Those subscribers
still around on
DISH Network should pay attention, as word out of the latest retailer chat has revealed everything coming down the pipe in the near future. First, the bad news: price hikes are on the way, starting February 1 Turbo HD packages increase between $5 - $10 per month, while the HD add on package price stays the same. Of course, increased HD services are promised to make the higher price worth it, and in a bit of good news,
The Dark Knight hits
DISH On Demand in 1080p the day after Christmas for $6.99, for all three of us who haven't bought the Blu-ray yet. Other than assorted other price changes, DISH is switching to a confusing new naming scheme for its SD channel lineups and all receivers, so say goodbye to the
ViP722 and hello to the Enhanced HD Duo DVR Receiver. We can tell you've been overwhelmed by the excitement, check out the rest of the details at Satelliteguys.us and then let us know how you feel.
posted Dec 24th 2008 1:13PM
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This sucks...I think I am about to switch to FIOS. Anyone have Verizon FIOS out there?
Funny, I am considering dumping Dish and just going with OTA and a home theater PC. Most of what we watch is OTA anyways, and with a htpc, network websites and hulu, I bet we wouldn't miss out on much. Now I just have to figure out how to get a htpc built and working with my home theater.
What are the added benefits of this price increase? Dish is starting to piss me off very badly.
Basically it's to cover the increasing costs to carry current and future channels. It seems like when ever the contract for a group of channels expires, the owners go to DISH asking for more money.
Who ever came up with the new names should be shot.
This is freakin' stupid. I have been with Dish for 4 months and now they are looking at a price increase in feb.... I thought I switched because of cable increases. Dish's commercials are complete BS. I have the VIP 722, so does this mean my receiver will be crap now? As soon as my contract is up I am out! Heck they are not adding HD channels as fast as they promised so whats the reason to stay.
I am under a 2 year contract and I thought my price will stay the same during the contract. How can they change the rates and still keep me under contract. Do I have any wiggle room to cancel the contract if they increase the price or am I screwed!