Dish Network: $51.96/month FOREVER for all HD Channels

[NightHawk87]

OK, after having digital cable for years, I finally made a switch. As with most people, we had pretty much every channel and only seemed to watch the HD channels.

Well, I called Dish and they have a package, not offered online, called "Turbo HD Silver Package" or "All HD Package-Silver". This package is 44.99, plus a DVR/HD combo makes it 51.96 and they can use it in two rooms so you can record and watch in either room.

You get 85+ HD channels and its all the important ones, for those that don't care about the music channels or other crappy ones that you never, or rarely ever, watch.

To make it sweeter, its qualifies for the discount for one year, making it $36 for a year then 51.96 forever!

I think this is a slickdeal, for those that don't need all the crap, you finally don't have to pay for it!

Here is the link: http://www.dishnetwork.com/hdtv/customer.aspx (Its the center one)

Here is the list of channels, note you still get: A&E ABC, CMT CNBC, CNN, Comedy, Discovery, Disney, ESPN, ESPN2, food, FOX, FX, Golf, History, Liftime, MSNBC, MTV, NBA, NFL, SPEED, Spike, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel, USA, VH1, WGN

Full list:
A&E HD
ABC Family
Animal Planet HD
BBC America HD
BET HD
Big Ten Network2
Bravo HD
Cartoon Network HD
CBS College Sports HD
CMT HD
CNBC HD
CNN HD
Comedy Central HD
Discovery Channel HD
DISH Network ON DEMAND1
DISH Network PAY PER VIEW1
Disney Channel HD
Disney XD HD
E! Entertainment Television HD
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
ESPNEWS HD
Food Network HD
FOX News Channel HD
FX HD
Golf Channel HD
Hallmark Channel HD
HD Theater
HDNet
HGTV HD
History Channel HD
Lifetime HD
Lifetime Movie Network HD
msnbc HD
MTV HD
NBA TV HD
NFL Network HD
NHL Network HD
Nickelodeon (East) HD
Palladia
SPEED HD
Spike HD
Syfy HD
TBS HD
TLC HD
TNT HD
Travel Channel HD
truTV HD
USA Network HD
VH1 HD
Weather Channel HD
WGN America

[wikipost]

Don't trust Dish on any all HD promises. Sure, you will get all the HD channels they offer right now for this price, but you may not get any more when new HD channels are added. Dish had several "All" HD programs before this. The one I'm on doesn't have some of the later added HD channels.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1058081

HD comparison Dish vs Direct vc Fios vs Comcast etc

Beware of Dish's Customer support agreement. During the commitment period, if you move and can't have dish at your new place, you will still be charged with the disconnection fee! Read it or weep later!

^They can't charge you if it is impossible to have a dish or merely impracticable for you to have a dish at your new location. Contract performance is excused under common law when impracticability/impossibility impedes performance of one party's obligations: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impracticability

[greenrun99]

This isnt new, they advertise all HD packages around those prices all the time.. at all their events.

[DealMayhem]

Is this on top of your basic sat/cable subscription for $40 or so?

[NightHawk87]

Its still a good deal for those that don't know about it like me. Isn't that what this site is about?

No, it can be subscribed to by itself. Oh, and thats OTD, no other taxes, fees, etc...WAY better than anything else.

[RHCCapri]

It's new to me. Is it only the 85 channels because we need some one from the Americas 250 package like The Science Channel, History International, DIY network and G4. Is there a "Turbo HD Gold Package"?

[Count_Chocula]

2 year contract = servin time

[NightHawk87]

Ray, 2 year contract can be avoided for a $99 fee, but at this price the whole point is to not have to worry about cancelling, plus you only pay $36 for the first year so its worth it!

[Half Decaf]

To make it sweeter, its qualifies for the discount for one year, making it $36 for a year then 51.96 forever!

Are you saying that they will never raise the rates for this so long as you maintain your subscription? If so, then this is great news.

[RHCCapri]

This thread just went stupid on me and is not showing the other posts besides the OPs.

[Half Decaf]

Oops, yes, I lost the thread, too.

[nugget]

This thread just went stupid on me and is not showing the other posts besides the OPs.

I spoked with customer service chat and they said this is the same as the america silver and that it includes over 80hd channels...

[NightHawk87]

Thats what the Service Rep. said. You have to specifically ask that they not change your rates and make a note that you want the perm. price.

[calo]

I don't get a couple of those channels, but I'm happy with my DishHD Absolute with locals for $34.99. It will be a long time before they come out with something to convince me to change.

[The_Linux_Crew]

Thats what the Service Rep. said. You have to specifically ask that they not change your rates and make a note that you want the perm. price.

I have Turbo HD Bronze with two HD DVRs. I pay $45 per month and then I get $50 off from Club Dish referrals = free.

[dadab]

Thats what the Service Rep. said. You have to specifically ask that they not change your rates and make a note that you want the perm. price.

Wow! locking the same rate forever is a good deal. Not sure the price will hold!

[carrar]

Thanks OP, I just called Dish and the rep said it's called Dish America's Silver Package. He told me it's $39.99? Either way, I think I'm gonna get this instead of America's top 120 package. Your right, it basically gets rid of those crappy CD and channels I don't watch, and gives me channels like Speed, NBA/NFL/NHL, and animal planet that I don't have but would prefer.

[dttruax]

didn't know dish had speed hd.... I have just about all the hd channels they offer and don't have it.

[lazyk]

I don't get a couple of those channels, but I'm happy with my DishHD Absolute with locals for $34.99. It will be a long time before they come out with something to convince me to change.

can you share a bit more about Absolute HD for $34.99/mo.
Is this because you get $10 off / month because you signed a 2-year agreement recently?
Is the AbsoluteHD a package that used to be available or is now recently available?

Thanks

[Tonedeaf]

Wow! locking the same rate forever is a good deal. Not sure the price will hold!

Doubtful that they will. Rates almost always go up every year. Regardless of what you pay now, whenever they hike rates, it will go up.

[catnap1972]

NOTHING is forever when it comes to Dish. You can count on those prices going up when your 12/24 months are up regardless what the circus monkey at support tells you.

[elegantscorpio]

But it's not a HD only package right? It's on top of America's 200.

[calo]

can you share a bit more about Absolute HD for $34.99/mo.
Is this because you get $10 off / month because you signed a 2-year agreement recently?
Is the AbsoluteHD a package that used to be available or is now recently available?

Thanks

I caught it just before they stopped offering it in July '08.

[andje]

NOTHING is forever when it comes to Dish. You can count on those prices going up when your 12/24 months are up regardless what the circus monkey at support tells you.

Yup.
I do this to people all the time and laugh after screwing them over.
Fun stuff.

[NightHawk87]

No, elgantscorpio, its by itself....thats the point! Only 44.99/month for the channels that people really watch. Why pay for channels you don't want. Granted, I would opt for it cheaper if I could get rid of even more channels on there that I don't watch. but about 85% of them I do, so now I'm only paying for 15% of the channels I don't like, as opposed to like 70% before.

[198four]

You have to wonder why these companies are beginning to offer low rates and trying to get people under contract for long term under a certain price. I'll tell you why. The prices will only go down from here on until they match the price level offered elsewhere in the world. My cousin lives in UK and pays 27 pounds or around 50 bucks for his TV, unlimited internet and unlimited phone with Virgin. Prices in the US will eventually come down to that level. Notice how much they've come down in the last 2 years. And not just that, notice how much prices of the cell phone plans have come down so much as well.

[txstang]

Thats what the Service Rep. said. You have to specifically ask that they not change your rates and make a note that you want the perm. price.


There pulling your leg get something in writing.

[Krmnnghia]

Alot of us got screwed over on the "Absolute" deal as they eventually told us no more new HD channels. I was PISSED! My price would have never increased but I was promised all future HD channels for the same price for being an early adopter of the all HD package and they decided that was too much I guess.

[carrar]

But it's not a HD only package right? It's on top of America's 200.

