darobster1,
I see you have another post with more info in it.
Most of the post are accurate,I don't know what you need to know.
From what I know, what damaged posted (2) is what I have always heard to be correct.
Then again, I am NOT an installer and think that the phone line installation would be between you and the company you work for.
Also post 10 from chadzx11 states right from the D* website.
Not sure what more you want, if your company says put them in or be fired, thats between you and them.
Personally I wish they all would stay OUT of my stuff, the local cable company is the same way.
As for the Bell South Tech you mentioned, HE does not get good money for that, just his basic hourly pay (which may be good) but that money goes to the company, not the indivdual.
Jimbo