Comcast pushing for deal.
by walkoff41 on Sep 1, 2008 11:15 AM PDT
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As most
As most of you know, I've been very outspoken
in my criticism of this gigantic cable company. As a
30 + year Blazermaniac living in Medford, few things
over the years have taken priority over the Blazer TV schedule,
outside of the Blazer express to 6-12 home games yearly.
The 06-07 was fantastic, as I subscribed to NBA
League Pass and watched 75 + Blazer games.
With the new season looming and the blackout still in place,
I was suprised when I recieved a message from Comcast
Sports NW. They were inquiring about billboard space
in the Southern Oregon area, for the purpose of
featuring the Blazers & Ducks in an advertising campaign.
When I returned the call, the represenative explained that
they wanted satellite & cable customers to " Ask your sattelite
or cable company to add Comcast Sports NW to the channel
lineup".
Being that Charter Communications is our only available
cable company, I believe we may be able to use this opportunity
to push them to add CSNW in a special sports tier. I don't care
what the cost; BRING BACK OUR BLAZERS ! Now is the time
to increase the pressure. I found BE in the fall of 2006 and
I know my fellow Blazermaniacs from the "Edge" will help us
in our mission. Call list follows.
Chuck Cushman-"Blazer Fan Action Coalition- (360) 687-2505
Don Brissler -"Bring our Blazers back" - (360) 687-8125
Sen. Gordon Smith - (202) 224-3753 - (202) 228-3997 - Fax
Sen Ron Wyden - (202) 224-5244 - (202) 228-2717 - Fax
Congressman Greg Walden - (202) 225-6730 - (202) 225-5774 - Fax
Congressman Peter DeFazio - (202) 225-6416 - (202) 225-0032 - Fax
Congresswoman Darlene Hooley - (202) 225-5711 - (202) 225-5699 - Fax
FCC - Chairman Kevin Martin (Sactown?) (202) 418-1000- Kevin.martin@fcc.gov
Commissioner Jonathon Adelstein - (202) 418-2300 - jonathon.adelstein@fcc.gov
Commissioner Micheal Copps - (202) 418-2000 - Micheal.copps@fcc.gov
Commissioner Robert McDowell - (202) 418-2200 - Robert.mcdowell@fcc.gov
Charter Communications - 1-800-936-1479 - DIRECTV - (888) 866-3008
Dish Network - (800) 200-2043 - Comcast Sports NW -(800) 870-0465
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How does this play
For sattelite customers out side the cable areas
by southern oregon on Sep 1, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Each to their own.
DirecTV, Dish network and Charter Communications all
have to make their own deals. When one of these does a
deal, I think the others will soon follow. I had DirecTV, but
cancelled last year when the blackout was known.
The FCC could ask the parties to go to arbitration.
That’s our best chance.
Thanks to all the Blazermaniacs willing to help !
It's GO time !
by walkoff41 on Sep 1, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have comcast
but i will call because i believe all of Oregon and now all of Washington should have the opportunity to watch the Trailblazers.
by 1spike62 on Sep 1, 2008 11:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Link Below to find if CSNW is Available or Request it from your provider
CSNW Enter Your Zip Code & Provider
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Sep 1, 2008 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good post, man.
Good looking out, and thanks for the info.
by Harper 4 Heisman on Sep 1, 2008 12:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Called them all for the people of Blazersedge
Chuck Cushman-"Blazer Fan Action Coalition- (360) 687-2505 Nice guy
Don Brissler -“Bring our Blazers back” – (360) 687-8125 His wife said he will be back tonight
Sen. Gordon Smith – (202) 224-3753 – (202) 228-3997 – Fax Left Message
Sen Ron Wyden – (202) 224-5244 – (202) 228-2717 – Fax Left Message
Congressman Greg Walden – (202) 225-6730 – (202) 225-5774 – Fax no answering machine
Congressman Peter DeFazio – (202) 225-6416 – (202) 225-0032 – Fax Left Message
Congresswoman Darlene Hooley – (202) 225-5711 – (202) 225-5699 – Fax Left Message
FCC – Chairman Kevin Martin (Sactown?) (202) 418-1000- Kevin.martin@fcc.gov Be Quick short tape
Commissioner Jonathon Adelstein – (202) 418-2300 – jonathon.adelstein@fcc.gov press #4Left Message
Commissioner Micheal Copps – (202) 418-2000 – Micheal.copps@fcc.gov press #4Left Message
Commissioner Robert McDowell – (202) 418-2200 – Robert.mcdowell@fcc.gov Left Message
Charter Communications – 1-800-936-1479 press 1 you talk to someone live
DIRECTV – (888) 866-3008 Crysta said they have it in their sports package
Dish Network – (800) 200-2043 long time on hold to talk to someone 15 min Steve in sales clueless
Comcast Sports NW -(800) 870-0465 tape said to call 1-800-226-2278 no one home
by 1spike62 on Sep 1, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is "Steve" workin' outta Pakistan?
Does he even know who the PTB are?
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Sep 1, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What Crysta of DirecTV did not understand...
is that Comcast SportsNet has several regional broadcasts and Comcast SportNet Northwest is not yet one of the ones they are carrying. Be very specific when talking to these people. Emphasize Northwest.
LMA>LA!
LMA's reign as "LaMonster of the Low Post" has just begun!
by LaMarvelous on Sep 1, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had that convo also
I was all like, maybe you don’t understand, like, we want the NW version. And they were all like, Ok.
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
by iDea on Sep 2, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The demands of Comcast are completely unreasonable
as they want $2 per subscriber from 95% of the subscribers. That is ESPN money. My local cable company is not even talking to Comcast. DISH and DIRECTV might be but really don’t care to see the Comcast group get more powerful.
This is a Blazer failure and a Comcast failure. The Blazers are directly at fault for not limiting the amount that Comcast can demand.
Data came from Sales Manager, Bend Broadband.
Aldridge said. "We feel like we can beat any team. We feel like we can beat the Spurs, Suns, Lakers, Mavericks, whoever any night right now, and we'll still be here when those teams get old and their guys retire. We're going to be here for a long time."
by lee3022 on Sep 2, 2008 2:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've heard it also
Comcast and kiss my pinky ring. I cancelled my broadband from them last year……when I told the comcast rep why, she laughed and told me that a deal would be done next season (this was the beginning of last season).
I wish I had her name, I’d call her back and ask when……
Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game
by iDea on Sep 2, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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