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Direct TV Reviews

emma j January 5, 2009
box turned off illegily
on 1-3-09 i called direct tv to inquire about my bill the representative name ashanti employee number 427901290 took my call for some reason she started fumbling with boxes to see which ones were not activated and by mistake turned off my home box in my living room yes there is a past due amount on the bill which is due by the 16th of the month per direct tv bill i was sent i called back to have thme turn my box back on and to this day it is not back on i spoke with a somecall supervisor to explain the situation and i was informed they wewe sorry but there was nothing they could do. he stated he did not know what she was doing but it
vallorie January 4, 2009
overbilling false ad
I GOT AN OFFER IN THE MAIL TO RETURN TO DIRECT TV AGAIN. I ACCEPTED A PLAN AT THE RATE OF $34.99 A MONTH PLUS $4.99 FOR A SECOND RECEIVER AND A THIRD.

WHEN I GOT BILL THEY CHARGED ME REGULAR PRICE FOR FIRST MONTH AND TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT TIL NEXT MONTH.

I FELT THIS WAS WRONG BECAUSE I SHOULD HAVE PAID MY SIGNED FOR RATE ON DAY ONE OF THE INSTALATION. I SENT THEM MY ADJUSTED FIGURES AND I AM CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A WAY OUT OF THEIR CONTRACT
1Hotgurl2008 January 2, 2009
unauthorized charges
I had service with direct tv. I called to cancel the service after my agreement was fulfilled. During my agreement term, I had several receivers blank out, and had to have them replaced through the insurance I had purchased through DTV. I also, went to Best buy and purchased/Leased 2 receivers a day prior to the cancellation of my services. They said that I had to return the 2 receivers that I just paid $160 for together. I said return my money and I will return the receivers, I did not pay $160 for a day. They refused. I canceled the service. I had used my mother's credit card to make a payment or 2 before and was unaware that they stored this info. To my surprise, my mom called me about a $600+ charge on her card; whew, I flipped. I called DTV and they explained that they will bill any credit/debit card used on the account. I told them that this was unauthorized and they needed to refund the money. I put in a dispute with the credit card company, and faxed dtv proof that this was my mom's cc not mine. The charges were reversed.
Buddy M January 2, 2009
Poor Customer Servoce
Paying extra every month so that if service goes out they come as fix it. Out for a few days (can't find signal), and I checked all the stuff several times, as they say on their automated phone help. Got a "real' person (underpaid script reader) who had me go through all the same steps again, and no work still. I was uncomfortable as she had me check some outside connection on a box that said "warning." I reminded her that I do pay extra to have someone deal with the dangerous stuff. I politely asked for supervisor, and was on hold for 15+ minutes. supervisor said I would have to wait a week before service person could come out. I would be credited for the days I was without service. I would have to call back then. No option but to wait a week and see if they actually show up. My money says they won't... and that I also won't be credited. I am so tired of this game that all cable/satellite companies play. Does any one really offer any customer service anymore?
jgrunden December 30, 2008
Won't Correct Install
Ordered Direct TV Choice XTRA pkg with HD/DVR, was on the road when ordered because I drive truck, could not be home to receive confirmation order to see if it was right. When it was installed, step-son signed, this was Dec 23, 2008 @ approx 11:00 AM, I got home for holidays @ 3:00PM that day, noticed no DVR, contacted Direct TV to tell them, only to find out that now, less then 6 hours later, I was considered an existing customer and would need to pay $199 for DVR, I explained that rep took order wrong, but because I never saw confirmation, and wasn't present when installed, that there was nothing that they would do, no matter who I talked to. Yet, if I chose to cancel due to their mistake, it would cost me over $400. They would rather lose a good new customer then to make this mistake right. NOW, I'm stuck with something I no longer want, but can't get rid of unless I pay there disconnect fee. I will NEVER recommend this company to anyone. And, all this because they wouldn't make their mistake right, even though I told them I couln't get to my mail to confirm.
Joe Utara December 29, 2008
unauthorized charges
I canceled my contract. I was moving out of state . They claim they suspended my contract for six months and becouse they had my credit card number after six months they startted charging my credit card without my authorization. They claim that is their policy and I can cancel again but it will cost me for a month and other cancelation charges.
Amy M December 26, 2008
Liars and Thieves
I got DIRECT TV in my apartment in November, 2006. I had it before I moved and I brought my boxes including my DVR to my new address. I had paid $400 for my DVR box. When it was not working, DIRECT TV replaced it but made me send my old one back. In November, 2007 I tried to get an HD satellite, since I own an HD TV.I knew that new service would extend my contract to 2 years from that date. When the worker came, he said the satellite would not fit on my patio. I returned whatever equopment DIRECT TV had supplied and asked that my contract go back to the November, 2008 expiration as they could not give me the service.

