Boy, I don't like the sound of that. 
If they move 1 HD channel to another specially priced tier, above and beyond what we pay for, what's to stop them from moving many of the other channels we already enjoy in the current packages.
It certainly doesnt sound like a real good move to me. I know, there were some mentions of a survey regarding some of these things, both here and at UU, but it seems a relatively small number of people actually got that survey, at least it seems like that to me.
If I am going to get raked over the coals as far as my TV package and it's pricing are concerned, I at least want to be able to have my say about what I think and I have never gotten any surveys from AT&T other than the ones you get via email after you have called the 800 number.
Pip wrote:Boy, I don't like the sound of that.
If they move 1 HD channel to another specially priced tier, above and beyond what we pay for, what's to stop them from moving many of the other channels we already enjoy in the current packages.
It certainly doesnt sound like a real good move to me. I know, there were some mentions of a survey regarding some of these things, both here and at UU, but it seems a relatively small number of people actually got that survey, at least it seems like that to me.
If I am going to get raked over the coals as far as my TV package and it's pricing are concerned, I at least want to be able to have my say about what I think and I have never gotten any surveys from AT&T other than the ones you get via email after you have called the 800 number.
Wouldn't they just be moving it to u100? Maybe I'm not understanding the original post correctly. I guess I need a nap.
MarkShadid wrote:
Pip wrote:Boy, I don't like the sound of that.
If they move 1 HD channel to another specially priced tier, above and beyond what we pay for, what's to stop them from moving many of the other channels we already enjoy in the current packages.
It certainly doesnt sound like a real good move to me. I know, there were some mentions of a survey regarding some of these things, both here and at UU, but it seems a relatively small number of people actually got that survey, at least it seems like that to me.
If I am going to get raked over the coals as far as my TV package and it's pricing are concerned, I at least want to be able to have my say about what I think and I have never gotten any surveys from AT&T other than the ones you get via email after you have called the 800 number.
Wouldn't they just be moving it to u100? Maybe I'm not understanding the original post correctly. I guess I need a nap.
Universal HD is currently available on all packages, U-Family thru the U-400. If AT&T goes forward with what Alan posted, the only way to get that channel would be to pay extra for that tier above and beyond what we are already paying.
waylonrobert wrote:I live in Riverside, CA (for Uverse purposes I get the LA feeds) and I got the postcard today as well. Here's a scan:
Channels 1104 (Universal HD), 1105 (HDNet), and 1106 (HDNet Movies) are available on all packages, according to when I checked the channel lineup for my zip. Most likely, that is the case all around.
My guess, and that is only MY guess, is that those 3 channels are all going to move to the new tier and if we want them, we will have to pay extra, and that just sux big time.
Thanks for scanning that card and posting it, even if it isn't good news.
callmeox wrote:
IIRC, one of the surveys in the last few months alluded to their being a tiered HD package in the future. they asked how much I was willing to pay extra for the service and I said Zero.
I wish I had had a chance to at least say that. Never got a survey, but I'm right there Ox. I do not want to pay anymore for it than I already am.
Thats all I want to hear is "more money". 
So if I have U400 do you actually think they are going to ask me for more money for HD content (ie... it looks as if more HBO channels, cinemax, Encore, showtime etc HD is coming) ... In these times I not about paying more especially if I have their top package.
It will be interesting because I will rid myself U400 to add HD but I will not get into a pay more phase again like I had to go through with another provider.
Be careful AT&T, service is great but if you guys get crazy with prices, then you open up a whole new world of demands that your are still in BETA world with.
I'm having a FLASHBACK, to the days of Cable...this is just sad.
For me, I'll just not worry about buying another HDTV and forget about any HD programming, problem solved, ATT loses $$ because I won't be adding anything HD.
What happens when one day in the future, ALL programming is HD?
spd2demun wrote:I'm having a FLASHBACK, to the days of Cable...this is just sad.
For me, I'll just not worry about buying another HDTV and forget about any HD programming, problem solved, ATT loses $$ because I won't be adding anything HD.
What happens when one day in the future, ALL programming is HD?
Funny you should say that. I was thinking the same thing!
Well, I figure one of two things will happen spd. We will either be SOL or dead! 
TimS, you watch mostly network TV?? My sympathies to you, but again, to each their own. We watch very few network programs and I try to record most of those. Gotta love being able to FF thru 30 minutes of garbage so you can watch 30 minutes of an actual 1 hour show. 
I am not at all happy with the direction AT&T is headed, but I guess we should all just wait and see how this plays out.
waylonrobert wrote:I live in Riverside, CA (for Uverse purposes I get the LA feeds) and I got the postcard today as well. Here's a scan:
I assume you pay the $10 HD fee??
So I will take it that I will pay this fee just to have my little blue light (that can be seen a mile away) on. And then pay more for HD content?
Pip wrote:Channels 1104 (Universal HD), 1105 (HDNet), and 1106 (HDNet Movies) are available on all packages, according to when I checked the channel lineup for my zip. Most likely, that is the case all around.
My guess, and that is only MY guess, is that those 3 channels are all going to move to the new tier and if we want them, we will have to pay extra, and that just sux big time.
Thanks for scanning that card and posting it, even if it isn't good news.
I went to the uconnect site and there is nothing at all that I can find about Premium HD service. So I'm not sure what this is all about. Could be interesting.
