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Steve Lipscomb upgrades to a DirecTV Genie set-top box. But it doesn't work right, and now the company won't let him out of his contract.

Maybe DirecTV let this Genie out of the bottle too soon

January 23, 2024August 8, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Steve Lipscomb upgrades to a DirecTV Genie set-top box. But it doesn’t work right, and now the company won’t let him out of his contract or allow him to downgrade to his old box. What now?

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I called DirecTV to find out about its moving policy. I wanted to know if I could transfer my service to a different residence.

Help me get rid of these bogus moving charges, please!

January 23, 2024June 27, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Cala Woods is led to believe she won’t have to pay to move her DirecTV service. So why does she have to pay $230 to have her new subscription TV service “installed”?

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Matt Solum signed a two-year contract with DirecTV, was told his new customer credits wouldn't be affected by a package change.

The mystery of the reappearing $400 cancellation fee

January 23, 2024May 23, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Matt Solum is facing a $400 cancellation fee for a DirecTV package he doesn’t want, and believes he shouldn’t have to pay for. Is there any way to get it removed?

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I have a problem with DirecTV that I'm hoping you can help me with. The building I live in has been sold and all leases have been terminated.

Help! DirecTV is charging $235 for my move

January 23, 2024April 4, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

DirecTV wants to charge Heather Amaral $238 for moving her service, even though she didn’t want to move, and even though the moving fee wasn’t adequately disclosed. Does she have a case?

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Caren Rickert orders DirecTV service after a rep promises the reception will be as good or better than Comcast. But it isn't.

Is DirecTV guilty of “false advertising”?

January 22, 2024December 26, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

When Caren Rickert switches from Comcast to DirecTV, she’s unhappy with the service. But switching back may cost her $460, even though she’s only had DirecTV a few days. Is that fair?

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He signed up for DirecTV's protection package, including move coverage,upon relocating, unexpected charges contradicted the information.

My “protection plan” didn’t protect my move — now what?

January 22, 2024December 12, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Nathan Witt is sold a “protection” package with DirecTV that covers moves. Only, it doesn’t. Now he’s being asked to pay a moving fee or cancel his service. What should he do?

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