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scooby
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reply to Irish Shark

Re: [DIRECTV] Directv Going To Lease Only On 3/1/0

said by Irish Shark:

I got that maintenance plan with D* ... Ummm, wonder if I can get the equipment swapped out for free under that?
I would think you could as long as its an actual hardware failure.


toups

join:2001-11-02
Boxborough, MA

This could be a way to increase the revenue stream by adding a lease cost to the normal programing costs.

Also, this might be related to the MPEG4 rollout for HDTV channels and HDTV recorders. By leasing the equipment, users may be less likely to upgrade the systems with larger drives or perform other hacks.

All in all, whatever the reason, I am sure it will be to the corporations benefit.



Anonymous
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said by toups:

All in all, whatever the reason, I am sure it will be to the corporations benefit.
It always is, just like with any other company. It's not about the customers, it's about their money.


Irish Shark
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reply to scooby

said by scooby:

said by Irish Shark:

I got that maintenance plan with D* ... Ummm, wonder if I can get the equipment swapped out for free under that?
I would think you could as long as its an actual hardware failure.
I was referring to the 5 LNB dish and the new MPEG4 receivers.
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