[VOOM] Re: DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

[David Landsman]

[VOOM] DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

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VOOM DOOM: DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers; Limited Time Offer
Includes $200 Mail-in Rebate Applied Toward DIRECTV HD or DIRECTV HD DVR
Receivers

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2005--VOOM customers,
despairing over the loss of their HD service, which goes dark at the end of
this month, have been thrown a lifeline by DIRECTV. DIRECTV is offering a
$200 mail-in rebate on its HD equipment exclusively to VOOM customers who
will be without service when the company ceases operation on April 30, 2005.





All VOOM customers have to do is purchase a DIRECTV(R) HD System before June
30, 2005, subscribe to any TOTAL CHOICE(R) programming package for one-year
and activate the DIRECTV(R) HD package, and they can get three months of
free DIRECTV HD programming. VOOM customers can also get a DIRECTV HD system
installed for as low as $99, after a $200 mail-in rebate or apply the rebate
toward the purchase of a DIRECTV HD DVR. To take advantage of the offer,
current VOOM customers must go to <http://www.directv.com/VOOM>
www.directv.com/VOOM to download a $200 mail-in rebate form and send it with
proof of a VOOM subscription and new DIRECTV HD System activation.

"VOOM customers need not despair over the loss of their HD programming,"
said Neal Tiles, executive vice president, Marketing, DIRECTV, Inc. "Our
offer provides VOOM customers with an easy way to join the DIRECTV HD
family, and thanks to unprecedented HD programming growth, including the
launch of new HD programming during the second half of this year, there's
never been a better time to become a DIRECTV HD customer."

As a leading provider of HD programming, DIRECTV offers HD feeds from all
four major broadcast networks - ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox (in select markets) -
and an HD package that includes ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater(TM), HDNet,
HDNet Movies and Universal HD, and is available by subscription for $10.99
per month. ESPN2 HD will be added to the HD package later this year at no
additional charge. DIRECTV customers with HD-enabled equipment can also
receive HBO(R) HDTV and SHO(R) HD as part of their premium package
subscriptions, as well as HD Pay Per View movies for $4.99 each (when
ordered by remote).

DIRECTV also airs more than 100 NFL games in HD during football season via a
tiered upgrade of its exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM) package.

To access DIRECTV HD programming, customers may purchase a DIRECTV-enabled
high-definition set-top receiver or HD DVR and a single 18 x 20-inch
multi-satellite dish with three LNBs. DIRECTV-enabled HD receivers and
triple LNB satellite dishes are available from authorized DIRECTV retailers,
such as Circuit City and Best Buy, nationwide.

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. is the nation's leading and fastest-growing digital
multichannel television service provider with more than 13.9 million
customers. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are registered trademarks of
DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV (NYSETV) is a world-leading provider of digital
multichannel television entertainment services. DIRECTV is 34 percent owned
by News Corporation.

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[Stan Sexton]

Re: [VOOM] DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

Look for Dish to bring out a similar if not better offer, and Dish may take on VOOM's channels - they already have VOOM's Sat and Uplink Facilities.
I encourage you to just wait instead of jumping now to Direct TV....

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[dtsfanohio]

Look for Dish to bring out a similar if not better offer, and Dish may take on VOOM's channels - they already have VOOM's Sat and Uplink Facilities.
I encourage you to just wait instead of jumping now to Direct TV....

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I agree... this is my strategy! I will wait...no hurry here.

 

[Steve Brightman]

Re: [VOOM] DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

Funny you should mention that! Had a message on my answering machine
from someone claiming to be from the "Voom Convergence Center". He
informed that E* had purchased Voom's assets and I should call to
arrange my "upgrade" to a Dish system, including a possible free HD
DVR.

I did not call since I need Dish or Directv like I need a hole in the
head. For now my BUD will do just fine.

However, where did they get my number? Has Voom given customer lists to
Dish?

