Pricing Update from Dish Network

[Stargazer]

Directv could and probably will take advantage of this in two ways. One, they will jack up the fees, and two they will still advertise that they are cheaper because they would probably jack them up less than what Dish did.

[tstolze]

Scott,

You mentioned we would want to keep our receivers connected to a phone line/broadband even though they will stop waiving the $5 fee. Besides Remote Access, what's the reason to keep it connected?

So Dish can have your viewing data as well as be informed of any hardware/signal issues.

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[Bob Haller]

now directv take advantage of this ridiculous increase...they may advertise : 5 dollars per additional receiver (with DISH cost 17,14 or 10 )

I am looking forward to whatever direct offers. this could be interesting

[Scott Greczkowski]

that credit was in my leaked info.........

altogether too little too late. If more people vothed with their feet err wallet companies wouldnt even try price gouges like this........

I knew about the credit when I first got my information. The only reason I didn't report it was because there is no rhyme or reason to who gets the credit and who does not. I didn't want our members to think they were entitled to get a credit when there is a chance that they will get nothing.

[Tom_P]

They are trying to disguise the increase, I don't pay any of those charges meaning the Access Fee. And as AEP customer I didn't pay a DVR fee neither. One of the reason that I moved to AEP was to get a better bang for the buck.. Well no more premiums channels for me then..

[briani]

I have a question. I currently have a 722 HD DVR in my main room and 211 in my second room(Both leased) I don't use the 211 much and I have TV2 from my 722 connected. Would Dish allow me to return the 211? If so, how whould that effect My bill after 02/01?

[probinson]

Directv could and probably will take advantage of this in two ways. One, they will jack up the fees, and two they will still advertise that they are cheaper because they would probably jack them up less than what Dish did.

Dish has given DirecTV has a great opportunity to really hit back at the "Why would you ever pay more for TV?" campaign;

"Why would you ever pay $17 for an additional DVR?"

I can hear the marketing guys for DirecTV laughing already...

[Scherrman]

I have a question. I currently have a 722 HD DVR in my main room and 211 in my second room(Both leased) I don't use the 211 much and I have TV2 from my 722 connected. Would Dish allow me to return the 211? If so, how whould that effect My bill after 02/01?

If you are leasing the 211, just tell Dish you want to deactivate it and get rid of it from your account. They should send you a box to return the receiver and remote. By doing that you should save yourself $7/mo.

[Bob Haller]

Dish has given DirecTV has a great opportunity to really hit back at the "Why would you ever pay more for TV?" campaign;

"Why would you ever pay $17 for an additional DVR?"

I can hear the marketing guys for DirecTV laughing already...

Yeah D marketing must be happy campers today

Verizon bundle month to month no contract including phone, internet 15 down 5 up and 220 channels of HD, 130 bucks a month.Dont know what I will do for DVR but whatever it is cant be more expensive than E

Charlie THANKS for making me shop.

E will me getting CUSTOMERS to look at their bill nationwide

And just like a hassle I had with state farm for my business liabilty policy, it saved me big bucks.

Incidently I am already paying over 70 bucks a month for phone with 5 meg down 1.5 meg up internet, so the tv bundle isnt that expensive.

Will check out comcast too, but no contracts is me

[peano]

Dish has given DirecTV has a great opportunity to really hit back at the "Why would you ever pay more for TV?" campaign;

"Why would you ever pay $17 for an additional DVR?"

I can hear the marketing guys for DirecTV laughing already...

I agree it is an excellent time for Directv to agressively market against Dish with this.

What may end up happening instead is Directv will raise their receiver rates to $16.