phone line?

[austen0316]

Hey

So my uncle went to order dish network today and they said that he needed a phone line plugged in, problem is he doesnt have a phone line. they said they were going to charge him an additional $5.00, has anyone ever came across this?

 

[navychop]

Yes. That's the way it is. It can be avoided by connecting broadband to the internet. For more info, use the Search feature.

 

[Agonizing Fury]

They were advising him of what is called the "additional outlet programming access fee" Basically, if you have a dual tuner, and it is connected to a phone line you get the 2nd TV free (usually you would pay $5 to have a second TV). Most resellers quote the monthly bill for what it would be if the receiver is hooked up to the phone line. confused yet?

 

[firesole33]

Hey

So my uncle went to order dish network today and they said that he needed a phone line plugged in, problem is he doesnt have a phone line. they said they were going to charge him an additional $5.00, has anyone ever came across this?

Call and complain to their cancellation department it sucks that you have to go through it. But I don't have a phone line or internet near the tv, and I don't pay anything. They have the ability to wave it, you just gotta bitch enough. I told them I didn't know I needed one, and I don't have one, and I'll cancel if I have to pay $5 for no added benefit. Had dish over a year now haven't got charged once.

 

[rcdallas]

Of all the systems I put in never seen or heard of them waiving the fee. Never know... ??