Dish network advertisement

[lee635]

Attached is an ad included in a batch of spam that slipped past my very intricate set of email filters. Anyway, just something to look at.

[Scott Greczkowski]

Not a bad looking ad, although I think it look wierd with the remote upside down. :)

[Kevin]

I wish they had this offer when I first joined!

[Geronimo]

I am pretty sure this is their rental plan---hence no equipment to buy.

[Brian Rector]

If it was a TV commercial promoting Dish, Charlie would need Diana Ross's "Upside Down" to describe the unique remote control in the ad. :)

[spartanrob]

I got this deal. There is still a $49 activation fee and $99 to upgrade to the 501

[Chris Blount]

They have a lot to say in the ad but what scares me is what they DON'T say. $49 activation fee, 1 year commitment and I believe the equipment is leased.

An attractive offer but filled with small print items.

[MikeW]

How can they say cheaper than cable? Americas top 50 on four receivers is $42.99 /month. Add in locals and you're up to $48.99 /month. I get 70 Chans on Cox Cable on six TVs for $35.00 /month (and it includes locals). Stating better PQ than Cable is accurate, but cheaper???? I don't think so!

[HTguy]

This is the "Digital Home Plan" - the leasing deal.

At least this ad presents it honestly. Most of the spammers & telemarketers promote it as a "free system" which is just a lie.

E* tells all their retailers not to promote it as "free" but they have yet to cut off anyone for doing so.

[nate_wendt]

E* has sent faxblasts talking about and allowing dealers to drop the $49 activation fee on the Digital Home Plan promotion. It is up to the dealer wether he wants to charge it or not.

[Geronimo]

The cheaper than cable obvioulsy varies from place to palce. In my case yes. In your case Mike W maybe not.