Steve Brightman
Dallas, Texas
MSN: steveweb@sbcglobal.net
AIM: ElLotus
Skype: amigasteve


On Apr 24, 2005, at 1:01 PM, Stan Sexton wrote:

>
> Look for Dish to bring out a similar if not better offer, and Dish
> may take on VOOM's channels - they already have VOOM's Sat and Uplink
> Facilities.
> I encourage you to just wait instead of jumping now to Direct TV....
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


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[jimc705]

--- In VOOM@yahoogroups.com, "Stan Sexton" <stanathomesell@c...> wrote:
>
> Look for Dish to bring out a similar if not better offer, and Dish
may take on VOOM's channels - they already have VOOM's Sat and Uplink
Facilities.
> I encourage you to just wait instead of jumping now to Direct TV....
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I went to dish May 1 install. HDDVR will super reviews seems like they
got this one right not as many bugs, see here.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=374247&mode=threaded

$250 on a lease deal includes install and 2nd HD receiver free.lease
$5/mo plus $5 DVR fee.








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[scottie_h]

Funny you should mention that! Had a message on my answering machine
from someone claiming to be from the "Voom Convergence Center". He
informed that E* had purchased Voom's assets and I should call to
arrange my "upgrade" to a Dish system, including a possible free HD
DVR.

I did not call since I need Dish or Directv like I need a hole in the
head. For now my BUD will do just fine.

However, where did they get my number? Has Voom given customer lists to
Dish?

See this thread: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=64924&page=1

 

[Stan Sexton]

Re: [VOOM] DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

I bet that the DISH-VOOM connection is really tight and that Echostar has all our information.
I'm just waiting to see how much DISH morphs into a VOOM clone.
Hold on for the Ride!

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[Steve Brightman]

Re: [VOOM] DIRECTV Tosses Lifeline to VOOM Customers;

Scottie, thanks for the heads up. Next time I'll record the details.

Steve Brightman
Dallas, Texas
MSN: steveweb@sbcglobal.net
AIM: ElLotus
Skype: amigasteve


On Apr 26, 2005, at 7:03 PM, satguys2004@yahoo.com wrote:

>
>
> Steve Brightman Wrote:
> > Funny you should mention that! Had a message on my answering machine
> > from someone claiming to be from the "Voom Convergence Center". He
> > informed that E* had purchased Voom's assets and I should call to
> > arrange my "upgrade" to a Dish system, including a possible free HD
> > DVR.
> >
> > I did not call since I need Dish or Directv like I need a hole in
> the
> > head. For now my BUD will do just fine.
> >
> > However, where did they get my number? Has Voom given customer
> lists to
> >
> > Dish?
> See this thread: '
> http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=64924&page=1'
> ( http://tinyurl.com/bsxer )
>


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[Swampfox]

Idling and I can wait

Well, this is my first time here and my first post. I've had Voom for about 4 months and will miss it when it disappears. I've setup commercial headends for private and commercial cable systems and won't go the Direct or Dish route. I've had (and can reactivate) my 4DTV system for years and for not much money can add a side cart for HD. My only gripe is that there isn't anther source of HD programs that Voom provided. I've searched and there is just a very limited amount of programming currrently available. Personally I could care less how many HBO's etc. they put up in HD, if it's like the current programming they offer its just the same tripe rehashed among Max, Showtime, HBO, etc.

If anyone does discover that Ergin is going to do something with Voom's programming it'd be great to know.

 

[OHMS]

Scottie, thanks for the heads up. Next time I'll record the details.

Steve Brightman
Dallas, Texas
MSN: steveweb@sbcglobal.net
AIM: ElLotus
Skype: amigasteve


On Apr 26, 2005, at 7:03 PM, satguys2004@yahoo.com wrote:

>
>
> Steve Brightman Wrote:
> > Funny you should mention that! Had a message on my answering machine
> > from someone claiming to be from the "Voom Convergence Center". He
> > informed that E* had purchased Voom's assets and I should call to
> > arrange my "upgrade" to a Dish system, including a possible free HD
> > DVR.
> >
> > I did not call since I need Dish or Directv like I need a hole in
> the
> > head. For now my BUD will do just fine.
> >
> > However, where did they get my number? Has Voom given customer
> lists to
> >
> > Dish?
> See this thread: '
> http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=64924&page=1'
> ( http://tinyurl.com/bsxer )
>




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I recorded it. The tape said that voom had sold its assets to Dish Network. I asked the CSR at the end of the message for her phone, so I may call her back when I had more time. It was: 800-684-3474. (800-MUG-DISH) It has been rapid busy every time I tried to call it. mug dish; must be tableware.
mike