Fox Sports 2

As a NASCAR fan, I was afraid that I would not be able to see the same racing events that I used to see on Speed when they rebranded the channel this past weekend. I was just proven correct. I now won't be able to see the Whelan Modified race that is airing on FoxSports 2 from Bristol tonight as Comcast doesn't have Fox Sports 2 in the channel lineup. I was able to watch it last year when it was on Speed.

I strongly encourage Comcast to rectify this situation and add Fox Sports 2 to the lineup. If I can't watch the things I want to watch because the channel isn't available, then I'm going to look for a cable provider who can provide it.

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markdartj

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148 Messages

11 years ago

Well Comcast Ted, of all the arrogant responses. Nobody gives a flying fig about FOX SPORTS 1 on this thread. What you are hearing on this thread is a continuing demand from all over the country to provide FOX SPORTS 2. 2 is different than 1, isn't it. We wouldn't put in all this time and effort if we were willing to give up and say oh well, at least we have FS1. What is happening is that Fox sports is continually scheduling programming that we want to see on FS2. It frustrates the heck out of us to not see it. Some of us don't have options to change providers, so we are stuck with you, and we aren't happy campers at the way you've dug your heals in over the issue. You have plenty of cash to buy Time Warner, but you are being miserly over providing channels that people want. Your intent to throw water on this thread isn't going to work. I know this is a response to the least few letters I've written to ecare@comcast.com. Mr. K is going to continue to hear from us until we get the channels we want. Remember, it is our cash that you are throwing around to become the bully on the block. I've already written to the FTC regarding this issue and how it relates to your takeover of Time Warner, along with my congressmen and senators. It's simple; give us what we want, and this thread, which has had new posts daily for six months now, will go away and everyone will be happy.

Seth2021

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18 Messages

11 years ago

its all good Ted you guys can keep having your "meetings" Im done with the whole deal, especially after Comcast drops 45B in the past week but cant add Fox Sports 2 to a wider viewing area. Im am glad you guys added El Rey and Al Jazerra we really appreciate those giants of television industry. but with that I leave it, moving to DirectTV...its crazy but they offer the same thing Comcast does, plus FS2 and MavTV for wait for it...a cheaper price.

CCTeds

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11 years ago

We certainly realize that anything short of a post that says "Comcast is adding Fox Sports 2 in all areas on this date and your monthly cable bill won't go up" will not be a satisfactory answer for most.

Unfortunately, we don't have an expected date for an announcement for the Fox Sports 2 in additional Comcast areas.

I do know that our programming teams meet regularly with Fox on this and other topics. The conversations are ongoing.

Any possible addition of any new network would also most likely incur additional costs to Comcast that would be passed along to our customers. As mentioned above, those additional costs are one of the factors in considering adding adding any new network.

Generally, new networks want to be added to a very widely distributed level of service for the potential of the most eyeballs (ratings) and advertising revenue. That means that the costs are then spread across all of our customers, not just to those who want to pay individually for that specific service or a Sports Package.

The Comcast employees who participate in these forums certainly pass along any collective feedback, interests and concerns to our programming teams. Apologies if I did not state that previously.

Seth2021

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18 Messages

11 years ago

No Ted...edit that. oh no...Brian L. Roberts received an estimated $24,683,315 in total compensation, during 2009 alone. but we cant get FS2. edit away its the only thing you are paid for I guess.

Seth2021

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11 years ago

Post deleted, please review the Forum Posting guidelines.

http://forums.comcast.com/t5/Forum-Guidelines/Posting-Guidelines/td-p/866289

markdartj

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148 Messages

11 years ago

You know, at some point somebody at COMCAST has got to step up and say "you know, this guy has a point". At least that's what I hope, and I will continue to pursue this issue until COMCAST can see the validity In our request. I am contacting sponsors of race teams and promoters of series we are denied the ability to watch. I am contacting politicians. I know at some point somebody is going to chime in "Get a life". Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I am a live in caregiver for my bedridden partner, so watching racing is my "escape". This is my life. I hate feeling "ripped off" by a big corporation and COMCAST IS A BIG PIMPLE ON MY REAR END (they won't let me use the word bu**- can you believe that?! A bunch of old grandmas moderating). So look for me to keep on keeping on, until finally we get the value of what we pay for. Others need to step up too. Regular emails to ecare@ comcast.com are a good way to keep the debate going. It's been six months now, and COMCAST can't be bothered. The fact that this thread is still active after six months, with new posts daily, is being noticed by somebody at COMCAST. I haven't seen two posts in two days by ComcastTeds ever. So keep the pressure up. COMCAST is in an untenable spot regarding FS2. Especially with the money they have to "take over the world". It's time they listen to their customers.

