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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.
I am an ACC fan. Please get the SEC network. that is all.
LAUNCH DAY!! I just called customer service to see if they had any more news about the SEC Network and the lady said that they had not recieved anymore news about the channel being added to the lineup. She also said that she'd had several calls about it already this morning. So everyone should call in and get your voice heard if you want this channel!!!!! I also asked her what my ETF would be, so I told her that Brighthouse is covering customers fees to switch and that I would call back. She didn't bat an eye. She even told me what options to push on the self service menu. So obviously they don't give a rats **bleep** if they retain customers or not!!! They are making the choice very easy to make, people need to call in and get their voice heard!!!
I called this morning and reminded them that today is the launch day for the SEC Network. I again got the same "we are currently in negotiations" answer we have been getting for months.
OK folks: Just remember your place and don't complain. Just who do you think you are? Remember--You are ONLY the customer and you don't count. I am sick of being lied to; I simply have no faith in FIOS. I have been complaining about the SEC network situation for months now. My contract ends in September and all I have received is a "sweet" note from Verizon that I can renew NOW or risk my rates going up! No mention of the SEC network queries I have made. What do I care? No SEC--then no more worry---I will be gone. Then it will become my duty to complain on every consumer website I can locate. FIOS has been a good network with really crappy management. I am angry and bitter.
Just called verizon. My operator had never heard of the sec network. After a brief hold,
she said they are in active negotiations. Negotiate faster!
customers need to keep calling to keep the pressure on.
@chimesstreet wrote:Just called verizon. My operator had never heard of the sec network. After a brief hold,
she said they are in active negotiations. Negotiate faster!
customers need to keep calling to keep the pressure on.
I am sure that is a "blanket response" issued to all of the customer service reps if they get a call about the SECN. As the new SECN/ESPN SVP of college networks was quoted recently, "A deal is not imminent".
I am sure that is a "blanket response" issued to all of the customer service reps if they get a call about the SECN. As the new SECN/ESPN SVP of college networks was quoted recently, "A deal is not imminent".
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I'm sure a lot of what is being said in public is to put pressure on the other party.
I guess Verizon will get a short bump in revenue based on all the cancellation fees, but will suffer with new customers.
I hope they are and not just stalling to not lose customers!
Today is the launch of the SEC Network and my beloved Kentucky Wildcats are supposed to be the first team to be broadcast on the network. Unfortunately, because FIOS won't pick up the SEC Network I am going to miss what I consider to be a historic day in SEC sports. I consider this to be the first major strike against Verizon and one that I'm not certain will be forgiven. If by football kickoff this is not resolved my family and I will be finding a new cable provider. This is inexcusable, especially given Verizon's willingness to accept the Longhorn and Big 10 networks. Whoever is making the sports broadcasting business decisions at Verizon should be fired.
Will we still be able to watch the SEC Network via espn3 and the Watch ESPN app when we log on using Verizon?
@Gunners wrote:Will we still be able to watch the SEC Network via espn3 and the Watch ESPN app when we log on using Verizon?
No, you can only access content on WatchESPN that you have access to on your TV.
Just like if you only have a lower package that doesn't get ESPNews, you wouldn't be able to access any of that content on WatchESPN.
And btw, ESPN3 is just an online only channel available through the WatchESPN app.
I will not worry too much. Verizon is not stupid. I had a co-worker tell me that they are freeing up space in the sports section. They don't have the Pac 12 Network but that is them. They are not SEC fans. It would be business suicide to not get the SEC Network. Especially in the Florida and East Texas markets. So I would not worry. Whenever someone says "we are in negotiations" they will have it soon. Everyone said that and got it. Believe me, if DirecTV caved to the SEC and ESPN, Verizon will. It will be there before the first game on the 28th. Be patient.
The first time I called and talked with Verizon's retention person, they told me the line that Verizon was in negotiation with the SEC Network.
Then I mentioned also not liking it that Verizon did not carry the PAC 12 network, which is now going into its 3rd season. He said they are in negotiation with them too. I bet if I had mentioned ESPN8 - the Ocho - it would have been the same line.
@Southern_Boy wrote:I will not worry too much. Verizon is not stupid. I had a co-worker tell me that they are freeing up space in the sports section. They don't have the Pac 12 Network but that is them. They are not SEC fans. It would be business suicide to not get the SEC Network. Especially in the Florida and East Texas markets. So I would not worry. Whenever someone says "we are in negotiations" they will have it soon. Everyone said that and got it. Believe me, if DirecTV caved to the SEC and ESPN, Verizon will. It will be there before the first game on the 28th. Be patient.
No. The PAC 12 Network is different. It is a culture thing. The vast majority of people in the PAC 12 market are not die hard college football fans. I lived in Cali for a while so I know. Life goes on in Cali if you cant watch USC, USC or Stanford. There is Hollywood, San Fran, beaches, etc. There is no such thing in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, etc. Sure Florida has nice beaches, But for the native Floridian it is all Gator day on Saturday. That is why they WILL NOT get the Pac 12 network. Down south we are dialed in to college football way more than anyone out west is. I feel sorry for PAC 12 fans.
Is verizon actually working toward getting the SEC Network? I can't find any news that suggests they are in active negotiations with ESPN to get the network. We live in the D/FW area and have FIOS, but we will move forward with another provider if Verizon does not intend to get the network. They have that t.u. network that no one watches and won't get the SEC? Makes no sence!
I'm a Gator fan living in Northern VA. I just got Fios a week ago, but if they don't have SEC Network by the time my 30 day cancelation period ends, I'm dropping and moving to DirectTV.
Wondering. I live in Bradenton (FL) and just set up with Verizon/FIOS. I've liked everything so far, except the absence of the SEC Network and the unwillingness to address questions with serious answers on Verizon's part. I notice you have a 30 day cancellation period (in VA?). Do you know if that same 30 day period is in place here in FL too? I am definitely considering it, if the SEC Network doesn't get included. Pronto.
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