HD only

[skierrob]

*rant on*

So... why does Dish Network not consider the $29.95 HD only programming to be basic qualifying programming, when they consider the cheaper $19 Family package to be qualified programming?

I want to rent a VIP622, but don't want to get all the SD channels that I don't care about and would never watch. There finally is enough HD programming to make it worth getting just a HD package, and now in order to watch it I have to buy a receiver for $500 and then pay another $99 for someone to install that receiver and additional dish?

*rant off*

Ok... I feel better now.

Robert

 

[OneBigJedi]

I agree! Dish needs an HD ONLY Package!!!!

Sing on boy!! I agree, Dish needs to offer just the HD package by it's self again!! I do not care about the SD channels at all. I have the LIL in HD! and just wanted the HD package, they said no! They wanted me to pay $49 for a bundled package! Want a rip!

Sooner or later both Dish and DTV will have to offer just an HD package as they get more HD channels. Down the road you will be an HD sub or an SD sub. Some people may carry both, but not me!

Off the soap box for now!

 

[Jim5506]

See this thread: http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=65404

The HD stand alone pack is only available to people who OWN their receiver. If you lease the it is mandatory that you subscribe to at least the Bronze package.

 

[Jeff_R]

*rant on*

So... why does Dish Network not consider the $29.95 HD only programming to be basic qualifying programming, when they consider the cheaper $19 Family package to be qualified programming?

I want to rent a VIP622, but don't want to get all the SD channels that I don't care about and would never watch. There finally is enough HD programming to make it worth getting just a HD package, and now in order to watch it I have to buy a receiver for $500 and then pay another $99 for someone to install that receiver and additional dish?

*rant off*

Ok... I feel better now.

Robert

They know that HD subs have the highest monthly bills, so why offer them a cheap alternative? I'd guess that overall HD is a loss leader, and they make it up with requiring either the access fee or at least AT60 SD package. If I could pay 30 instead of 50 or so, you bet I'd jump on it! They would rather me spend the 50, of course.