He also has the 211 for $14.00, it's $7.00 for a single HD receiver. Unless, he made a mistake and the receiver is a 222.
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He also has the 211 for $14.00, it's $7.00 for a single HD receiver. Unless, he made a mistake and the receiver is a 222.
As Tomcrown1 said, if a change happens that adversely affects the customer, I (believe) I legally have 30 days to cancel with no penalty. But Dish Network's executive office says I don't have that right even though I (believe) I do under state law.
Are you upset that I'm simply trying to get / push Dish to follow California state law? Or what is your concern? Yes, I'm upset that Dish does things like this when they probably know full well that they are / may be breaking my state's laws. So, why would when I knew about this matter? State law is state law.
ps... I'm not trying to start a flame war with you -- really, I'm not. And I'm definitely not getting into the "dish network does this but direct doesn't" type of thing, because Direct does this also. And it's not just the satellite TV industry that does this. But that doesn't make it right or legal.
I'm just expressing my continued disappointment at the industry in general for being anti-consumer. It amazes me at how much effort companies put into getting a new customer, and then don't do anything to try to keep those customers happy once they are sold on a service. *shrug*
We may just need to "agree to disagree" and leave it at that.
Are you upset that I'm simply trying to get / push Dish to follow California state law? Or what is your concern? Yes, I'm upset that Dish does things like this when they probably know full well that they are / may be breaking my state's laws. So, why would when I knew about this matter? State law is state law.
ps... I'm not trying to start a flame war with you -- really, I'm not. And I'm definitely not getting into the "dish network does this but direct doesn't" type of thing, because Direct does this also. And it's not just the satellite TV industry that does this. But that doesn't make it right or legal.
I'm just expressing my continued disappointment at the industry in general for being anti-consumer. It amazes me at how much effort companies put into getting a new customer, and then don't do anything to try to keep those customers happy once they are sold on a service. *shrug*
We may just need to "agree to disagree" and leave it at that.
Don't you just hate that the internet is forever?
I wonder when he files with his AG or whatever, if he'll show him that he already knew all this 2 years ago? Anybody wanna take bets?
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I agree with you 100%. It's astounding to me that so many people here will make the statement "well you signed the contract", or "the contract says they can raise prices anytime". Comon people grow a pair. This country wasn't built on the adage of "bend over and take it cause we said so".
They must have purposely done contracts that benefits them, and not the consumer. Lets hope the cable Co's don't get wind of this dirty sleazy stuff. From what I understood contracts are suppose to lock the price in and whatnot.
More then likely I will dump dish after the contract ends and go FTA and OTA....
More then likely I will dump dish after the contract ends and go FTA and OTA....
Yep that is the law and both sat companies do it. IN fact all tv video providers from cable to telecos do it also.
Every thing goes up . gas beer tv I still drive to the beer store and drink my cold beer while watching tv. It is life so sit back drink a cold one and enjoy it and stop bitching.
Skierrob, how about you create your own thread to discuss this "issue"? It's not relevant to this topic, that is, are price increases legal or not under different circumstances.
Prices go up, that's life (though they say there is no inflation, yet prices keep rising?). Don't like how they say they are freezing the rates. No they aren't. They are charging the two annual rate increases up front... so in fact, they are charging us for 2012's increase this year as well. The DVR and/or equipment fees will go up next year. I'd rather they be up front about it instead of spinning how sweet they are.
It'd be nice to get a "free" premium.
It'd be nice to get a "free" premium.
/Wow, Only $1 less then D* base Packs./
Where did you learn math? DirecTV choice is $58.99 to start. That is a difference of $14, not $1. And if you want HD and a second room you are up to $73.99. With DN you are still at $44.99, and the difference is up to $29.
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Where did you learn math? DirecTV choice is $58.99 to start. That is a difference of $14, not $1. And if you want HD and a second room you are up to $73.99. With DN you are still at $44.99, and the difference is up to $29.
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Dish obviously does a lot of business in every state, including California. If their contract was illegal it would have been changed by now. It is not like this is a new company just putting out a contract. I am sure the AG office of every state has looked into their contracts because someone will always be complaining.
Dish raises prices every February. I know they do not advertise it, but in the age of the internet one can do some research before signing a contract.
There is a new package from D called Select that appears to have a base price of $44.99. The channel selection seems worse than Dish to me.
Ummm... I don't even know what to say here. You went through this same thing last year, and you stayed with Dish, even though you were unhappy. Now they're raising their fees again, as (from what I'm reading they do every year), and suddenly it's illegal? I wish I could just say "well, I believe that's illegal" every time I wanted to change a contract.
I'm sure, as someone else has said, Dish has made sure that their contracts are legal. If you don't like the terms of the contract, you are free to choose another provider. Yeah, it would suck if you sign up today, and the price changes tomorrow. But what about this: you buy a house. Six months from now, you lose your job. You don't get to go to the bank and say "Yeah, I'm just gonna back out of that contract I signed with you just because I can't pay the house payment I agreed to any more." They can do it to you, but you can't just decide that the contract's not valid, just because you don't like the new terms.
Dish's contract states prices can change at any time. If you don't like that, don't sign the contract.
that line up is a old line up select is not that bad I would say the final product is on par with at120
What channels your seeing are the old select now knwn as select classic 39.99
New select added some channels and where there before and went up to 44.99
Is this the correct line up for Select: http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/compare/printablePackageChannels.jsp?packageId=1150002 or http://www.wahkiakumwest.com/images/channel_lineup.pdf ?
I am sorry if I caused any confusion. I really would like everyone to know their options with all available providers in order for subs to make a reasonable decision based on the programming they would like along with the price in which they can afford.
In fairness to Dish: http://www.dishnetwork.com/customerService/programmingGuides/default.aspx
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You call me a troll when I am simply stating a fact. When a state has no income tax, they must get their revenue from elsewhere. Do a little research, or come on up here to the Northeast, and you will see what property taxes are all about.
I love you guys who leave Dish, but can't seem to stay out of the forums. It is like you are trying to justify leaving them to yourself. To me it is people like you who are the TROLLS.
This is what would worry me. As a Directv sub, Im a little curious about this strategy. Is it actually good for the customer, and do you really think no contracts are due up in that period? Dish is already tough with negotiations, as well as Direcv, and those yearly rises help keep channels on the air. Does freezing prices open up one more to losing a channel during a negotiation? Or is this a suck in new folks, so they are under contract, and cant do anything about it ?
Im not here to argue about Dish vs Directv, Im a little curious at the strategy.
