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I'm still in the first year of my Dish Network subscription. Does the rate increase apply to folks like me? I recall that in the second year, the thing said the regular rate applies, so it sounds like the rate increase would apply in the second year, but the advertisements listed a specific price for the first year (Rather than a certain amount off the regular price or whatever), so it would sound like the rate increase wouldn't apply for the rest of the first year. That's my reasoning at least, but I thought it was worth double checking.
You'd think they wouldn't be able to list in bold lettering a price they promise for the first year and then change it, but consumer protection laws are fairly inadequate these days, so who knows what's allowed or not allowed. The reason I switched from cable in the first place was because money is tight and my cable bill was getting too high (Even went a couple weeks without television because I knew I had to cancel the cable whether I could find an alternative or not) -- so every dollar (or $5) counts.
You'd think they wouldn't be able to list in bold lettering a price they promise for the first year and then change it, but consumer protection laws are fairly inadequate these days, so who knows what's allowed or not allowed. The reason I switched from cable in the first place was because money is tight and my cable bill was getting too high (Even went a couple weeks without television because I knew I had to cancel the cable whether I could find an alternative or not) -- so every dollar (or $5) counts.
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Thanks for the info.
Gotta be honest, I'm not real happy about this. I've paid for two months and they're already changing the deal. I'm sure the ability to change stuff around at random is probably all over the fine print -- of the contract I wasn't given to sign and that was mailed back to me with an installer's mark in the spots where I guess I was supposed to initial had he shown it to me -- but it's bad customer relations. This is on the heels of making me pay for an install and not giving me the free HD for life (or any HD), I guess because of a credit check (but still, not the advertised deal other people get -- forcing me to pay the same thing for SD as other new customers each month pay for HD, and an install fee to start that others don't pay).
Don't get me wrong, there are some good things about dish -- the price is still much better than cable, there are a few neat obscure channels, I like the more extensive account section on the website (the ability to change packages via web is something I've been saying Comcast should add for years), the free year of Starz is a nice unexpected bonus, the installation went smoothly and was within a few days of ordering ( just try getting the cable company to do anything promptly and correctly the first time
) etc.. It's not all bad by any means. But when I'm quoted a price for the first year and make a decision on the basis of it, I expect that price to be, well, the price.
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Hi HanoverPretzel! I would first like to extend a warm welcome to our Dish Network Family and Satellite Guys. I would like to apologize about the timing of your pricing change. We did just raise the price on most of our packages, $5.00 a month. The Starz free for a year is our 30th Anniversary gift. We have also implemented a "Price freeze" for 2 years on our America's Top Packages and receiver fees. I hope it will give you some piece of mind. The guarantee is in effect till February 2013! Again welcome and please let us know if we can ever be of assistance to you! Have a great night!Don't get me wrong, there are some good things about dish -- the price is still much better than cable, there are a few neat obscure channels, I like the more extensive account section on the website (the ability to change packages via web is something I've been saying Comcast should add for years), the free year of Starz is a nice unexpected bonus, the installation went smoothly and was within a few days of ordering ( just try getting the cable company to do anything promptly and correctly the first time
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Did you know if you buy your equipment there is no 24 month commitment? or that you don't have to subscribe to any package?.This is just one of the other options with Dish Network and why it's the most versatile satellite service I have ever had.
Did you know if you buy your equipment there is no 24 month commitment? or that you don't have to subscribe to any package?.This is just one of the other options with Dish Network and why it's the most versatile satellite service I have ever had.
Did you know if you buy your equipment there is no 24 month commitment? or that you don't have to subscribe to any package?.This is just one of the other options with Dish Network and why it's the most versatile satellite service I have ever had.
Probably too pricey for me, and I'm already on-contract, which I assume I am locked into regardless now.
Just curious, though -- what kind of ball park are we talking about to buy your own equipment?
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Have to answer some questions here and make some comments:
New customers will get the current promotion available in April. The 30th Anniversary offers were automatically added to active accounts with qualified programming packages. A new customer will not get the 30th Anniversary gift as this was an automated thing.
