DIRECTV, Comcast & Dish Raising Prices By Phillip Swann TVPredictions.com
http://www.tvpredictions.com/prices122012.htm Washington, D.C. (December 20, 2012) -- Dish yesterday confirmed that it's raising monthly programming packages by at least $5 a month starting in January. And it's not the only TV provider who will soon raise your monthly rates. Robert Mercer, a DIRECTV spokesman, tells the Denver Post that his company plans a "moderate increase" in rates next year. He said he did not have specifics yet, but DIRECTV has traditionally raised monthly fees once a year by 3 to 4 percent. Comcast is also raising rates, according to the Post. Cindy Parson, a Comcast spokeswoman, says rates will go up an average of 3.3 percent, although that will vary by city. By example, Parsons says, the monthly rate for leasing an HD DVR will go up from $16.95 to $17.95. Dish spokesman John Hall told the Denver Post yesterday that the monthly fee for the Hopper HD DVR and VIP 922 DVR will stay at $10. But other VIP DVR fees will rise from $1 to $7 a month. According to satelliteguys.us, the following packages will see price increases, effective January 17, 2013: Welcome Pack: $14,99 to $19.99 Smart Pack: $24.99 to $29.99 America's Top 120: $44.99 to $49.99 America's Top 120 Plus: $49.99 to $59.99 America's Top 200: $59.99 to $64.99 America's Top 250: $69.99 to $74.99 America's Everything: $104.99 to $119.99. In addition, as reported first yesterday by SatelliteGuys.us, Dish subscribers will see their monthly programming packages rise at least $5 a month starting in January. Hall blamed the increase on the rising cost of acquiring programming. "Programming costs are rising year over year...which means consumers are having to pay higher prices for their programming packages," Hall told the Post. Other TV providers are likely to announce price increases as well in the next few weeks. _______________________________________________ Please be sure to include a URL to the article. Reply to the sender with a "Thank you" if you like this post. _______________________________________________ Medianews mailing list [email protected] http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
