Has anyone heard about the HDTV starter kit lease program in selected cities? You pay $99 and get a HD receiver and Dish. You pay $10/month for 12 months and then are able to purchase the receiver for around $100. I've tried to confirm this eith Directv CS but they don't know about the option to purchase after a year. Any input would be apprciated.
HDTV Starter Kit Lease Program
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havent heard about it yet. what did the csr say about it? because if its possible I will definitly jump on it!!any info on this would be appreciated.
Here is an article about the lease program. I would jump on it if were avaliable in my market.
http://cableworld.com/microsites/newsarticle.asp?mode=print&newsarticleid=2692651&releaseid=&srid=11602&magazineid=1&siteid=20
http://cableworld.com/microsites/newsarticle.asp?mode=print&newsarticleid=2692651&releaseid=&srid=11602&magazineid=1&siteid=20
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even if its not available in N.Y. I'm thinkin about callin them and threaten to switch to dish,maybee they'll give it to me.It certainly doesnt hurt to try.
I saw something about this in a Circuit City. It was just sitting to the side in a small cardboard display and had some tickets in it.
I don't remember the specifics except that you took it to the checkout and paid $99 dollars and then called DirectTV.
I do remember thinking at the time that it did not sound like a good deal to me.
I don't remember the specifics except that you took it to the checkout and paid $99 dollars and then called DirectTV.
I do remember thinking at the time that it did not sound like a good deal to me.
I did sign up for the lease program. The STB is a Sam TS-160. It was installed with the multi-sat dish and a SD rcvr for $99 plus $49 for SD rcvr. Unlike Comcast which didn't show up or call the installer showed up on time and did a great job! I received my 1st bill and they gave me the 1st month of HD free and 3 months of HBO also. I think next month they will charge the lease fee($10) and the HD fee but I am sure enjoying HD now!
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