Tbvindy
Premium
join:2000-11-16
Anderson, IN
 ·Comcast
| Premier Package and The Movie Channel
Just thought I would vent a little bit about my recent upgrade to the Premier Package. I called to see about upgrading my current programming to the Premier package and at the time of the call I was told all channels and premium channels were included. I was browsing my channels last night and noticed The Movie Channel East and East Extra were not coming in. I emailed Comcast and they responded by saying it is not part of the Premier package anymore.
I'm not upset but feel mislead by this information. The Comcast.com website under the Premier package says nothing about not including The Movie Channel. Matter of fact in the channel line up the two Movie channels are listed. Comcast really needs to update their website to be more specific about what programming is included in their packages. I mean Premier to me means all available programming, specially considering the price. |
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Rob
In Deo speramus, God Bless the USA
Premium
join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL
·Comcast
| I haven't heard of this. This makes no sense. If East and East Extra aren't even included in Premier, then in what package are they included?
I think the rep you spoke with is wrong - or Comcast no longer carries those 2 channels.
Do you receive a Not Authorized error?
I'd call in and speak with a rep.
Something doesn't make sense.
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svengali84
join:2008-07-22
Waltham, MA | reply to Tbvindy
TMC is not part of any package. It is only available a la carte. |
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saratoga66
join:2002-08-22
Saratoga, CA
| reply to Tbvindy
A few months ago I changed from the Triple Play Premier promotion I had to the newest promotion which includes Ultra. After the change I noticed I lost The Movie channels. I called support and the CSR said that the Movie Channel is no longer included with any of the packages and the only way to get it is pay an additional $18/month. I can’t imagine anyone paying that much for 2 channels we have available. I remember reading something a while back about it being removed from the packages of some other providers so it sounds like the Movie Channel is trying to run itself out of business. |
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uuslc
join:2009-06-13 | Does anyone know where TMC channels are placed on D* and E*? When I had E*, it came with the Top 250 channel package. Has is changed their too? |
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rawboard
join:2004-08-05
Woodbury, NJ
| My comcast system used to not offer TMC as a standalone channel to buy. Instead you had to have HBO, Cinemax, Starz, and Showtime, and you would just get it as sorta a bonus.
Now you have to buy it at $18 a month. I find it hard to believe anyone on comcast even pays for this channel. Its the most expensive, shows the same movies showtime does, and its only 2 channels with no HD. I suspect comcast will just retire the channel soon.
Its a shame, because I think its programed better then cinemax. They have more movie themes, I like how they promote the movies too. Cinemax seems too automated, when compared. |
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sonofjay
Mission Accomplished - Bush May 1, 2003
Premium,MVM
join:2001-05-14
North Attleboro, MA
 ·Vonage
·Earthlink Cable Mo..
| reply to uuslc
said by uuslc  :Does anyone know where TMC channels are placed on D* and E*? When I had E*, it came with the Top 250 channel package. Has is changed their too? Both TMC East & TMC West (SD & HD) are still on the Premium Package on DirecTV.
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Joe12345678
join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL
1 edit | said by sonofjay :said by uuslc :Does anyone know where TMC channels are placed on D* and E*? When I had E*, it came with the Top 250 channel package. Has is changed their too? Both TMC East & TMC West (SD & HD) are still on the Premium Package on DirecTV. and they also come with showtime on direct tv and some other cable co comcast wants $15+ /m for 2 channels. |
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sonofjay
Mission Accomplished - Bush May 1, 2003
Premium,MVM
join:2001-05-14
North Attleboro, MA
·Vonage
·Earthlink Cable Mo..
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Around the end of the 1990s and early 2000s, Showtime began offering all of its channels as part of the Showtime Unlimited package and many cable systems, with the exception of Comcast, along with satellite providers DirecTV and Dish Network stopped advertising The Movie Channel as a separate network from Showtime and since Showtime Networks are only available on digital cable, many cable systems will not offer The Movie Channel to non-Showtime subscribers.
»en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Movie_Channel
It appears that all providers include TMC as part of the Showtime Unlimited package, with the exception of Comcast.
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dishrich
join:2006-05-12
Springfield, IL
| reply to uuslc
said by uuslc :When I had E*, it came with the Top 250 channel package. Has is changed their too? No, it's still there, but it ALSO comes with Showtime unlimited as well. |
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saratoga66
join:2002-08-22
Saratoga, CA
| reply to sonofjay
quote:
It appears that all providers include TMC as part of the Showtime Unlimited package, with the exception of Comcast.
Comcast DID included The Movie Channel until earlier this year. I have had a premium package for over 10 years and The Movie Channel was always included until a few months ago. |
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mustang46
join:2005-05-06
Roseville, MI | reply to Tbvindy
I had them in my premier package until I changed to triple-play. Seems Comcast will keep them in until you change services or plan.
They are no longer in NEW premier package installs. |
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Galvan316
join:2009-05-19
Plainfield, IL | reply to Tbvindy
The Premier package has the Sports and Entertainment Package instead of TMC.
Of all the premium channels that are out there. TMC has got to be the absolute worst. I wouldnt pay 18 cents extra for TMC much less 18 dollars. |
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creilly28
join:2007-05-08
Ardmore, PA | reply to Tbvindy
Got the Premier upgrade and don't have TMC either. Interesting though, I do get TMC on demand. |
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