New DishHD $29.99 HD Only Package Details

**grb** · 02-07-2008 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by TalonDancer

I posted something similar in another thread but given recent questions, maybe this thread is more appropriate....

The $29.99 dishHD package is not "HD Only".

Besides the HD channels shown on the
Dish web site

you get...
* all the SD equivalents of the HD channels (even HGTV & Food that have different content)
* all of the SD channels of a Premium Movie package (if you sub the package)
* your SD Locals (if you sub locals)
* the SD Public Interest channels
* the SD Shopping channels
* the SD free previews

You can still watch the SD channels on TV1 or TV2 (e.g. on a 622).

IOW it is simply NOT "HD Only". It is more like "HD Mainly" but with a lot of SD thrown in.

Talon Dancer

Which channels are in the SD Public Interest grouping? I am blocked out of CSPAN...

**RedSavina** · 02-07-2008 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by seandudley

I just tried to change my programming to the dishHD all HD package, but I was told I could not because I am leasing a 622 receiver from them. Does anyone know if this is correct?

Thanks.

Sean Dudley

Doubtful... I have a leased 622 and was signed up (correctly) on the first try about an hour after it was made available on 2/1. I was no longer under contract (previous one was completed in December), so that may have been a factor. Not only was it simple for me, but I did not incur a new contract or have to pay any fees.

I feel for those who have had trouble, but urge you to be patient and keep trying. It CAN be done! (too bad it is a hassle for some)

**RedSavina** · 02-07-2008 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by vinobabu

How many receivers you have?

I have two receivers (see my sig), but only the 622 is active. I decided to do without the 211 until the DVR upgrade is available, so it is currently collecting dust.

**RedSavina** · 02-07-2008 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by grb

Which channels are in the SD Public Interest grouping? I am blocked out of CSPAN...

Free Public Interest Programming Package

**AdamGott** · 02-08-2008 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by seandudley

OK, thanks for the info, Adam. That doesn't bode well if they changed you back, I guess the option isn't available to me.

Sean

I'm telling you - keep trying and you will eventually get it.

Yes, I was rather pissed when I found out that they put me back on the AEP and did not tell me (and there was no record of me switching the first time in their computer).

**AdamGott** · 02-08-2008 11:43 PM

I am not getting most of the public interest channels but I am actually afraid to call because I am worried that they will screw it up and I will not have the HD ONLY package any more.. way to go E!

**AdamGott** · 02-11-2008 02:10 PM

This package has really turned into a mess. Does anyone know (Scott?) what the official deal is with this thing?

Is it only open to new subscribers?

Can you get it with a leased 622?

Can you get public interest channels with it?

I tried to get all of the public interest channels added (I only have some, apparently dish thinks I only have one dish on 110/119 when I have three - no matter how many times I tell them this they still can't get it straight) and eventually called Tech Support. Then tech support tells me that I should not have this pack because it is unavailable to those people leasing a 622.

**SatinKzo** · 02-11-2008 07:38 PM

I have the pack and here is what I had before I upgraded

DishFamily with 1 301 receiver

I called in an leased a 211 on Monday last week
On tuesday, I did live chat and did the Cinemax for .01 deal
Friday I got my 211, activated it through automated system
Called back in after activation and changed to the dishHD package and PI channels with my cinemax deal.

So based on my experience I would have to say
It is open to existing customers
Assume a leased 622 is no different than the 211 with this package (makes no sense why people with a 622 are being singled out)
Yes, you can get PI channels with it.

Seriously, I would definately recommend the live chat over calling in person unless you call early in the morning eastern time(only time I personally can reliably get someone in the US). Plus with live chat, you have a CSR name/id and a transcript of the chat.

**harlanba** · 02-13-2008 05:10 PM

It is not a standalone package. The fine print at the bottom says
"dishHD programming is available only in conjunction with the following packages: America’s Top 100, America’s Top 200, America’s Top 250, America’s “Everything” Pak." Am I missing something?