Recent content by ansatzjp

Thanks! I just called DirecTV to disconnect the service and the representative offered me to put the account on suspension status, until I decide what to do in my new home. If I decide to reinstate my service, the new contract will be effective as of new in-service date. As to the dish I...

Thanks for the input. I am most interested in getting a basic local channel only (around $ 10, I guess) and in having the international channel (Korea Direct) as an option that I can request to turn on and off. If I go with the movers connection, how much would they charge for the new...

Hi. I'm moving from CT to TX toward the end of this month and am curious whether it might be better to cancel the current service and re-join once I get there. The downside for the cancellation is that I need to pay a pro-rated early termination fee (2-3 months, I guess). I am currently...

thanks, boba. I initially had called to order over the phone, but the rep. told me that if I go to the website to order a new service, I won't pay a $ 19.95 shipping and handling. Couldn't find an option at all. Well, I think I need to call them back.

Hi. I am trying to place an order for a basic service plus international channel, but I don't see any option to choose a very basic service ($ 9.99) on directv.com. Is it hidden or is it just unavailable? Thanks.

Thanks for all the answers. It sounds a lot more complicated than I originally thought, and there are a lot of jargons I don't quite understand. IA5 / Globecast / FTA... well, I gotta study this forum more diligently.

Hi. I just found this forum googling "satellite forum." What a great forum! I hope you experts could help me out. Here is my situation: I recently moved to a new apartment, and the management office allows only ONE satellite dish in my balcony. Problem is that my location (06518) needs to...