Do you still need to connect the dual tuner recievers to a phone line?

[hometheaterman]

So my understanding is with these new price increases the eliminated the $5 charge for not having a phone line connected. Is this correct? So can I unplug my receiver? I'm having to use a splitter on the phone line now for and just wondered if I could get rid of that.

[teachsac]

Yes and no. The $5 phone line fee is being adjusted for 6 months.

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[dvrexpander]

Yes and no. The $5 phone line fee is being adjusted for 6 months.

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Which imo is a crock of crap... I hope their phones blow up after 6 months from pissed off customers!

[Jim5506]

The $5 phoneline fee is not eliminated.

They charge it to everyone now regardless of having your phone line connected or not.

They eliminated the EXEMPTION for the $5 phone line fee if you have your phone line connected to the dual tuner receiver.

[navychop]

At least, you get Caller ID support with the phone lines connected.

[teachsac]

At least, you get Caller ID support with the phone lines connected.

Works on my 211. Have never seen it work with my two 622's.

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[gdarwin]

Works on all my receivers.

[damjr]

You will still need it connected if you want to order PPV without calling in and being charged an extra $5.
Also for those who have VIP receivers and want to access VOD you will still want it.

If none of the above apply..............................disconnect it.

And by the way, come July your additional fee for 2nd,3rd, etc.... dual tuners will be $14, not $10.

[Hemi 6.1]

Works on all my receivers.

Works on my 622 and 722 Too.

[sbsi]

I am seeing a credit for 6 months. Will Dish be charging 5.00 after the 6 months???