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Discussion in 'General DISH™ Discussion' started by joedoe, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. Feb 13, 2009 #1 of 11
    joedoe

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    Today I called E* and asked to replace Classic Bronze + BronzeHD with the Turbo BronzeHD HD only package. BTW, I also have a few international channels in SD, 722 and 301 receivers.

    Even so I told them that the 301 receiver will be used for SD internationals only E* refused to sign me.

    Is that how it supposed to be?
     
  2. Feb 13, 2009 #2 of 11
    BattleZone

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    Yes, you must have all MPEG4 receivers to go to the Turbo HD packages. This has always been the case.
     
  3. Feb 14, 2009 #3 of 11
    Michael P

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    If you switch out your 301 for a 211 then you should be able to change your subscription.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2009 #4 of 11
    joedoe

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    But then I'll have to pay $7 lease fee per month for the 211, right?
     
  5. Feb 14, 2009 #5 of 11
    garys

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    I think the lease fee on the 211 has changed, but you should already be paying $5 for the 301.
     
  6. Feb 14, 2009 #6 of 11
    joedoe

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    I'm not, I own it.
     
  7. Feb 14, 2009 #7 of 11
    puckwithahalo

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    If its the second receiver on the account there is a $5.00 additional outlet charge or a $5.00 lease fee, depending on whether or not you own the equipment. Either way its $5.00
     
  8. Feb 15, 2009 #8 of 11
    TheChef

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    Yeah, if you want turbohdbronze, you will have to kick the 3x1 model. Really is no way around it.

    Although to be honest... I don't know why anyone would want to have the hd only package. Really isnt that much extra to get all of those lovely sd channels too.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2009 #9 of 11
    snowcat

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    After looking at the new price increases, I have to agree. It looks like you save only $7 a month ($6 is you had DVR advantage) vs. the equivalent SD/HD package.
     
  10. Feb 18, 2009 #10 of 11
    joedoe

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    Actually Classic Bronze 100 with locals is $39.99 plus BronzeHD $10 which gives $49.99 while Turbo BronzeHD with locals is $34.99 so the difference is $15!
     
  11. Feb 18, 2009 #11 of 11
    snowcat

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    You're right. I forgot to add in the HD programming cost to the classic packages. I was looking more at Classic Gold+HD vs. Turbo Gold, and the difference is $18.
     

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