New Upgrade Prices for Hopper w/ Sling

[avonjimmy]

Dish Upgrade

Will contact Zach at Dish Dirt to see about upgrading. Will let everyone know how I do!

 

[avonjimmy]

Zachs is the Guy!

Zachs at Dish Network made it very easy to upgrade to a Hopper w Sling to replace original Hopper!!! No additional cost, just a new 2 year commitment and new Hopper w Sling is being shipped to me. Assume it will be easy to upgrade. Will let you know.

 

[odbrv]

Zachs at Dish Network made it very easy to upgrade to a Hopper w Sling to replace original Hopper!!! No additional cost, just a new 2 year commitment and new Hopper w Sling is being shipped to me. Assume it will be easy to upgrade. Will let you know.

I got the same deal from DIRT. However the install took forever. I have western arc with a 61.5 wing dish. The install wizard took almost 7 hours to get by step 2 of the install. Everything is fine now just have patience if you have anything but a normal east or west arc.

 

[mrtg3336rz]

I got the same deal from DIRT. However the install took forever. I have western arc with a 61.5 wing dish. The install wizard took almost 7 hours to get by step 2 of the install. Everything is fine now just have patience if you have anything but a normal east or west arc.

If your dish setup contains both 119 and 61.5, then you should disconnect one of them before installing the Hopper/HWS. Once the download is complete, you can connect it back up, and then run a check switch test once the install wizard has finished.

 

[JSheridan]

If your dish setup contains both 119 and 61.5, then you should disconnect one of them before installing the Hopper/HWS. Once the download is complete, you can connect it back up, and then run a check switch test once the install wizard has finished.

Agreed. The HWS does not like to do the initial download on a mixed arc set-up.

 

[david_jr]

It only took me an hour & a half to change out 2 hoppers to HWS. No instructions in the box but enough info on this site to get you through. BTW my kids are having a ball showing off sling to their friends.

 

[briankavanaugh]

I have one of the original Hoppers, how do I get in on the free upgrade to Hopper w/Sling and grandfather pricing?

 

[Bobby]

Contact DIRT...

 

[briankavanaugh]

Sorry, hate being a noob, as you can see that was my first post. Can you please point me in the right direction on contacting DIRT?

 

[Bobby]

Click this: http://www.satelliteguys.us/forum.php

Go to the bottom of the page and look for subs in RED that have @Dish at the end of their title. There isn't one on just yet, it's pretty early, look a little later....

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Sorry, hate being a noob, as you can see that was my first post. Can you please point me in the right direction on contacting DIRT?

You can also post in this thread, it's normally monitored by DIRT members.....

 

[briankavanaugh]

Awesome, thanks for the help!!!!

 

[pweezil]

I just completed an upgrade to HWS with Zach S. from DIRT and I have to say that it was the best customer service I've received from any company, not just Dish. Thanks Zach!

 

[dmadsen28]

Chatting with Dish support agents it appears as though customers in good standing can upgrade for free with a 24-month commitment. Checking with DIRT to see if there are other options for no commitment.

 

[navychop]

Yep, it seems the "old" Hopper is only for replacements, if that, and the HWS is for all new installs.

 

[motocrash]

I have had an original hopper and joey for years. Am I better off getting the HWS and keeping the joey? shoot for 2 HWS?

 

[navychop]

Need more usage & family details.

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[whitewolf8214]

Starting July 11th Plan A customers will be able to upgrade to the Hopper with Sling for FREE! There will still be a technician visit fee but the Upgrade fee did drop $100. The regular Hopper is still free for Plan A customers but the the fee dropped to $50 for Plan B customers. This is great news for those of you wanted to upgrade to the new Hopper system.

I'm sure many will ask how you find out what plan you are or how you become a Plan A customer. There really is no way for any of us to find out, Dish uses a certain type of formula. One of the most important things is to have your account in good standing. Make sure you have not missed any payments and that you have not upgraded recently.

Thanks for info and update!!

 

[jerryez]

Thanks for info and update!!

This thread was dated July 2013,until dmadsen28 dredged it up from the depth of the search forum.

 

[smroycro]

Can a DIRT member contact me to coordinate an upgrade from 2 Hoppers to 2 HWS?

thanks