I just got DirecTV satellite. What should I expect?

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Not too much specific to suggest unless you have questions. Most of all, enjoy your TV
 
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For context, I got a Genie 2, with 3 Geminis, and one wired Genie mini (c61) and I'm enthralled with the picture quality.

The question I have is, should I ask them for discounts or promos I can take advantage of 🤣...

I have an 8-digit account number so it should be interesting.
 
you can expect price hikes every year!!! you can expect one hand not knowing what the other one is doing. you can expect system changes being made to your acct with out you knowing about it. that's been ours anyways but they will scream it's a software glitch. you can expect to call up and try to get discounts every two years.
 
I know this may sound stupid, but can I downgrade from an HS17 to a HR54?

I want to use older receivers, just for the heck of it
Do you already own older receivers that your account at one time had them activated on? If yes...maybe. If not...you probably can't get the older receivers from DIRECTV and not sure you could gets ones from a 3rd party activated. I don't know of a specific policy DIRECTV has about downgrading equipment.
 
Do you already own older receivers that your account at one time had them activated on? If yes...maybe. If not...you probably can't get the older receivers from DIRECTV and not sure you could gets ones from a 3rd party activated. I don't know of a specific policy DIRECTV has about downgrading equipment.
No, this is a totally brand-new account (luckily 8-digit, not nine-digit).

Phooey.
 
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