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I know that down south SEC Network is offered; however, considering you offer the Big 10 network and the Longhorn network nationwide I don't see how a network for such a huge fanbase isn't offered. Especially for the Ultimate Package. Can we please get more sports channels, especially in HD?
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The overflow channel for the football games this week on the SEC Network will be channel 332 per this article. They are carrying two games at the same time at noon,4 pm and 7:30 pm.
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Request that Verizon carry the SEC Network. I've been waiting patiently for word they have secured the network but as the rollout date comes closer I am searching for a cable company that better meets my needs. I urge others to petition Verizon or vote with your feet.. SEC Power!
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I'm being nice and giving them till the day before the first game of the season.
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Y'all realize that, according to the ESPN College Football Schedule page (where it tells you what time and channel each game is on), ALL of the games that are going to be on SEC Network will also be available on WatchESPN, right?
Assuming you have a decent internet provider (i.e. Verizon) you can still watch every game that's going to be on the SEC Network.
Sure, it's not quite as convenient as just flipping the channel but it covers you from having to go through the pain of switching providers and possibly paying early termination fees.
The only thing you'll be missing is the other programming on SEC Network which may or may not even be any good.
Just my $.02.
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It's my understanding that the SEC Network games will only be available online for those whose provider provides the SEC Network tv station.
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Can I pay to subscribe to the network online, Pay-Per-View or via ESPN3 if I can’t get it on TV?
No. The games will be exclusive to the network and its digital extensions.
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hmmm, I guess that's possible. I've never heard that before. If so, it's back to the ledge!!!
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@OF lakdjflkdsjfmaddog52 wrote:hmmm, I guess that's possible. I've never heard that before. If so, it's back to the ledge!!!
Of course you can do like I might have to and just use a friend's or family member's log-in credentials to get the content...
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The games will only be available live on WatchESPN if your TV package includes a subscription to the SEC Network.
For live games, you have to log in with your credentials from your TV provider (Verizon in this case) and it will validate that your subscription includes that channel.
So say that you had basic cable and so you get ESPN and ESPN2, but not ESPNU. You will be able to see ESPN and ESPN2 games on WatchESPN, but you won't be able to see ESPNU games.
@maddog52 wrote:Y'all realize that, according to the ESPN College Football Schedule page (where it tells you what time and channel each game is on), ALL of the games that are going to be on SEC Network will also be available on WatchESPN, right?
Assuming you have a decent internet provider (i.e. Verizon) you can still watch every game that's going to be on the SEC Network.
Sure, it's not quite as convenient as just flipping the channel but it covers you from having to go through the pain of switching providers and possibly paying early termination fees.
The only thing you'll be missing is the other programming on SEC Network which may or may not even be any good.
Just my $.02.
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@HokieDave wrote:The games will only be available live on WatchESPN if your TV package includes a subscription to the SEC Network.
For live games, you have to log in with your credentials from your TV provider (Verizon in this case) and it will validate that your subscription includes that channel.
So say that you had basic cable and so you get ESPN and ESPN2, but not ESPNU. You will be able to see ESPN and ESPN2 games on WatchESPN, but you won't be able to see ESPNU games.
Okay, my $.02 is worthless. I'm definitely going back to the ledge now!!
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This, from an article on al.com. They interviewed SEC Network chief, Justin Connoly. A snippet:
AL.com: What are the challenges still facing you in the last week before launch?
Connolly: "There's definitely a lot of nervous energy and excitement here internally, as we're prepping for launch. And with that as a backdrop, I think there are three component pieces. One is we still have a couple distributors that we'd love to bring aboard prior to launch - Mediacom and Verizon FiOS. .... I think the second is that the digital platform is going to play a big role in this network. We'll do well over 550 exclusive events on digital. It takes a whole lot of work and coordination making sure that everybody carries the digital network. I'm not sure everyone will be on on day one, so there's some focus on trying to make sure we get there. And then the third item is just from a programming perspective: We're going to do a three-hour show to debut the network and we're going to be broadcasting from all 14 schools and there's a whole lot of work that goes into that. Those are the three items where we're spending most of our time right now."
