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otterbay
Contributor
5 years ago

Which channels activate the 'Broadcast Surcharge' and the 'Regional Sports Charge'?

Hi.  Simple question: Which channels activate the 'Broadcast Surcharge' and the 'Regional Sports Charge'? These two fees now total $23.50, which would be marginally acceptable if we knew which chan...
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bearone2
Contributor III

probably the channel you watched was pay per view.

otterbay's avatar
otterbay
Contributor
5 years ago

Yes, I finally found a CSR who knew the answer - anything above the Starter TV seems to trigger both fees.  But since Starter includes local channels, I'm thinking the broadcast fee is included there as well.  Anyone here have YouTube TV, where they include your local channels and six DVR's?  I wonder if they're "forced" to charge those $23.50 in fees.  I'll get back to you...

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    bearone2
    Contributor III
    5 years ago

    you're dreaming if you expected paying for the el cheapo plan was going to give access to special channels.