@comeonman said:

Right, but there's more than one way to skin a cat.

@mld-woody said:

Me too man, all through college that was my out. Truthfully 75-80% of the time those sites work well. But you can only go through the feed crapping out in critical moments so many times before you have enough. If the video game system packages works out at $240, that's still a good deal in my eyes. Even at $20 per game at the bar (which is low balling it) it breaks even accounting for the food/beer I buy at home. Here in NC there's also little to no fun at the bar because at best there's two-three other Browns fans there and they relegate the game 95% to the crappy TV in the back. With the at home option I can drink all I want, grill up a delicious game day meal and invite my pops over to yell with me. It's all a matter of perspective though I suppose, but direcTV and the NFL know they have us NFL diehards by the balls. Why would they change it?

@cambridgeho said:

Generally not a great idea to openly post this kind of information.

@thomaspro said:

@thomaspro said:

Yup to many trees in the way outside of my property.

LOL, put in a Ham radio tower high enough to reach over the trees. (Bet the installer would balk.) Or get a chainsaw and cut 'em down.

Here another option- if you have a friend that can get the games somehow. http://www.sling.com/ My friend in Cleveland uses this gadget to shoot the games to his daughter in St. Louis, and his brother in Myrtle Beach. It apparently works fine.

Oh, I could go on a long diatribe against D*s Sunday Ticket policy. They'll give it to you free for your first year as a loss leader- after that here's the $300 bill. I've heard you can get it at a reduced rate or free- if you threaten to cancel your service- I haven't tried that route. Wouldn't work for me, as I just upgraded to a Genie- which means I signed up for another 24 months.

You have to understand though- the reason Direct is getting pissy about things is (I think) the exclusive contract with the NFL is up for renewal- and Goodell is making overtures to make it non-exclusive. Great for consumers- not so much for Directv. BTW, D* shelled out something like $4 billion for the exclusive contract the last go-around. You can bet it will be more this time.

@hish747 said:

The new NFL Sunday Ticket "streaming package" is nothing but a big joke.

While it wasn't previously advertised openly, DirectTV used to allow potential customers who couldn't get the dish installed (due to signal reception, homeowners association rules etc) to sign up for the streaming on computers and devices like the PS3.

Now that they have "advertised"the streaming package, that option is no longer available. No, streaming service is limited to people who live in designated apartment buildings and a few urban areas.

Meanwhile, they are giving the impression that they are now somehow relaxing their grip. It's hard to believe that in this day and age where we should be more open and encourage competition, Direct TV can behave in this blatantly monopolistic and ultimately counter productive manner. More so, I'm surprised that the NFL abides by this. I suppose as long as we play along they will have no reason to change their ways.

@ballpeen said:

Not about to take my 6 year old kids to a bar...but thanks.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

That or go to a bar that has the games.

@thomaspro said:

Move to Cleveland.

I hope this package is still available

While it wasn't previously advertised openly, DirectTV used to allow potential customers who couldn't get the dish installed (due to signal reception, homeowners association rules etc) to sign up for the streaming on computers and devices like the PS3.

Now that they have "advertised"the streaming package, that option is no longer available. No, streaming service is limited to people who live in designated apartment buildings and a few urban areas.

Meanwhile, they are giving the impression that they are now somehow relaxing their grip. It's hard to believe that in this day and age where we should be more open and encourage competition, Direct TV can behave in this blatantly monopolistic and ultimately counter productive manner. More so, I'm surprised that the NFL abides by this. I suppose as long as we play along they will have no reason to change their ways.

@jrb12711 said:

Do you or your family have a video game system like PS3 or xbox360 or higher? I think they are offering a promotion through those systems for $240 that is not affiliated with the online only promo. The 'catch' is you can only stream through that system, but I'm thinking about doing it.

I think I'll do the same and stream through my X1. I've had to watch games the last 4 years on shitty illegal streaming sites. Done with that.

Let me know if you want the link and I'll dig it up.

@thomaspro said:

Do you or your family have a video game system like PS3 or xbox360 or higher? I think they are offering a promotion through those systems for $240 that is not affiliated with the online only promo. The 'catch' is you can only stream through that system, but I'm thinking about doing it.

In Raleigh?