In November, 2008 I decided to get AT&T UVERSE. When I called DIRECT TV and cancelled, they said that I was un der contract until November, 20098 because of the HD service which I never got. I explained it to about 15 people who did not want to listen. Then I emailed DIRECT TV. On December 7th, they emailed me back saying they would waive the fee as it was not correct. They asked for BOTH boxes. I, like an idiot, esent them both thinking just forget about it. They can have the boxes and we'll be finished.

They did not waive the charges. Now they are back to saying I owe them the money which I do not. They have threatened to charge it directly to my card on file! They made a promise to waive it. One person saw it correctly. I have never heard of a big business that does not honor what their representatives say. I do not owe the money. I never got the service. Actually, I feel like they owe ME $400 for the box that was not rightfully theirs.

I want to sue them for all this aggravation and time. I am the sole support of my family and it has been a very rough year. I've been in the hospital and my nerves are frazzled. I am always one pay check away from being thrown in the street. DIRECT TV lies and robs us blind. I insist that this $130 is not due. I waited to have HD service until the original contract was up. Since I never changed the service, I never extended the contract.

I am in tears from them and came close to losing my job when they would not fix their error. How can they do this after they send me an email which includes the service reresentative's name and ID that this charge would be waived.

Don't be fooled. Get DISH Network, Cable or UVERSE. Do not get DIRECT TV or you will pay for it with your happiness, and with big bucks! I had them for 5 years but they don't care. This is Christmas and they are WORSE than the Grinch!!!
wyne0053 December 23, 2008
Unauth. withdrawel of funds
Monsters! Thats the word that comes to mind when discussing the business practices of Direct TV. Two days before Christmas, Direct TV decides to withdraw over $500 from a co-workers account, without notification. She had discontinued service with Direct TV back in June, and now without warning, in December, they take over $500 out of her account. She hadnt even received a bill from them since June either.There is something sooooo wrong about this. My question is who can she contact to dispute this? The local rep from Direct TV refused to give her the corporate number to complain, which makes this situation even more questionable.
kellysera December 18, 2008
CROOKS!!!!!
WANTED THE NFL TICKET BECAUSE CABLE DIDN'T OFFER IT. PAID 70.00 A MONTH FOR IT THE FIRST SEASON. SUSPENDED SERVICE AFTER FOOTBALL SEASON UNTIL THE FOLLOWING YEAR. WHEN WE ASKED TO HAVE OUR SVC. REINSTATED, WE ASKED FOR THE SAME PACKAGE AS THE PREVIOUS YEAR. DIRECT TV FAILED TO INFORM US THAT THE SERVICE WAS NOW 182.00 PER MONTH. DIRECT TV HAD MY CREDIT CARD # ON FILE AND AUTOMATICALLY CHARGED ME FOR 6 MONTHS!!! wHEN I COMPLAINED, THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A CREDIT FOR THE EXTRA CHARGES. i ASKED TO CANCEL, THEY CHARGED ME 160.00. THEY ALSO SAID THEY WILL CHARGE ME FOR ANY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT RETURNED. i AM RETURNING ALL EQUIPMENT, BUT THIS COMPANY IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED!!! i AM AFRAID THEY WILL CHARGE MY CREDIT CARD WHATEVER THEY WANT, JUST AS THEY HAVE BEEN DOING. pLEASE DONT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM, THEY ARE CROOKS!!!
Beth December 18, 2008
Rotten Company
Direct TV is about the worst company I can think of right now. Their customer service department is a joke. They have no idea what they are talking about so they make up an answer. Everytime you call about your bill you get a different answer and the price is usually different also even when you have the bill in front of you.
The service department is the WORST. He came to install the new equipment, he was 3 hours late, got a personal phone call and left his garbage in my yard.
The equipment does not work properly so he was suppose to come back, and again he was more than an hour late
AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF IT STILL DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY. THERE ARE PIXELS IN ABOUT EVERY SHOW AND WHAT EVER YOU PUT ON THE DVR.
AND FOR ALL OF THIS THEY CHARGE AN ARM AND A LEG!!! AND THE REBATE I WAS SUPPOSE TO GET HAS (OF COURSE) NEVER ARRIVED.
THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO REGULATE LIARS LIKE THESE SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE SURE THEY AREN'T SCREWING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

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