No, it's an HD only package. No need for any of the others on top of it.

[DWhite456]

The rate wont go up but what will happen is when they introduce new HD channels....you wont be able to get them on this package. You will have to upgrade to another package to include them. They did the same thing 2-3 years ago when they had all HD channels for $24.99.

[hollywdbri]

Does this apply to future HD channels? You may get a decent lock-in price but in a year be stuck with old channels.

[aodizon]

I have a grandfathered package with Directv and I always call to cancel and tell them I'm switching to Dish to keep the credits. But they keep increasing the standard rate so I still end up paying more yearly and they said they cant do anything with that. I started at around $35 and now it's $47 for Total Choice HD. I doubt that you can lock in the $51.96/mo FOREVER with Dish.

[PirateMorgan]

You say FOREVER ... Nothing is FOREVER except for death ... well, and taxes.

[NightHawk87]

All the important ones are in HD now....what channels are you waiting for? Before, that may have been the case but a lot of popular channels weren't yet in HD.

^^^^He has a point!^^^^

[horn34]

I think you're forgetting about the DVR and HD receiver fees (and taxes?)

Also, the "DVR you can watch/record in 2 rooms" only works with one HDTV. The output for the 2nd TV is SD.

[flee]

I think you're forgetting about the DVR and HD receiver fees (and taxes?)

Also, the "DVR you can watch/record in 2 rooms" only works with one HDTV. The output for the 2nd TV is SD.

They are supposed to be working on a box that does HD on both tv's, but it keeps getting delayed as they work on the technology. I have 2 HD TV's but refuse to buy a 2nd box as I dont want to lock in for another 2 years nor pay more for 2 boxes. I dont want 2 boxes, I want 1 that does the job of 2. In fact I want HD signal going to 4 rooms like a standard def signal can do.

[Krmnnghia]

I think you're forgetting about the DVR and HD receiver fees (and taxes?)

Also, the "DVR you can watch/record in 2 rooms" only works with one HDTV. The output for the 2nd TV is SD.

Not exactly true...Tuner 1 for the Dish 722 DVR has 2 HD outputs that are always on. You can run it to a second bedroom but of course both TV's can only watch the same program. We run it this way in my house just in case we want to watch a show in HD in the bedroom.

[vaylon]

You won't get every HD channel forever.
You will have them until Dish decides to not include you in the new HD updates.

They have done this to lots of customers, myself included.

But even tho I don't get every HD channel, I am still happy with my service.
10x better than Direct was and cost a lot less for better equipment and service.

[nitemare]

Does not include MLB and NFL games... Forever.. Thumbs down. DirecTV will always be better.

[BoomSchtick]

Not exactly true...Tuner 1 for the Dish 722 DVR has 2 HD outputs that are always on. You can run it to a second bedroom but of course both TV's can only watch the same program. We run it this way in my house just in case we want to watch a show in HD in the bedroom.

I have the 2 room SD DVR in my house. I have signal 1 split and going to the upstaris and downstairs family rooms (same show on both TV's). Then I have signal 2 going to just my bedroom. This is done all through coax. Can I do this same thing with the 722? Having the receiver in my utility room and still get the HD signal to the two HDTV's, or will it only do HD over HDMI?

[ebakke]

You say FOREVER ... Nothing is FOREVER except for death ... well, and taxes.Unless you're in the >50% that don't pay taxes. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nearly-half-of-US-households-apf-1105567323.html?x=0&.v=1

[daf62757]

I had DishTV and lighting hit the Dish and shorted out my TVs and quite a few other electric motors in my house/garage. The next year, I had Direct TV and the same thing happened. I won't have either again. Since then, I have never had a similar electrical issue.

Both suck. Their customer service sucks. You have to pay a whole lot of hidden fees, like maintenance fees or lease fees. If something happens to their receiver, they want to charge you.

Stay away. Go free antenna or cheap cable.

[blackfog]

Unless you're in the >50% that don't pay taxes. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nearly-half-of-US-households-apf-1105567323.html?x=0&.v=1

Holy crap

[WETOUT]

Too bad NESN is not on the list

[horn34]

Not exactly true...Tuner 1 for the Dish 722 DVR has 2 HD outputs that are always on. You can run it to a second bedroom but of course both TV's can only watch the same program. We run it this way in my house just in case we want to watch a show in HD in the bedroom.
I was specifically responding to the "watch/record" function. Pretty much any HD receiver can output an HD signal via HDMI and component simultaneously. Most people don't want to run 50 foot cables between rooms.

[anilv]

I think you're forgetting about the DVR and HD receiver fees (and taxes?)

Also, the "DVR you can watch/record in 2 rooms" only works with one HDTV. The output for the 2nd TV is SD.

I have a package not listed online called Dish America ($29.99) which is basically all the HD channels that comes with America's Top 120 ($39.99) + $10 for HD.
Well for all the HD channels I get I get their SD version also and yes I can watch it on a second TV.

[nugget]

I had DishTV and lighting hit the Dish and shorted out my TVs and quite a few other electric motors in my house/garage. The next year, I had Direct TV and the same thing happened. I won't have either again. Since then, I have never had a similar electrical issue.

Both suck. Their customer service sucks. You have to pay a whole lot of hidden fees, like maintenance fees or lease fees. If something happens to their receiver, they want to charge you.

Stay away. Go free antenna or cheap cable.

LOL have you heard of a surge protector?

[zxd0934]

I currently have Americas Top 120+ for $44.99/month (SD) + $6 DVR fee - they told me I can get the same package, but in HD for the same price - ???

BUT I have to pay $195 for the box (apparently my current box doesn't support HD).

Has anyone been able to get around this or have them waive the $195 fee?

[lazyk]

FYI the Dish VIP 922 SlingLoaded DVR Receiver is available (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=22553&t=1967334) as well, for an extra $200

[tornadog]

I upgraded from the old Bronze Package to the new Top 200 last month, just to get SpeedHD and BBC America HD. But I found out I have watched SpeedHD once and that too a DVRed recording of the Malaysian F1 GP, and all the BBC shows I am just downloading them. I am gonna switch back to the Top 120 or the family plan. I only watch tv for NCAA, CFB and NFL. All the shows I want I download them off usenet.

[aborchew]

Anyone using Dish network in the Chicagoland area? I'm in the NW suburbs and would love to not have to use Comcast (abysmally awful receiver, intermittent service, bad customer service)

My only concern is that I won't get Versus, Comcast Chicago and WGN Chicago with this package; and if not, what's the cost to ad them?

I can't be ordering a package and not be able to catch all the Hawks and Cubs games!

[nitemare]

I had DishTV and lighting hit the Dish and shorted out my TVs and quite a few other electric motors in my house/garage. The next year, I had Direct TV and the same thing happened. I won't have either again. Since then, I have never had a similar electrical issue.

Both suck. Their customer service sucks. You have to pay a whole lot of hidden fees, like maintenance fees or lease fees. If something happens to their receiver, they want to charge you.

Stay away. Go free antenna or cheap cable.

Because Free antenna or cheap cable sounds like fun!! hahah..I dont want to go back to 1980's anymore.. A good surge protector would have prevented this. Also, you can mount the dish on the side of the house closer to ground too...

I have DirecTV (which has more HD channels than dish) and currently watching 8 MLB games a day. Cant do that with Dish.. Oh, I do agree with ya that customer service is not that good, but that goes for every TV service including cable and satellite.

Satellite is always better than cable because its cheaper and more channels. If your a sports fan, get DirecTV.. If not, save some$$ and get dish (if you can deal with less HD channels which I could not).

[keithpre]

Unless you're in the >50% that don't pay taxes. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nearly-half-of-US-households-apf-1105567323.html?x=0&.v=1
Except for everyone pays the 7.65% of social security and medicare (actually 15.3% if you count the employer part) State taxes can be 3-10% so everyone does not get off free.

