I think the sides will eventually come to some agreement long before next baseball season. One thing that probably is making it easier for Directv at this point is with no NBA season yet they won't be missing as much holding out at least on the regional sports networks at this point.

SirFelixCat · 10-25-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Redsfaithful

Seriously doubt DirecTV will let this happen, I've never had a carriage problem with them through years of using their service. The biggest thing I can think of over the years is that they still don't carry AMC in HD.

They didn't have Versus for a long while and us hockey fans missed a lot of the playoffs.

GAC · 10-26-2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Reds Fanatic

They actually do now carry AMC in HD. They started carrying that last month.

Yep. Now I can watch The Walking Dead , and all it's gore, in HD!

Redsfaithful · 10-26-2011, 10:28 AM

I've been watching The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad in SD. Aghhh

gilpdawg · 10-28-2011, 02:31 AM

I didn't get NBC for a spell a few years ago on Time Warner. That's why it's smart to just wait it out, because it happens on every carrier.

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durl · 10-31-2011, 12:21 PM

Directv stopped carrying Versus for a short time during contract disputes.

The last big dust-up that I recall was when ABC was demanding more money for their channels, forcing ABC Family and other minor networks into the deal.

I'm a bit nervous about this one. I really want FS Ohio and the other Fox networks. Still, the only leverage carriers have when networks demand huge increases is to simply stop carrying the channels and drastically limiting availability and thus, advertising rates.

10-24-2011, 10:26 PM	#1
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10-24-2011, 10:28 PM	#2
savafan Maple SERP Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 17,486	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? Doesn't something like this happen every year, and then they tell subscribers that they had to increase rates to pay for the new deal? __________________ This is the Cal Ripkin Jr. of typos. If you ask me to join your fantasy baseball league and I select Legolas in the first round, don't be angry at me. It's not my fault I've read up on the players and you haven't.

10-25-2011, 05:17 AM	#3
GAC What Me Worry? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 26,430	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? Saw this on the news yesterday. If they end up not carrying the channels, and getting FoxOhio is one of the reasons I went to Directv, then why couldn't that void my so-called service agreement (contract) with them because they are no longer providing the aforementioned services? __________________ "panic" only comes from having real expectations

10-25-2011, 07:35 AM	#4
wlf WV Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: huntington,wv Posts: 545	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? How will they compensate the customers whose packages include all these stations. Will they prorate? Directv is making it seem as if customers would pay 40% more. I can't wait till streaming is a viable alternative and 4G(?) internet service is available at my residence.

10-25-2011, 07:50 AM	#5
marcshoe Ex-tixe Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Just past Mars Posts: 4,526	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? I'm skeptical about these end of the broadcasting world stories. This happens over and over again, and the most that ever happens is some systems lose the channels for a day or so while a deal is reached. The ads are just there to leverage consumer support. If DiretTV really did drop all the channels the ads say they will they would lose a ton of subscribers and go under. Last edited by tixe; 10-25-2011 at 07:53 AM.

10-25-2011, 08:08 AM	#6
cumberlandreds Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sterling VA Posts: 7,981	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? I wouldn't worry about it. If they are off the air it won't be for long. Maybe a day or two at most. Both sides use all of this bluster to try and garner support from the customers. Usually DirecTv settles these matters pretty quickly. __________________ Reds Fan Since 1971

10-25-2011, 03:17 PM	#7
Reds1 Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 3,442	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? this makes me nervous as a directv customer. I will still have time left on my contract. I used to be on dish network and it was just a couple days, but currently in my area Time Warner has not paid for fox so no World Series or NFC football games on Sunday. It's been the entire football year so it's lasting longer then a couple of days. __________________ And This One Belongs to the REDS!!!

10-25-2011, 03:47 PM	#8
RBA CELEBRATION TIME Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 13,952	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? As I understand it, you will be able to get your assigned local Fox Sports station, but the other regional Fox Sports Nets would not be provided in your market. However, MLB Extra Innings package would be available because that is negotiated with MLB. I am not 100 percent.

10-25-2011, 04:43 PM	#9
Redsfaithful A Little to the Left Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bexley, OH Posts: 7,417	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? Seriously doubt DirecTV will let this happen, I've never had a carriage problem with them through years of using their service. The biggest thing I can think of over the years is that they still don't carry AMC in HD. __________________ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

10-26-2011, 10:28 AM	#13
Redsfaithful A Little to the Left Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bexley, OH Posts: 7,417	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? I've been watching The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad in SD. Aghhh __________________ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. --Oscar Wilde

10-28-2011, 02:31 AM	#14
gilpdawg Section 525-Saturdays. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Paris, OH Posts: 2,000	I didn't get NBC for a spell a few years ago on Time Warner. That's why it's smart to just wait it out, because it happens on every carrier. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk

10-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#15
durl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashvull Posts: 1,743	Re: Will DirecTV subscribers be able to watch the Reds in 2012? Directv stopped carrying Versus for a short time during contract disputes. The last big dust-up that I recall was when ABC was demanding more money for their channels, forcing ABC Family and other minor networks into the deal. I'm a bit nervous about this one. I really want FS Ohio and the other Fox networks. Still, the only leverage carriers have when networks demand huge increases is to simply stop carrying the channels and drastically limiting availability and thus, advertising rates.

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