SEC Network/sports networks
NYIceQueen
Enthusiast - Level 3

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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hallrk
Contributor - Level 2

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. 

http://secsports.go.com/article/11455542

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AggieDoc423
Enthusiast - Level 2
I'll wait for an official announcement before making any decisions, but I really hope they offer HD to everyone, not just Texas and Florida. I'll gladly upgrade my service for high def SEC network, but standard def might be a different story. Do the right thing, Verizon!
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JMG322
Contributor - Level 1

Just saw a hilarious commercial for Verizon Fios.  It said that customers were at the center of everything they do.  I guess I won't disagree, but they sure must hate us to be so mean.

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AggieYell
Enthusiast - Level 2

Google Fierce Cable, SEC Network.  It won't let me cut and paste it for some reason.  It will be on WatchESPN.

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uaphan
Contributor - Level 2

@AggieYell wrote:

Google Fierce Cable, SEC Network.  It won't let me cut and paste it for some reason.  It will be on WatchESPN.


If I'm located out of market, will WatchESPN be in HD if they only offer it in SD out of market?

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Tested
Enthusiast - Level 3
I think you're being unfair to the customer service folks. I'm the first to say that customer service for most companies is awful. In this case I think the deal is new and was made at the highest levels of the company. If we're reading stories about this deal and don't know where SD and HD will be offered you can imagine the CSR's might have some confusion too.
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lfilocco
Newbie

???

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sportsdoc
Enthusiast - Level 3

@lfilocco wrote:

???


Based on my conversation with a Verizon Sales Agent last Friday evening, Other than Florida & Texas who will get the SEC network in HD & SD, the rest of us will only get it in SD effective 8/28. This person read me the notice she had received that day by the FIOS Programming Dept.

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lfilocco
Newbie

Will it be available on WatchESPN if it's only available in SD for me?

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HokieDave
Contributor - Level 2

I don't get ESPNNEWS in HD, but it's on HD for WatchESPN.  I don't know, but could only assume, that the same will apply to the SEC Network.


@lfilocco wrote:

Will it be available on WatchESPN if it's only available in SD for me?


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Shadowplay
Enthusiast - Level 1

According to the chat agent I spoke to today, it's going to be available in both SD and HD.  When I asked if it was going to be restricted to just SD in my area (MOCO, MD), they said they had no information that I wouldn't be getting it in HD.  So I then asked bluntly if I could expect to get it in HD and they said yes.

I'm actually on my way down to Knoxville on Thursday to see the Vols play this weekend, so I'll miss seeing whether this is actually the case.  If it's not up when I get back, if I just have SD access, I'll be calling Directv on Tuesday.

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JMG322
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@rally_point wrote:

According to the chat agent I spoke to today, it's going to be available in both SD and HD.  When I asked if it was going to be restricted to just SD in my area (MOCO, MD), they said they had no information that I wouldn't be getting it in HD.  So I then asked bluntly if I could expect to get it in HD and they said yes.

I'm actually on my way down to Knoxville on Thursday to see the Vols play this weekend, so I'll miss seeing whether this is actually the case.  If it's not up when I get back, if I just have SD access, I'll be calling Directv on Tuesday.


I thought I smelled a Vols fan up here...  🙂

EFLPC30
Newbie

SEC Network does not seem to be available on FIOS Channels 😞  For College Football fans, this is a must have channel.  How can we get SEC Network channel on FIOS TV.  Can Someone from Verizon, please clarify why is this so and when this might happen.

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beachbums624
Enthusiast - Level 2

My cut off date is rapidly approaching .  Brighthouse  is offering a decent deal in my area .

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JMG322
Contributor - Level 1

Oooooooooook, we are now 4 days from the first game of the season on the SEC Network and Verizon supposedly has a deal with them.  Today would be a decent day for an announcement so those of us who haven't yet ditched know what programming level we'll need.

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sallyo1
Newbie

I was just told by the chat guy that SEC Network will be available by Thursday on my Extreme plan.

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roaddogg1
Specialist - Level 1

@sallyo wrote:

I was just told by the chat guy that SEC Network will be available by Thursday on my Extreme plan.


A lot of reps are telling people it will be on fios on the 28th. If its true I guess everyone will find out.

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JMG322
Contributor - Level 1

Good news, if true.

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G0_gamec0cks
Newbie

Where are you located?  I heard rumors that the SEC Network will only be available in Florida and Texas markets

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bigmal
Enthusiast - Level 3

Everything that is coming out is saying that the SEC Network will be on at least SD for everyone. There is conflicting news regarding it being available in HD to everyone or just TX and FL.


@G0_gamec0cks wrote:

Where are you located?  I heard rumors that the SEC Network will only be available in Florida and Texas markets


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USCarolina
Enthusiast - Level 2

That is correct. I was just told it is going to be available but only in SD outside of Texas and Florida. That's the same as not getting it to me as I live in PA. I just confirmed my new service with comcast. Hate to do it, but no way in hell am I watching college football in SD.

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bigmal
Enthusiast - Level 3

I hear ya USCarolina. I waiting to see how its broadcast on the WatchESPN app. Since I have an ATV connected to the TV, if its in HD, I don't care how its broadcast via FiOS. I just need to make sure I'm in the right package to ensure I get it. My rate is too good to leave. But that rate wouldn't stop me if it wasn't offered at all.

I'm looking forward to my Vols posting another win against Spurrier again.

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