[dailychecker]

The rate wont go up but what will happen is when they introduce new HD channels....you wont be able to get them on this package. You will have to upgrade to another package to include them. They did the same thing 2-3 years ago when they had all HD channels for $24.99.

This is why I left the Turbo HD Silver last year....America's Top XXX was getting the new HD channels and we were not.

[phaze]

Which new channel was it dailychecker?

I'm signed up in February so I'm gonna wait until my 3 month promo on hbo/showtime/cinemax run out before I mess with my programming.

This seems interesting though, I find myself watching HD channels only. I would hate to miss out on new channels thuogh

[nashvilleitalia]

I'm on the phone with Dish Network now..they claim this deal was from 7 months ago and no longer exists... can anyone else confirm receiving this deal recently?

[xombie_eric]

Sorry if I missed it....

Does this package include local channels?

[NightHawk87]

Includes local channels and I just signed up yesterday

[Older Geek]

Alot of us got screwed over on the "Absolute" deal as they eventually told us no more new HD channels. I was PISSED! My price would have never increased but I was promised all future HD channels for the same price for being an early adopter of the all HD package and they decided that was too much I guess.

I still have the Absolute deal, and I am still paying 34.99 for HD and 1 cent for 8 channels of Cinemax. I was not aware they have HD that I do not get.

How do I document what I am getting verses ALL HD?

How do I document the promise - which I recall - that I would get all HD channels?

I am ready to fight!

[nashvilleitalia]

Includes local channels and I just signed up yesterday

Did you sign up for the exact deal listed in this post? I wonder why they are telling me it no longer exists in their system?

[HHHmmmm]

Being a long time Directv customer who has tried Dish, thought I'd put in my 2 cents.

I am not quite sure about the pricing as everybody has deals and packages and changes prices all the time. But you CANNOT beat the technology that Directv provides. They have the most HD channels. They have the biggest DVR - and its hard to fill up. They have internet apps for free. They are about to come out with multi room watching so you can record on 1 tv and watch in another room, but its better than U-verse cuz with that you only get 1 dvr for the whole house and here you can have many like i do. And my FAVORITE thing is this media extender they have which is meant for streaming pictures and music from your computer to your TV but also works with video files. So for free i stream movies on my computer to my TV. Like a WD Live, ps3 or an xbox 360 (none of which i have)
they come out with new features all the time that i love. It might not be the absolute cheapest, but I believe they are similar, but its definitely the best viewing experience.

[techdealz]

been looking for a deal such as this, repped!!!!

[NightHawk87]

Yes, I am the OP!! haha

[aborchew]

Includes local channels and I just signed up yesterday

Do you get the local sports-specific stations? How about Versus?

[techdealz]

Being a long time Directv customer who has tried Dish, thought I'd put in my 2 cents.

I am not quite sure about the pricing as everybody has deals and packages and changes prices all the time. But you CANNOT beat the technology that Directv provides. They have the most HD channels. They have the biggest DVR - and its hard to fill up. They have internet apps for free. They are about to come out with multi room watching so you can record on 1 tv and watch in another room, but its better than U-verse cuz with that you only get 1 dvr for the whole house and here you can have many like i do. And my FAVORITE thing is this media extender they have which is meant for streaming pictures and music from your computer to your TV but also works with video files. So for free i stream movies on my computer to my TV. Like a WD Live, ps3 or an xbox 360 (none of which i have)
they come out with new features all the time that i love. It might not be the absolute cheapest, but I believe they are similar, but its definitely the best viewing experience.

my 2cents...
With the money you save with DISH you can build a cheap htpc can do all that and more.

[Dobeman]

Had DirecTV and DISH. DirecTV cheaper and better quality.

However, in respect to this deal with Dish (because I have them now), the "plan" they quoted you does NOT include some of the best stuff, like DIY, the best Kids programs, NatGeo and more. That's another $10. Add the lease fee for each DVR (in my case 2 of them) and you're already at $73 p/month before taxes and other fees.

So, make SURE you know what it's going to cost you.

[PirateMorgan]

Unless you're in the >50% that don't pay taxes. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Nearly-half-of-US-households-apf-1105567323.html?x=0&.v=1

Doh !!!! Thanks for the enlightenment :vomit:

[jwylie]

When I asked about this recently as an existing customer, they said there was a $100 install fee, and an extra fee to upgrade the box to HD. That kind of killed it for me. I would guess at least the install fee applies for new customers.

[gazr]

Man...the Top 250 is tempting to me. I'm with Comcast now, and they just bumped my rates back up after all the promos from threatening to quit last year have expired :( Two channels I need in HD (and pay $8 a month just for one) BBC America and Fox Soccer Channel are on Dish, with Comcast having no clue when they will have them. So I'm looking at $63(ish) for the first year plus taxes and then $80ish for the second. If I could refer some people however, it becomes more attractive (Club Dish).

I did have Dish about 6 years ago, and the dish is still on the roof! I don't want them hooking that old thing back up for sure...it's positioned wrong and I always lost programming in a storm, which we get often. Ohhhhh....the pros and cons of having one company vs another.

[whitson77]

Can existing customers get this rate too? Or is it only for the new subscriber?

[nashvilleitalia]

PEOPLE... NO ONE OTHER THAN THE OP HAVE CONFIRMED RECEIVING THIS PACKAGE RECENTLY. This package is from 7 months ago. Can someone else please call Dish and verify whether this is really still available? I called as a New Customer, and they laughed me off the phone saying it's not even in their system to offer anymore!

[xknight]

PEOPLE... NO ONE OTHER THAN THE OP HAVE CONFIRMED RECEIVING THIS PACKAGE RECENTLY. This package is from 7 months ago. Can someone else please call Dish and verify whether this is really still available? I called as a New Customer, and they laughed me off the phone saying it's not even in their system to offer anymore!

You need to have the OP's customer service number...he can get you the deal because he works for Dish. :lol:

[kingofdeal]

Its looks like a goose chase in wild........

[Loox42]

I always see signs plastered on telephone poles to get this (for the past few years) or Directv for $19.99/month... I never sign up because of the outrageous prices after a certain amount of time... and cable has always been cheaper if you're in the burbs/city..

[NightHawk87]

Ok you guys,

I do not work for dish

Read the original post, this price includes the dvr which works on two tvs

Ask for exactly what I put in the post by name! It exists I just got it yesterday. In fact I decided against it first, then called back got a diff csr and they gave me the same deal, it's a standard deal.

Only you can decide if those channels are good for you. I'm simply demonstrating that it includes like 99% of the channels most want fir way less and without the bs.

Someone that can read the first call then post it worked cause it will. Either I don't care I was just helping out everyone since I benifit all the time from this site.

Thanks!

[NightHawk87]

Oh and existing customers can get the same deal but not the 15 discount for the first year like new customerS

[nashvilleitalia]

Ok you guys,

I do not work for dish

Read the original post, this price includes the dvr which works on two tvs

Ask for exactly what I put in the post by name! It exists I just got it yesterday. In fact I decided against it first, then called back got a diff csr and they gave me the same deal, it's a standard deal.

Only you can decide if those channels are good for you. I'm simply demonstrating that it includes like 99% of the channels most want fir way less and without the bs.

Someone that can read the first call then post it worked cause it will. Either I don't care I was just helping out everyone since I benifit all the time from this site.

Thanks!

Would you mind sharing your Order # for the Dish Network sales rep to reference? They claim that deal doesn't exist, so not sure how you got it.

[DIRANONI]

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1058081


I still have the Absolute deal, and I am still paying 34.99 for HD and 1 cent for 8 channels of Cinemax. I was not aware they have HD that I do not get.

How do I document what I am getting verses ALL HD?

How do I document the promise - which I recall - that I would get all HD channels?

I am ready to fight!

[DealGrabber666]

It would be nice if they offered A La Carte hd channels.

