I am getting Direct for $40 a month with extras, it was a get you hooked deal, it is good for 2 years, then I can cancel anytime but it is locked in at that cost for the 2 years.
You might pressure them and they may give you the deal if they think they are gong to lose you as a customer.
I understand, I got that way with Cable here, they kept telling me my problem was inside my house, bad wiring, I fixed the problem for them, canceled them, problem fixed. lol