Receiver Activation/Deactivation

[hikersc]

I recently upgraded to HD and an HR21-700. I already owned (not leased) an R10 DVR and a Hughes HBH-SA. I only need the Hughes on an infrequent basis for a guest room when a relative to come to visit. I was told when I signed up for HD that since I owned the Hughes receiver and it was in their database, that I could activate or deactivate at any time and would only incur costs for the days (based on $4.99 per month) that the receiver was activated.

Is this true? Does anyone have experience with activating and deactivating on periodic basis?

Thanks for any help!

 

[BluegrassGuy1976]

Since you own it, yes you can activate/deactivate it whenever you want pretty much. Standard fee of $4.99 for the extra reciever. Only thing I'm not sure of is if they pro-rate that and only charge you for the time it's active or if they charge you for the whole month. My gut is telling they charge you the $4.99 whether it's for 1 day or 10.

 

[EdGrimley]

Also... Be aware of them marking it as a "leased" receiver when you re-activate. It seems to be a bit of a pain to convince them that it's not a lease, but it can be done.

-EdGrimley

 

[downthedoor]

The 4.99 is prorated on the number of days you use it. It isn't a bad deal...