D* (and E*) typically consider the break-even point to be somewhere around the 20th month for new customers. That's generally for installation, dish and 2.6 (IIRC) receivers. The commitment is part of the give and take - and D* has determined that if you will not remain a customer for 12 additional months, there's no reason to make an additional investment that they will not recoup.
It is $150 and it is pro-rated, if you leave after only 8 months, you'll pay $50. If you want D* to hire an installer and pay for the work, it seems pretty reasonable. You always have the option of paying a contractor to do any work you don't want to do yourself.
It is $150 and it is pro-rated, if you leave after only 8 months, you'll pay $50. If you want D* to hire an installer and pay for the work, it seems pretty reasonable. You always have the option of paying a contractor to do any work you don't want to do yourself.