SEC Network in 2019... Will You Have It?

[HogInFlorida]

It will.

How in the world can you know this? There isn't even a deal yet

[moses_007]

Well, Aug. 1 is tomorrow, and a number of Hogvillians have said they will switch to Dish if Direct hasn't announced the SEC Network by tomorrow.  Guess the mass exodus to Dish is coming.

[McKdaddy]

How in the world can you know this? There isn't even a deal yet

Any provider of the SECN will have watchespn/espn 3 access (this was announced several months ago), whereas before that wasn't the case. Example: I had watchespn when I was w/ Cox. I switched to DTV roughly this time last year, but DTV didn't have watchespn agreement.

[Augustus]

Well, Aug. 1 is tomorrow, and a number of Hogvillians have said they will switch to Dish if Direct hasn't announced the SEC Network by tomorrow.  Guess the mass exodus to Dish is coming.

I think several in the media threw out an "August 1st" date for DirecTV, and that sort of inspired the reported comments by DTV's CEO today.

I think it will get done, from everything I've read and from a discussion I had with a DTV rep (posted earlier in this thread)

Plus, from my own experience and observation, Direct is making a lot of promises for free hardware and/or programming discounts... just to keep customers from jumping ship until they can get it done.  Well, for those who call them.

[MissippHog]

Well, Aug. 1 is tomorrow, and a number of Hogvillians have said they will switch to Dish if Direct hasn't announced the SEC Network by tomorrow.  Guess the mass exodus to Dish is coming.

I'm calling them tomorrow if nothing has been announced by noon.

[WILL CLINTON]

There is no way it isn't getting done. I can't wait to sit back and watch all the football on Saturday, and then get to watch all the football on Sunday for free. As far as ESPN3, most people should have it with their internet subscription. I know Cox, Comcast, Resort, ATT have it, so most people who have internet should have it.

[moses_007]

I seriously doubt the SEC Network will be on ESPN3 online.

[McKdaddy]

I seriously doubt the SEC Network will be on ESPN3 online.

To "some" extent it will be, I imagine in showing just games, not the rest of the nonsense.

[Hawk]

Does anyone have a clue how these 2 will work together? Will we be able to see the Hog games online this season?

I would appreciate any info any of you have! TIA

Hawk

[OakTreeHawg]

Resort TV Cable facebook page
July 24

"We are excited to announce the launch of a major sports network to our standard cable service on August 14 on Channel 79. Watch for a great 2014 football season."

Vague, but has to be good news for Hot Springs.  A reply to comments does not confirm it is SEC Network but does say Digital but not HD.  HD to come later.

[Mick Hogger]

I looked at my programming online and they already had me getting the Sunday Ticket for free and I called and he gave me the Max upgrade too. I told a friend of mine and he called in and they wouldn't budge on the Sunday Ticket. I'm guessing it's because I've had the ticket for over 6 years.

The rep I was talking to was talking didn't know a thing about the SEC Network. He acted like I was the first person to ask him about it. After putting me on hold he gave the standard spiel about it being in negotiations and should hear something soon.

[GlassofSwine]

I read somewhere that the SEC games would still be available on WatchESPN.

[TDHawgs]

Driving into work today, I drove by three houses that had Dish vans by them, all installing Dish. I know I read on here that everyone was going to give DirecTV until August 1st before they switched, guess everyone wasn't joking.. lol 

[Hog Fan from Camden]

I received a letter/post card today from Comcast stating that the SEC Network launches 8/14/2014 on Xfinity.  I guess they came to an agreement!

http://www.mostlivesports.com/collegesports/

[Science Fiction Greg]

Driving into work today, I drove by three houses that had Dish vans by them, all installing Dish. I know I read on here that everyone was going to give DirecTV until August 1st before they switched, guess everyone wasn't joking.. lol

anyone with a dish van outside their house today switched a while ago

[PonderinHog]

Are we fixin' to git jacked?  No mention of price yet.

[hawgwash]

Are we fixin' to git jacked?  No mention of price yet.

I think mine said it will be part of my existing service.

[GuvHog]

anyone with a dish van outside their house today switched a while ago

True, Dish doesn't get in any hurry.

[TMc]

Heard on the radio it would cost 1.40 in SEC country.., I am an Xfinity customer - hopefully I'll have it Aug 14

[Granny fan]

Does anyone know if you can stream the games on your computer or tablet from the new SEC Network?

[medloh]

Yep.  You'll just need to give your cable provider info to ESPN sec network website just like espn3.

[medloh]

Only if your provider carries SEC network.

[Hawk]

My provider is Dish. The reason I ask is that when I pulled up "upcoming events" on ESPN3, the game isn't listed. I'm hoping that may be because the network doesn't crank up until the 14th. Just wasn't sure.

Between work and living in Louisiana, the computer is my most reliable way to follow the Hogs.

["Pickled" Pig's Pete]

Suddenlink deal will be officially announced next week.

[Hogchick]

I received an email and it said it wouldn't cost us any extra under our plan.

[k.c.hawg]

This sounds promising. Sounds like a deal is just about done. And if it does indeed bring Watch ESPN with it, that will be a grand slam. Couldn't give a rat's ass about the Longhorn Network but I guess it would allow me to watch some reruns of Longhorn losses.

http://awfulannouncing.com/2014/directv-reportedly-close-to-picking-up-sec-network.html

[redrazorback64]

Longhorn network will be great if Texas is losing. Last year I couldn't watch Ole Miss beat down the short horns because I couldn't get LH network.

