Does 942 require a land line connection?

[cruzmisl]

I want the 942 but I only have a cell phone. I know Tivo has to have a phone hook up in order to work. Does the 942 derive it's schedule from the sat or a phone line? Anything else I need a land line for?

Thanks!
Joe

 

[goaliebob99]

Yes the phone line is required for the 2nd tuner and for ppv. You can have the 942 with out a phone line but there is an aditional 4.99 tuner fee for not having that phone line pluged in.

 

[cruzmisl]

The extra $5/month is Ok, otherwise will the unit function normally???? Will I be able to record and watch another program without the phone line?

Thanks!!

 

[formerx]

cruzmisl: I don't have a 942, I have a 522... but I think they are alike in this respect: The functionality is all there with or without a phone line. Unlike a Stand-alone TiVo, the phone line is not used for guide data. Dish Network uses the phone line to verify that you are WHO and WHERE you say you are, using ANI.

 

[Ilya]

Yes, everything will work, except for some interactive features: you won't be able to order PPV or upgrade your programming with your remote alone. You will still be able to do that over the phone though.

 

[riffjim4069]

You will pay a small fee if you use the automated system (Pay-Per-View Automated Fee) or the Customer Service Center (Pay-Per-View Fee). The move PPV events you order, the more fees you will incur.

 

[DWS44]

The extra fee for a phone PPV order is only $1, though. I have a 942 w/o landline...no problems at all.

 

[cruzmisl]

That's good news. I just need to pony up the loot and buy the thing

 

[DougE]

DISH recently removed the $1 fee for ordering online. It still is imposed on the phone orders though.