Protesting Peacock

[huskyd]

I’ve decided to NOT purchase Peacock as my singular protest to the new Big East media deal. As I AM noted for frequently beating my head against the wall, I was curious if any other Boneyarders had made this decision as well. My provider is DirecTV, whom I adore, but with all the extra sports packages I’ve added (no movies !) my monthly bill is $281. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Anyone else wacky like me out there ??

Not that "wacky." Except for the Ohio State game, all of Peacock's games are against the Big Least. This year's UConn version will have even less trouble competing in the BE than is usual. If you, heaven forfend, miss all the BE games, you will probably miss very little. I'm assuming someone will play repeats, so you'll get to see what you'd expected to see anyway. Even just watching the highlights will add to your years.
Down to hard tacks: to see all the Peacock telecasts, you'll have to subscribe for 3 months @$11/mo. each on Nov. 16, Dec. 17, and Jan. 25.

 

[Steelerone]

Here's the thing. I subscribed to Comcast to achieve more channels, decent internet and phone service. Fine - I was very happy. Then all of the sudden the channels were taken away from me in "new packaging." As time passed, they continued to take away certain channels and increase the prices. Then, to add icing to the cake they not only added commercials to the premium channels, they have added so many commercials to the regular channels that I can go get my snacks, take a bathroom break and call our son and daughter to see what they did today. The bottom line is that the cable companies are beyond greedy and the only solution to reining them in is to not subscribe which is what I intend to do with Peacock.
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[LwrcasefaN]

I’ve decided to NOT purchase Peacock as my singular protest to the new Big East media deal. As I AM noted for frequently beating my head against the wall, I was curious if any other Boneyarders had made this decision as well. My provider is DirecTV, whom I adore, but with all the extra sports packages I’ve added (no movies !) my monthly bill is $281. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Anyone else wacky like me out there ??

281?!!! OWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!😫 I would need a depression prescription included.

 

[jaydee602]

I saw reports that the Big East Tournament will be telecast exclusively on Peacock.
If this true, that might determine if I will subscribe to Peacock.
Can anyone confirm this report?

 

[Centerstream]

I saw reports that the Big East Tournament will be telecast exclusively on Peacock.
If this true, that might determine if I will subscribe to Peacock.
Can anyone confirm this report?

It is a fact that the entire Big East Tournament is only on Peacock as of now.

From the link in the Watching the games, 2025-26 season pinned at the top of this forum:
"Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Peacock and NBC Sports will present more than 60 men’s and women’s regular season and BIG EAST Tournament games."

From the Big East Broadcast Schedule announcement:
Peacock will stream 25 women's games, including all 10 of the conference's women's basketball tournament games.

BIG EAST Announces 2025-26 Women’s Basketball TV Schedule (10.2.25)

NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference announced its 2025-26 women's basketball television assignments and tipoff times on Thursday morning.

www.bigeast.com

 

[1974yankees]

Here's the thing. I subscribed to Comcast to achieve more channels, decent internet and phone service. Fine - I was very happy. Then all of the sudden the channels were taken away from me in "new packaging." As time passed, they continued to take away certain channels and increase the prices. Then, to add icing to the cake they not only added commercials to the premium channels, they have added so many commercials to the regular channels that I can go get my snacks, take a bathroom break and call our son and daughter to see what they did today. The bottom line is that the cable companies are beyond greedy and the only solution to reining them in is to not subscribe which is what I intend to do with Peacock.
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If you have Comcast internet with at least 1gb then peacock is free... You may need a firestick or roku to download the app....Both devices are cheap.

Included with specific plans and promotions

• Gigabit Internet: If you have an Xfinity Gigabit internet plan, you get Peacock Premium for free for two years.
• Xfinity Rewards: Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members are eligible for a free Peacock Premium subscription.
• Promotional offers: You may be eligible for a promotional offer if you have certain Xfinity services.

 

[jaydee602]

It is a fact that the entire Big East Tournament is only on Peacock as of now.

From the link in the Watching the games, 2025-26 season pinned at the top of this forum:
"Beginning with the 2025-26 season, Peacock and NBC Sports will present more than 60 men’s and women’s regular season and BIG EAST Tournament games."

From the Big East Broadcast Schedule announcement:
Peacock will stream 25 women's games, including all 10 of the conference's women's basketball tournament games.

BIG EAST Announces 2025-26 Women’s Basketball TV Schedule (10.2.25)

NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference announced its 2025-26 women's basketball television assignments and tipoff times on Thursday morning.

www.bigeast.com

Thank you for this helpful information! The Boneyard comes through again!!

 

[MSGRET]

My son is an Amazon Prime member and gets a steep discount for Peacock with unlimited hook ups. He's going to add it to my Firefox on Saturday so I can watch the UConn games.

 

[GoUconn7961]

I’ve decided to NOT purchase Peacock as my singular protest to the new Big East media deal. As I AM noted for frequently beating my head against the wall, I was curious if any other Boneyarders had made this decision as well. My provider is DirecTV, whom I adore, but with all the extra sports packages I’ve added (no movies !) my monthly bill is $281. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Anyone else wacky like me out there ??

I decided not to get it either unless they offer a special like they did last year, so far nothing. I listen to the games on the Varsity Network app that I downloaded on my phone and iPad.

 

[Centerstream]

My son is an Amazon Prime member and gets a steep discount for Peacock with unlimited hook ups. He's going to add it to my Firefox on Saturday so I can watch the UConn games.

