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Extreme HD and Essentials

reply to joe01880
I've been reporting on the availability of the Essentials and Extreme HD packages in OR for over a week ago.

P.S. Actually first noticed on 2 Sept:
»Re: RFD No Longer Available in OR?

reply to kes601
I'd like to see what it does to current customers too. It's very confusing. In the new areas of Seattle & Buffalo, new subs have been complaining they get no HD's except their locals without the Extreme pacakge which is $57.99. In the NYC area, where they are treating customers well (102 HD's), we are automatically getting Extreme with no price increase.

Hmm...local HD's only w/o Extreme is what this guy said as well. I've asked him if he can clarify what will happen to current customers, I'll let you know if I hear back.

reply to kes601
For me, the TV Packages via MyVerizon are now showing the proper lineups in the popup window for each package... (this wasn't the case about a week ago). After a quick glance, the lineups appear to match what's been discussed to date re: differences between Essentials and Extreme HD packages.

But poor Verizon, they can't even market their own stuff very well -- the summary text between the Essentials and Extreme HD package are nearly identical. For now, if you don't scrutinized the actual channel lineup, you'd come to the conclusion that the Extreme HD is a scam And even then, you might still think so unless you want the sports package.

Where do you find the packages on MyVerizon? I'm logged into verizon.com/myaccount but don't see anything.

Click on "View TV plan details", then "Add/Change Channels & Plan". Your mileage may vary

Thanks! Still show the Premier and Local Digital here, no mention of Extreme and Essentials.

It's not in all markets yet, that's why some can't see it.

reply to matcarl

said by matcarl:

said by darcilicious:

said by matcarl:

It's not in all markets yet, that's why some can't see it.

Yes, I know that, per kes601's post above re: Oct 4

I was letting kes know that's why he couldn't see it.

I replied to the wrong post, sorry. I meant it for Kes, sorry.

Oh no worries, I was sure it was me who misread

(Are we having fun yet? )

reply to kes601
Ok, according to the sales person some of the new stations will be made available to current customers on the Premier Package. Sounds like what is going on in other areas -- current customers will get almost everything, but probably withholding enough stations to get some of us to change to Extreme HD. New customers will only get HD locals w/o Extreme HD.

What I'll probably do is just to Extreme HD and change my 20/20 to 20/5 Internet to offset most of the cost.