Need a recommend for my parents

[comfortably_numb]

My parents are 62 and just sold the farm and moved back to the suburbs outside Dayton, Ohio. They are paying $72 per month. They have a 211Z and a 722K DVR. They want to keep Dish, but are also interested in possibly paying less per month if possible.

I suggested they install an OTA antenna or have the Dish installer do it during the Dish Mover thing. Anybody know if that's possible? I know the 211Z will work with the dual adapter. Don't know about the 722K.

Their absolute "must have" channels are MTV Live, their RSN (FS Cincinnati), and EWTN (for my mom). What package(s) could they get that would cover those?

Anyway, with all these variables I'm not sure where to start or what to ask for. I'll be contacting Dish on their behalf to set all this up.

 

[Claude Greiner]

$72 is not bad for what they are getting.

Unless they need internet, Spectrum might be the better way to go

 

[comfortably_numb]

$72 is not bad for what they are getting.

Unless they need internet, Spectrum might be the better way to go

They plan to get internet only through Spectrum.

I did some package comparisons and it looks like they could go down to the AT120+

Dish says they can keep their $40/mo discount.

Now I just need to figure out the OTA portion

 

[HipKat]

Just ask. Dish is giving them away these days

 

[Claude Greiner]

Spectrum internet is $45/mo

When you add the Tv it brings the bill to around $108 before taxes.

 

[ncted]

Spectrum internet is $45/mo

When you add the Tv it brings the bill to around $108 before taxes.

But then they would have Spectrum TV.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Spectrum internet is $45/mo

When you add the Tv it brings the bill to around $108 before taxes.

They have a 30mbps plan for $14.99/mo

 

[tanman]

They have a 30mbps plan for $14.99/mo

Talk about regional differences!I'm paying 59.99 a month to Spectrum(was Charter) for 60mbps standalone service in Vermont.There hasn't been a 30 mbps plan for a while now and all the advertising I see is "speeds starting at 60mbps".That is a heck of a deal!

 

[comfortably_numb]

I attempted to call Dish 3 or 4 times last night but I kept getting weird dial tones and the CSR's kept getting cut off. So I just did a Chat and got them moved down to AT120+ without locals. They allowed the $40/month credit to stay on the account, and the DVR fee remains $10, and additional receiver $7. So after tax it's $48.26. They are very happy with that.

Next item is to set up the Dish Mover and antenna install.

 

[comfortably_numb]

Update: Dish upgraded their equipment to a Hopper w/Sling + Joey 1.0 with no contract.

The move/install work order also includes a free outdoor OTA install + dual dongle

VERY HAPPY CAMPER!!

 

[comfortably_numb]

Talk about regional differences!I'm paying 59.99 a month to Spectrum(was Charter) for 60mbps standalone service in Vermont.There hasn't been a 30 mbps plan for a while now and all the advertising I see is "speeds starting at 60mbps".That is a heck of a deal!

 

[tanman]

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Had a brain cramp.Actually getting 100mbps (which is their advertised minimum speed.).
When I put in the zip code I see an offer for 44.95 for 100.Is that for new customers only or existing?Just curious.I imagine there is actual competition there unlike where I live-I'm almost at the end of the line.

 

[HipKat]

Update: Dish upgraded their equipment to a Hopper w/Sling + Joey 1.0 with no contract.

The move/install work order also includes a free outdoor OTA install + dual dongle

VERY HAPPY CAMPER!!

When the tech shows up, have him upgrade the Joey to a Joey 3. It's no cost to do that, just a phone call

 

[pattykay]

They have a 30mbps plan for $14.99/mo

That is what I have.

Spectrum internet is $45/mo

The combined cost for internet and phone from Spectrum is around $45/mo.

 

[comfortably_numb]

So now we have another issue. The Dish tech put the Hopper in the basement with the big TV and the Joey in my parents' bedroom, which is also where the Spectrum cable router is. The wifi signal won't reach the Hopper in the basement. Can an ethernet cable be connected to the Joey and provide internet for itself and the Hopper via a bridge?

 

[JSheridan]

So now we have another issue. The Dish tech put the Hopper in the basement with the big TV and the Joey in my parents' bedroom, which is also where the Spectrum cable router is. The wifi signal won't reach the Hopper in the basement. Can an ethernet cable be connected to the Joey and provide internet for itself and the Hopper via a bridge?

You will need a Hopper Internet Connection or HIC.

 

[comfortably_numb]

You will need a Hopper Internet Connection or HIC.

Thanks. How does it work?

 

[JSheridan]

Thanks. How does it work?

The coax passes thru it on the way to the Joey and an ethernet wire plugs in which adds the internet signal to the MoCA network.

 

[comfortably_numb]

The coax passes thru it on the way to the Joey and an ethernet wire plugs in which adds the internet signal to the MoCA network.

Cool so I shouls put it in-line before the coax reaches the Joey?

 

[JSheridan]

Cool so I shouls put it in-line before the coax reaches the Joey?

Yes, it will have a pass through port. Then just plug in an ethernet wire from the router.