League Pass has been around for over a decade. Did y'all not know local games were blacked out? It's not meant for the fan of the team in the city they're in. They expect you to watch and support the local channel.
Guys...this can only be said so many times. Get a VPN, some of them are even free. You'll be able to watch Rockets games on NBA League Pass Broadband. Only games you won't be able to watch are nationally televised games and NBATV games
Is this method just for NBA League Pass broadband? Can I change or mask ip address if I purchase NBA League pass for my tv? Basically, I'd like to purchase league pass for my tv and watch the rockets and I'm in Houston. I have direct tv and an Att modem and internet.
I don't know of a way to do it through your tv provider. I have a graphics card with an HD output for my computer, so I just hook up the TV to my computer. Looks great. Broadband and a VPN is an easy workaround
Should've mentioned this in the previous post, but the program I downloaded is called Spotflux. That's what I use. You just turn it on when you wanna watch the game, and it'll mask your IP. It's not harmful to the computer or anything, and you can turn it off after you watch the game.
Surprise, surprise: AT&T says no thanks to free offer Spoiler <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>AT&T says, in so many words, it isn't interested in <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNHouston">@CSNHouston</a> free view offer. Statement to come.</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/397862819321753600">November 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>From AT&T: We would like to make the channel available to our customers, but we want to make sure that we have a fair agreement in place ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/397862958295814144">November 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... that will allow us to provide the service uninterrupted and not just for a brief trial period. AT&T U-verse would like to make ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/397863113430548481">November 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... the channel available to our customers, but the proposed cost is not fair to pass on to all of our customers across Texas, ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/397863272881192960">November 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>... Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. We remain open to negotiation and a reasonable offer.</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/397863356301725697">November 5, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I emailed several execs at ATT including the CEO regarding this yesterday. Got a call from the executive office today. Obviously they didn't do much but at least this makes them aware of the situation. The guy that talked to me pretty much told me what I already know regarding the negotiations and the court hearing but to me it sounded like ATT is not active in any negotiations. They are hoping that the Rockets and Astros go back to FSN. Otherwise they will most likely follow lead once some other provider signs a deal... At least the exec office responded very quickly and provided an opportunity to provide our opinion to and get info from someone higher up the chain compared to a lowly customer care rep
I'm wondering if Crane is even working on getting providers on board, or just trying to get Fox and CSN in a bidding war to buy him out.
I'm glad none of the providers are biting on the "free trial". Get a deal done Crane, Rockets, and Comcast then you won't have to worry about a free trial. If not, leave Comcast and we can all move forward. I am not changing providers over one channel, albeit a very important channel. I will just use Ballstreams until a deal is reached. I wouldn't be up to watch this west coast road trip anyways. I'm getting old...lol
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>No big shock, but Dish Network has turned down the <a href="https://twitter.com/CSNHouston">@CSNHouston</a> free view offer. Statement to follow.</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398962454408859649">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dish statement: "As other pay-TV providers stated this week, Dish is unable to temporarily offer CSN Houston. ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398962664736428032">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"It is Dish’s practice to refrain from offering programming unless a long-term agreement is in place; anything less falls short ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398962878855663616">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"... of our customer service commitment. We remain open to negotiations to reach a fair deal for uninterrupted service. ...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398963040877432832">November 8, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>"We would be particularly interested in carrying the regional sports network if CSN Houston would agree...</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398963222004244480">November 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>" ... to make the channel available to customers interested in paying for it." End statement.</p>— David Barron (@dfbarron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dfbarron/statuses/398963351113310209">November 9, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Well...it was honest anyway. At this point, it is pretty clear that the 5 state business model that CSN set up is broken. There is no way that the providers will agree to a steep price across such a broad region for solely Houston based sports programming.