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20100215/1506278171.shtml

TV Network Subscriber fees:
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/files/2010/03/cable-sub-fees.png

[kineticempire]

They did change the name from TurboHD but it's the same package as before (All HD only).
The only big problem is you will NEVER get any new channel additions in the future such as Style HD, TCM HD, QVC HD, G4 HD and HLN HD.
Don't believe me look it up on satelliteguys.us or dbstalk.com

[NightHawk87]

only tcm is on that lost u just said that is worth a dam...who shops qvc lol, actually I think that one is on this deal.

So yeah there's .5 of my 1% I don't get. I have netflix ylthough so who cares about movie channels

[vp_mach1]

I just spoke to a dish rep and they DO have all HD only packages. However, the price difference for the 85 HD channel package is only $13 lower than the top 200 with 85 HD package. If you're an exisiting customer like myself under the 12 month promotion rate, you will lose that promotion if you switch.

I don't think they have a promo for new customers on these all hd packages either.

[NightHawk87]

I get it installed tomorrow. After that I will give my order no. I just called and she new what I was talking about. What's the issue people? Ask for "turbohd silver-all HD package, including the 85 HD channels only". It's a standard deal! Lol

[NightHawk87]

Vp, you made my point, why spend $13 on the other crap you don't watch. Look up what you get xtra for $13 and come back and tell me it's worth it. It's not! That's what the whole purpose of the deal was. To let people know they really can pay for just what they want

it's not advertised which is what makes it slick!

[scubadog]

OK, after having digital cable for years, I finally made a switch. As with most people, we had pretty much every channel and only seemed to watch the HD channels.

Well, I called Dish and they have a package, not offered online, called "Turbo HD Silver Package" or "All HD Package-Silver". This package is 44.99, plus a DVR/HD combo makes it 51.96 and they can use it in two rooms so you can record and watch in either room.

You get 85+ HD channels and its all the important ones, for those that don't care about the music channels or other crappy ones that you never, or rarely ever, watch.

To make it sweeter, its qualifies for the discount for one year, making it $36 for a year then 51.96 forever!

I think this is a slickdeal, for those that don't need all the crap, you finally don't have to pay for it!

Here is the link: http://www.dishnetwork.com/hdtv/customer.aspx (Its the center one)

Here is the list of channels, note you still get: A&E ABC, CMT CNBC, CNN, Comedy, Discovery, Disney, ESPN, ESPN2, food, FOX, FX, Golf, History, Liftime, MSNBC, MTV, NBA, NFL, SPEED, Spike, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel, USA, VH1, WGN

Full list:
A&E HD
ABC Family
Animal Planet HD
BBC America HD
BET HD
Big Ten Network2
Bravo HD
Cartoon Network HD
CBS College Sports HD
CMT HD
CNBC HD
CNN HD
Comedy Central HD
Discovery Channel HD
DISH Network ON DEMAND1
DISH Network PAY PER VIEW1
Disney Channel HD
Disney XD HD
E! Entertainment Television HD
ESPN HD
ESPN2 HD
ESPNEWS HD
Food Network HD
FOX News Channel HD
FX HD
Golf Channel HD
Hallmark Channel HD
HD Theater
HDNet
HGTV HD
History Channel HD
Lifetime HD
Lifetime Movie Network HD
msnbc HD
MTV HD
NBA TV HD
NFL Network HD
NHL Network HD
Nickelodeon (East) HD
Palladia
SPEED HD
Spike HD
Syfy HD
TBS HD
TLC HD
TNT HD
Travel Channel HD
truTV HD
USA Network HD
VH1 HD
Weather Channel HD
WGN America

Did you get that in writing? I had them for over 12 years and don't believe what they say. When I canceled them they offered me 1/2 price. I told them I put together a HTPC and have not looked back doing this. Have 4 HD TV tuners in it and it's great. :lmao:

[NightHawk87]

Those who are having trouble pm me and I'll give u my order no. I'm not posting it on the web.

[uhsarp]

Being a long time Directv customer who has tried Dish, thought I'd put in my 2 cents.

I am not quite sure about the pricing as everybody has deals and packages and changes prices all the time. But you CANNOT beat the technology that Directv provides. They have the most HD channels. They have the biggest DVR - and its hard to fill up. They have internet apps for free. They are about to come out with multi room watching so you can record on 1 tv and watch in another room, but its better than U-verse cuz with that you only get 1 dvr for the whole house and here you can have many like i do. And my FAVORITE thing is this media extender they have which is meant for streaming pictures and music from your computer to your TV but also works with video files. So for free i stream movies on my computer to my TV. Like a WD Live, ps3 or an xbox 360 (none of which i have)
they come out with new features all the time that i love. It might not be the absolute cheapest, but I believe they are similar, but its definitely the best viewing experience.

even if all of what you've said were false, I'd still go with directv cuz dish network's customer support is horrible!

[shanebo2003]

For those of you interested in this ....

Thought you should know that you won't get the entire list of HD channels listed in the Silver HD Package.

There are certain channels that, because of their contract with DISH Network, are only included in certain packages. Since they took this package "away," they refer you to the Silver HD Channel Lineup, but that is not entirely the case.

I know that Fox News Channel is FOR SURE one of the channels that you WILL NOT receive with this HD-only package .... but I know there are a couple others.

[Arex]

I know that Fox News Channel is FOR SURE one of the channels that you WILL NOT receive with this HD-only package .... but I know there are a couple others.Some might actually see that as a plus...

[Fieryphoenix]

I know that Fox News Channel is FOR SURE one of the channels that you WILL NOT receive with this HD-only package Call Dish for your commission fee, because you just sold me. :lol:

[killushot]

For those of you interested in this ....

Thought you should know that you won't get the entire list of HD channels listed in the Silver HD Package.

There are certain channels that, because of their contract with DISH Network, are only included in certain packages. Since they took this package "away," they refer you to the Silver HD Channel Lineup, but that is not entirely the case.

I know that Fox News Channel is FOR SURE one of the channels that you WILL NOT receive with this HD-only package .... but I know there are a couple others.
Funny Cause they CONFIRMED that Fox News was one of the HD channels I will get!


Hmmm........

Those who are having trouble pm me and I'll give u my order no. I'm not posting it on the web.

I did PM you....

Drop me a line would you please!

[LuckyHal]

http://www.satellitesales.com/1-dish-hdtv.html

Looks like you can order online from these guys too.

I don't know... seems like an awfully good deal when I compare it to my Time Warner. I think I'm paying 60-ish a month now.

[Stu19]

I am on the phone with dish network right now.

The guy is currently saying that the HD Silver package is legit and for me would be 57.99 for 1 HD DVR and 1 HD Box.

However, he says the 15 dollar new customer discount DOES NOT apply. It only applies to the top 120, 200, 250 etc packages.

He said he would go talk to his supervisor. We'll see what he comes back with.

[Phaenon]

blah...they have the ABSOLUTE HD package only offered as a retention. $30 for all HD channels...

[Metric]

Thanks stu; think I'm gonna stick with my hdabsolute... Wish I could get bbc though.

[dailychecker]

Which new channel was it dailychecker?

I'm signed up in February so I'm gonna wait until my 3 month promo on hbo/showtime/cinemax run out before I mess with my programming.

This seems interesting though, I find myself watching HD channels only. I would hate to miss out on new channels thuogh

I switched over about 8 months ago. This was when the last real big group of HD channels came on board; Nick, MTV and all those, plus Speed I think.

Things might be different now, but as I recall, Dish had to offer both HD and SD channels and therefore stopped adding to the Turbo packages. Someone please comment if you recall.

[Stu19]

confirm that he cannot apply the 15 dollar discount to the hd silver package.

[Rhinoboy]

In the list of channels it shows Big Ten network2. I followed the link and the 2 is a footnote to show that it is only available in a few midwest states. Can anyone in Socal who has dish confirm that they do or do not get this channel? As a displaced Penn Stater this is the channel that would get me to switch. Want to know from someone with first hand knowledge, not a customer service rep who is trying to sell me.

