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Comcast vs DIRECTV

  • password
    We have comcast at the present time and we are thinking of changing to DIRECTV. Comcast seems to be getting a little expensive and we really only watch about 10 different channels, so we seen a DIRECTV offer for $39.00 which includes 205 channels and 50 HD channels. Anyone have any experience with DIRECTV?
  • killer_ewok
    DirecTV and it's not close.
  • password
    You have any reception problems, such as losing the signal during storms?
  • WebFire
    I have DirecTV HD and the reception is awful during any disturbance. Light rain, high wind etc. And a dusting of snow forces me up to brush off the dish.

    I didn't have the problem with their standard service, but the HD is real touchy. It's a much narrower signal.
  • password
    So the weather only effects the HD channels?
  • WebFire
    password;1083430 wrote:So the weather only effects the HD channels?
    Most of the time. My standard box upstairs will work while the HD is all scrambled.
  • password
    I thinking that DIRECTV may not be a good choice, all the rooms have HD.
  • Tiger2003
    I have DirectTv and I have 5 rooms with HD. I have not ever lost signal or had bad reception. I don't know if I have a stronger signal or what. Was pretty surprised as well with living in North Dakota.
  • dlazz
    Comcast is terrible.
  • Tiger2003
    dlazz;1083458 wrote:Comcast is terrible.

    I agree with this. Had them in DC and I hated it.
  • GoChiefs
    Tiger2003;1083445 wrote:I have DirectTv and I have 5 rooms with HD. I have not ever lost signal or had bad reception.

    This. Lost signal once when we got a shitload of ice, but that was it.
  • ts1227
    Comcast and TWC are always the wrong choice.
  • said_aouita
    killer_ewok;1083421 wrote:DirecTV and it's not close.
    This. DirectTv is way out in front.

    The lone problem that comes up is during the winter months. Get ice on the dish and you lose reception.


    GoChiefs;1083482 wrote:This. Lost signal once when we got a ****load of ice, but that was it.

    Yea, wut he said.
  • ManO'War
    I have them both (I keep Comcast for the internet)...and DirecTv is much better. All of the channels, HD and regular are much clearer than Comcast.
  • mcburg93
    ive had issues with both direct and twc. i pay for something it needs to work with no interuptions so ive gone back to twc. direct tv will always have the higher chance of going out during bad weather then cable. i also know if your bill is getting to high just call em and raise hell and threaten to switch providers. works everytime mines been raised ive got it lowered but it works with all provders just raise some hell.
  • killer_ewok
    password;1083422 wrote:You have any reception problems, such as losing the signal during storms?

    Very rarely. If it's a torrential downpour I sometimes lost reception for a bit. And if ice builds up on the dish. Anyways, these rarely happen. MAYBE 4 times a year but only for several minutes at a time. Most times if it's pouring the signal is unaffected. Customer service has been fantastic too.
  • WebFire
    Mine used to be that way. For some reason my HD is terrible about it. And my HD guide is so damn slow it's annoying. I'm switching to TWC in March when my contract is up.

    I don't know if one's signal can really be stronger than anothers. Maybe my dish isn't aligned quite right? Although the test numbers on the receiver seem to be fine.
  • said_aouita
    killer_ewok;1083568 wrote:Very rarely. If it's a torrential downpour I sometimes lost reception for a bit. And if ice builds up on the dish. Anyways, these rarely happen. MAYBE 4 times a year but only for several minutes at a time. Most times if it's pouring the signal is unaffected. Customer service has been fantastic too.
    My brother came up with a brilliant idea to get the ice off the dish. An old round hair drier fits perfectly in pvc tubing.
  • killer_ewok
    said_aouita;1083593 wrote:My brother came up with a brilliant idea to get the ice off the dish. An old round hair drier fits perfectly in pvc tubing.

    Nice. Fortunately for me, my dish was installed in my yard so I can just go out and brush it off or get the ice off the best I can. Haven't had to do that in a year and it would bring the signal right back.
  • hangonsloopy
    WebFire;1083572 wrote:Mine used to be that way. For some reason my HD is terrible about it. And my HD guide is so damn slow it's annoying. I'm switching to TWC in March when my contract is up.

    I don't know if one's signal can really be stronger than anothers. Maybe my dish isn't aligned quite right? Although the test numbers on the receiver seem to be fine.

    Do you have the new guide? Mine was super slow too but the new one is awesome.
  • Tiger2003
    hangonsloopy;1083674 wrote:Do you have the new guide? Mine was super slow too but the new one is awesome.

    He should that was an automatic update. Also if your guide or anything is running slow try resetting your device.
  • WebFire
    hangonsloopy;1083674 wrote:Do you have the new guide? Mine was super slow too but the new one is awesome.
    Yeah got the new guide. Some of it is faster, but some is still annoyingly slow. The device has been reset many times.
  • GoJPM!
    DirecTV over any cable provider, any day, hands down!

    Their HD package, DVR, and Whole Home deal is the shit!
  • GoJPM!
    I agree that snow on the dish can sometimes cause reception problems but I climb up on a ladder with a broom and brush it off. With the latest HD gear, a rain storm of monsoon proportions is about what it takes to knock reception out. I would say my service is interrupted maybe 5% of the time during the course of the year.
  • GoJPM!
    killer_ewok;1083568 wrote:Very rarely. If it's a torrential downpour I sometimes lost reception for a bit. And if ice builds up on the dish. Anyways, these rarely happen. MAYBE 4 times a year but only for several minutes at a time. Most times if it's pouring the signal is unaffected. Customer service has been fantastic too.
    This!