Looking to get D* Please help!

[melloyello75]

I am looking to switch from cable to sat but I have a slight problem, I do not have a landline phone. I called Voom but they said that I could not get their service w/out a landline is this true for D* as well?

I do not plan on getting a landline b/c I work for a wireless carrier and I get my service for free. If I had to get a landline I might as well stay w/ dig cable b/c I would have to pay more for sat + phone.

Any ideas on how I could work around the landline issue? I have read several posts that people are using sat w/out a phone line hooked up to it. How did you get the install?

Thanks

 

[EEJay]

It's no problem without a phone line. TiVo will have issues, but someone else will have to answer that. You can order PPV on the website.

 

[lee espinoza]

with Tivo all you need is landbase phone line for the first time call, to do that you can go to someones house that as a phone line,that person does not need directv

 

[melloyello75]

So I can order D* and when the installers show up and see no landline they will still complete the install?

 

[Neutron]

Welcome to Satelliteguys!!

Yes, the installer should let you go without it dialing out. Let him know this upfront. Some installers may be picky.

I took mine over to a neighbor's house to make it's initial call.

After that one when I got my second DTivo I made the Tivo cable and connected it through my PC. Instructions on this are in our DVR forum.

If you decide to go Directv I would strongly recommend using Value Electronics. They are professional and will make sure your install goes well. Click on their link at the top.

 

[texansgal8]

I am looking to switch from cable to sat but I have a slight problem, I do not have a landline phone. I called Voom but they said that I could not get their service w/out a landline is this true for D* as well?

I do not plan on getting a landline b/c I work for a wireless carrier and I get my service for free. If I had to get a landline I might as well stay w/ dig cable b/c I would have to pay more for sat + phone.

Any ideas on how I could work around the landline issue? I have read several posts that people are using sat w/out a phone line hooked up to it. How did you get the install?

Thanks

Not true, i have voom and i only have a cell phone.