[Stu19]

1 last comment

the guy on the phone also said that the channel lineup is DIFFERENT from the one posted by the OP. it does not match the 85 channels that are added on the top 200, its a different package.

unfortunately, the guy couldnt email me the list of channels that are available. hes going to call me back on sunday, i have some checking to do with the other tv providers.

[LuckyHal]

In the list of channels it shows Big Ten network2. I followed the link and the 2 is a footnote to show that it is only available in a few midwest states. Can anyone in Socal who has dish confirm that they do or do not get this channel? As a displaced Penn Stater this is the channel that would get me to switch. Want to know from someone with first hand knowledge, not a customer service rep who is trying to sell me.

I filled out this form: http://www.bigtennetwork.com/channelfinder/index.asp for Brea and it came back saying yes you can get it but if you're not in the Big Ten area call to make sure! That didn't help very much.

See the attached screen shot for details and the phone number to call Dish. If you call, let me know if you can get it. Go Gophers!

[Stu19]

i think the guy i spoke with is wrong about the differing channel lineup from the website.

also, i see you can order this package on radioshacks website. radioshacks site confirms the 15 dollar discount is only for the top 120,200,250 packages, not the HD only packages.

[NightHawk87]

I'm on the phone now and they did say the 15 discount doesn't apply to this package. I wa told it does when I signed up..liars. I'm being transferred to a manager now they messed with the wrong person.

IMO still a good deal at 50.99 perm. I'll still stick with it even without it being 15 cheaper for a year.

[A.E.]

Thank you OP.

I'm a current Dish customer under contract, just did a chat session and got the Dish America Silver package without a problem for $39.99 but no $15 discount because of being an existing customer.
Reps for you.

UPDATE:

The Dish America's packages do not include all the channels listed on the OP and some 3rd party sites, see my post here (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=28948986&postcount=129).

[yourmoneyismine]

what a joke

[namlook]

OK, after having digital cable for years, I finally made a switch. As with most people, we had pretty much every channel and only seemed to watch the HD channels.

Well, I called Dish and they have a package, not offered online, called "Turbo HD Silver Package" or "All HD Package-Silver". This package is 44.99, plus a DVR/HD combo makes it 51.96 and they can use it in two rooms so you can record and watch in either room.

You get 85+ HD channels and its all the important ones

All the important ones? Where is Fox Sports HD on the list??!!! No Fox Sports HD channel makes it a deal killer. So someone in Southern CA won't get Lakers home games? Cox, Direct TV and Uverse all carry this channel. You must carry this channel to provide good HD service.

[slimsurgery]

So you loose your sd channels, that means you cant have a 322 on your account then?

[A.E.]

So you loose your sd channels, that means you cant have a 322 on your account then?

You do get the SD version of the channels in the package.

[vp_mach1]

Vp, you made my point, why spend $13 on the other crap you don't watch. Look up what you get xtra for $13 and come back and tell me it's worth it. It's not! That's what the whole purpose of the deal was. To let people know they really can pay for just what they want

it's not advertised which is what makes it slick!

Actually no I didn't. I am paying a promotional rate on the package taking my monthly price down to 37.99. Only after the promo rate ends will this deal work for me, if available with no fees.

Your deal does not get you the promo rate so you will lose $180 on the first year ($15 x 12 months).

[zxcvb531]

direct tv charges for each dvr on each tv and you can only watch that Tv only until May i was told you will be able to watch on any tv that wired up. while Dish HD dvr you can tape 2 tuners and watch a recorded at the same time and watch it on either tv.

[ghlu]

based on the information here

http://www.highdefforum.com/1012400-post6.html

You don't get all the hd channels that are added to the sd package.

[SkyKing02]

what happened to the bronze, silver, and gold HD package? i wanted that package but it no longer show online.

[Half Decaf]

Thank you OP.

I'm a current Dish customer under contract, just did a chat session and got the Dish America Silver package without a problem for $39.99 but no $15 discount because of being an existing customer.
Reps for you.

edit: I didn't ask about the "forever" price because I don't care. Just saved over $20 monthly.

Would you happen to know what the diff is between the silver and gold packages?

[dailychecker]

All the important ones? Where is Fox Sports HD on the list??!!! No Fox Sports HD channel makes it a deal killer. So someone in Southern CA won't get Lakers home games? Cox, Direct TV and Uverse all carry this channel. You must carry this channel to provide good HD service.

I think you get your local Fox Sports.....I have Fox Sports Ohio.

[ilovetype]

am i missing something, wheres the deal.

[A.E.]

Would you happen to know what the diff is between the silver and gold packages?

You get 11 more channels for $10 extra if my math is right, take a look for yourself:

http://www.sterlingsatellite.com/dish-america.asp

UPDATE:

The Dish America's packages do not include all the channels listed on that link see my post here (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=28948986&postcount=129).

[ebill_03]

I only pay 20 a month for HD Bronze, not all the channels but I never had to go "I want to watch x but we don't have that channel" not once. We have free DVR too, although we had to get our own harddrive to get it to work.

[slimsurgery]

Well they didnt want to give me the deal, cause they say you can only have hd recievers on your account no sd recievers. oh well I guess, figured it would have saved me a few bucks.

[Stu19]

Well they didnt want to give me the deal, cause they say you can only have hd recievers on your account no sd recievers. oh well I guess, figured it would have saved me a few bucks.


why dont you just use an hd receiver on your sd tv?

[SGHokie]

You say FOREVER ... Nothing is FOREVER except for death ... well, and taxes.

Yeah I am not happy with dish, I signed up in January and by the end of Feb they had raised up the price by $15 and took away espn classic.

[dealgeek007]

For those contemplating signing up here's an added $75/=

Link (https://customersupport.dishnetwork.com/DishCart/prepPartnersEntrance.do?sales_id=corn)

Before someone jumps on the case... (like people often like to do here)
Clarification: I am am NOT affiliated to them in any way. I just came across it when "googling"

[NightHawk87]

Getting it installed this morning.

[empiretc]

I am on the phone with dish network right now.

The guy is currently saying that the HD Silver package is legit and for me would be 57.99 for 1 HD DVR and 1 HD Box.


That second receiver is going to cost you more.

I dropped service before their last price hike.

People should visit here before jumping on this:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/calc.htm

Thanks to the OP, but this is nothing new (turboHD packages) and NOTHING is FOREVER (especially with Dish).

[killushot]

Getting it installed this morning.

I'd really like a reply to me PM I sent you.

I cant get the $15 discount no matter who I talk to and they will not budge.

What do I do to get it?

[JackFlash]

2 year contract = servin time

If you had such a good service at a great price you would not have to lock people into contracts period! A mandatory contract tells you everything you need to know!

[Masterbasser]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned after the OP's post regarding the DVR and using it in two rooms... and probably should be noted since you're getting it all "HD"... that while it is true you can use the DVR in two rooms, the 2nd connection won't be in HD... which kind of defeats the purpose of this particular package.

That's also why I switched to Uverse a year ago and haven't looked at Dish since.

[Stu19]

That second receiver is going to cost you more.

I dropped service before their last price hike.

People should visit here before jumping on this:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/calc.htm

Thanks to the OP, but this is nothing new (turboHD packages) and NOTHING is FOREVER (especially with Dish).

your link is useless since it does not include the HD only packages that we are talking about.

If you had such a good service at a great price you would not have to lock people into contracts period! A mandatory contract tells you everything you need to know!

noooooooooooo.....

the contract is there because you are getting equipment for "free".

I'd really like a reply to me PM I sent you.

I cant get the $15 discount no matter who I talk to and they will not budge.

What do I do to get it?

the OP has clarified that his customer service rep was mistaken and that he is not eligible for the discount.

[namlook]

I only pay 20 a month for HD Bronze, not all the channels but I never had to go "I want to watch x but we don't have that channel" not once. We have free DVR too, although we had to get our own harddrive to get it to work.

