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ofacto
10-09-2009, 10:30 PM
I'm thinking about dumping cable anbd switching to DirectTV, but have a few questions. Is the $10 HD access fee per a receiver or is it for the entire account regardless of number of receivers? What about the DVR fee (per receiver or per account). I tried searching on DirectTV site but couldn't find the answer.
ASeven721
10-10-2009, 10:03 AM
I only have one fee of $10 which is included in the base package I choose. I have a HD-DVR and a Standard Def DVR. The only other fee I pay is $5 for a leased receiver which is the HD one.
On my statement I have this:
DIRECTV DVR Service $6.00/mo Included in Base: 0.00
Leased Receiver Price: $5
12 Month Programming Credit -10.00
If you talk to Customer Service see if you can get them to get you a discount to help keep your bill low. Right now I have a $10 discount for 12 months.
erizzo
10-10-2009, 10:07 AM
The HD $10 fee is for the entire account, DVR is per receiver.
BennyB
10-10-2009, 07:42 PM
Don't switch to DirecTV. Horrible customer service, and if you live in the northeast or anywhere that gets inclement weather you will have a lot of issues with reception. They will lock you into a 2 year contract. Can't wait until mine is up now that FIOS TV is available here.
bbixler
10-13-2009, 01:49 PM
Both HD AND DVR Service are charged per account, not per receiver. You are charged a monthly leasing fee of $5 per receiver, after your first one.
Example
5 HD DVR would cost $10+$6+$20=$36 per month for equipment charges.
If your dish is aligned properly you will not have any weather related issues unless it is a SEVERE storm or snow/ice is laying on the dish and you can't access it to clear it away. I live in southern PA and can't complain at all.
ofacto
10-13-2009, 07:15 PM
Thank you for the informative replies. I too would rather have FIOS, but there are taking too long to expand their coverage in my city. I probably won't decide until the end of the year, but wanted to get a rough estimate of all the cost involved with DirectTV.
Both HD AND DVR Service are charged per account, not per receiver. You are charged a monthly leasing fee of $5 per receiver, after your first one.
Example
5 HD DVR would cost $10+$6+$20=$36 per month for equipment charges.
If your dish is aligned properly you will not have any weather related issues unless it is a SEVERE storm or snow/ice is laying on the dish and you can't access it to clear it away. I live in southern PA and can't complain at all.
:iagree:
I LOVE my directv it is worlds above the cable i use to have. Go to costco to sign up if possible they have the best deals.
tim_who_else
10-17-2009, 09:37 PM
I hardly ever lose my signal with DirecTV. I've had no problems with customer service.
RHCCapri
10-18-2009, 01:46 AM
Almost done with my 2 years. The dunce who installed our dish put it low on the roof and a tree gets in the way of half the channels now.
HarrisMavrocol
10-18-2009, 01:51 AM
thanks :look:
lpusanet
10-20-2009, 10:13 PM
I'm thinking about dumping cable anbd switching to DirectTV, but have a few questions. Is the $10 HD access fee per a receiver or is it for the entire account regardless of number of receivers? What about the DVR fee (per receiver or per account). I tried searching on DirectTV site but couldn't find the answer.
I've been with DirecTV for over 7 years, and will never go back to cable!!!