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The new site doesn't seem to show "changes since last bill" where we used to see continuing credits. My monthly charges are also messed up -- missing HD charge and other problems. Previously, on the account summary page we could see our current programming listed, but clicking on the...

There's something strange going on. I have annual billing, AT250 with HD plus Platinum. When I checked my account the web site says that HD For Life is already activated on my account. I didn't do anything to make that happen. Slightly OT: Are locals supposed to be included now in the annual...

I've been with Dish since shortly after they began selling in my area (1996 or 1997). No cable then or now in my subdivision, and a move to Directv would probably mean a hassle with new dish mounting and cabling. From my current dish location I have a clean shot to 110/119/129 but anything to...

If you're getting a normal 1000.2, you'll have the integrated switch. It has 3 lnb "eyes" which is what you're probably seeing in the picture. Don't buy an external switch yet -- most likely you don't need it.

I did a Dishin'-It-Up upgrade a few months ago, and replaced 2 owned receivers with leased 211k's. Since then I've had to call several times because 2 lease charges instead of one were showing up on my bill. Each time the CSR said that wasn't right, and set up a credit, but the problem keeps...

Not sure about the 211, but the 211k works with up to a 1 TB drive with the latest firmware. I have a Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green that seems to be a great drive for this application. Mine is mounted in an Antec MX-100 enclosure. Cool and quiet.

As mentioned in previous post, I have an annual subscription but was able to get the HD & Platinum package added via web chat. The billing changes showed up today. There is a credit for removing a month of "Gold HD" (my previous HD package) and a new charge for exactly the same amount for "HD &...

Follow-up to previous post. While I wasn't really expecting a different outcome, I tried another chat tonight. This time the CSR happily added the Platinum channels to my current package (Classic Gold + HD with annual payment for the Classic Gold) with no argument at all. They show up on my...

It appears that annual subscribers can't get the Platinum channels added to an HD pack...any ideas to work around this other than changing to monthly payments? Chat transcript is below: Please wait while we find a representative to assist you... You have been connected to (03) Anthony K. (03)...

I'm about to upgrade to HD -- currently running a 501 and 508 (both owned). If I call for an upgrade, is there any way to specify the new 722k? The "Dish'n it Up" offers just list "Enhanced Duo DVR HD Receiver" but don't indicate a way to specify the newer model. Or should I just delay...