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RE: [VOOM] Re: VOOM now offers over 40 HD Channels

yep.. the FCC cries foul about a hot woman in a towel but does nothing about
Viagra/Calias commercials on 24x7 and does nothing about blatant false
advertisement. Guess we know who pads their bank accounts..

Robert
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From: FreddyvsJasonvsAsh [mailto:satguys2004@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2004 11:03 AM
To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [VOOM] Re: VOOM now offers over 40 HD Channels


well then they all false advertise and last time I looked that was
against the law

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Your DVD player might have a DD5.1 logo on it. That doesn't mean that every DVD you play is going to be in 5.1.

Re: [VOOM] VOOM now offers over 40 HD Channels

Current Promotion:

"3 Rooms for $1.00" Promotional Offer=20
Valid November 17, 2004 through March 1, 2005=20
For new customers only=20
Not valid in combination with any other offer=20
$1.00 for installation and activation for up to 3 VOOM Receivers=20
6-Month commitment to VOOM Basic Programming at regular rates=20
$5.00 monthly equipment fee per VOOM Receiver=20
$250 early termination fee

$49 installation fee for additional VOOM Receivers 4 through 6=20
Additional charges apply for all subsequent visits after initial installati=
on=20


Programming Offers:

VOOM Package

$49.90 per month
Includes 21 VOOM Exclusive HD channels, more than 50 of cable's most watche=
d channels, plus 18 music channels. For a limited time at no extra charge, =
also includes HD MarqueePack (featuring Bravo HD+, TNT in HD and Discovery =
HD Theater) and the VOOM SportsPack (featuring ESPN HD, Fox Sports World, T=
he Tennis Channel, The Golf Channel and Fuel).=20

Va Va VOOM Package=20

$89.90 per month
Includes everything in the VOOM Package and all 36 PlusPack premium channel=
s described below.=20

PlusPacks=20

All PlusPack channels are included in the Va Va VOOM Package.
Each PlusPack below may be added to the VOOM Package for $19.90 per month.
HBO=AE PlusPack =97 9 channels (7 SD and 2 HD).
SHOWTIME UNLIMITED=AE PlusPack =97 9 channels (6 SD and 3 HD), including Th=
e Movie Channel HDSM.
STARZ!=AE PlusPack =97 9 channels (6 SD and 3 HD), including Encore HDSM.
Cinemax=AE PlusPack =97 9 channels (7 SD and 2 HD).=20

Other Programming=20

Playboy Hot HD may be purchased for $19.90 per month. After you purchase VO=
OM online, you can add Playboy Hot HD by calling 1.800.GET.VOOM. Must be 18=
years or older to purchase Playboy Hot HD. This service is not included in=
the Va Va VOOM package.=20

Pay Per View programming is priced per event.=20


Base Offer

Offer=20
$199 Set up fee - charge covers Standard Professional Installation of ONE (=
1) IRD=20
No long term programming commitment=20
$50 per IRD installation charge for IRD's 2-6=20
Subsequent truck rolls to install additional IRD's are $199 for the first a=
dditional and $50 for each additional IRD installed on that visit=20
$9.50 per month IRD equipment fee for each IRD=20
$5.00 Multi set fee / mo for each secondary IRD beyond the first (IRD's 2-6=
)=20
Billing: VOOM charges $199 Installation charge on First Bill.=20

Purchase Option=20
$499 Purchase Price for 1st / Primary IRD - Includes Standard Professional =
Installation=20
$299 each additional receiver- Includes Standard Professional Installation=
=20
No long term programming commitment=20
Cost for subsequent truck rolls to install additional IRD's are:=20
$499 for the first additional IRD=20
$299 for each additional IRD purchased and installed on that same visit=20
$5.00 Multi set fee / mo for each secondary IRD beyond the first (IRD's 2-6=
)=20
Billing: VOOM charges $499 for purchase and installation on first bill.=20

Additional receivers $50 each for installation and activation. $9.50/month =
per receiver equipment fee. $5.00/month multiple television connectivity fe=
e per additional receiver beyond the first. ($14.50/month fee is a combinat=
ion of the $9.50/month per receiver equipment fee and the $5.00/month multi=
ple television connectivity fee.) $400 charge per receiver if equipment is =
not returned. Offers include standard professional installation. All receiv=
ers must be installed during same visit. Limit 6 receivers per household.=20

No promotional rates apply to equipment purchases, MEF's and truck rolls fo=
r existing customers. Pricing is at current rates for this activity=20

Offers include standard professional installation. All receivers must be in=
stalled during same visit to ensure no additional installation fees. Limit =
6 receivers per household.=20

