http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21597542 en Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:58:55 EDT Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:58:55 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21943504 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21943504 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:30:42 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21937425 said by rabidmoose:

Also make sure that there's phone line access where each reciever will go, otherwise you get hit with a $5/month fee per box.So if you've cut the POTS line because you're all cell or VoIP or you just have one POTS jack then it's $5 extra? Sounds like bullshit. it's 2009. they need to realize not everyone has POTS lines.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21937425 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:50:06 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21935861 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21935861 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:17:13 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21688385 said by ArgMeMatey:

Thanks for posting this tip!

I called about this today. It was quite confusing but the rep did a good job explaining it to me and getting answers without any "maybes". I'd like to hear from anyone with conflicting info or a better deal.

It is important to call 888-581-9794; at the other two numbers I called the CSRs knew nothing about the Welcome Pack. D'Oh! I should have read the ad on their website first.

Anyway, I did not want DVR, so they said I could get the (VIP?) "222" receiver, which can do one HD output and one SD output via UHF or Cable channel.

I gave them my SSN and credit card for a credit check and they said "free activation and installation" but as it turns out there is a $99 activation fee if I do not commit to 24 months.

And ... I could not commit to 24 months because the minimum package for a qualifying 24-month contract is the family pack at $24.99 per month.

Additionally, to get free installation, I would need to start with the Family Pack, and then immediately after installation (for example on the same day) I would need to call and downgrade to the Welcome Pack.

Net costs:
$99 Activation Fee, one-time
$ 0 Installation
$14.99 Welcome Pack, monthly fee

Requires receive plugged into phone line, otherwise there is a $5 per month charge for the second TV. Whatever.

If you are interested but cannot get this deal from another rep, I can give you the rep's name and number if you PM me.

(I am not affiliated in any way with Dish network and I am not compensated by anyone for providing this info.)
This sounds awesome for me. What if I still have my dual dish setup on the roof and own an almost new 211 (IIRC) so I don't need install nor anything else, only the $15/mo pack w/ local HDs and HBO? How much if I want HD extras?
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Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21660738 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:50:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21652185
I called about this today. It was quite confusing but the rep did a good job explaining it to me and getting answers without any "maybes". I'd like to hear from anyone with conflicting info or a better deal.

It is important to call 888-581-9794; at the other two numbers I called the CSRs knew nothing about the Welcome Pack. D'Oh! I should have read the ad on their website first.

Anyway, I did not want DVR, so they said I could get the (VIP?) "222" receiver, which can do one HD output and one SD output via UHF or Cable channel.

I gave them my SSN and credit card for a credit check and they said "free activation and installation" but as it turns out there is a $99 activation fee if I do not commit to 24 months.

And ... I could not commit to 24 months because the minimum package for a qualifying 24-month contract is the family pack at $24.99 per month.

Additionally, to get free installation, I would need to start with the Family Pack, and then immediately after installation (for example on the same day) I would need to call and downgrade to the Welcome Pack.

Net costs:
$99 Activation Fee, one-time
$ 0 Installation
$14.99 Welcome Pack, monthly fee

Requires receive plugged into phone line, otherwise there is a $5 per month charge for the second TV. Whatever.

If you are interested but cannot get this deal from another rep, I can give you the rep's name and number if you PM me.

(I am not affiliated in any way with Dish network and I am not compensated by anyone for providing this info.)
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In the longrun, you're going to spend a lot less money if you buy your equipment and go with the cheap plan (especially if that's all the channels you care about).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21603109 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:32:54 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21603093
Does that sound right?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21603093 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:29:49 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21601702 Note: It never hurts to offer the installation tech a bottled water/soda. Oftentimes a $1 bottle of water will get you $100 extra work.

You should be able to get a receiver like the one you talk about. You're probably going to end up with either the VIP222 or VIP622 (the 222 isn't a DVR, but you can hook up a USB hard drive and pay an activation fee to turn it into one). There's also a VIP722, which is just a VIP622 with more storage space.

Here's a key to Dish's reciever model numbers:

VIP = HD capable
X00 = Level of the reciever (ex: VIP622 vs VIP722)
0X0 = Number of TV's it can work with (ex: VIP612 vs VIP622)
00X = Number of tuners (ex: VIP611 vs VIP612)

Anything that doesn't follow that convention is a legacy reciever, and isn't available anymore (and are in fact all being replaced for MPEG4 migration).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21601702 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:48:41 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598525
Can my first receiver be a HD one with 2 remotes that'll work on 2 TV's? Also, can I continue to use my cable internet? Will they charge extra to keep that wired?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598525 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:48:30 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598352
There's a $99 activation fee, which gets waived if you sign up for 24 months.

Also make sure that there's phone line access where each reciever will go, otherwise you get hit with a $5/month fee per box.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598352 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:14:13 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598268
Any idea on what contracts are available? Can I use a dual tuner?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598268 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:00:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598110
It includes:
AMC
Bloomberg
Boomerang
Comedy Central
CMT
Discovery Kids
Food Network
Hallmark
History
HGTV
HSN
TLC
MSNBC
MTV2
Oxygen
QVC
SHOPNBC
The Weather Channel
TBS
WE

Fees, etc. will vary depending on what sort of contract you agree to.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21598110 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:33:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21597542 www.dishnetwork.com/redirects/pr···ult.aspx

Does anybody have any info on this package before I call? Equipment fee, activation, what channels are included etc?

Thanks]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/DISH-1499-for-20-channels-and-Locals-Local-HDs-21597542 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:52:47 EDT