markdartj

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148 Messages

11 years ago

@ComcastTeds: curiously you've sidestepped the whole issue of having plenty of money to buy out your competitors, the legality of which may be in question; but tell us about how any addition will cost us, the customers. You already charge us the highest rates in the industry. Is your buyout of Time Warner going to cost us all too? Perhaps you should get your house in order, and satisfy your existing customers before you take over the world. There is little diversity in your sports programming. Any claim to " most live sports" became dubious when you got rid of Universal Sports. Don't act like you are doing is a favor because "Fox Sports 1 is more widely available." NASCAR ISN'T THE ONLY RACING GENRE AVAILABLE FOR BROADCAST. Motor Sports is under represented in your programming lineup, and be assured I wouldn't be having this discussion if I had another option for television programming where I live. I would be amDIRECT TV customer, and a happy one at that. I'd be saving money and watching what I want to see. What I don't understand is how obtuse COMCAST is regarding our request. This thread will continue, along with continuous emails Ito ecare@comcast, and posts to the Facebook page and Twitter accounts until we get what we perceive as fair value for our $3000.00 a year we pay to you.

BellevueBob

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375 Messages

11 years ago

Dear Seth:

If DirectTV gives you all the programming you want and at a lower cost, why are you still here? Just go ahead, make the switch, and be happy. If you get some sort of satisfaction by complaining, please make that intent clear at the top of your posts so you don't waste other people's time. Some of us are here to try and help fellow Comcast customers. And remember, life is short; it's only TV.

CCTeds

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11 years ago

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Seth2021

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11 years ago

Because it's my right as a paying customer Bobby and frankly none of your business or concern. You haven't solved anything and won't be doing so, so keep your thoughts in Washington. And after the switch I'll still be here just like the others who pay handsomely for the services of Brian L. Roberts only to get screwed.

CCTeds

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11 years ago

violation of posting guidelines

markdartj

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148 Messages

11 years ago

Bob, not everyone has the choice to switch. You think they'll move just to get better TV? Like you said, " it's only TV". The fact is that most of what we get on TV is junk. It just so happens that once and a while, we might want to watch a particular race, or fight, or soccer match, or whatever; and because we are stuck with Comcast, we can't. If you don't care, no big deal. But we do, so don't belittle us. Nobody is forcing you to read this forum thread.

Denztoi

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96 Messages

11 years ago

If your not here to try and resolve the on going issue of not giving the customers Foxsports2 then move on and quit trolling this thread Bob. Many customers here are very agitated and unhappy to pay for services and not receive a channel lineup they desire. For whatever reasons, many are stuck with Comcast/Xfinity and not by choice.

CCTeds

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11 years ago

A reminder to all to please review and adhere to the Forum Posting Guidelines, available at the link below, thank you.

Personal attacks, name calling and the like will not be tolerated.

http://forums.comcast.com/t5/Forum-Guidelines/Posting-Guidelines/td-p/866289

Janstheman

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28 Messages

11 years ago

So, we can not receive Fox Sports 2 because A.) Its too costly; last year I paid over $200 a month for Television and Internet. Lets see, if memory serves me right, that's $2400 a year. B.) Not enough people want it; seems to me that there are a lot of people here on this forum that would really like to see this channel. C.) Why so secretive?: someone somewhere has to have a better explanation than we, the subscribers, are receiving in this forum. D.) I get the impression that the home office is going to control all of cable television across the nation; if Comcast/Xfinity does get Time/Warner for whatever price then should we as customers be worried for even more price hikes? E.) It is obvious to me that this forum is just a pacifier for all of us paying customers. Finally, when I had a problem with my service, why does it take three to five people to fix my problem? Comcast Ted, I appreciate your time. It just seems that you are told what to say and when to say it.

Is this the culture of Comcast? Sort of like they will stay with us because its the only game in town. Every company will have chum and churn, the good ones will pay attention as to why they left, where they went or they will be gone. My evidence? You should look no further than Blackberry or General Motors. Both should be gone by now, but with government help they both are still here. AT&T, Dish and Direct TV, even Verizon FIOS are looking for your chum and churn, and even folks that have never had pay television. And believe us, Fox Sport 2 is not the only reason why people will leave you. They are tired of being ignored. The silent majority is out there, and they vote with their wallets.

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