SEC Network/sports networks

[bluedevil2002]

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@uaphan wrote:
Hearing Channel 75 and 575 HD for Prime and up in Texas and Florida. and Extreme and up in other markets 75 SD only.

You have to be kidding me..out of market in SD only??? And you have to have the Exteme package???

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Actually, putting it on Extreme isn't that bad.  It'll be like NFL Network...actually all of the pro league networks, ESPNews, CBS Sports.

[sportsdoc]

The info that I was told late this afternoon from a sales person at Verizon is that no one gets the SEC Network until 8/28 and that only Texas & Florida will get it in HD & SD. The rest of us only get it in SD - channel 75 at the beginning. Eventually everyone will also get it in HD - channel 575. No time line on when we all get it in HD!

This is CRAP! Comcast rolled out the SEC network over a 7 day period but everyone got it in both HD & SD. Who wants to watch a sporting event in this day and age with an HD tv in Standard Definition????

[becrequ]

Thanks for posting.

[GRBman]

I renewed today with differing informaition, but at this point nobody really knows yet.  If Verizon only carries it in SD, I will switch...just as I told the retention specialist this afternoon.

[JMG322]

I wonder if we will have access through WatchESPN?

[mcsteve34]

I was just told that the SEC Network will NOT be carried in HD outsidse the South. That is the last straw for me. The customer service agent was downright insulting on the phone. I will be calling Direct TV next week.

[JMG322]

Per the comments above, I don't think the people you can get on the phone know anythimg more than we do.  Think about it, when's the last time you talked to a Verizon rep or technical support and they actually knew the answer to your question?  For me: never.

That said, even if it's not carried in HD outside of the South, will it be available in HD on WatchESPN?  If so, I can just cast it on my tv.  Not the ideal solution but it may have to work.

[BoddaGedda]

I need the SEC Network. Will it be available in time for the start of the season?

[sportsdoc]

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@BoddaGedda wrote:
I need the SEC Network. Will it be available in time for the start of the season?

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Read message# 532 for your answer! You may want to read over previous posts before posting your question. In many cases your question has already been answered.

Thanks!

[AggieDoc423]

I'll wait for an official announcement before making any decisions, but I really hope they offer HD to everyone, not just Texas and Florida. I'll gladly upgrade my service for high def SEC network, but standard def might be a different story. Do the right thing, Verizon!