Why no more NFL network on Comcast??

tomservo · 03-31-2009, 07:11 PM

I turned on the NFL network on Comcast and got a message saying that starting on May 1st, NFL netork will not be available on Comcast anymore, and we should call comcast if we want it back on. Anyone know the story behind this??

ajwees41 · 03-31-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tomservo

I turned on the NFL network on Comcast and got a message saying that starting on May 1st, NFL netork will not be available on Comcast anymore, and we should call comcast if we want it back on. Anyone know the story behind this??

nfl network most likely rasied the fee for comcast to carry it and comcast does not want to pay.

hwkn · 04-01-2009, 08:17 PM

Comcast wants to keep the NFL Network on the Sports Tier but the NFL wants it on a regular Digital Cable package and Comcast won't budge on leaving it where it is.... until Comcast decides to put it where the NFL wants it we'll stop getting it.

turfgrass · 04-01-2009, 08:44 PM

so basically comcast want to stick us with the NFL channel bill and NFL wants us to have it standard like the golf channel. I'm with the NFL on this one, f comcast i will not pay for the NFL channel, but if it becomes free I will watch the sh*t out of it

tomservo · 04-02-2009, 03:56 PM

I would gladly pay for the NFL and NFL HD. But if I am going to pay increased cable bill, and STILL not get it, then thats bad. I know nothings free, and I do not expect to watch anything for free, but if I am paying, then I demand that I get what I pay for.

HDGuy49 · 04-02-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by turfgrass

so basically comcast want to stick us with the NFL channel bill and NFL wants us to have it standard like the golf channel. I'm with the NFL on this one, f comcast i will not pay for the NFL channel, but if it becomes free I will watch the sh*t out of it

Me too.

MelinLA · 04-03-2009, 12:25 AM

Comcast has now joined Time Warner. Time Warner of course has never carried the NFL Network and has absolutely no plans to ever carry it....unless the NFL agrees to carry it on a sports tier...

pjc · 04-03-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MelinLA

Comcast has now joined Time Warner. Time Warner of course has never carried the NFL Network and has absolutely no plans to ever carry it....unless the NFL agrees to carry it on a sports tier...

Cablevision too.

tomservo · 04-03-2009, 06:47 PM

Well it looks like we gained some and lost some. No more NFL network, but here in the Detroit area, we just got MLB network HD!!

MelinLA · 04-05-2009, 12:41 AM

Glad to hear some good news from Detroit. MLB was smart in making the cable companies part owners in MLB Net. Not sure about Comcast but I know Time Warner is a part owner in the Baseball Network..

Sooner Al · 04-05-2009, 07:09 AM

We just got MLB HD on Cox here. Generally pretty good with some HD broadcasts for preseason games. Yesterday I check in on the Mets-Red Sox preseason game at the new Mets stadium. Man was the picture bad. It looked like stretch-o-vision at its worse. I was truly disappointed because I wanted to see the new stadium.

LionelLines · 04-12-2009, 12:02 AM

I have TWC and missing the No Fun League Network is just not that important.

NOW, we're talking big-time entertainment with the MLB Network. Great channel!

NonMcTubber · 04-12-2009, 08:38 AM

What I don't like is where its going. If the NFL can dictate terms and prices, what can the various content bundlers do, regardless if its satellite, cable, or Fiber optic delivered.

Worse yet, if the NFL withholds it from a company like comcast, they may lose customers in droves to some competitor who has NFL network. And then after that poor consumer signs a two year contract
with the competitor, they may discover NFL cancels their contract the very next year. Leaving that consumer stuck high and dry with one year to go on their contract. I am not saying its happening here, but it does grant the NFL too much power, blackmail ability, and it can only push costs up for everyone using such subscription services. And that cost can only ultimately fall on the consumer as everyone earlier in the supply chain is afraid to just say no.

TomCat4680 · 04-12-2009, 05:22 PM

because Comcast is run by the Devil. Cable sucks. Get DirecTV.

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/04/10/comcast_to_sack_nfl_network/

<--Former Comcast customer for life!

TomCat4680 · 04-13-2009, 06:10 PM

breaking news: Comcast to answer to NFLN's FCC complaint tomorrow

http://www.multichannel.com/article/...ff_Tuesday.php

03-31-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
tomservo TV. A passing fad?? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49	Why no more NFL network on Comcast?? I turned on the NFL network on Comcast and got a message saying that starting on May 1st, NFL netork will not be available on Comcast anymore, and we should call comcast if we want it back on. Anyone know the story behind this??

