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shanewalker
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AT&T/Dish bundles...worth it? Big caveats?

So I'm contemplating switching over my cellular service to AT&T sometime soon (yeah, the reduced-price iPhone has become a serious temptation)--and its making me think about the AT&T bundle offerings.

Since we currently have long distance and local phone service and DSL through AT&T, I'm wondering how smart it might be to jump in with their 'Quad Bundle', as we're also currently Dish subs.

Well, the bundle deal only includes America's Favorite 100, so, I'm wondering...will I save any real money once I bump up to the Everything Pak w/ HD/Voom, etc. that I'm currently enjoying?

I've looked into these 'bundles' before and they never seem to pan out, once you add up all the extras...but I'm not sure.

Does anyone out there have advice/insights? Are there big 'gotchas' w/ AT&T Dish service vs. direct Dish subscriptions (I have 3-room service w/ 2 622 DVRs [1 owned] and a 211, btw)?

Thanks!
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I bundled with my phone company without "breaking" from Dish. Frontier Communications is my phone company. Kept same programming and everything. All that happens is you get your billing from the phone company and you get $5 knocked off your Dish bill for bundling.

When I call for service, I'm still talking to Dish reps. It's just a different section. Something in my phone number and they answer, "Thank you for calling DishNetwork by Frontier. How can I help you".
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cosmo_kramer
cosmo_kramer
I'm an AT&T bundler, and I don't have the HZ receiver, I have the regular 622. I'm saving $15 per month (AT200 w/locals & HD pack) as well as similar amounts on my other bundled services.

I agree with rpconrad regarding the ATT/Dish CSRs. Our calls get routed to them and I've never had a bad CSR experience (one call to change service and three tech support calls in 3 years). Maybe I'm just lucky....
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Same, I'm in Northen AZ. One bill ... not much off. Seemed easier at the time, doesn't really matter to me one way or another ... I have a 211, got it right before the bundling went thru. You can't use the Dish Website to upgrade packages though ...

cparker said:
I bundled with my phone company without "breaking" from Dish. Frontier Communications is my phone company. Kept same programming and everything. All that happens is you get your billing from the phone company and you get $5 knocked off your Dish bill for bundling.

When I call for service, I'm still talking to Dish reps. It's just a different section. Something in my phone number and they answer, "Thank you for calling DishNetwork by Frontier. How can I help you".
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birdo
I do not like that fact that you cannot use the Dish site to manage your account. I had to go through ATT to get my employee discount (No don't ask me about phone service, bundles or DSL. I am a programmer in HR :-) ).
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schneid
schneid
Watch out for the ATT credit card scam too!

I have local, long-disatance, DSL, wireless, wi-fi, and ATT Homezone all bundled together. I applied for and received an ATT credit card as I was supposed to get 10% off my ATT bundled services for a year.

After I got my bill and didn't get the rebate I called. I initially was told no such program existed but after escalating through two more phone numbers I was told it was only 5%. A couple of days later I finally dug out the initial offer and sure enough, it was 10% for a year. I called back and they finally admitted I was correct but that I had failed to "enroll" in the program. No where does the offer say anything about enrolling. I supposedly am "enrolled" now so we'll see what happens on the next bill.

If you spring for this offer, make sure you have copies of it in writing.
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tomeckle
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ATT CSR Great Experience

Just reported LNB drift using the ATT Service phone number not the regular Dish one.. The CSR took my data re 129 (-7) AND SCHEDULED A FREE SERVICE CALL to replace the LNB .

I have been a combined subscriber for 2.5 years and have been absolutely satisfied with the service. Each time I have called the SBC/ATT number 866-722-7500, the CSR has been very knowledgeable and solved my problem.

Even when I upgraded to the 622 and qualified for the rebate at $10 a month, it appeared regularly on my bill. I have the combined billing scheduled to debit my bank account, which also works flawlessly each month. When I have ordered premium services, ie MLB Extra Innings, USB HD, Showtime/HBO, etc no problems...

While I pay a bit for phone services, I dont use much...nationwide long distance for example, I still get a combined savings of about $25 a month over purchasing each service individually. After reading the many stories about Dish CSR difficulties/inconsistencies on this forum, I am very pleased with the service I get from ATT/dish. The absence of aggravation is worth much more than the savings to me personally..

I have the DISH Gold HD, with Locals, Superstation and 2 DVR pak...

Hopefully I havent jinxed myself with these comments...
Thanks for listening
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meStevo
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NFL 2026-2027 Season

Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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Browns lead the AFC North 🤣

Seth Meyers What GIF by Late Night with Seth Meyers
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
www.colts.com www.colts.com
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.
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Foxbat said:
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
www.colts.com

Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties

Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
www.colts.com www.colts.com
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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dfergie
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Last reply · posted in TV Shows

Stargate SG-1 Discussion

Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
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The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.

Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
Source Gateworld
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I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
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long_time_Dish
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reubenray said:
I have gotten back into watching SG-1 and I have recorded most of the episodes to binge watch. What episodes are about the Antarctic or was this a movie? Also where could I watch the SG-1 movies?
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Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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long_time_Dish said:
Well, there are a couple involving the Antarctic. "Solitudes", S1 E17 (one of my favorites), Then, "Lost City', S7 E21 and E22. Then, in the SGA pilot, "Rising", S1 E1 and E2, it starts out in the Antarctic for about the first 20 minutes or so.
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Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
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long_time_Dish
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reubenray said:
Which one has O'Neil being Ancients? I am at the end of Season 8 now.
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If I understand your question, O'Neill had the Ancient's knowledge in the "Lost City" two-part episode. That was when Anubis attacked Earth and there was a big battle over Antarctica.
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Scott Greczkowski
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Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club

Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Blinded By The Light - Manfred Mann's Earth Band
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I Saw The Light - Todd Rundgren
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Little Bit Of Light - Strange Weather
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A Little Bit of Soap -- The Jarmels
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Give A Little Bit - Supertramp
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Defender on Linux: Microsoft’s Big Security Move #shorts

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Ramy
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Last reply · posted in The Sports Section

2026-27 NCAA College Football

Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Best fan sign I saw during the ND-BYU game: "Bear ate your Lucky Charms!" (Bear being the Cougars' QB). I was going to suggest, "Have you or your team been involved in a Carr crash?"
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View: https://youtu.be/mUq0cZaflyc?si=odZ2TTCweQXCWNBR
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.😈. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
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Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.
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Peter Parker
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

DISH Hopper 3 Software Version 713 Is Out

No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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bookworm370 said:
Has anyone noticed an FF stutter with 713? I used to be able to hit FF a few times and skip smoothly. After 713 (maybe 712), when I skip forward, there is a definite stutter for as many times as I have pressed FF.

Can anyone check on this and report back? Recorded programs and then press skip forward a few times to see if it's smooth? Normally, it just jumps to the right place after the skips.
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My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning. She hit FF and it went to 15x FF.
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reubenray said:
My wife mentioned that her remote is acting strange this morning.
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Had a customer call recently saying their remote was really acting up, some buttons no longer functioned. Told them to reboot the Hopper....problem fixed.
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"

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dishstaller said:
Wife bought me a t-shirt that has "have you tried turning it off and on again?"
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Here's the one I need:
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Foxbat said:
Here's the one I need:
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Just ordered one....that's great.
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naptime said:
I'm getting fabulous picture on Ch. 148 4k, but zero audio with H713. This is with a recorded show (Notre Dame game). Anyone else have this? Audio is fine on every other channel.
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It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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jsmit86 said:
They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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Oh, you mean "soon"? :biggrin
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jsmit86 said:
It's a known issue.
For a temporary fix, go into the menu, Audio, and turn Dolby Audio "OFF". You will have PCM stereo audio.

I was able to give the tech ops team some data logs so they could diagnose the problem, and they rolled me back to H708 temporarily. It fixed that issue.

They let me know that they understand what caused the issue, and it will be fixed within a few weeks in a new update.
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I guess they will be busy when lots of people start asking for rollbacks to H708 now that you mention that downgrades of software does exist because it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner and the IR Remote problems in H710-H713.
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Almighty1 said:
it will likely fix the OTA Single Tuner
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RTX Spark: NVIDIA's AI PC Powerhouse Details! #shorts

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SuperDish_Fan23
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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum

Its crazy how the ViP922 is so rare for no reason.

Why are ViP922s So rare? like its crazy how ebay has none, i checked everywhere, also, i got a ViP222k now, which is actually activated!
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HipKat
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I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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Well if it is because of reliability that wouldnt shock me.I went through 5 or 6 of them in little over 2 years. I loved the Sling when it worked! Saved lots of money having it in the day. That was probably 15 or 16 years ago?
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HipKat said:
I think they were more of a transitional receiver bridging the VIPs to the Hopper. They were a PITA to install and were buggy. Personally, I thought at the time that they were the best receiver out there. The versatility of the VIP's with the new Hopper GUI and, by far, the coolest-looking front plate and lighting.
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I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
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telstar_1 said:
I don't recall that they came out just before hopper, but rather that they came out even before 722. Or could be thinking of 921.

As to the title pf the post, "rare" does not necessarily mean valuable or desirable.
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You are thinking of the 921. The 922 was the first DVR with Sling functionality built in (that was eventually disabled along with the Sling Adapter for the 722s and the 1st Hopper because they relied on now-defunct Adobe Flash technology). With the bugginess described by others and the removal of its marquee feature (Sling) the 922 faded into obscurity once the Hopper 2 with built in Sling was released and they finally made the concept into a fully functional product.
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I had one, the front panel lighting was cool, the menus were fresh and a lot more modern looking than the ViPs. However, it was very buggy and the Sling functionality just didn't work well - I think it was due to internet speeds at the time. I think I had to pay $40 for the Sling app on my phone iirc.
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"You Can See Everything" Is 1 of the Century’s Best #shorts

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Last reply · posted in What's Cooking?

What's For Lunch?

We have a Breakfast and Dinner thread so... :)
Continuing from the Breakfast thread, found Cornbread mix so ...
Yellow Cornbread Mix
2 Hatch Green Chiles -diced
1 Egg
2/3 cup of milk
add to greased pan
Bake for 400f 20-25 minutes(From instructions)
now to put together and try... this to go with pinto beans...
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Two Chicago style hot dogs and a Fanta orange soda.
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Little mini pepperoni pizza, green beans, apples and chocolate milk.
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Fanta orange soda.
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Sitting in fridge cooling off, bought 1 along with 2 Mexican Cokes at La Tienda... (I keep a few cokes stashed as well as in fridge and camper fridge)
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Garlic cheese bread
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Some weird noodles. ;)
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