Is it possible to purchase the tennis channel alone, or only as part of a sports package? We do not get it (except I think it is a free preview now during the French Open). When I log into my account, it is only list as an option under the $15/month Sports Package.
Does anyone know how much it is by itself?
Thanks!
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It's not as hi-res as watching in HD on your large-screen TV, but we CAN see all the matches at usopen.org ... go to "Scores and Stats" and select "Live Scores", then pick one of the matches to watch live. It's a very nice interface, allowing instant switching between all the matches.
A new broad agreement was negotiated with the Tennis Channel by a group that represented the various cable companies (including Verizon). Each individual company had until September 4th to accept or not the new agreement. A large number of companies, the largest probably being Cablevision and Verizon did not like the agreement, which, among other things, requires it to be carried in the basic tier and above. Verizon was still in talks with Tennis Channel, but the Tennis Channel decided to pull its programming from those who had not yet agreed as a tactic to pressure them.
As far as the US open, several other channels continue carrying some matches including the special 3D channel on 1003.
Take a look at your customer comments. You have a great opportunity to make people happy with minimal cost. Get the Tennis Channel back ASAP. You can put on Ch. 79579 and we'd be happy!!
Not the Longhorn fans.
Of course the Tennis channel slots still are there. The Tennis Channel pulled the feeds from Verizon at the moment, trying to force Verizon to accept the new agreement.
I am and avid tennis fan. I demand that FIOS negotiate with Tennis Channel to resolve this blackout immediately. Both of the parties caused this and they can resolve it.
WE WATCH THE CHANNEL EVERY WEEK FOR THEIR TOURNEY COVERAGE.
I have had Verizon FIOS since day one. I will cancel over this issue.
They can pull the plug in minutes and they can replug in minutes.
JUST DO IT AND DO IT NOW.
I agree 100%. How do they have the nerve to pull the plug in the middle of the biggest tournament in this country?
I totally agree, this is a disgrace, bring the tennis channel back!
As I understand from sports.mydesert.com:
"The dispute revolves around what tier of service the Tennis Channel should be placed.
The Tennis Channel and the National Cable Television Cooperative, a consortium of cable operators that Verizon belongs to, reached a new deal that went into effect at midnight. The deal requires members to place Tennis Channel on a broad digital basic level — or not at all.
Under the previous agreement, cable operators could carry Tennis Channel on a digital sports tier that costs customers an extra fee each month. Verizon Fios has the Tennis Channel on its most expensive package called Ultimate
Shuxy1, you have made only one post. None of yours were removed. As for kudos, only members who have a certain number of log ins and messages posted may give kudos.
I am paying extra for this channel. Your contract is not my problem. The absence of this channel during the US Open is my problem. I want my money back with penalty.
You are perfectly in your right to cancel the sport package that includes the Tennis Channel. I for one am glad that FioS is not giving in to the ridiculous demands of the Tennis Channel. The Tennis Channel should not be a basic tier channel.
-Ken
why shouldnt it be? is the golf channel in the basic teir?
tennis channel is more popular considering that the U.S. open is going on right now. Golf is not as popular in my opinion. remember jst my opinion guys ok.
Tennis Channel used to be on one of the basic packages but when I moved to a new house 6 mos ago I was told that I now had to have the ultimate package to get the Tennis Channel. So I paid the higher price for the ultimate only because I wanted the Tennis Channel. I want a credit since I am not getting what I paid for! Verizon and Tennis Channel are using customers as pawns in their contract negotiations, especially with the timing of this caper. I'm sure that doing this right in the middle of the US Open is no accident! Verizon, if you are no longer going to offer a channel that has been offered in the past, it's pretty bad to just pull the plug at midnight and then send an email 10 hours later telling us about it. WE WANT OUR TENNIS CHANNEL BACK!!! If not, for me, at least, it's bye bye ultimate and possibly bye, bye Verizon!
File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org) -- I just did.
I FILED A COMPLAINT AS WELL.
If Verizon does not provide the tennis channel, they will have lost a customer. I will give it some time, but unless this happens quickly, you can say goodbye to me as a customer. I didn't make an issue of losing the Hallmark Movie channel, but this is the last straw.
I don't know whether it was Verizon or Tennis Channel that ultimately controlled the timing, seems likely it was Tennis Channel. But whichever it was, I have to agree it was downright rude. And even assuming it was Tennis Channel, it seems that Verizon's "announcement" of losing the channel after it was already gone sets a new low in keeping customers informed 🙂 And surely for the large number (majority?) of customers who make package commitments based on content, one would hope that Verizon would be under some obligation to inform potential customers of the timing when their commitments with premium providers would be subject to change - doesn't Verizon have some sort of commitment term with its providers just as Verizon customers have with Verizon? How could this come as such a sudden surprise?
Verizon's position that US Open coverage is available on network TV and ESPN just isn't satisfying to the fans who have come to expect tennis channel type of coverage.
I had a similar experience with having to pay for the ultimate bundle (I thought that was a shady marketing trick).
I already dropped the ultimate bundle and will start reading the mail that I get from Directv who want me back...
Comcast is also trying to get me back...
I think Verizon should refund something for not providing the service that people paid for.
Unfortunately, customers are stuck with these long contracts with termination fees.
This whole thing looks really bad for Verizon's image...but maybe people knew already not to expect much.
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