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Answers on NFL Sunday Ticket

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The NFL season is fast approaching, and that means a financial decision is in order for many hardcore fans. No I’m not referring to those who buy season tickets for the home team. This is the time of year that many have to figure out whether the NFL Sunday Ticket offer is within their means. Lets take a look at a few of the frequently asked questions about this popular package.

Is the NFL Sunday Ticket available on cable?

No. This package remains an exclusive of Direct TV. In fact, the contract to carry the NFL package has been renewed by the NFL and Direct TV, meaning you will only get full access on satellite TV through the year 2014. There is some hope that the Red Zone channel may be available to Comcast and Dish Network, but it won’t be happening in the 2009 season.

How much is the package going to cost this year?

At this time, early bird sign ups can get the NFL bundle for $279.95, or five payments of $55.99. The regular price is expected to be $300 for the full season.

Will the games be in high definition?

Only if you subscribe to the Superfan bundle in addition to Sunday Ticket. Superfan is $100, or five $20 payments on your bill. It will provide HD access, as well as the Red Zone channel and Super Cast access which will allow you to stream the games to your computer or cell phone.

Which games are included?

The Direct TV NFL Superfan bundle will show you all of the games that are not on regular network or cable TV. This means all of the early and late games each and every Sunday. The Monday Night Football game and the Sunday evening games will continue to be on ESPN and NBC respectively.

So is the DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket package in your budget this year? With costs nearing almost $400 for full access, it certainly is a decision that you shouldn’t rush to make.

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Direct TV or Charter Cable Service

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Two of the big companies in the cable TV market today are Charter cable and DIRECTV satellite television.  If these big media companies are on your radar when it comes to choosing a satellite or cable company, you may be confused about what they claim to offer, and how much it is going to cost. One thing you can do is sit down and make a list of what each company has to offer, and of course price out everything they offer.  Lets consider a few points to factor in when shopping for DIRECTV vs Charter cable.

Hi Definition – While both cable and satellite now offer hi def content, Dish beats Charter cable quite handily as far as the HD channel count goes. Direct TV claims over 130 hi definition networks, though that number is a bit inflated.  They in reality have approximately 90 when you remove the pay per view channels. Charter TV maxes out at 60 in the best case, and many areas have far fewer HD channels depending on the network.

Sports content – You will be able to find lots of sports content with either provider, as both carry all of the local networks and ESPN. But if you want out of market sports content, DirecTV satellite is the best selection.  They have exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, but it doesn’t stop there. Other packages found on satellite TV but missing from Charter cable include the NBA League Pass and the NASCAR Hotpass serires.

Bundled options – One downfall of satellite TV service is that they do not have the ability to compete with Charter service when it comes to the triple play bundle. Charter communications can offer bundled services which also add high speed internet access and long distance calling through your home phone. Consolidating these services with your cable television company is convenient as far as customer service issues.

So which company is the right one for you? Only you can decide which is best for your situation and for your family.  While HD content and premium sports content may be top priorities for some of us, they aren’t a big deal to others. Reviewing both services and the overall costs will insure that you make the right decision for your situation.

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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FAQ’s On the NFL Sunday Ticket

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The National Football League season will begin soon, and that means a financial decision is in order for many hardcore fans. No I’m not referring to those who buy season tickets for the home team. This is the time of year that many have to figure out whether the Sunday Ticket offer is in their budget. Lets take a look at a few of the frequently asked questions about this popular package.

Is the NFL Sunday Ticket available on Comcast or Time Warner cable?

No. This package remains an exclusive of Direct TV. In fact, the contract to carry the NFL package has been renewed by the NFL and Direct TV, meaning you will only get full access on satellite TV through the year 2014. There is some hope that the Red Zone channel may be available to cable television companies and Dish Network, but it won’t be happening in the 2009 season.

How much is the Sunday Ticket going to cost this year?

At this time, early bird sign ups can get the NFL bundle for 9.95, or five payments of $55.99. The regular price is expected to be $300 for the full season.

Are all of the games going to be in high definition?

Only if you subscribe to the Superfan package plus the Sunday Ticket. Superfan is 0, or five payments on your DIRECTV bill. It will provide HD access, as well as the Red Zone channel and SuperCast access which will allow you to stream the games to your desktop computer or cell phone.

Exactly what games are available?

The NFL package will show you all of the games that are not on regular network or cable TV. This means all of the early and late games each Sunday. The Monday Night Football game and the Sunday evening games will continue to be on ESPN and NBC respectively.

So is the Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket bundle in your budget this year? With costs nearing almost 0 for full access, it certainly is a decision that you shouldn’t rush to make.

Posted by admin on December 14th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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All About the Superfan Package

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DirecTV is marking third quarter of 2008 with a great deal on their NFL Sunday Ticket plan. The regular season for the NFL doesn’t start until September, but training camp starts in late July for most NFL teams, and the pre-season games start in August. Maybe you have passed on the Sunday Ticket deal in the past. If so, now is the time to find the best deals out there, as this is the start of the busy time of year for DirecTV.

Now if you haven’t heard of this tremendous package, here are the details on DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. Designed as the premium football viewing package, it is designed to give you viewing access to every single NFL game. In most cases, most viewers will see four or five games a week on network television, the Sunday morning and afternoon games, the Sunday Night game, and then Monday night football.

Now if you reside in the area where “your” home team plays, you can usually see your team play on network TV. However, if you don’t live in that market, you would have to make a trip down to the local bar to watch your team’s game. Since DirecTV began the Sunday Ticket package a few years ago, you can always see your home team, from the comfort of your own house.

While out of market fans make up a strong base for the NFL Sunday Ticket, there are other fans that need this bundle too. Fantasy football enthusiasts have been subscribing to the Sunday Ticket package, as it lets them keep up on their fantasy players at any time. Another group buying up the package is those who may have a little money on NFL games. They love the Direct TV Sunday Ticket as it lets them keep up on who covers the spread.

What about price? In past years, the Direct TV Sunday ticket cost has been around $250 per season, billed over 4 monthly installments. This year’s price for existing DirecTV subscribers will be almost $300 dollars. Those who sign up in time get a break on the package.

New DirecTV customers can get a great deal on the Sunday Ticket. Current specials bill the same price .99 per month for 4 months, with a great start up bonus. New customers signing up for NFL Ticket can get the Direct TV Premier package free for 4 months.  If you want the Superfan package though, you will have to pay an extra $100 for HD.  This is DirecTV’s top end package, with 265 stations, 35 sports stations, and also free movie channels.

Free DVR service is also included and an HD DVR upgrade rounds out this great offer on dish TV service.

Posted by admin on November 30th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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