While purchasing your equipment does mean that there is no commitment, you also do not get the promotions associated with the commitment. You can choose to cancel service at any time, but the cost of equipment (depending on your source for it) can be pretty expensive both long and short term (upfront cost and no "credits"). Just want to give the full picture. Also there is a minimum programming package whether the box is leased or owned. In a commitment, "you must maintain a minimum of America's Top 120, DishMEXICO, DISH America, or International Core Packages.". Outside of a commitment, you must have the Welcome Pack as a minimum. Granted the cost of the service for that package is minimal, but it is required.
As far as the OP, the rate increase affects all customers, even me. Feel free to holler at me in a PM if you want.
New customers will get the current promotion available in April. The 30th Anniversary offers were automatically added to active accounts with qualified programming packages. A new customer will not get the 30th Anniversary gift as this was an automated thing.
Did you know if you buy your equipment there is no 24 month commitment? or that you don't have to subscribe to any package?.This is just one of the other options with Dish Network and why it's the most versatile satellite service I have ever had.
While purchasing your equipment does mean that there is no commitment, you also do not get the promotions associated with the commitment. You can choose to cancel service at any time, but the cost of equipment (depending on your source for it) can be pretty expensive both long and short term (upfront cost and no "credits"). Just want to give the full picture. Also there is a minimum programming package whether the box is leased or owned. In a commitment, "you must maintain a minimum of America's Top 120, DishMEXICO, DISH America, or International Core Packages.". Outside of a commitment, you must have the Welcome Pack as a minimum. Granted the cost of the service for that package is minimal, but it is required.
As far as the OP, the rate increase affects all customers, even me. Feel free to holler at me in a PM if you want.
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One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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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.
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Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
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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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. can we say over priced garbage!!!
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Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank 
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Take the cover off, show me pics of the board of the bad one and also the bottom of the board. I'm an old hardware electronics tech plus a satellite dealer; I fixed a lot of FTA and regular receivers. I may be able to fix it for you. And yes, they got hit by lightning; it's best to email me the pics at diamondsatellite@snet.net or call me at 203-232-8888. I give you a 50-50 chance of fixing it; I do have spare parts. my phone is a fliptop phoneHello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
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a good surge protector will help to.Hello folks, well my luck ran out last week with a nasty thunderstorm and after 39 years here, finally took a hit. Now, the FTA receivers I had for some years worked great until now. Recently picked up a fairly cheap receiver, online, KOQIT and seems to be good, but for the life of me, I cannot get the HDMI output to work with 3 of my Samsung monitors. I can hook it up to my Samsung TV and its HDMI input and it works fine. The 2 receivers I lost also worked fine with them, so am I going crazy? anyone have come across this or have any suggestions? And, since this is a somewhat cheap unit but works, what is everyone out there using for receivers these days? without breaking the bank? I enjoy watching FTA TV, so I will invest more if needed, what is a really good, detailed unit these days. I'm so use to watching a few of them HD channels. Right now I'm down to composite hookups, yuck! Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Frank
Seems like I remember that now, with my V9 I manually entered anyway on 105, easier for me to pick the channel later
IS Amiko MIRA 3 any good ???
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
Can you recommend the best to cover all bases. NO BEEPS on certain channels 101w (NEWSMAX ,NEWS NATION), a clock that keeps working STEADY for timed recording ,solid unit with good lifespan. My Amiko died AND my Linkbox has NO Favorites Button and BEEPS on many channels. Picking up 105 west with a NEW SHED IN THE Way with 6 foot Cband ..95 percent quality ...unbelievable.
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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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Once the 24 gets here, there won't be anymore Conference Championships .... or so they say.
Oh what the hell, we really don't need Conferences anymore either ...
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I know HipKat said that they were working on conversions but we got the official news yesterday right from Dish that starting next month all DMA's will be on the western arc, and all customers will be assigned to that. That's gonna mean a lot of customers around here aren't gonna get Dish unless there are exceptions. Too many mountains and trees.
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