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I've had AT&T, PhonePower, and VoIPo .... it works with all of them. You might just have a lot of callers who block their outgoing caller-id.

What a joke! You're bitching about an average increase of less than $2/month, including taxes driven by the cable lobby. It's not like they're taking food off your plate. If you want to bitch at least pick a price increase that's dramatic or impacts lives. Groceries and medicines have increased...

10 years ago gas was less than $2/gallon. Prices for everything can and do increase over time. Singling-out your TV service, essentially entertainment, doesn't make a whole lot of sense IMO.

Do you really think football season is almost here, with no end in sight for the NFL lockout? I really don't expect camps to open before mid-August, and I'm probably being far too optimistic. Maybe ESPN should make that channel full-time NFL-Court-TV for a while.

No doubt that your comment re: HBO is on accurate, but there's no way I'd consider E! orBBCA "mainstream". I watch a lot of BBCA, and emailed D* more than a year ago asking about BBCA-HD... but less than 20% of the people I know even watch it rarely.

I got a rock. :mad: The CSR insisted that existing customers only get 24 months, and only with auto-pay. That means they're going to show it as a credit on my bill. I told her no way, I'll call another csr tomorrow, and if that doesn't help I'll call time warner and cancel d*. I haven't had...

I just got off the phone with them. The CSR emphasized that it's a NEW customer feature. She would give me the Free service today, only for 24 months, and only if I enroll in auto-pay. Somehow "for life" got lost in the shuffle. I told her it might be time for me to call Time Warner Cable, or...

I've got the protection plan, but when I called to activate a replacement H20 (2 years ago) they tacked-on 2 years citing activation of the new device. They said the plan only covers the cost of the replacement equipment, activating still triggered a new commitment.

I'm not in the 'most people' category. I can't stand rehearsed-reality tv. Aside from news I don't care for most of what's on FOX/CBS/NBC/ABC. I'd rather watch a movie I've seen 5 times than edure network TV. In contrast my wife loves FOOD, HGTV, and DIY. We both like original series' on HBO...

You might do better connecting the 1st TV using component & TOSLINK, then run a 50' HDMI to the other one.

My latest eBill from D* arrived yestarday. (4) installments of $44.75 ($179). Today I got a newsletter from Time Warner (my cable broadband provider). They are advertising $169 for the season. D* owns the MLB EI contract and sells distribution rights to the cable ops. I realize it's only $10...

I've been doing it since the VOD debut. I use s Linksys WRT54G as a 4-port wireles bridge (usually costs less than a gaming adapter) with the HR20 and HDDVD player connected. Primary router is Linksys WRT150N, using WPA (not WEP). Bridge is on 1st floor, access point on 2nd floor, distance is...

Charper1 and BigStein have the right idea. You'll get your best result if you hire a local specialist, somebody who makes his living on his reputation. If you find one that you intend to hire for the installation, turn it around and get on the phone again to D*. Explain the situation again...

Fair questions, but my thoughts are that the providers will be more likely to sign carriage deals during weak economy. I heard an interview this morning on XM Sports Nation.... the biggies are hurting for advertisement revenue. It's hitting the MLB playoffs now, as well as the Sunday NFL...

I've been a subscriber since 2000. My only freebie during that time is my HR20 -- and then only after I threatened to terminate my subscription after a terrible mover's connection installation involving multiple visits. In all the posts I've read, subs had to call and ask for a freebie. So if...

I admit, it's better than nothing. However, when others are getting a loyalty credit of $10/month discount for 12 months..... it would have been nice to see that on my bill instead - and without having to make a call before the card arrived in the mail. Now THAT would have been CLASSY. For that...

Your best, and most definitive, answers will be straight from DirecTV. When you speak with sales people at DirecTV, take good notes. Ask (and note) their names. From your post, it sounds like you'd just connect cable if it was available. You didn't mention which service is at your primary...

Mine wouldn't respond to the reset button. Tried it twice, the power LED was dim for a sec then went off, both times. Pulled the plug for 20 sec, and had to press-and-hold the power button on the unit. Didn't check my favorites or other settings. Is this some joker at D*, infecting us with a...

Leaving to try another service isn't exactly the dictionary definition of Loyalty. That said, it's probably worth your while to call and ask about the Loyalty program. If you're really nice, you might persuade the CSR to put a note on your account qualifying your subscription as uninterrupted...

Yes, PPV-HD is $4.99. Under Adjustments & Credits, my bill showed: 09/15 3 Anniversary Gift Free Movies -3.99 Credit I'd rather get free PPV-HD movies, but I'm not going to bitch too much about getting them for $1.

2 weeks ago we ordered a PPV-HD. Last week I got my bill, and also a card stating the 3 free PPV gifts. The bill showed a $3.99 credit against the PPV. Just order your movies and the credit will be on your statement.

Don't forget: when you activated your 'bone', you committed for another 2 years. Essentially, it's the same as a cell phone upgrade: the free and discounted phones require a new commitment. It's a good business model in terms of retention.

I'm quite happy with my HR20. Aside from a bad B-Band converter, I haven't had any trouble with it. I've loaded many of the CE's, so I've exposed myself to some level of "risk" and still no complaints. I've had it since Dec 2006. Guide speed has improved dramatically since then. Plus the future...

Correct again. And a good installer may be able to re-use the existing mount & pole with the Dish dish. I keep forgetting that there are people who don't care about sports. :-)

If you sell to a D* subscriber, he can connect his already-active equipment on move-in day, and call to change the address on the account. If the buyer isn't a subscriber but wants D*, then he won't need to replace the dish.... although a free replacement and installation would be part of his...