Mr.Nitpicky here...do you mean your Amazon Firestick and not your Firefox browser?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

I’ve decided to NOT purchase Peacock as my singular protest to the new Big East media deal. As I AM noted for frequently beating my head against the wall, I was curious if any other Boneyarders had made this decision as well. My provider is DirecTV, whom I adore, but with all the extra sports packages I’ve added (no movies !) my monthly bill is $281. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Anyone else wacky like me out there ??

Have you ever estimated your cost per viewing hour?

 

[Kurebeach50]

Have you ever estimated your cost per viewing hour?

I am a hard-headed German-Irishman. Very stubborn, and I have no problem cutting off my nose to spite my face in order to make a point. Money, most assuredly, is not the problem.

 

[CTrefugee]

Much agonizing going on here. My wife and I are going to dinner tonight. My bill will be $80+.
If 14 UCONN Peacock games (men & women) are not worth more than a good dinner to you, I would be very surprised.

 

[MSGRET]

Mr.Nitpicky here...do you mean your Amazon Firestick and not your Firefox browser?

Firestick, didn't even realize that I had Firefox until you told me. In the Army we would have called this a Brain Fart.🤯

 

[RockyMTblue2]

The money doesn't bother me much. But the chopping up of the UConn season among multiple "carriers" does, as well as the technology lapses which crop up with something approaching regularity.

 

[Longtime fan]

I’ve decided to NOT purchase Peacock as my singular protest to the new Big East media deal. As I AM noted for frequently beating my head against the wall, I was curious if any other Boneyarders had made this decision as well. My provider is DirecTV, whom I adore, but with all the extra sports packages I’ve added (no movies !) my monthly bill is $281. So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Anyone else wacky like me out there ??

I am also on Direct tv and am crushed by the loss of SNY coverage. I live in LA. My strategy is to buy for one month ( to catch a game ) Peacock or that thing we have to buy when they play in the Caribbean in December. Then I cancel the service. It is still expensive, but not more, probably, than a ticket to the game.

 

[TheGOAT23]

I am a hard-headed German-Irishman. Very stubborn, and I have no problem cutting off my nose to spite my face in order to make a point. Money, most assuredly, is not the problem.

Same here except I am not German-Irish and money is always a problem. 😆

 

[Jasper Husky]

For a cost of $16.99 per month for Peacock Premium Plus, which is the retail rate for that same product directly from Peacock.

You don't need the Premium Plus product to watch UConn games; the less expensive Premium product suffices. The retail rate for that is $10.99 per month from Peacock.

Members on the men's board are reporting that they have signed up for a Peacock seven day free trial here . . .

https://www.peacockfreetrial.com/

. . . then cancelled the plan the next day, and immediately got a pop-up box offering a promotional $2.99 per month plan for six months.

Thank you for this tip.

It worked for me.

 

[fomalhaut]

Xfinity/Comcast offers a package deal (Netflix, Peacock, AppleTV) for $15 a month. I added that during baseball season, and am keeping it now for obvious reasons. I hardly ever watch AppleTV, but Netflix and Peacock have a lot of good shows if you're interested in non-sports.

 

[Centerstream]

For us non Peacock protesters who are looking for Sunday's game to appear on the app, it appears that Peacock does announce their weekly schedule online. Their week runs from Thursday to Wednesday.
So maybe, just maybe, our game will be on the app's schedule no later than Thursday, the 13th. Fingers crossed.

 

[CL82]

I decided not to get it either unless they offer a special like they did last year, so far nothing. I listen to the games on the Varsity Network app that I downloaded on my phone and iPad.

I believe I picked mine up right around now so keep an eye out.

 

[Gael]

The Ohio State game on Nov. 16 is now showing on my Peacock upcoming games schedule.

 

[Skeets]

Much agonizing going on here. My wife and I are going to dinner tonight. My bill will be $80+.
If 14 UCONN Peacock games (men & women) are not worth more than a good dinner to you, I would be very surprised.

Well, that's an interesting way of looking at it. Maybe I should start thinking in terms of "relative" cost. Then again, if you continue to rationalize "that isn't so bad" often enough you are probably being ripped off big time.

 

[FanSince17]

As I see it:
1- cut the cord. no more comcast, directv, etc
I use those Apple Boxes. Firesticks, built into the new TVs.
2- choose a provider that gets you basic stuff, like local news (or don't)
I have used Fubo and Hulu. I like Hulu better, as they have their own shows too
3- pick a la carte everything else. netflix, prime video, paramount, etc
I'm a bad example, since I have almost everything ($200 a month or so)
Peacock for me is $2.99 a month.
4- remember- threaten to quit and they'll lower your rates.
I know its hard to give up all those channels you never look at (for me- cooking shows) but Cut the Cord. Last night, 1st time in forever I couldn't find a game- Marquette- Minnesota. Seems there's a Big Ten Network +. Nothing's perfect!

 

[Centerstream]

As I see it:

I know its hard to give up all those channels you never look at (for me- cooking shows) but Cut the Cord. Last night, 1st time in forever I couldn't find a game- Marquette- Minnesota. Seems there's a Big Ten Network +. Nothing's perfect!

Correct, there's a standalone B1G+ network that streams Big Ten events not televised anywhere else. In order to subscribe, you don't need a TV provider.