Directv access card

[John_Wayne]

Just got an e-mail from Directv that I'm going to need to get a new free access card by Aug 31,2020. Anyone know what this is all about??

[Bill_Satellite]

Right, so that is the required update. It looks like DTV has now set that date as their projected time to drop the SD signal. If/when they do that you will no longer be able to receive ANY DTV satellite TV with a D12.

[Community Alumni]

Bill.Satellite wrote:
If you are currently using a SD only receiver like a D12 or R series DVR (actually any receiver model that does not start with an H or HR) then DTV is correct that you will need new hardware to continue to receive the DTV signal when they end the SD broadcast in the near future.

I do have a D12 receiver with a 18 inch dish antenna. Hope all will work after wards.


JimR

[Bill_Satellite]

If you are currently using a SD only receiver like a D12 or R series DVR (actually any receiver model that does not start with an H or HR) then DTV is correct that you will need new hardware to continue to receive the DTV signal when they end the SD broadcast in the near future.

[Community Alumni]

chuckbear wrote:
Rather than do nothing, call DirecTV and ask them if this is legit and ask them why? Chuck

Hello

I did call and was told that was not for a card but for an upgrade. She really did not seem to know about the email. I did call the number and was told my wait time was 42 minutes I hung up and then deleted the email.

Bottom line I think it is all BS DTV trying to get you on a new contract and I will wait and see just like the end of DNS "NOT".

JimR

ps I think they (DTV) is suffering from a rectal cranial inversion.

[shastagary]

i had directv the first day you could get it until i gave them up 4 years ago in that time i had new cards sent to me by mail stating they had to be changed out.
i had 3 receivers and they send cards for them at different times for each one no emails they just sent the cards out but that was with the old standard definition boxes.

[chuckbear]

Rather than do nothing, call DirecTV and ask them if this is legit and ask them why? Chuck

[edatlanta]

I received a new access card from DirecTV 25 years ago due to the hacking mentioned above, but not with continuous service since then. I would be very suspicious.

[schlep1967]

John Wayne wrote:
Just got an e-mail from Directv that I'm going to need to get a new free access card by Aug 31,2020. Anyone know what this is all about??

My guess is it is a phishing attempt. There is probably a link to click on in the email that will download a virus on your computer. Don't do it!. Your safe option is to open your browser and contact Directtv yourself asking them about the email.

[FlatBroke]

dapperdan wrote:
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What he said! We've been with DirecTV for over twenty years and NEVER had a new card sent to us either!

Dan

^ That

[Bill_Satellite]

How old and what type receiver are you using?

[dapperdan]

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What he said! We've been with DirecTV for over twenty years and NEVER had a new card sent to us either!

Dan

[navigator2346]

I have had Direct for 15 years and have never had a new card sent to me

[shastagary]

directv sends out new updated cards so they can shut down the unauthorized access cards used by hackers to capture free channels happened when i had directv a few times.

[2oldman]

nope.