Football for Cord-Cutters: DirecTV and Sony Offer NFL Games on PS3

By David Tobia
September 5, 2012

DirecTV offers its “Sunday Ticket” package each season for football fans who want to access every NFL game on their televisions.
Traditionally, only DirecTV customers could get the service — which led to many NFL diehards switching to the satellite service.
Last year, DirecTV allowed viewers with geographical restrictions regarding satellite TV to purchase Sunday Ticket through their PS3 game consoles.
But while the option is meant to be an extension of existing subscriptions (Sunday Ticket subscribers can watch on their PS3 at no additional charge), the offer also allows people to purchase Sunday Ticket a la carte.
When signing up for the service, people must say “no” to the question of whether they can receive satellite service. They can then purchase Sunday Ticket for $300.
AllThingsD cautions that if too many people exploit this loophole, DirecTV and Sony may take steps to close it off, but as of now the option seems to be alive and operational.

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