AL.com: How close are you to agreements with those two major providers that haven't yet signed on?
Connolly: "It's a matter of those distributors getting to the same place that the pile of distributors that have already signed up got to, and that is understanding - whether you're Mediacom in Missouri or you're Verizon FiOS in Tampa and Orlando - that your customers in those areas need the network, they want the network, you're creating value for them. We continue to push, but nothing eminent on either front."
AL.com: How many households have the opportunity to get the network under your current agreements and how many would if you add Mediacom and Verizon FiOS?
Connolly: "Right now, we're available to roughly 90 million. In the event those folks come aboard, then we're in the 95 (million) range. The idea is to be available to anyone and everyone across the country who has a cable television subscription. ... I'd say that a customer in any market across the country has at least three options to get the network. You've got Dish Network, DirecTV, their local cable provider and in many instances where AT&T U-Verse is, there's a fourth option there as well. So it is what we think of as very widely distributed with multiple options in every market across the country."
Doesn't sound too promising.
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Dallas resident, called to switch my TV to DISH on Monday, installer is at the house now (Wed). When I called to cancel FIOS TV the woman on the phone did not sound surprised or concerned at all. She tried to sell me the standard "but we can reduce your payments by $$" and I said "you will not have the SEC Network, I am leaving". It is really shocking that FIOS was one of the first kids on the block to have Longhorn Network (I'm an Aggie) but is being cheap about this. I was looking for a reason to leave and they gave it to me. I really think they do not care about TV programming any more and are focusing on Internet provider (which they are very good at BTW) and wireless. I would suggest bailing out of FIOS TV, they don't seem concerned about that buisness anyhow and there are better options.
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FYI for those considering Direct TV. I was getting it installed this week only to find out that they do not offer ESPN 3 ( the online content ). I called to verify and the call center person had never heard of it... I'm still looking to switch off Verizon over this deal and advise the same but wanted to let others know about ESPN3 or the lack thereof with Direct TV, if that is important to you like it is to me.
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With the SEC Network launching in about 24 hours, looking like there is no way Verizon will have it when it first comes on the air. Very disappointed in Verizon and there complete lack of communication to their customers regarding this channel. My only hope is that they will say something soon and have it by the time the first game is on. I used to be a big fan of Verizon Fios...not anymore.
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Effective this morning, I am now a Time Warner customer. Installation complete.
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Looks like they have turned off the comments section of the FiOS Facebook page. Guess they didn't want to deal witht the substantial increase in heat that is coming tommorrow. See, somebody over at VZ is paying attention.
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@dorjwill wrote:Looks like they have turned off the comments section of the FiOS Facebook page. Guess they didn't want to deal witht the substantial increase in heat that is coming tommorrow. See, somebody over at VZ is paying attention.
Unbelievable if this is true...for them to turn off the comments just shows they are feeling the heat. They won't even acknowledge any of the tweets I have sent them.
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I am really angry at the lack of response from Verizon for this as I have called to cimplain multiple times. They seem to view it as a joke when you tell them you will dump your service because of the SEC Network., There is no way I am missing any Alabama games because of Verizon.
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@dorjwill wrote:Looks like they have turned off the comments section of the FiOS Facebook page. Guess they didn't want to deal witht the substantial increase in heat that is coming tommorrow. See, somebody over at VZ is paying attention.
How many times did you post in the comments section complaining about the SEC network? Maybe they banned you.. I can post there just fine. It's like this thread decided to spam the facebook page trying to get the attention of Fios. They'll get the network before the start of the football season. BOOK IT!!!!
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FiOS' overall sports package really has about 5 steps below DirecTV (which I can no longer get due to the orientation of my building); but then so has everyone elses. However, now that every other provider in my area has SEC Network and FiOS doesn't, it actually may make sense to pay the ETF and go back to old-fashioned cable.
I'll lose some internet speed, but then the only thing I really ever wanted 75Mbps for was to watch Netflix, which FiOS throttles. What a disappointment this service has been.
