Mrs ScooterS and I are fortunate enough to be building a new home. We will be moving in a few months.
We've had Dish service for about 10 years and now have a "traditional" system with leased equipment.
We want to "go Hopper" when we move. I spec'd the home with 3 RG6 (3 GHz) runs to the dish location back to my structured wiring panel.
I then have RG6 going to several rooms in the house. I also have hardwired Internet (CAT5) to the Hopper location.
I am planning for 3 active HD TVs. I'd like more than 3 tuners, so I'm looking at 2 hoppers and 1 Joey.
If that turns out to be overkill for our needs, do I have to keep all 3 devices active for a commitment period, or can I return a Joey, if I decide I don't need it in a few months?
Sooooo, what is the best way to get there? How do I keep it simple, but get a good deal?
Do I go in as an existing customer moving or a sign up as a new customer (using my wife's ID)?
Am I going to pay an upfront equipment cost??
Do I play "800 Number" Roulette or can I work with a DIRT team member directly on the site?
I will probably have a lot of stuff installed at home at the same time. Do I need to have my Internet active before Dish arrives??
What are the chances that the installer will show-up on time with the right stuff?
Thanks for 10 years of good information and GREAT friends on SatGuys!
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We've had Dish service for about 10 years and now have a "traditional" system with leased equipment.
We want to "go Hopper" when we move. I spec'd the home with 3 RG6 (3 GHz) runs to the dish location back to my structured wiring panel.
I then have RG6 going to several rooms in the house. I also have hardwired Internet (CAT5) to the Hopper location.
I am planning for 3 active HD TVs. I'd like more than 3 tuners, so I'm looking at 2 hoppers and 1 Joey.
If that turns out to be overkill for our needs, do I have to keep all 3 devices active for a commitment period, or can I return a Joey, if I decide I don't need it in a few months?
Sooooo, what is the best way to get there? How do I keep it simple, but get a good deal?
Do I go in as an existing customer moving or a sign up as a new customer (using my wife's ID)?
Am I going to pay an upfront equipment cost??
Do I play "800 Number" Roulette or can I work with a DIRT team member directly on the site?
I will probably have a lot of stuff installed at home at the same time. Do I need to have my Internet active before Dish arrives??
What are the chances that the installer will show-up on time with the right stuff?
Thanks for 10 years of good information and GREAT friends on SatGuys!
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