Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/06

**boba** · 01-12-2006 03:41 PM

Dealers are receiving notice their existing contracts expire 2/28/06 and they must sign new contracts with Directv to participate in a lease only Directv service.

**The Tate** · 01-12-2006 04:37 PM

Were did you get your info?

**Scott Greczkowski** · 01-12-2006 04:41 PM

The info is valid, it comes from the DirecTV retailer site.

My question is does this mean no more equipment will be sold or will it be lease or cash and carry.

**charper1** · 01-12-2006 04:41 PM

Now this is a very bad move, even more than than no longer allowing 3rd party branded hardware.

**CPanther95** · 01-12-2006 05:01 PM

They announced in the 1/05 conference call that they wanted to move to a lease model to reduce customer acquisition costs.

How it will be blended with the current owners isn't known yet, but as of the most recent deals, including MPEG4 hardware, buying was still an option. It is also very unlikely that they would replace an owned box with a leased one. That would be an invitation for a lawsuit.

**lee78221** · 01-12-2006 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by CPanther95

They announced in the 1/05 conference call that they wanted to move to a lease model to reduce customer acquisition costs.
How it will be blended with the current owners isn't known yet, but as of the most recent deals, including MPEG4 hardware, buying was still an option. It is also very unlikely that they would replace an owned box with a leased one. That would be an invitation for a lawsuit.

That would be an invitation for a lawsuit.

Why?

**boba** · 01-12-2006 05:37 PM

3/1/06 YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO LEASE EQUIPMENT buy it during Feb if you want to own. I wonder how this will affect BB & CC?

**charper1** · 01-12-2006 05:40 PM

I would think Robert could enlighten us ASAP and clear it up on the actual details.

**Digital Dude** · 01-12-2006 05:50 PM

What a great deal for customers. A "Free" 4 room system 's monthly bill just jumped in price.

And Direc said no increases this year.

B arbara
S treisand!!!!!

Cable Companies bundled deals are going to look a whole lot better come March 1.

Direc going lease only March- redefining March Madness.

**boba** · 01-12-2006 06:00 PM

Originally Posted by charper1

I would think Robert could enlighten us ASAP and clear it up on the actual details.

It would be nice if Directv released details the only hard information is they are giving dealers 30 day notice that our contracts are expiring

There is a 5 page letter but no hard specific facts. Existing customers that own their own equipment will continue to own their equipment but any new added equip. will be leased with a lease fee after 3/1/06.