How did you get the free DVR?

[Slick Bee]

Sorry but it's not going to be a forever price. Most people change in a few years anyway so they're banking on this. For a couple of years it's great considering it has ESPN, and NBA if you like sports.

[A.E.]

For those of you interested in this ....

Thought you should know that you won't get the entire list of HD channels listed in the Silver HD Package.

There are certain channels that, because of their contract with DISH Network, are only included in certain packages. Since they took this package "away," they refer you to the Silver HD Channel Lineup, but that is not entirely the case.

I know that Fox News Channel is FOR SURE one of the channels that you WILL NOT receive with this HD-only package .... but I know there are a couple others.

1 last comment

the guy on the phone also said that the channel lineup is DIFFERENT from the one posted by the OP. it does not match the 85 channels that are added on the top 200, its a different package.

unfortunately, the guy couldnt email me the list of channels that are available. hes going to call me back on sunday, i have some checking to do with the other tv providers.

You're both correct, the Dish America's packages (HD only) channel guide is not listed on Dish's own site, it's only on their internal site and what 3rd party sites are listing is incorrect.

I relied on the what is listed here (http://www.satellitebuys.com/dish-hd-packages.aspx) and here (http://www.sterlingsatellite.com/dish-america.asp) and last night switched to the Dish America Silver package and ended up with some missing channels. I contacted tech support via chat and they confirmed that these are the only channels included in the Silver package:
(04-21rf) Brandon N.A00: What I'm going to do is copy our list into the chat for you since I can't find another accurate list for you
(04-21rf) Brandon N.A00: ch name ch number
USA NETWORK HD 105

COMEDY CENTRAL HD 107

LIFETIME HD 108

LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK HD 109

FOOD NETWORK HD 110

HOME & GARDEN TV HD 112

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT HD 118

HISTORY HD 120

SYFY HD 122

BRAVO HD BRAVO 129

TURNER NETWORK TELEVISION HD 138

TURNER BROADCAST SYSTEM HD 139

ESPN HD 140

ESPNEWS HD 142

ESPN2 HD 144

COLLEGE SPORTS TV HD 152

NFL NETWORK HD 154

COUNTRY MUSIC TV HD 166

SPIKE HD 168

DISNEY CHANNEL HD (EAST) 172

DISNEY XD HD 174

CARTOON NETWORK HD 176

ABC FAMILY HD 180

DISCOVERY HD 182

THE LEARNING CHANNEL HD 183

ANIMAL PLANET HD 184

CNN HD 200

CNBC HD 208

THE WEATHER CHANNEL HD 214

THE TRAVEL CHANNEL HD 215

WGN AMERICA HD 239

HDNET 362

HD THEATER 364

PALLADIA 369

GOLF CHANNEL HD 401

What a mess, I ended up switching back to my previous package.

[Stu19]

a.e. im talking to them via chat and just got a different list of channels.

here is the channel list i was given:

ABC FAMILY HD ABCFM 180 9434 129 26 GENERAL ENT
ALTITUDE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT HD ALTHD 410 5410 129 27 SPORTS
ANIMAL PLANET HD ANIML 184 9489 129 19 EDU/LEARNING
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT HD A&E 118 9419 129 27 GENERAL ENT
BIG TEN NETWORK HD BIG10 439 9500 129 24 SPORTS
BRAVO HD BRAVO 129 9492 129 26 EDU/LEARNING
CARTOON NETWORK HD TOON 176 9463 129 26 HD
CNBC HD CNBC 208 9439 129 17 GENERAL ENT
CNN HD CNN 200 9436 129 26 GENERAL ENT
COLLEGE SPORTS TV HD CBS C 152 9495 110 19 SPORTS
COMCAST SPORTS NETWORK BAY AREA HD CSNBA 419 5419 129 25 GENERAL ENT
COMCAST SPORTS NETWORK MID-ATLANTIC HD CSNMA 424 5424 61.5 30 SPORTS
COMCAST SPORTS NETWORK NEW ENGLAND HD CSNNE 435 5435 61.5 30 SPORTS
COMCAST SPORTSNET CALIFORNIA HD CSNCA 409 5409 129 25 SPORTS
COMEDY CENTRAL HD CMDY 107 9485 61.5 1 GENERAL ENT
COUNTRY MUSIC TV HD CMT 166 9493 61.5 1 MUSIC
COX SPORTS TELEVISION NEW ORLEANS HD CSTNO - HD 421 5421 129 27 SPORTS
DISCOVERY HD DISHD 182 9487 129 19 EDU/LEARNING
DISNEY CHANNEL HD (EAST) DISE 172 9433 129 26 GENERAL ENT
DISNEY XD HD DISXD 174 9449 129 26 FAMILY
ESPN HD ESPN 140 9424 110 7 SPORTS
ESPN2 HD ESPN2 144 9425 129 30 SPORTS
ESPNEWS HD ESNWS 142 9494 129 26 GENERAL ENT
FOOD NETWORK HD FOOD 110 9462 129 17 GENERAL ENT
FOX SPORTS ARIZONA HD FOXAZ 415 5415 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS CINCINNATI HD FOXCN 427 5427 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS DETROIT HD FOXD 430 5430 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS FLORIDA HD FOXFL 423 5423 61.5 30 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS MIDWEST HD FOXMW 418 5418 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS NORTH HD FOXN 436 5436 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS OHIO HD FOXOH 425 5425 61.5 30 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS PITTSBURGH HD FOXPT 428 5428 61.5 30 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS PRIME TICKET HD PRIME 411 5411 129 27 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS ROCKY MOUNTAIN HD FOXRM 414 5414 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS SOUTH HD FOXS 420 5420 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS SOUTHWEST HD FOXSW 416 5416 129 25 SPORTS
FOX SPORTS WEST HD FOXW 417 5417 129 25 SPORTS
FSN FLORIDA HD FOXFL - HD 423 129 25 SPORTS
GOLF CHANNEL HD GOLF 401 9473 129 29 HD
HD THEATER HDTHR 364 9421 110 13 EDU/LEARNING
HDNET HDNET 362 9422 110 7 GENERAL ENT
HISTORY HD HIST 120 9491 129 31 EDU/LEARNING
HOME & GARDEN TV HD HGTV 112 9461 129 30 EDU/LEARNING
LIFETIME HD LIFE 108 9470 129 23 WOMEN'S PROG
LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK HD LMN 109 9471 129 23 WOMEN'S PROG
NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK HD NESN 434 5434 61.5 30 SPORTS
NFL NETWORK HD NFL 154 9426 129 30 SPORTS
PALLADIA PLDIA 369 9469 129 19 HD
SPIKE HD SPIKE 168 9506 129 2 GENERAL ENT
SPORTSOUTH HD SPSOU 437 5437 61.5 30 SPORTS
SPORTSTIME OHIO HD STO 431 5431 61.5 20 SPORTS
SUN SPORTS HD SUN 422 5422 61.5 20 SPORTS
SYFY HD SYFYHD 122 9432 72.7 17 GENERAL ENT
THE LEARNING CHANNEL HD TLC 183 9488 61.5 19 EDU/LEARNING
THE TRAVEL CHANNEL HD TRV 215 9437 61.5 32 GENERAL ENT
THE WEATHER CHANNEL HD TWC 214 9438 61.5 32 GENERAL ENT
TURNER BROADCAST SYSTEM HD TBS 139 9499 61.5 22 GENERAL ENT
TURNER NETWORK TELEVISION HD TNT 138 9420 72.7 13 GENERAL ENT
USA NETWORK HD USAHD 105 9431 61.5 19 GENERAL ENT
WGN AMERICA HD WGN 239 9446 77 13 GENERAL ENT

[A.E.]

a.e. im talking to them via chat and just got a different list of channels.

Let's see what you get, they promised to email me the channel guide but I've got nothing so far.

edit: Do you know for what Dish America package (bronze, silver or gold) that list is for?

