Well guys here is a email I received from Dish and I confirmed this by phone this morning with Dish.
Dear Mr. *******,
Thank you for your email. We are sorry for the late response. Please be advised that all additional HD channels that will be available on February 1, 2006 require an MPEG 4 receiver in order for you to receive the programming in HD. However, we will also have a better promotion for our existing customer on February 1, 2006. The MPEG 4 receiver will be available for an affordable price. You may call our Customer Service Department number at 1-800-333-3474 on that date and check if you are qualified for any promotion.
Your business is greatly appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be of assistance to you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please refer to www.dishnetwork.com or reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Joel M.
DISH Network eCare
From: Dennis C. ******* [mailto:*******************y.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:49 AM
To: FeedBack
Subject: Olympiic Coverage
Hello, I am a current sub with the America 180, HBO/Showtime, HD and Voom packs. I know the conversion to mpeg 4 is occurring for new HD channels starting Feb 1. Will I be able to view the Olympic games with my current model 6000 and 811 in mpeg 2 or do I have to upgrade to the VIP 222 or 622 HD PVR to view?. Thanks, Dennis *******
Dear Mr. *******,
Thank you for your email. We are sorry for the late response. Please be advised that all additional HD channels that will be available on February 1, 2006 require an MPEG 4 receiver in order for you to receive the programming in HD. However, we will also have a better promotion for our existing customer on February 1, 2006. The MPEG 4 receiver will be available for an affordable price. You may call our Customer Service Department number at 1-800-333-3474 on that date and check if you are qualified for any promotion.
Your business is greatly appreciated and we thank you for allowing us to be of assistance to you. If you have any further questions or concerns, please refer to www.dishnetwork.com or reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Joel M.
DISH Network eCare
From: Dennis C. ******* [mailto:*******************y.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 7:49 AM
To: FeedBack
Subject: Olympiic Coverage
Hello, I am a current sub with the America 180, HBO/Showtime, HD and Voom packs. I know the conversion to mpeg 4 is occurring for new HD channels starting Feb 1. Will I be able to view the Olympic games with my current model 6000 and 811 in mpeg 2 or do I have to upgrade to the VIP 222 or 622 HD PVR to view?. Thanks, Dennis *******