[mythtv-users] Directv vs Dish

[Conrad]

I just got off the phone with one of their reps (just collecting info) and
her quote was that there would be no charge for the receivers if I got the
service.

On 4/24/08, Misty P <mistyp at thekorn.net> wrote:
>
> jedi wrote:
> > ...one thing that is getting me thinking about switching is the fact
> > that DirecTV wants to charge a lot of money for their HD tuners and
> > such. Dish seems to be willing to give you equipment for free if you
> > are a new customer whereas DirecTV wants to charge you quite a bit
> > for it. Plus they make noises like you're still only just leasing
> > the equipment eventhough they want you to pay them a lot of money
> > to buy it.
>
> direcTV's terms are ridiculous.  For a second HD receiver, you have to pay
> $100 up front (the first is free), *plus* $5/month, *and* you have to
> return
> it or pay a $240 fee.  Oh, *and* if you don't keep your service for a year,
> they ding you *an additional* $300.
>
> <sarcasm> Gee, with so much going in their favor, you can't afford NOT to
> have two DTV HD receivers! </sarcasm>
>
> (Sorry, but paying up front AND a recurring monthly fee AND having to
> return
> the equipment is greedy and excessive, IMHO.)
>
>
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