[Stu19]

Let's see what you get, they promised to email me the channel guide but I've got nothing so far.

edit: Do you know for what Dish America package (bronze, silver or gold) that list is for?

thats for silver.

im also awaiting a gold channel list right now

[RHCCapri]

I am not seeing G4 or The Science Channel, so that's a non starter for me.

[A.E.]

The Dish America packages suck, a bunch of popular channels are not included even in the gold package.

[Stu19]

so the way this is boiling down for me is:

57.99 for HD only channels i listed above

or 60.99 for 12 months, 75.99 for the 2nd year for this top 200 package which is this channel lineup (HD only):

http://www.dishnetwork.com/hdtv/default.aspx

[entity447]

I knew I should have kept my current programming.... I had the America's top 200 with DVR service and upgraded to what the CSR said would be the "equivalent" HD only package. Now I'm stuck with Dish America Silver for 2 years and the channels we watch aren't in the lineup...

[ecoholic]

Good deal for the net deficient! or somewhere really rural...go WIMAX GO! first year sounds good is it a two year contract?

[nickman777]

nobody should pay 50 dollars for free tv. that jsut isnt right

[Whatatay]

Thats what the Service Rep. said. You have to specifically ask that they not change your rates and make a note that you want the perm. price.

And here is where the scam lies. How many people are not going to know to do this and see their rates increased? Why can't they just be upfront and honest about this? I also heard once you sign up, it is impossible to cancel. You can never get through on the phone. They make it that way on purpose.

I also had a buddy sign up for Dish and when the guys came to install it, they pestered him to upgrade so much that he finally had to tell them to leave and didn't get anything.

[Sysmech]

I was with Dish for over 10 years. They keep chumming for new customers with lipstick, razzle dazzle discounts and repackaging. This is their bread and butter-the newbie. I got so tired of seeing the same thing over and over and over. I don't discourage anyone from signing up, but understand sooner or later you will realize there's nothing but reruns, commercials and shopping channels. This includes the "premium" channels. The movie channels broadcast from the same pile of crap on a rotating basis. There are exceptions, but not enough to justify the increased cost.

As for Direct TV, I called them to be removed from their mailing list and learned enough from the attitude of the "customer service" reps to never ever want to go there. Pure attitude.

Good luck and and enjoy the show. One year-600.00, 5 years-3000.00

They are laughing all the way to the bank.

[addtd2sd]

i was told $40.

Tuesday U.VK9: Dish America Silver costs $39.99 per month.

thanks OP.

[qwertyuio]

Can someone on the East (NY) with the cheapest ALL HD package ($30/mon) please confirm if the package has Nickelodeon (East) HD?
Thank you.

[Stu19]

I knew I should have kept my current programming.... I had the America's top 200 with DVR service and upgraded to what the CSR said would be the "equivalent" HD only package. Now I'm stuck with Dish America Silver for 2 years and the channels we watch aren't in the lineup...


so call and swirch back

[slimsurgery]

why dont you just use an hd receiver on your sd tv?

I cant just use hd reciever on the second tv, cause I have 2 tvs hooked to the hd reciever, and I have another 2 tvs to the sd reciever.

[Stu19]

I cant just use hd reciever on the second tv, cause I have 2 tvs hooked to the hd reciever, and I have another 2 tvs to the sd reciever.

you said you wouldnt do it because your second receiver needed to be SD

you can use an HD receiver on SD tvs, so just use 2 HD receivers for 2 HDTVs and 2 SDTVs

or use the 722 on 1 hdtv and 1 sdtv, and the 211 (i think thats the number) on 1 hdtv and 1 sdtv.

[RHCCapri]

After reading all the DTV/Dish threads, it looks like the best way to go is to switch service every two years so you get the latest equipment and a 12 month discount every time.

[onemoredeal]

Does anyone tried the $19.99/month from Dish re-seller?
I google it and find plenty of those promotion, which is $5 cheaper from getting the same thing from Dish.

[empiretc]

your link is useless since it does not include the HD only packages that we are talking about.
.

it was so people can see the additional fees per receiver. a second receiver can be $17 extra.

[ArcticHighlandr]

Because Free antenna or cheap cable sounds like fun!! hahah..I dont want to go back to 1980's anymore.. A good surge protector would have prevented this. Also, you can mount the dish on the side of the house closer to ground too...

I have DirecTV (which has more HD channels than dish) and currently watching 8 MLB games a day. Cant do that with Dish.. Oh, I do agree with ya that customer service is not that good, but that goes for every TV service including cable and satellite.

Satellite is always better than cable because its cheaper and more channels. If your a sports fan, get DirecTV.. If not, save some$$ and get dish (if you can deal with less HD channels which I could not).

I have Cband Big Dish and I'm looking to switch to small dish. I don't care about sports channels but I do care about getting the most HD channels - if they are channels I'd watch. What HD channels does Direct TV offer that Dish does not?

[seanickson]

Does anyone tried the $19.99/month from Dish re-seller?
I google it and find plenty of those promotion, which is $5 cheaper from getting the same thing from Dish.

Its just the dish promotion without the local channels, if you want those (Fox, CBS, ABC, NBC, etc) it will come to the same price.

[RHCCapri]

Looks like the Americas 250 + HD is the way to go for me. Dish mailed an offer for a free $25 prepaid MasterCard, but the offer code: PDP CORN for $75 trumps that.

I don't get the metal packs, they just offer 120, 200 and 250 with a flat $10 to add HD.

[wmbow]

In the list of channels it shows Big Ten network2. I followed the link and the 2 is a footnote to show that it is only available in a few midwest states. Can anyone in Socal who has dish confirm that they do or do not get this channel? As a displaced Penn Stater this is the channel that would get me to switch. Want to know from someone with first hand knowledge, not a customer service rep who is trying to sell me.
Know that Dish has told me the Big 10 network is not available in the northeast (CT). They treat it as a local channel offering, therefore it is mostly only available in states in the Midwest near or with a Big 10 school.

[proud2bpinoy]

Has anyone here got HD Absolute package and expiring soon? My 2 year HD Abs will end this month and I don't know what will happen to it. I'd like to keep it because it's cheap ($30/month). Will DISH auto-upgrade to a more pricey existing package or will it stays the same unless we call them up and upgrade?

[Tyross]

When you say HD, do you mean 1080i or higher, uncompressed? Just want to know what I would be getting.

[SGHokie]

I HATE DISH NETWORK!
I signed up with them in January and have regretted it.
They will lie and tell you anything they feel like over the phone.
Later you will find out it isn't true.
I can't wait for my 2 years to be up so I can get off of dish and onto something else.

When I signed up one thing they told me was I could buy a HD that I could plug into my non dvr box then pay a one time fee and then that box would become a DVR. Well a few months later I asked they said no that wasn't true. So they said I could pay 100 for a DVR upgrade, I said okay, I asked if it was going to be the same box as my other one which is a 722 and they said it would be the same. Well it gets here and it is a 622. I called and complained because well I paid 100 and they told me I was getting a 722, they said they would send me a 722 which was another lie, they won't send me the 722.

[glennpok]

I'm in Connecticut and a very happy AT&T Uverse customer. I went with Dish twice over the last 3 years and was screwed both times. Dish were indeed liars and their CSRs were really really bad. Same with Cablevision. Although I'm now paying a little more than what I would pay if I had Cablevision, I'm very satisfied with AT&T Customer service and the quality of the picture, the DVR service and very quick responsive Guide menu system.

[theMast3r]

When you say HD, do you mean 1080i or higher, uncompressed? Just want to know what I would be getting.
Standard HD channels are either 720p or 1080i. PPV or On Demand movies are in 1080p (advertised). I've watch a few that was advertised as 1080p, and seriously doubt that the picture quality could rival the same which came from blu ray source.

[NightHawk87]

Just wanted to update everyone that everything is great and this deal is still going strong. Strongly reccomend you do it.

