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  1. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I paid for the mount by check and made it payable to the installers name and not to the company that he worked for. It seemed weird to me at the time but dishcomm's statement above makes sense now.
  2. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    When I got service with Dish in April 2005, I was under no commitment. I paid $299 for the 622 DVR. When I added a 211 in November 2005, I agreed to a 18 month commitment. That commitment expired and I never agreed to any other commitments.
  3. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    Jacmyoung - I was kidding about the post.
  4. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    Zero327 and jacmyoung - I called up Dish today and they verified that I do not owe any money. My account reflects a zero balance. All I know is that the email to ceo@echostar.com worked to resolve my problem. I don't know if those people are CSR's or more senior people but either way, I...
  5. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I received the following email from ceo@echostar.com : Michael, Thank you for your recent e-mail. A review of the account indicates your were set up for credit card auto-pay. You are not required to have both CCA and an 18-month commitment. I have waived the 18-month commitment on your DISH...
  6. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I sent the following email to ceo@echostar.com : To whom it may concern, I have been a Dish Network customer since April 2005. I have always been on Autopay since I signed up for Dish Network service. On March 24, 2008, I called Dish Network to cancel my account. The CSR told me that I was...
  7. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I just found the flyer explaining the DVR Advantage promotion. It has an asterick that states the following: "A customer must elect an 18-month commitment or Credit Card AutoPay/recurring EFT payments with online billing as well as subscribe to America's Top 200 plus local channels and have...
  8. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I've had automatic billpay since I signed up with Dish close to 3 years ago.
  9. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I'm directly billed by Dish, no third party.
  10. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    Shipsnake - So far the 2 HD DVR's have been great. The PQ is outstanding on the HD channels. There are so many HD channels on Directv that there isn't enough time in the day to watch them all. I had an install timeframe from 8AM - 12PM and the installer shows up around 12:30PM. The installer...
  11. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I've had autopay since I became a Dish customer.
  12. Mike4HDTV

    Is there a 18 month commitment for DVR Advantage for existing customers?

    I need some help. I just canceled Dish because I got Directv installed today. I had Dish for close to 3 years. I haven't received any new equipment for over 2 years so I knew I was under no commitment. I called up Dish to cancel and they said that I was under an 18 month commitment because I...
  13. Mike4HDTV

    leaving E* for D*

    just return the leased receivers and LNB's to them in the boxes they mail you so they don't charge you for the equipment. I just signed up for D*. I was sick of waiting for new HD from E*. My install is on Monday.
  14. Mike4HDTV

    New Dish Network HD Essential Pack Info

    Universal HD, HDNet Movies, NHL HD, NBA TV HD, and Voom are not in the Essentials package. They are in the Ultimate package for $20.
  15. Mike4HDTV

    Cinemax for 1 year for .01 w/ autopay/paperless billing

    I read somewhere that the Cinemax penny deal ends on Jan. 31st.
  16. Mike4HDTV

    New Dish Network Pricing

    According to above link you will be able to to add HBO HD, Cinemax HD, Showtime HD, and Starz HD for $10 to your account. That's a great deal.
  17. Mike4HDTV

    CES on TV.

    G4 has some CES coverage today and tomorrow at 7 PM Eastern.
  18. Mike4HDTV

    Price Changes and HD packages on dish website

    There are two HD packs: DishHD Essential ($10/month) - Receive the best HD channels from the America's Top programming package you subscribe to. DishHD Ultimate ($20/month) - All the great HD programming from DishHD Essential plus 20 additional HD channels. I assume the 20 additional...
  19. Mike4HDTV

    Official 2008 Dish WishList

    I would like to see the following in 2008: - One DVR fee per account instead of per receiver - A real VOD service similar to Comcast and having lots of free content. - All MPEG2 HD channels converted to MPEG4. - More national HD channels such as USA-HD, Sci-Fi HD, CNN HD, FX HD, Fox Business...
  20. Mike4HDTV

    Cinemax for 1 year for .01 w/ autopay/paperless billing

    I called and was signed up within 10 minutes. Now I have Skinemax (including HD) for 2 years for .02. Great deal.
  21. Mike4HDTV

    ESPN2 (9425) - Choppy Video

    I guess I spoke too soon. The choppy video/stuttering problem is back.