[McKdaddy]

Longhorn network will be great if Texas is losing.

[jabber71]

When I signed up to dish in December for the hopper I got the following:
free install
free HD for life
1 $50 credit from a friend referral
1 IPAD
1 $200 prepaid mastercard.
SEC network
ESPN3

Now if your interested in signing up let me know I still have the $50 referral & $200 new customer code. Don't think they are offering a ipad now but will give you $30 off each month for  the 1st year.

[MrKnowItAll]

Football-loving astronaut gets NASA to set up SEC Network in space

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/astronaut-tennessee-tech-fan-barry-wilmore-sec-football-in-space-nasa-080314?cmpid=tsmfb%3Afscom%3Afoxsports

Because of his love for football, Wilmore had NASA arrange to provide the new SEC Network in the space station and plans to watch Tennessee Tech's games on the Internet.

"I don't watch a lot of sports --€” my wife might not agree with that -- but I do like to watch football, the SEC Game of the Week, and I try to catch Tech every chance I get," Wilmore said.

[jbcarol]

Add ISS to the list of carriers of the SEC Network

DirecTV subscribers aren't sure if they'll be able to watch the SEC Network when it premieres later this month, but astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore will be watching the new channel aboard the International Space Station.

Wilmore is a U.S. Navy captain who will blast off for the ISS with two Russian cosmonauts on Sept. 25, and he won't be back on Earth until March. He didn't want to miss SEC football while he was off the planet and asked NASA to arrange for him to get the SEC Network while in space.

[jbcarol]

Hugh Kellenberger @HKellenbergerCL  ·  23m

If you live in Mississippi and are getting/going to get C Spire Fiber to the Home, you'll get the SEC Network. Announced today.

[arkansasrazorback]

I have been told that Directv and ESPN have agreed on rates for the SEC Network.  It was expected.  Should be announced soon (by soon I mean this week).

[razorsharptusk]

I don't have anything against DirecTV, had them since they first came out, but I went and switched over to Dish to get that free iPad offer last year. It was the best thing I ever did. Love Dish way better!!

Same here.  12 year customer of DirecTV and glad I made the switch to Dish. I got tired of the waiting game on the SEC Network.   I'm really liking the Dish Anywhere app as well. It is going to come in handy when I can't get to the tube to watch the game.   

[BorderPatrol]

Same here.  12 year customer of DirecTV and glad I made the switch to Dish. I got tired of the waiting game on the SEC Network.   I'm really liking the Dish Anywhere app as well. It is going to come in handy when I can't get to the tube to watch the game.   

But, you are still playing the waiting game....

bp

[cutehog48]

What about Suddenlink cable? Any news yet?

[rhog1]

From the insider on Satelliteguys the deal is going to be announced by Thursday. Says he has seen the internal documents and the transponder number. Looks like it should be official by the end of the week.

[ricepig]

What about Suddenlink cable? Any news yet?

Suddenlink, #SECNetwork agreement reached. Thanks for everyone's patience. Stay tuned for more. http://t.co/ZSFJejoJXH

[rhog1]

What about Suddenlink cable? Any news yet?

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/SEC-Network-Added-to-Suddenlink-Cable-Line-Up-269830021.html
Suddenlink has announced they will have it.

[Ray Zor]

From the insider on Satelliteguys the deal is going to be announced by Thursday. Says he has seen the internal documents and the transponder number. Looks like it should be official by the end of the week.

Are you referring to DirecTv?

[WizardofhOgZ]

From the insider on Satelliteguys the deal is going to be announced by Thursday. Says he has seen the internal documents and the transponder number. Looks like it should be official by the end of the week.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/sec-network-begins-major-commercial-launch-what-about-directv.335494/page-26

[Ray Zor]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/sec-network-begins-major-commercial-launch-what-about-directv.335494/page-26

Thanks

[rhog1]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/xen/threads/sec-network-begins-major-commercial-launch-what-about-directv.335494/page-26

Yeah that's the thread. Pay attention to post by Scott Greczkowski he is usually in the know about these things.

[All Bleed Red]

Ok, according to him Directv will announce agreement this week (Wednesday or Thursday) and the SEC Network will be available for customers starting August 14.  That's Great News!!

From Scott Greczkowski:  "I have heard the announcement will be on Wednesday... then I heard from two other sources its coming on Thursday. I am also being told that the channel will be uplinked and tested on the 7th at well. (But not made available to customers until the 14th)

Again I am only reporting what I am hearing... no need to make anything up. "

[Ray Zor]

Ok, according to him Directv will announce agreement this week (Wednesday or Thursday) and the SEC Network will be available for customers starting August 14.  That's Great News!!

From Scott Greczkowski:  "I have heard the announcement will be on Wednesday... then I heard from two other sources its coming on Thursday. I am also being told that the channel will be uplinked and tested on the 7th at well. (But not made available to customers until the 14th)

Again I am only reporting what I am hearing... no need to make anything up. "

Sounds better than anything I've heard so far. Thanks

[SONofHAM]

Clay Travis ‏@ClayTravisBGID 1m

Directv will carry @secnetwork. Announcement shortly.

[Ray Zor]

Nice

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Thank you Football Gods.

[rhog1]

http://secsports.go.com/article/11309530/directv-carry-sec-network-launch

Now Official.

[GuvHog]

Thank you Football Gods.

I couldn't agree more. Now all we are waiting for is to find out which channel it'll be on.

Thank you Directv!