[proud2bpinoy]

I have been on my DISHHD Absolute package for almost 3 years now and absolutely love it. I received a letter from Dish last week telling me that starting February 2011, they will be removing it from my account because it is no longer offered and will upgrade me to their current programming offers (America's Top 200).

Anyone received the same letter? Is there anything I can do to stop them from upgrading my service? I'd rather have my service cancelled if they want me to change my programming to a more expensive one.

[subwayhello]

isnt "free to air" :ahem: a better :cough: deal
I don't do this (Im willing to pay/not worth the risk) but am interested in learning more as always.. I remember about 3yrs ago there was a coolsat receiver that would do something which was 'interesting' if modified I'm wondering if there is a new receiver like this with HD DVR capabilities...

[yangjay]

I have been on my DISHHD Absolute package for almost 3 years now and absolutely love it. I received a letter from Dish last week telling me that starting February 2011, they will be removing it from my account because it is no longer offered and will upgrade me to their current programming offers (America's Top 200).

Anyone received the same letter? Is there anything I can do to stop them from upgrading my service? I'd rather have my service cancelled if they want me to change my programming to a more expensive one.

Yeah I got that letter too, with the same end date. I was thinking about switching to DirectTV, but I think I'll hold on a bit because the letter says that they will switch you to America's Top 200 with free HD and free Platinum HD for 12 months, the last paragraph also says to help with the transition you'll start to see a credit for the next 12 months. I'm not sure what this credit is, but America's Top 200 w/the free HD packages isn't too bad for $40/month (12 month special, assuming we're getting it at this price), plus no new agreement is needed.

[halzeimers]

Does not include MLB and NFL games... Forever.. Thumbs down. DirecTV will always be better.

DirecTV can keep their NFL games. Won't matter to me because I am always going to watch the home team! What good are the other games? I already spend too much time
just watching the home teams. I don't need to live in a cave.

[avsrock78]

I have been on my DISHHD Absolute package for almost 3 years now and absolutely love it. I received a letter from Dish last week telling me that starting February 2011, they will be removing it from my account because it is no longer offered and will upgrade me to their current programming offers (America's Top 200).

Anyone received the same letter? Is there anything I can do to stop them from upgrading my service? I'd rather have my service cancelled if they want me to change my programming to a more expensive one.

Yep I got the same letter, although I remembered getting a similar letter like that last year around the same time but nothing happened. I guess I will wait and see what happens next month. If they do change it and the price is more than $10 higher, I will probably just call them up and cancel everything. There are only a few channels I even watch and I can just watch them online or download then through torrents or newsgroups.

[DealGrabber666]

isnt "free to air" :ahem: a better :cough: deal
I don't do this (Im willing to pay/not worth the risk) but am interested in learning more as always.. I remember about 3yrs ago there was a coolsat receiver that would do something which was 'interesting' if modified I'm wondering if there is a new receiver like this with HD DVR capabilities...

A few years ago you could buy a FTA receiver, download a special firmware update, and it would unscramble all of Dish Network's channels. It was like the everything package(All channels, Pay-Per-View, Porn, etc) for free. :yummy: Dish network upgraded their encryption to Nagra3. It has not been cracked yet. :(

[quizzer]

Thanks OP, I just called Dish and the rep said it's called Dish America's Silver Package. He told me it's $39.99? Either way, I think I'm gonna get this instead of America's top 120 package. Your right, it basically gets rid of those crappy CD and channels I don't watch, and gives me channels like Speed, NBA/NFL/NHL, and animal planet that I don't have but would prefer.

Is it called the Dish America package now? How do you compare this with top 120 package? I'm thinking of doing the same. I would like to know your experiences.

[quizzer]

I have a package not listed online called Dish America ($29.99) which is basically all the HD channels that comes with America's Top 120 ($39.99) + $10 for HD.
Well for all the HD channels I get I get their SD version also and yes I can watch it on a second TV.

Are you happy with Dish America package? Do you have international channels as well? If yes, do you get hit with extra $9.99 access fees?

[proud2bpinoy]

Yep I got the same letter, although I remembered getting a similar letter like that last year around the same time but nothing happened. I guess I will wait and see what happens next month. If they do change it and the price is more than $10 higher, I will probably just call them up and cancel everything. There are only a few channels I even watch and I can just watch them online or download then through torrents or newsgroups.


I found out yesterday that they jacked up my price to $55 +$6 DVR fee from $30 +$6 DVR fee. They upgraded my HD Absolute plan to Americas Top 200 plus HD 200 free plus Platinum HD free for 12mos.

$60 for a TV service is too much for me. I guess time to cancel now.

[avsrock78]

I found out yesterday that they jacked up my price to $55 +$6 DVR fee from $30 +$6 DVR fee. They upgraded my HD Absolute plan to Americas Top 200 plus HD 200 free plus Platinum HD free for 12mos.

$60 for a TV service is too much for me. I guess time to cancel now.

Just after I read your post, I went online and checked on mine and they did the same. I will call them and see if they can make any changes to lower it and give me a good deal but if not then it's cancel city for me.

[proud2bpinoy]

Just after I read your post, I went online and checked on mine and they did the same. I will call them and see if they can make any changes to lower it and give me a good deal but if not then it's cancel city for me.

keep me posted as I plan to do the same. If they will offer me $40-45 I might take it. I just don't have the time to call right now.

[avsrock78]

keep me posted as I plan to do the same. If they will offer me $40-45 I might take it. I just don't have the time to call right now.

Well just got off the phone and they didn't even try to keep me. Told me they could give me Encore and Starz free for one year and drop me to the America's 120 for 38 + DVR + fees and I just passed.

I'm going to try the Netflix route for a few months and see how I like it. I might wait until fall and then possibly get Directv or cable then.

[tykimson]

Well just got off the phone and they didn't even try to keep me. Told me they could give me Encore and Starz free for one year and drop me to the America's 120 for 38 + DVR + fees and I just passed.

I'm going to try the Netflix route for a few months and see how I like it. I might wait until fall and then possibly get Directv or cable then.

I am not sure about cable but to my experience, Directv is way more expensive than Dish Network.

[JWeavis]

I am not sure about cable but to my experience, Directv is way more expensive than Dish Network.
Last I checked, even with DTV's deal, I'd only save $25 over 24-months. After taxes and all the crap, my DN bill is $71/mo now. Wish I could get Comcast....

[proud2bpinoy]

Well just got off the phone and they didn't even try to keep me. Told me they could give me Encore and Starz free for one year and drop me to the America's 120 for 38 + DVR + fees and I just passed.

I'm going to try the Netflix route for a few months and see how I like it. I might wait until fall and then possibly get Directv or cable then.

It looks like I'll be paying $34/mo for the first 6 months after 3x$10 credits. Here's my Bill Statement looks like.

One Time Charges
Feb 09 HD Platinum - Free 12 MO 0.00

Monthly Charges
Feb 24 - Mar 23 America's Top 200 54.99

DVR Service 6.00

HD 200 Free 0.00

TOTAL $ 60.99

Other Charges and Credits
Feb 02 - Feb 23 America's Top 200 43.20
America's Top 200 -43.20
Welcome Pack -7.83
May 27 ClubDISH Cr 10 of 10 -5.00
ClubDISH Cr 10 of 12 -5.00
Feb 01 Cr: Courtesy $10x6 -10.00
Feb 03 Cr: Courtesy $10x6 7.83
Feb 01 Cr: Programming $10x12 -10.00
$ -30.00
Taxes
Feb 09 State/Local Tax (Sales) 3.19

Total AutoPay on Mar 01, 2011 $ 34.18

[tootired]

Our bill just went up to $91 for the 200 channel pkg.
(I'm locked in until Sept.)
They said the rate would go up $15 after the 1st year, and not increase again during the 2 year period.
It's already doubled in price since we first signed up with them.

[MikeyBoye]

I miss the good old days when you had a roof antenna.
So who is the best/cheapest?
geez