04-01-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
turfgrass High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waukegan, IL Posts: 36	so basically comcast want to stick us with the NFL channel bill and NFL wants us to have it standard like the golf channel. I'm with the NFL on this one, f comcast i will not pay for the NFL channel, but if it becomes free I will watch the sh*t out of it __________________ Westinghouse 32" SK-32H240S LCD TV Sony HT-DDW900 Home Theater System Toshiba HD-A2 Comcast Motorola DCT3416 I HD-DVR

04-02-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
tomservo TV. A passing fad?? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49	nfl I would gladly pay for the NFL and NFL HD. But if I am going to pay increased cable bill, and STILL not get it, then thats bad. I know nothings free, and I do not expect to watch anything for free, but if I am paying, then I demand that I get what I pay for.

04-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#7
MelinLA Mitsubishi WD 52631 DLP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 103	Welcome to the Club Comcast has now joined Time Warner. Time Warner of course has never carried the NFL Network and has absolutely no plans to ever carry it....unless the NFL agrees to carry it on a sports tier...

04-03-2009, 06:47 PM	#9
tomservo TV. A passing fad?? Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49	tradeoff Well it looks like we gained some and lost some. No more NFL network, but here in the Detroit area, we just got MLB network HD!!

04-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#3
hwkn MR HDTV Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Evanston,il Posts: 49	Comcast wants to keep the NFL Network on the Sports Tier but the NFL wants it on a regular Digital Cable package and Comcast won't budge on leaving it where it is.... until Comcast decides to put it where the NFL wants it we'll stop getting it.

04-05-2009, 12:41 AM	#10
MelinLA Mitsubishi WD 52631 DLP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 103	Glad to hear some good news from Detroit. MLB was smart in making the cable companies part owners in MLB Net. Not sure about Comcast but I know Time Warner is a part owner in the Baseball Network..

04-05-2009, 07:09 AM	#11
Sooner Al Old Enough to Know Better Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 187	We just got MLB HD on Cox here. Generally pretty good with some HD broadcasts for preseason games. Yesterday I check in on the Mets-Red Sox preseason game at the new Mets stadium. Man was the picture bad. It looked like stretch-o-vision at its worse. I was truly disappointed because I wanted to see the new stadium. __________________ "When all else fails, read the instructions..."

04-12-2009, 12:02 AM	#12
LionelLines RT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Out on The Coast Near LA LA Land Posts: 21	No Fun League I have TWC and missing the No Fun League Network is just not that important. NOW, we're talking big-time entertainment with the MLB Network. Great channel!

04-12-2009, 08:38 AM	#13
NonMcTubber High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 815	What I don't like is where its going. If the NFL can dictate terms and prices, what can the various content bundlers do, regardless if its satellite, cable, or Fiber optic delivered. Worse yet, if the NFL withholds it from a company like comcast, they may lose customers in droves to some competitor who has NFL network. And then after that poor consumer signs a two year contract with the competitor, they may discover NFL cancels their contract the very next year. Leaving that consumer stuck high and dry with one year to go on their contract. I am not saying its happening here, but it does grant the NFL too much power, blackmail ability, and it can only push costs up for everyone using such subscription services. And that cost can only ultimately fall on the consumer as everyone earlier in the supply chain is afraid to just say no. __________________ High definition is not the definition of my life. But knowledge is power and HD does have some potential to increase content variety and choices.

04-12-2009, 05:22 PM	#14
TomCat4680 My cat can beat up yours Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Flint, Michigan Age: 29 Posts: 655	because Comcast is run by the Devil. Cable sucks. Get DirecTV. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/04/10/comcast_to_sack_nfl_network/ <--Former Comcast customer for life! Last edited by TomCat4680; 04-12-2009 at 05:34 PM.

04-13-2009, 06:10 PM	#15
TomCat4680 My cat can beat up yours Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Flint, Michigan Age: 29 Posts: 655	breaking news: Comcast to answer to NFLN's FCC complaint tomorrow http://www.multichannel.com/article/...ff_Tuesday.php __________________ TV: Samsung 50'' 1080p Plasma Service / packages: DirecTV with HD Extra and with all premiums DVR / Receiver: HR22-100 and AM21 Antenna / pre-amp: RS U75R & WG HDP-269

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