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Posted at 11:40 AM on Tuesday 07/8/08 by
Ben
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Dish Network has their America's Top 100 Digital DISH package for $33 per month, with free DVR upgrade, free HD upgrade, free 3 Months Programming, free installation.

DirecTV is offering an introductory rate of of $30/month for a 1-year commitment. Includes 150+ digital channels, up to 4 room installation included.
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    whatatay - Posted 1:55 am PDT 07/9/08 (1901 Posts)  Report Spam

    Here is what I pay with Directv

    CHOICE XTRA Monthly 57.99
    HD Access Monthly 9.99
    Additional Leased Receiver 4.99
    Additional Leased Receiver Remote 3.99
    Additional Leased Receiver Remote Batteries 4.99
    Installation of Leased Receiver Remote Batteries 1.99
    Line Cord To Plug Into Wall 1.99
    Old Customer Penalty 10.00 (goes up first of year)
    Lack of Price Guarantee 3.00 (Ends: 01/2009 - showed up on the bill a few months ago)
    Privilege of Being a Customer Fee 12.00
    Customer Service Fee 13.00
    Monthly Bill Paperwork Fee 3.00
    No Longer Cable Subscriber Fee 2.50
    Lack of Contract Fee 12.00
    Antenna Aiming Fee 2.50
    Didn't Chose Addition Channels Fee 4.00
    Taxes 18.50
    TOTAL 1298.43, will go up to 1589.25 at the end of the year

    Overall I think I got a decent deal. It used to be lower but when I called to cancel, they offered to raise my bill $5.00 a month so I decided to stay.

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    rseneres - Posted 2:07 pm PDT 07/9/08 (84 Posts)  Report Spam

    I just called 800-333-3474. The rep said $33 gets only the Top 100 package. It does NOT include local channels or anything else. If you have more than one TV and add in the HD channels, the rate is $55.

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