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On demand feea
I used to be able to record multiple seasons of a shows for free. Shows on channels that I am already paying for. Now I am being charged $2.99 an episode, for previous seasons. I am not sure what changed and why. I never got an email or any notice. I understand having to pay for shows on PPV, but if you started watching a show in the 3rd season, on a channel that is in your package, I don't think you should be charged extra to watch seasons 1 and 2. I did not have to before. Can you tell me when and why this started?
shannon02
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2 years ago
The content providers have decided to charge for some of their On Demand programs, DTV is only collecting it.
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ljlawson64
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2 years ago
Ok thank you. It doesn't seem right. But it is what it is. :)
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shannon02
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2 years ago
They own it and can do what they want with it.
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litzdog911
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2 years ago
What show(s)? What network?
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ljlawson64
6 Messages
2 years ago
Shannon02, Yes you are absolutely right.
litzdog911, examples of networks are FX-Fargo, NBC-Quantum Leap, ABC-Seal Team. These are just random ones that I checked on. The current seasons are free, the previous seasons are $2.99 an episode. I believe it is the same for all. They did not use to do this, but now they do.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
More and more networks are charging for episodes of older seasons or for more episodes beyond the recent limit (say 5 most recent episodes). This appears to capitalize on the binge watchers.
In general it is not changing free content to PPV, but adding additional chargeable content on top of what is free. And this didn't just start happening, but has been building up over the last few years.
As long as it is only for additional content, and not changing what is normally free to PPV, then I can live with it. However the increase in networks disabling FF/REW for On Demand content, apparently a loophole as is internet delivered directly from the channel's library instead of the satellite feed, is something I completely detest.
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ljlawson64
6 Messages
2 years ago
My husband was watching a tv series on FX. He missed the last few episodes of the final season as he was away. He tried to finish the series with the on demand. But the time frame was last season so now they are charging. Though I am guilty of binge watching once in a while, he is not.
And again, though Shannon02 is absolutely right, it is just frustrating. Things are getting more and more expensive. Can't afford it. I also the costs are going up for the providers as well. It is what ii is. I appreciate all your inputs. i wonder if it is the same across the board, or if the more expensive packages allow the on demand for free with channels included in your package.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
Level of package doesn't change how On Demand works. All it does it provide you more channels.
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ljlawson64
6 Messages
2 years ago
Ok, thanks!
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shannon02
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21.3K Messages
2 years ago
On Demand come from the channels servers and that is where the charges are added so it doesn't matter what package you have just which On Demand channels you have access to.
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ljlawson64
6 Messages
2 years ago
Ok, thank you!
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