maddogcody

September 20th, 2013 at 1:41 AM ^

The Sports Pack is mostly the 600 digit channels like Fox Sports. The channel I see the game playing on that prompted me to purchase the Sport Pack right away is 639 (SNYHD) SportsNet New York HD:

http://www.directv.com/sports/sports_pack

My only worry is that I'll have to purchase the one day GamePlan showing of the Michigan game for $35 anyway. I know that Pro sports are usually blacked out on these Sports Pack channels, though "some" college games are available regardless. I'll see how it shakes out on Saturday.

I was going to purchase the Sports Pack anyway since the Red Wings season has started. I always record the replays of the games (again, live games are blacked out) and only watch them if the Wings won.
 

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EricTheActor

September 19th, 2013 at 10:56 AM ^

For west coasters with DirectTV, channel 396 is the ABC NY feed. I'm already a premier package subscriber and don't get this. However, they were kind enough to offer me a free preview of their "regional sports" package for a week, which includes 396. Saved.

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Goblue89

September 19th, 2013 at 11:23 AM ^

I just called Directv and while I wasn't able to get a "free preview", I was able to add that channel and the package its in for $11/month.  Beats $140/month or whatever.  Be careful not to cancel it before 30 days or its a $10 fee.  I hope this helps!

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Voltron Blue

September 19th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^

I just spent over 30 mins on the phone with DirecTV and nobody I talked to can figure out how to get at 396 from any regional sports package or any other way unless I lived on the east coast AND did NOT have access to my own local channels.

GamePlan day package is available...for $25.  Not worth it.

Dangit.

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EricTheActor

September 19th, 2013 at 2:42 PM ^

They explained it to me this way, depending on where you live and which regional affiliate you receive, you may or may not be able to add other regional channels because of FCC law. Living in Newport Beach, CA, I receive some LA affiliates and some SD affiliates and am therefore able to add this additional package.

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DrueDown

September 19th, 2013 at 11:37 PM ^

I have Direct TV & COX internet (AZ)
 
This page falsely advertises a service that COX does not provide.
 
I have already spoken with two agents about this via chat & telephone.
 
The page URL above states:
ESPN3 on WatchESPN Included FREE with your Cox High Speed Internet subscription!
Now our valued Cox High Speed Internet customers have access to ESPN3 through your computer at Cox.com - 24/7 live, online sports coverage - at no additional cost
 
ESPN is denying my access to watch online TV. Both operators said to watch ESPN3, the user must also be a subscriber to COX Cable TV.
That is not stated on that page, the page only states to access ESPN3 on WatchESPN:
1. Cox High Speed Internet customers have access
2. No additional cost
 
It does not state anywhere that COX Cable TV service is required, which is false advertising and I would assume illegal.
Bunch of Bums.

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uminks

September 20th, 2013 at 12:49 AM ^

I did not realize high speed cox internet users got ESPN3 for free! I have their basic cable package as well, so it worked for me when I logged in with my COX account.  All I'll do is plug in my HD S cable and I will be set.

I agree from the verb-age, you should be getting ESPN3 for free for being a valued COX High Speed internet customer!

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