Pricing Update from Dish Network

**peano** · 02-26-2010 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by Hemi 6.1

Hey Whats with the Directv Flyer in the Dish Network thread?

Its for AEP subs with multiple Duo DVRs that want to save $30 + per month. (And get better picture quality).

**Hemi 6.1** · 02-26-2010 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by peano

Its for AEP subs with multiple Duo DVRs that want to save $30 + per month. (And get better picture quality).

Not in this thread.

**Hemi 6.1** · 02-26-2010 09:12 PM

Well $62 to Join and $34 to add your spouse, And what does it cost per year after?

**DAVEGTESTR** · 02-26-2010 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by fz5j2r

I called Directv and arm wrestled with them on price and also new equipment. I have 4 HD DVR's with Dish.

Directv's prices for two years saves me $780 or $32.50 per month. My equipment costs to acquire 4 Directv DVR's would be $298 (they would give me the first two free, $99 for the third and $199 for the fourth). In addition, because their DVR's do not have an OTA tuner you must purchase two AM21 OTA boxes to duplicate what the DISH DVR's do by virtue of having an OTA tuner built in. The AM21 boxes are $50.00 each. This brings the total equipment cost to $398.

By deducting the equipment costs I would save $382 dollars by switching to Directv. I can also save another $100 using my son as a referral (he also gets a $100 credit). In addition, AAA members get $10 per month for 24 months for signing with Directv. This generates another $240 savings for a total savings of $722 over 24 months, even with purchasing new equipment.

I am calling Dish shortly and see if they will match the Directv deal. I doubt that they will.

If not, I will switch.

I am waiting to see if D* comes up with a better DVR and new HD Premium channels, specifically HBO and Cinemax and one local HD-Ind (KONG) are lacking.
I have NHL-CI through April.... Until then, it will be a drastically reduced AEP->AT120+ Package and am enjoying over $82x3 savings my first 3 mos. from FiOS. I got another 10 a month for 24 mos OR 20 for 12 just for getting mad at their stupid 1st month (and a half) triple-play billing. Fun and frustrating. Wife actually likes DISH, but doesn't like the 2 switches and wires... OK maybe I'll trade a 722 for a free 612 and sell a switch. hhmm OR maybe FiOS comes up with eSata and/or more space. Their DVR is second to DISH's, just needs those two and MRV is NICE.

**ramimac** · 02-27-2010 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Kheldar

Be careful. It is impossible to get both the referral credit and the AAA credit on the same account.

AAA DirecTV Discount Info

:
In the small print at the bottom it says:
For the
referral program

(click "Additional Offer Details" in the bottom-right corner), the small print says:
It is not possible to place your order on both phone numbers, and you cannot place your order on one, then call the other to get the other offer.

So, the AAA and Referral offers are mutually exclusive. You can't have both.

The AAA number took my referral just fine.

**cuda74360** · 02-27-2010 10:37 AM

It went up from $30.41 to $30.53. This is from taxes, due to the bundled lease fee of my 222 going up from $7 to $9.

DISH chat is still insisting that I have to have my receiver connected to a phone line, though... or pay an extra $5/month.

(03) Catherine B. CTO: Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Your agent is experiencing technical difficulties. Please stand by while we re-establish contact or find a new agent...

All agents are currently busy. Please stand by.

Please wait while we find an agent from the (03) Customer Service department to assist you.

Thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer, I will be happy to assist you today. Please give me a moment to access your account and review the information you have already provided.

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: I apologize for the network interruption.

Me: no problem

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: You are not charged anything as equipment fee.

Me: I want to disconnect the phone line from my receiver. Before, you would charge me $5 a month if I did this. Will you still charge me for this under the new equipment pricing?

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: You'll be charged only $5 monthly for not hooking a phone line.

Me: I thought you just said that I am not charged anything as equipment fee?

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: Well, phone line fee and equipment fee are different.

Me: The old bills used to show a fee of $5 for not having a phone line connected, under "Explanation of Detailed Activity"... but the new bill doesn't? Are you sure that you still charge this fee?

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: You can hook Ethernet to the receiver to avoid the $5 charge monthly.

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: If a phone line or Ethernet is hooked to a receiver, you'll not be charged anything.

Me: Why doesn't the new bill mention this fee, like the old ones did?

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: As you are not charged for that, your bill didn't mention that charge.

Me: The old bills called it a "TV2 Receiver Connection" fee under "Explanation of Charges".... this doesn't appear on the new bill.

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: To avoid any confusion, we have not mentioned that as you are not charged for that.

Me: I'm totally confused... so you can charge me for something that the bill doesn't tell me about?

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: No.

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: To avoid the confusion on the bill, we have not mentioned that.

Me: But you did before, even though I wasn't charged for it.

(03hy) Steve K. PAG: If a phone line or Ethernet is not hooked up, it'll be billed.

Me: ok, thanks
Your session has ended. You may now close this window.

Originally Posted by cuda74360

I just finished a chat with DISH, asking about the $5 fee for not having a phone line connected. According to this guy, I still have to pay it... unless I signup for autopay.

Me: I'd like to turn off my landline phone. Am I still subject to a $5 fee if I don't have my 222 receiver connected to a phone line?

Thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer, I will be happy to assist you today.* Please give me a moment to access your account and review the information you have already provided.

(03hy) Chris V. VVP: Your patience is greatly appreciated.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: I'd be happy to assist you with that.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: In order to avoid the TV2 connection fee, you need to connect the receiver to the phone line.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: However, it can be waived if you sign up for autopay with paperless billing.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: A valid e-mail address should also be updated on the account.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: Do you wish to sign up for autopay with paperless billing?

Me: is this true, even if the 222 is my only receiver?

(03hy) Chris V. VVP: Yes, it is.

Me: Thanks for the info. I do not want to sign up for autopay... I'll just keep the phone line.

(03hy) Chris V. VVP: That's fine.
(03hy) Chris V. VVP: As you are a wonderful Dish Network customer, I can offer you HBO and Showtime free for 3 months on the account.

Me: no thank you

(03hy) Chris V. VVP: Not a problem.