programming: "upgrade/downgrade" question...

[buzzcut]

i'll try and get straight to the point. i subscribe to at200 (hd). there is a program on the upper tier Tuesday nite that i would really like to see. can a person upgrade to watch this program, then, downgrade immediately afterwards? and, if possible to do so, is there anything that i should be aware of---should i choose to go ahead with the plan?

btw, assuming i go this route, how long ahead of time should i notify dish that i would like to upgrade (to make sure i get the program in time)?

thanks for any help/suggestions.

[boba]

If you upgrade you will pay a downgrade fee to move back to AT200.

[harsh]

To further support boba's comments, here's what the DISH Network website has to say:What is the procedure and cost of downgrading programming?

In order to remove or change programming, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-888-284-7116. We are not able to remove or change services online or via email.

Please be advised that there is a $5.00 transaction fee for removing or changing (trading for a like-priced package) programming. The fee to remove or change adult programming is $10.00.

http://www.dishnetwork.com/faq/fees/

[Taco Lover]

I have done this before without the downgrade fee with both Showtime and the AT250... you may not get hit with it. As far as I remember, the AT250 tier is treated like a premium channel...

Regardless, it may just cost you the $5 plus whatever it costs for the channels during that short amount of time.

[ka8zay]

I have made the changes from the web site and it happens right away but when you downgrade you are charged $5. I went from the Turbo Gold to Everything, then back and it was $5.