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It's Dec 7 and Verizon just notified us via email that Bloomberg TV (ch 604) would be dropped. on Dec 8!
I like this station and it is not the same as their mobile offerings. I am disturbed that Verizon is reducing my service
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@CRobGauth wrote:
@markwil wrote:I am very disappointed by Verizon dropping Bloomberg. I recently switched from Cox to Verizon because Cox quit offering Bloomberg. Are there any cable tv services which do offer Bloomberg in DC area? I may have to switch to one of them. I wish Verizon would reconsider its decision.
Check their website.
Plus you can stream their channel for free.
Not sure why but Bloomberg has made it almost impossible to find out who is carrying them on their website. Probably there is a working page somewhere, but I couldnt locate it.
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I agree. Dropping Bloomberg TV is one of the worst and most short-sighted decisions ever. CNBC or Fox Business can't approach the seriousness or depth of Bloomberg's global insightful coverage. I am seriously considering dropping Verizon and goign back to Comcast. VERIZON: BRING BACK MY BLOOMBERG TV PLEASE
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I just want to say we are disappointed with dropping this channel and the way it was done. An email saying we are dropping a channel tomorrow shows lack of respect for your customers. We are paying a lot and keep losing channels. Accuweather has never improved enough to be as good as TWC when there is a storm. Bloomberg is a good channel to have for alternative views and information if you want to change from CNBC or Fox Business. We are paying a lot for TV service, and telling us to go to a computer for Bloomberg is not a good answer. The more you do this, the more we will consider moving to Optimum.
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The decision to drop Bloomberg is outrageous. It is one of the few channels I actually watch. I couldn't believe they dropped the Weather Channel but dropping Bloomberg is actually worse. Don't plan to renew my contract next time.
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I am very upset about the sudden decison by Verizon to drop Bloomberg from the line up with only one day notice. If they do not bring Bloomberg back I am heading back to Comcast...even if I have to pay a contract cancellation fee!
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with news facts and reporting under partisan attack we need facts like Bloomberg more than ever.
restore Bloomberg
this is not a business decision. it is about responsibility in programming
thanks
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Please bring back Bloomberg! I pay big money for my Verizon TV package and it's one of the only stations I watch. Stop the nickel and dime crap.
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Yup. This is ridiculous, especially for the reason they are citing. Doesn't matter if Bloomberg is free to people on apps or not. If you Verizon makes money from broadcasting this "free" stuff, you need to pay. It is that simple. Plus, people can watch local channels with antenan for free too. Does Verizon pay those local channels in order to have them on its network. I believe it does.
I watch Bloomberg everyday. Without it, I will drop TV subscription next time I renew.
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Bring back Bloomberg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Streaming is no substitute, people love it, people appreaciate it!
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No verizon the Bloomberg content is not available for free on apps or internet.
Those options dont provide the important crawler at bottom of tv screen on market condition or the text of news stories on the right side of screen
fios you have removed content that is valuable and sorely missed. Yet you still charge me the same amount Been with fios fir 15+ years and will have to go to comcast as a result of this action
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Bloomberg is also one of the very few channels I watch regularly. That, Fox, ESPN, BTN and local channels. I've never watched the free HBO I got when renewing, nor the Showtime offering. It's not that I like Bloomberg's increasingly vocal liberal bias, but they do discuss business and economic news somewhat rationally, which is more than can be said for its competitors. And I see no reason not to pay for Bloomberg content if Verizon pays for local content. There's no other option available in my area since Cox doesn't carry it. The only possibility is to watch online, which I can't do and eat breakfast, lunch or dinner at the same time, or invest in a Roku stick. That's not likely to work, either, because I almost never get the Internet speeds I'm supposed to be getting, (and it's not my network). Plus I deplore the officious manner in which Verizon deals with these issues. I can tell you NOBODY is going to watch Verizon content exclusively, so they'd better give up dreams of becoming the next Disney, or whatever, and give us back the Internet we intially came to them for.
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Bloomberg TV is quality programming and to put it simply for ~$160 per month I absolutely expect to have this channel. This is good motivation to switch over to Cablevision.
It is time that Verizon and similar offer an a la carte business model for TV. If cost-cutting is the reason for the loss of this channel I expect one of two things to happen:
1) My bill to decrease
2) To be given the ability to highly customize my selection of channels to keep the ones I desire as an individual consumer, priced algorithmically
The one-size-fits-all method of delivering TV is dying and an opportunity is presented to Verizon to either adapt or see more users pull the plug completely.
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All of the cable companies would love to offer a la carte.
It is the content providers that won't allow it.
They bundle channels together.
So if you want the popular ones, you have to take the less popular ones as well.
And the contracts control what package levels channels are in as well.
That is why you might see a channel in a basic package, but not an intermediate one.
Verizon (like others I am sure) always have to manage costs vs revenue.
Have to imagine that they didn't resign Univision for no increase in cost.
Yet our cost can't go up because we have contracts.
Univision may not be content you watch.
But companies like Verizon have to look at viewership vs cost.
And I am guessing that that ratio for Bloomberg just didn't pass muster.
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Just by the number of protest registered here on this site is a clear demonstration that Bloomberg viewership is more than thought. I believe the real reason for Verizon dropping Bloomberg is the cost. However, we were alreading paying Verizon for the bloolberg content when obviously Bloomber was getting it for free or a minimal cost. Bloomber on the computer is not the same as the TV as it does not have the relatimg streaming banners. Shame on Verizon for having their head stuck in a very dark place.
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This is utterly ridiculous that Verizon which is the most expensive of all the cable companies is not carrying Bloomberg. I pay for premium service and I should get it. Verizon is cutting services but not cutting the price. When it comes time
to renew I will think about going back to cable vision.
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Absolutely outrageous. Verizon has gone too far. New Yorkers will not stand for dropping Bloomberg nor do we buy the **bleep** excuse given. Verizon, you are out as soon as I find a replacement. Bye!
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Absolutely agree, this was a horrible decision. I DVR it, and it's one reason I leave my TV on in the morning. It's the single most serious business news channel around (don't even talk about CNBC's frat-boys).
Seriously, I would gladly pay more for that channel alone. Instead, I'm forced to pay for mountains of Barney Fife, hoarder scavengers, boatloads of sports I never watch – and Verizon has the nerve to tell me they're doing this to save me money?
Give me a break! Better yet, it reminds me of how far superior Comcast's user interface is. Hmmm...
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Does this constitue a breach of their contract with the customer? I paid for said channels and they remove them yet my fee stay's the same. I will investigate and let everyone know. First the Weather channel which is just plain stupid if they think accu weather holds a candle to anything. My local weather is better than they are and now Bloomberg. Either way I will also be leaving Fios as soon as I decide which company to go with.
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Here is the section of terms of service that covers this:
Subject to applicable law, we reserve the right to change, rearrange, add, delete or otherwise modify the Service at any time, with or without prior notice to you, including changing, rearranging or otherwise modifying our Programming packages, the selections available in those packages, the Equipment, any Other Devices, and any other features, products and services that we offer. Verizon or its suppliers may, without notice or liability, restrict the use of any Services or limit its time of availability in order to perform maintenance activities and to maintain security. Not all services may be available in all areas.
And I understand this is similar to other cable providers.
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Please reverse this decision. Otherwise you will lose serious-minded business people who care about unbiased news and straight forward reporting.
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I also and upset about dropping Bloomberg. That was one of my favorite morning shows! Even gave me good information about keeping hold of my Verizon stock. I will have to rethink continuing my Fios service. Bring back Bloomberg!
