Why am I still with Dish?
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That is EXACTLY the issue.
What's sad for Dish is that cord cutting is coming. It's not that it will be that much cheaper it's just that this episode will make me move to it sooner rather than later.
You can't do that though. They have never done that. You're not the only person to set up a second account before and they had to do the same thing. The only way to get new equipment for free and discounted programming for a new account is to sign a contract. There are no exceptions.
I don't see the big deal.
When I called three days ago they said the Hopper 3 was not available for sale, only on a contract.
So NOW you can buy one from one from a couple of reputable on-line equipment dealers.
Switch to Directv, get two new customer accounts if you can talk them into it and be done with it. Or keep the DISH account and easily get a new customer account with Directv. DISH owes you no explanation other than their policy is not to do what you think you deserve, and they have done that. Exactly as someone posted, it is business, period. You can take your business to someone who will do what you want. I have been a customer about as long as you say you have, so I guess DISH should just give me the new customer discounts because I feel I deserve it, nevermind that is not their policy.
I understand that. They said that when it did come out in a few days it would only be with a contract. Obviously they were wrong. As to the post by Tampa8...You should get new customer discounts if you have to start a new account. I never said anything about that. Guess you need to reread the thread as your comment makes no sense.
I'm not talking about buying from Dish! An retail equipment dealer, like Dish Depot or Solid Signal.
Here is my suggestion:
Sign up a new account for your new location using a new name such as a wife, then when your year is up cancel your old out of contract account and move your new account back home. You will get new customer pricing and have your 2 accounts for the year.
Sign up a new account for your new location using a new name such as a wife, then when your year is up cancel your old out of contract account and move your new account back home. You will get new customer pricing and have your 2 accounts for the year.
But, if you use an EHD for archiving, losing the original account loses the EHD contents as well...
I can see the confusion here. You ask Dish about purchasing from them but you want to purchase from a retailer as mentioned before. If you purchase the equipment you will avoid the contract but you will not get any discounts.
If you want the free equipment, free install and discounted programming then you will be required to sign a contract for that account. This is not screwing you over since this is being treated as a new account. These are the business rules and are the same for everyone regardless if you were their first customer ever.
The other option is to do what darrengs suggested. You can try signing up under a different name or just set it up as a second account for yourself. If your original account is out of contract then you can cancel that when you need to and then just move your other equipment to your original place. Setting up a second account should not affect your original account.
No one is screwing anyone here.
If I understand your story, you are moving for one year...You claim you want Dish service at your abode for that year. You also claim that during this one year period, you wish to retain Dish service at your primary residence.
I have two questions..
1. In your absence from your primary residence, will anyone else be living at that residence?
2. Predicated on the premise that your primary residence will nt be occupied for that year, have you considered a Dish Mover?
here's an idea...If you enjoy Apple so much, get rid of your pay tv and subscribe to Apple TV and other streaming services. Problem solved
