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Now I have Dish. But it is Dish FlexTV, where no CC is required(or Social Security Number for that matter). It is "alright", but I have not used it in well over a year, and is boxed up. It used to be the DishNOW!(DP301) setup which was AWESOME, until I had the DP301 converted over too FlexTV when it was allowed for a period of time.
Anyway, my question was raised because the other day I was in Best Buy, and just picked up one of DirecTV's pamphlets, and was purusing through it just for the heck of it. I turn it over to the back and at the top of the disclaimers/rules/regulations it says: NO CC REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTS OF PA OR MA.
Now I am guessing the same would hold true for Dish, since this sounds like a state law created by both MA and PA.
I was just wondering if it actually holds true for anyone with any experience with Dish/DirecTV/FIOS/etc... in either of these states within the past year or two if they signed up within that time. And if that holds true for even just buying the receivers/equipment themselves within those states.
Just curiosity more than anything else on my part. Want to know if people in these states even realize this, and if they know they had that right NOT TO GIVE THEIR CC( I wonder if SS# is required as well, as I refuse to give that too most places) if they wanted it that way.
This may not be printed on all the pamphlets throughout the U.S., but it was there on the one I picked up in Niles, OH(just across the border into OH from PA).
Anyone know?
Anyway, my question was raised because the other day I was in Best Buy, and just picked up one of DirecTV's pamphlets, and was purusing through it just for the heck of it. I turn it over to the back and at the top of the disclaimers/rules/regulations it says: NO CC REQUIRED FOR RESIDENTS OF PA OR MA.
Now I am guessing the same would hold true for Dish, since this sounds like a state law created by both MA and PA.
I was just wondering if it actually holds true for anyone with any experience with Dish/DirecTV/FIOS/etc... in either of these states within the past year or two if they signed up within that time. And if that holds true for even just buying the receivers/equipment themselves within those states.
Just curiosity more than anything else on my part. Want to know if people in these states even realize this, and if they know they had that right NOT TO GIVE THEIR CC( I wonder if SS# is required as well, as I refuse to give that too most places) if they wanted it that way.
This may not be printed on all the pamphlets throughout the U.S., but it was there on the one I picked up in Niles, OH(just across the border into OH from PA).
Anyone know?
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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....
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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Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs
My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.
Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.
After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.
I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link
I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
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Now I have to go check out what happened now. Lol!I figured some of the guys would be looking here for an answer. You'll need to use this link
I'll mention what happened over there. I don't want to cause Scott any issues or put him in a bad spot.
Went and looked, not too bad...
Just let people know the address is satelliteretailer.com as DishRetailer.COM is not working.
Just let people know the address is satelliteretailer.com as DishRetailer.COM is not working.
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Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th
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EchoStar fixes some of its mess, but there's much more to mop up
EchoStar's satellite TV and Sling TV services have exited Chapter 11, but clouds still hover above Dish Wireless, which faces a multitude of lawsuits.
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News about the tower's dispute-
Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer
Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.
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News about the tower's dispute-
Towercos now own Dish's 5G radios – and SpaceX might be a buyer
Tower companies now own Dish's deserted 5G gear, says American Tower CEO Steven Vondran. This could feed into SpaceX's mobile ambitions, analysts say.www.lightreading.com
So does this mean the churches and businesses that Dish owes back payments to are going to get paid now?
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
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State By State Gasoline Taxes
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I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
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