Mainly, I'm trying to save money, as is; I don't watch many channels (the family package, can, believe it or not, accommodate me), but I get stuck with a $5.00 "programming access fee" since I do not have a phone-line....and a $5.98 DVR fee (which I've heard some units have and others do not).
I have broadband, and I could avoid the $5 "programming access fee" by purchasing a newer HD Receiver, and using the ethernet port, but I'd get a $7 HD enabling fee tacked on, which, in the long run, would be a net loss of
$2 each month....which isn't really acceptable for me.