Customers will be billed upon activation for applicable equipment, installa=
tion and programming costs. Subsequent billings will occur approximately ev=
ery month thereafter. Automatic recurring credit card charges may apply. Su=
bject to credit approval. Additional installation charges may apply. Offers=
expire February 28, 2005. Subject to terms and conditions of the VOOM cust=
omer agreement. IF THE VOOM SERVICE IS CANCELLED OR TERMINATED WITHIN SIX M=
ONTHS FROM THE DATE OF INSTALLATION AND ACTIVATION, AN EARLY TERMINATION FE=
E OF $250 WILL APPLY. Offers limited to the service area of the VOOM servic=
e. You must be pre-authorized upon sign-up and billed upon VOOM service act=
ivation for applicable VOOM programming, installation, equipment and servic=
e costs and fees. Subsequent billings will occur approximately every month =
thereafter. Automatic recurring credit card charges may apply. Taxes may ap=
ply. Additional installation charges may apply. Equipment requirements may =
vary by location. Wired phone line required. To receiver high definition te=
levision programming, customers must provide their own high definition comp=
atible televisions. Image resolutions and sound quality depend on equipment=
.. Certain programming is subject to blackouts. Availability of local channe=
ls may vary by location. Pay-per-view and additional programming may cost e=
xtra, and be billed separately. Age restrictions may apply to pay-per-view =
and additional programming. Prices, programming, and terms and conditions s=
ubject to change without notice. Offers subject to terms and conditions of =
the VOOM customer agreement, available at www.voom.com.=20

The STARZ! and SHOWTIME UNLIMITED PlusPacks are delivered on satellite capa=
city that is only temporarily available to Rainbow DBS. Rainbow DBS may be =
required to cease transmitting over this capacity at any time. If you have =
any questions about this, please call us toll-free at 1-800-438-8666.=20

The VOOM name and logo are service marks of Rainbow DBS Company LLC. Other =
trademarks and service marks shown are the property of their respective own=
ers.=20
=A9 2004 Rainbow DBS Company LLC. All rights reserved.=20


EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION DETAILS

There is no "fine print" to scrutinize. This is a true 'bumper to bumper' p=
rogram for our customers. It includes everything that the VOOM System is co=
mprised of: VOOM receiver, cables, remote control, off-air antenna and sate=
llite dish. It covers the installation, reception and all hardware issues. =
If a problem is found with the manufacture of some element (remote or VOOM =
receiver for example) we will fix or replace it. If the dish or off-air ant=
enna ceases to transmit, for example, we will send a technician to correct =
the problem. For repair or service issues, call 1-800-GET-VOOM=20

INSTALLATION

The VOOM Standard High Definition Professional Installation includes: All c=
osts for Standard High Definition Professional Installation are included in=
the price of our hardware. As we consider professional installation a crit=
ical element in the performance of the system and your overall satisfaction=
, we have elected to include the cost of the installation in the cost of th=
e system. The VOOM suggested retail value for this installation, if purchas=
ed separately, is $249.00.=20
To provide the highest level of service to our customers, ensure trouble fr=
ee operation and optimum reception of both satellite and high definition of=
f air programming. VOOM requires that the equipment be installed by a profe=
ssionally trained VOOM technician qualified to install high definition equi=
pment. The VOOM Standard High Definition Professional Installation includes=
:=20

Service Work:
- Installation of the VOOM satellite dish and the high definition antenna i=
n the most appropriate available location. Wiring and connection of VOOM re=
ceiver unit to 1 television using up to 125ft of coaxial cable.
- Connection of a telephone line from the VOOM receiver to a phone outlet. =
VOOM will supply up to 25' of appropriate cabling to connect.=20

Available Extras:
- Installations requiring special accommodations or work requiring more cab=
le may incur additional charges.
- Additional charges may also be due in the case of situations requiring ad=
ditional time or hardware. Such situations may include, but aren't limited =
to, houses over 2 stories tall, houses with limited visibility of sky due t=
o trees or other obstructions (line of sight issues), work requiring cables=
or telephone cords to be hidden in walls or moldings, setup and or connect=
ions of televisions or home theater systems, and other customer requests fo=
r a customized installation.
- Any additional charges will be identified and a quote will be provided to=
the customer for approval before work begins.




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RE: [VOOM] VOOM now offers over 40 HD Channels

This is what peaks my interest..
HD-DVR (additional charge) Coming soon at a reasonable price


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From: jnardone [mailto:satguys2004@yahoo.com]
Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 11:34 AM
To: VOOM@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [VOOM] VOOM now offers over 40 HD Channels



korsakov35 Wrote:
> Where on their website? I only see 'over 35', but hey haven't scanned
> their complete site.
>
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> It's here: http://voom.com/get_it/compare_offers.jsp
>
> This is extremely deceptive - it is one thing if you are exagerating
> your offerings in a brochure inviting people to check into your service
> but it is a completely different story when you are comparing yourself
> to another service quantitatively and inflating your own numbers.
>
> I mean, why not lie about the price your charge as well or say the
> others only offer 1 HD channel or that they charge $200 per month.


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