I wonder why there's no press release on the new August 1st Promo. Haven't seen any advertising either.
Unfortunately, yes this is how dish works.The notion that some people have to pay for Platinum and some don't is BS. What is the official policy and why is it not followed across the board. No one should have to call, it should be done automatically. If this is what Dish does as a matter of course I'm switching!
Huh?I think it's highway robbery to have to pay $18 more on my account just so I can continue to get Versus in HD by switching to a classic package.
As a long time subscriber to the Platinum HD package (along with the Classic Silver 200) package - I called and inquired about getting it now for free (effective August 1). I was told that it was "only for new subscriber". When I asked how long the "new subscribers" would get the Platinum HD package for free, the person stated, "until they choose not to". I then asked why I was paying $10 a month for the same package that new subscribers get free and was told that it was only for new subscribers. Grrrr.
I then went online and asked the same questions. After repeatedly asking why I was paying $10 a month for the same Platinum HD package that others were getting for free, and inquiring why I was being punished for subscribing to the Platinum HD package for many months/years - the online person decided to repackage me so that I now get the Platinum HD package for free. Yay.
It took some work, but it saves me $120 a year. Thanks everyone!
I tried to upgrade from Gold to Platinum HD over the weekend, using the chat. Two techs told me it was done, but I never saw the channels. Finally got their overseas tech support last night, and found out their software won't let them add it because I'm on an annual subscription. Bummer!!
Show me on the Dish Network website where it says new subscribers only. The website says that the Platinum HD package is included at no charge with any HD package.I called and got the exact same story....for new subscribers only
Show me on the Dish Network website where it says new subscribers only. The website says that the Platinum HD package is included at no charge with any HD package.
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me: ok
(03) Franklin A: Thank you for your valuable time and patience. A very good morning to you today Jennifer.
(03) Franklin A: Could you please help me with the complete address which is linked to your Dish network account for verification purposes?
me: sure
(03) Franklin A: Thank you for the information.
me: no problem...
(03) Franklin A: I see that your Dish Network account is bundled with one of our Alliance partners. We are sorry, we don't have access to bundled accounts. However, we have a specialized department in Dish Network that takes care of bundled accounts. Let me go ahead and transfer your chat to that department.
me: ????
me: I don't think I have a bundle.
(03) Franklin A: Please be on the chat.
(03) Franklin A: Oh! I am so sorry about that.
me: its ok.
(03) Franklin A: I got confused as I was working on another account with another customer.
me: no problem.
(03) Franklin A: The first receiver’s lease fee is included in your package price. For each additional receiver, you will be charged a lease fee of $5 per month for a Standard Definition receiver, $7 per month for an HD receiver, $10 per month for a Standard Definition DVR receiver or $12 per month for an HD DVR receiver.
me: You're on the wrong chat again. I heard that Platinum HD is now free....I'd like to add it to my account.
(03) Franklin A: No, that is the disclosure.
me: Ok. My receiver lease fees are not changing because I'm adding Platinum HD, are they?
(03) Franklin A: I am so sorry about that bundle thing.
(03) Franklin A: You are not with a bundle offer. I have made the changes on the account and added that for you.
me: it's fine....I understand. no problem.
me: sounds great. thank you!
(03) Franklin A: Your new monthly rate will be $90.00.
(03) Franklin A: Have I answered everything to your satisfaction?
me: yes. thanks. ave a good day!
(03) Franklin A: Thank you. You have a nice day and you have a beautiful name Mrs [SKYHI].
(03) Franklin A: You're very welcome.
(03) Franklin A: I'm glad we were able to take care of that for you. Thank you for being a DISH Network customer, have a great day.
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Unless Dish actually does adjust the pricing for existing Platinum subs automatically, as has been suggested.For those platinum subs who dont call or go online......thats another $120/yr in Dish's pocket and not yours.
Unless Dish actually does adjust the pricing for existing Platinum subs automatically, as has been suggested.
At this point it's too early to say either way.
Show me on the Dish Network website where it says new subscribers only. The website says that the Platinum HD package is included at no charge with any HD package.
Show me on the Dish Network website where it says new subscribers only. The website says that the Platinum HD package is included at no charge with any HD package.
I got the "for new subs only" when I called on the 1st as well. I asked her to double check on that, as it doesn't say that on the website, and she came back with "it is for new subscribers only, but as you're a valued customer, we're going to go ahead and add it for you."
Weird, and typical Dish.