I went to the DirecTV website and logged in the other day and they had a page explaining why I no longer get CBS and ABC and that there was a page I could go to to see if I was entitled to a discount. Anyway, I went there and they offered me a temporary $15 dollar a month discount off my bill. They were also offering the Sunday ticket for $50 a month for 12 months.
If I had accepted their "discount" I would have agreed to a new 2 year contract. I have no contract presently. So I declined their offer. I went back a few days later and found that they raised my monthly rate by $5 and would now charge me $70 a month for 12 months for Sunday ticket.
Just for spite I cancelled Cinemax, which I rarely watch. Next week I'll cancel HBO if CBS and ABC aren't back and I'll dump them completely if those stations haven't been brought back by Labor day.