[DVR] Rate Increase

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kes601 join:2007-04-14 Virginia Beach, VA kudos:2 1 edit	[DVR] Rate Increase Just got an email saying DVR rate was going from $15.99 to $16.99. I guess this is one way to skirt not increasing rates during contracts since contracts don't apply to equipment. Edit: and I notice if you still have the $12.99 rate that will increase to $16.99 as well.
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flashcore join:2007-01-23 united state	Can you post the email that you got? I have not received it but if they are going to jack up the rates on the grandfathered prices then I am going to have to start looking at other options.
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kes601 join:2007-04-14 Virginia Beach, VA kudos:2 1 edit	This is the best I can do right now, I'm on my iPad, so can't attach a screenshot. There is a table in there, so that part isn't going to display properly: Dear Customer, We would like to thank you for being a customer and for your continued support. We understand the primary reason you are a Verizon FiOS® customer is because of the exceptional TV programming and technology we offer. And since launching this product, we have continuously upgraded our services to earn your loyalty. The best is yet to come. We are working right now to build a more exciting product, with even more TV channels in HD and new equipment in the home to allow you to view your favorite programs on all your screens. We hope you understand that to continue to bring this level of programming and technology to you, from time to time we need to modify our rates. With this in mind, the rate below will go into effect on or after May 6, 2012. Equipment (Set Top Box)Current PriceNew Price DVR - Record and play programs on just one TV - Pause and rewind live TV$15.99 $16.99 Your monthly invoice will automatically reflect the appropriate charges for the equipment you have. You should see the changes within 1-2 billing cycles after the new pricing structure goes into effect. If you would like to review your account and determine if you can bundle your equipment, or have any questions, please log on to myverizon.com or give us a call at 1.877.330.8386. Thank you for choosing Verizon as your entertainment provider. We appreciate your loyalty and look forward to providing you with great service for years to come. Sincerely, Verizon If you currently have a promotional offer on your DVR, your rate will increase from $12.99 to $16.99. ______________________________________________
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flashcore join:2007-01-23 united state	That was fine, I just wanted to see what they were saying. Looks like in my case I will either go with tivo or switch to DirecTV. There just no advantage if there going to jack up the rates on my box's and never add any new HD channels
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kes601 join:2007-04-14 Virginia Beach, VA kudos:2	Ya, I may switch out one of my DVRs (I have a multiroom and 2 others) for a regular STB. There are a couple times when I want to record 5 things at once, but it happens rarely. I'd save about $10/month after the swap and getting the bundle discount on boxes. Need to let my first digital voice bill come first to see if everything looks correct before making anymore changes.
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bohratom Jersey Shore will rise again join:2011-07-07 Red Bank NJ	reply to flashcore said by flashcore: Can you post the email that you got? I have not received it but if they are going to jack up the rates on the grandfathered prices then I am going to have to start looking at other options. U would really jump ship for $1 more a month?
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blue_trooper join:2007-04-17 Exton, PA	reply to kes601 I wonder if there is a difference between a "promotional offer" $12.99 DVR and a grandfathered $12.99 DVR? I have the latter and it was never a promo, it was the going rate at the time I got the DVR's.
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flashcore join:2007-01-23 united state	reply to bohratom No, but I will for $12 a month, I have 3 @ $12.99 and after paying to upgrade them and keep that rate it makes it even more painful. EDIT: blue_trooper may be right, there could be a difference between the 2.
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kes601 join:2007-04-14 Virginia Beach, VA kudos:2	Hope you guys don't lose the price. I lost it when I added a 3rd DVR.
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aaronwt Premium join:2004-11-07 Woodbridge, VA Reviews: ·Verizon FiOS	reply to bohratom said by bohratom: said by flashcore: Can you post the email that you got? I have not received it but if they are going to jack up the rates on the grandfathered prices then I am going to have to start looking at other options. U would really jump ship for $1 more a month? Even if the price stayed the same it would still be more expensive than owning several TiVos. If I had been using fiOS DVRs for the last 4.5 years instead of the four to six TiVos I used on FiOS during that time period, I would have spent much more money and not even owned the DVRs.
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CrobertGauth join:2007-12-15 Glen Burnie, MD	said by aaronwt: Even if the price stayed the same it would still be more expensive than owning several TiVos. If I had been using fiOS DVRs for the last 4.5 years instead of the four to six TiVos I used on FiOS during that time period, I would have spent much more money and not even owned the DVRs. This has come up before. DVR is $192/year (at $15.99). TIVO cost from FIOS is $48. So you have to do the math on when does TIVO cost become less that FIOS. Looking at Best Buy, cheapest TIVO is $99 + $499 for lifetime guide. So you break even in 4.25 years. And that assumes no issues with unit.
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aaronwt Premium join:2004-11-07 Woodbridge, VA Reviews: ·Verizon FiOS	said by CrobertGauth: said by aaronwt: Even if the price stayed the same it would still be more expensive than owning several TiVos. If I had been using fiOS DVRs for the last 4.5 years instead of the four to six TiVos I used on FiOS during that time period, I would have spent much more money and not even owned the DVRs. This has come up before. DVR is $192/year (at $15.99). TIVO cost from FIOS is $48. So you have to do the math on when does TIVO cost become less that FIOS. Looking at Best Buy, cheapest TIVO is $99 + $499 for lifetime guide. So you break even in 4.25 years. And that assumes no issues with unit. My break even point was much, much less than that. You also have to factor owning the TiVos since you can sell them. I started off FiOS in 2007 with several Series 3 lifetime boxes. When the Premiere came out I sold my S3 lifetime boxes which covered around 80% of the cost of my Premieres with Lifetime service. And then when the four tuner Elite came out, I sold two of my Lifetime Premieres which covered more than 100% of the cost of the Elite with Lifetime. Plus I was able to drop a cable card, saving $4 a month. My breakeven point was now where near 4.25 years, not even 2.25 years.
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anonimust @verizon.net	reply to CrobertGauth You also have to factor in the value to the customer for certain features over the Tivo. For example, I use Video on Demand A LOT. Since I am subscribed to Ultimate HD package and have all the premium movie channels, I use the video on demand for HBO/Starz/Cinemax etc. more than I DVR the shows. At the very least I need to subscribe to a Verizon Set-top box to keep those features which although entirely doable, I just don't want to be bothered with it.
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batsona Maryland join:2004-04-17 Ellicott City, MD	reply to kes601 If it works out, given your family usage patterns, you can go down to one DVR, then buy a SlingBox to remotely access the programming in other areas of the house, or on computers etc etc... that's what I did....
	to forum · permalink · 2012-03-08 11:58:05 ·

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