DirecTV To Raise Rates Packages jump from $3-$5
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/DirecTV-To-Raise-Rates-91083 Users at the Satellite Guys forums are noting that DirecTV has some rate hikes in store for customers. The pricing changes will be implemented on February 27. The biggest hike will be for DirecTV's "Premier" tier, which will see a $5 monthly hike. DirecTV's Choice, Choice Xtra, Plus DVR and Plus HD DVR packages will all see $3.00 hikes. The exact changes from one of the forum's posters: Choice $52.99 (up $3.00) Choice xtra $57.99 (up $3.00) Plus DVR $62.99 (up $3.00) Plus HD DVR $72.99 (up $3.00) Premier 104.99 (up $5.00) HBO $14 (up $1.00) In contrast Dish Network, citing economic concerns, recently stated they'd be freezing prices for their most popular tier, though they too will be raising prices on others. OneTrak makes the point that the hikes are slightly more than traditional cable hikes, but are less than Verizon's recent round of rate hikes for FiOSTV.
