Possible Return to Dish

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Here's my situation:

I am a former Dish customer who now has Adelphia analog cable. I just put in a C band dish to go with my FTA unit. Adelphia is being taken over by Time-Warner-just received a letter today, so the time is approaching if I decide to change.

According to the "Dish Builder" on their site, I can get Dish Family with locals for $24.99 on 2 TVs with a $49 service charge. I don't need HD or DVR just the basic receiver ( we have DVD recorders). With my two dishes I have plenty to watch so this is mostly for the wife, but I figure if I can get 2 TVs for the same price I may as well.

Questions:

1. Can I still get this deal even though I am a returning customer?
2. Do I own the receiver(s)?
3. Are there any hidden fees?

BTW, I think I still have a 301 around somewhere if it would help me at all.

Thanks!

 

[Mr Tony]

Tracy I'm in the same boat

I know a couple answers

2. no Its a lease
3. the lease fee

If you have a 301, I'd reactivate that. No extra fees

 

[Claude Greiner]

call the Dishstore at 800-807-0837 and we can sign you up with no $49.99 setup fee and you will still get the $50 credit on the first bill!

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Thanks Iceberg-I was afraid of that! It's real good of them not to mention that in their Dishbuilder!

Are you leaving SC?

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

call the Dishstore at 800-807-0837 and we can sign you up with no $49.99 setup fee and you will still get the $50 credit on the first bill!

And what would my actual monthly bill be?

 

[Mr Tony]

Thanks Iceberg-I was afraid of that! It's real good of them not to mention that in their Dishbuilder!

looks like CLaude can help

Are you leaving SC?

I might be. Main reason is WWE RAW is leaving TSN for "The Score" as of next Monday. TSN lost the rights because of NFL on Sunday/Monday and WWE was pissed with them pre-empting it all the time. Problem is my basic package is $20 and includes TSN (but I cant add anything). For me to see Raw, I would need to upgrade to Essentials for 33.99 (its going up 9/1 from 30.99) and add sports for 4.99

For $35 I can get AT60

 

[Mr Tony]

Claude
Whats the catch? What happens if I own my own receiver but want ot add another (all I have is that 5000 but just got a 811)

What kind of contract?
Also can a returning customer get that $10 off AT60 for 10 months?

(W Tracy..sorry to tack onto your thread)

 

[Claude Greiner]

18 month agreement, we install all new equipment. Can be new or existing. Existing depends on when you left Dish and what standing your account was in when you left.

Any equipment you have can be installed after the initial installaton

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Claude,

What kind of deal could I get with Dish Family/locals on 1 existing receiver-returning customer in good standing? Also, what kind of setup would they install? I think my locals are on 61.5.

 

[Hall]

18 month agreement, we install all new equipment. Can be new or existing. Existing depends on when you left Dish and what standing your account was in when you left.

Can you elaborate on that ?? Can I get a ViP622 for $200 *and* get the $20/mo off for (10) months like listed on Dish's website ??

When I left Dish, my account was paid in full, I returned all of the leased equipment, etc, etc.

 

[Mr Tony]

Claude,

What kind of deal could I get with Dish Family/locals on 1 existing receiver-returning customer in good standing? Also, what kind of setup would they install? I think my locals are on 61.5.

your locals are all on 110 now (I assume its Buffalo)

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

your locals are all on 110 now (I assume its Buffalo)

Yes, Buffalo. That's good news-it used to be a couple of them were on 61.5 and you had to have a seperate dish.

 

[Mr Tony]

Dish moved them all to 110 this year to comply with "one dish" rule

and sadly, WNGS isn't available on Dish

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Dish moved them all to 110 this year to comply with "one dish" rule

and sadly, WNGS isn't available on Dish

No problem-it is on FTA!

 

[W_Tracy_Parnell]

Looks to me like the only thing on 61.5 is Angel One. I know my wife won't watch that so can I tell them to skip it?

 

[MikeD-C05]

Hd channels like the Voom and other mpeg 4 hd channels like Starz hd etc are on 61.5 too. I would keep the 61.5 for when and if you want hd in the future. This satellite is much better for the hd channels then the 129 wobbly satellite.

 

[GaryPen]

18 month agreement, we install all new equipment. Can be new or existing. Existing depends on when you left Dish and what standing your account was in when you left.

Any equipment you have can be installed after the initial installaton

Is it possible for a previous customer to get those new customer deals without the 18 month commitment, if he paid the $50 activation fee? It's worth the $50 not to be tied down.

Are all of the current new customer deals (programming and equipment)available to previous subs if they had years of service, good payment record, and left in good standing?

 

[Mr Tony]

good question
I am a ex sub that had them for 4 years, paid on time every month, and cancelled properly...

Hell they still owe me 10 bucks for paying ahead