I have been with DISH 5 years, I get the welcome pack, HBO, Showtime. AMC was one of the few channels we cared about. The first time I chatted with a rep I was offered 3 mo. free showtime, 6 mo. 1/2 price HBO, I took those offers. I still was not feeling satisfied and thought I can get better new sub deals if I switch providers. I did a second online chat, I told the rep I was considering switching to Direct TV and I was immediately transferred to loyalty. I did not ask for a Roku even though I read about the offer here. I told the rep I did not want to miss breaking bad and I have no streaming devices nor should I have to buy one. He then offered me the Roku plus $10 off my service for 6 mo.
I do not know anything about using a Roku so this site has really helped with the learning curve. And quite honestly I do not want to switch providers because I got DISH for my parents and at their age having to learn a new interface and remote will not be that simple. I have used Comcast at other people's homes and I find the guide confusing. They are so use to DISH's guide I would hate to change so I hope the Roku will be the solution to watching Braking Bad.