said by dubenezic:I never paid DirecTV for an install.
Lucky you. There are lots of people out there who never paid for a Cable install either. Doesn't mean it's 100% accurate in either case.
That comment also helps this thread in way, shape, or form. So, thanks!
said by dubenezic:I think my fee was $75. Personally, I don't think they should be charging anything for an install. They should be happy just to have you as a customer.
Satellite does not charge. Not sure in Fios, if it's even available to you.
I take it you have never worked as an installer for anything. Tell me how it makes financial sense to charge nothing where we have to rewire an entire home (phone and cable) to complete an install. 3 service techs there for at least 5 hours. That costs comcast some serious money, not something they are going to make back quickly. And the customer could call in after 2 weeks and cancel the service and get all their money back.
Installs cost money and customers should be charged accordingly.