I know I'm late to the party, but have been enjoying "free" OTA HD of locals and now ready to make the jump to more HD.
I have had Dish for about 3 years w/ the top 180 pkg + locals + Starz pack
For equipment I have two SD units, a dual tuner DVR running 2 tv's and a single receiver running my PJ in my media room.
I called today to discuss an upgrade to HD and was offered this:
-exchange my current dual tuner DVR for a HD dual tuner DVR for $199. This includes all hook up and replacement of my dish antenna
-18 month commitment
-no upgrade on my single receiver as they only allow a single upgrade per year
-$20.00 additional programing fee???????
Is the what the current upgrade is??? I expected about a $200 or so initial cost, but I don't understand why the programing fee is more?? It looks like the HD programing is really no more then the SD programing. What am I missing? I guess I don't mind the 18 month commitment. We have been with them for three years and happy with them. We also have SBC DSL, ATT local/long distance phone.
What other options do I have, if any?
Since they won't upgrade my 2nd box, can I buy one myself off ebay or something?
Looking for help, suggestions, especially from folks who recently upgraded.
Thanks
I have had Dish for about 3 years w/ the top 180 pkg + locals + Starz pack
For equipment I have two SD units, a dual tuner DVR running 2 tv's and a single receiver running my PJ in my media room.
I called today to discuss an upgrade to HD and was offered this:
-exchange my current dual tuner DVR for a HD dual tuner DVR for $199. This includes all hook up and replacement of my dish antenna
-18 month commitment
-no upgrade on my single receiver as they only allow a single upgrade per year
-$20.00 additional programing fee???????
Is the what the current upgrade is??? I expected about a $200 or so initial cost, but I don't understand why the programing fee is more?? It looks like the HD programing is really no more then the SD programing. What am I missing? I guess I don't mind the 18 month commitment. We have been with them for three years and happy with them. We also have SBC DSL, ATT local/long distance phone.
What other options do I have, if any?
Since they won't upgrade my 2nd box, can I buy one myself off ebay or something?
Looking for help, suggestions, especially from folks who recently upgraded.
Thanks