programming access fee?

[tkorcal]

Anybody know what a programing access fee is?
I did switch from hbo to showtime, could this be it?
Thanks in advance!!

 

[BFG]

do you have a base programming pack or a 2 room receiver not connected to a phone line?

 

[tkorcal]

do you have a base programming pack or a 2 room receiver not connected to a phone line?

I have at 250 with dvr and 322. I occasionaly get the warning to connect to a phone line and I adjust the tele line at the plug...

 

[TNGTony]

Your 322 did not "call home" one month and you got hit with a programming access fee.

See ya
Tony

 

[anthonyi]

Anybody know what a programing access fee is?
I did switch from hbo to showtime, could this be it?
Thanks in advance!!

You should only see a Programing Access fee for $6.00 if you have the VIP622 or VIP211 receivers to receive HD programing. It is E* way to make extra money.

 

[KwestJones]

You should only see a Programing Access fee for $6.00 if you have the VIP622 or VIP211 receivers to receive HD programing. It is E* way to make extra money.

That's not correct. The programming access fee that I've received is from the 625 (SD DVR) not being connected to a phone line. I believe most of the DVRs must be connected to a phone line. When I had a 211 it was not connected and I didn't receive any fees for it.

 

[cbubacz]

Access fees are $5 for standard def receiver and $6 for a high def receiver.

 

[jeffincolo]

Access fee is the same for everyone who does not have their DVR connected to a phone line and it is 5.00/month.

Jeff

 

[cbubacz]

Access fee is the same for everyone who does not have their DVR connected to a phone line and it is 5.00/month.

Jeff

Whoops. Yeah, you are right. Its $5 across the board. I was thinking of a lease upgrade fee.

 

[NetWhiz]

I never get the $5 fee for my older DVR. According to Dish, the fee is for Dual-Tuner DVR's, not single tuner, that are not connected to a phone line.

 

[Roadwarrior]

The fee applies to ANY dual tuner receiver that is not connected to a phone line.

 

[Mr Tony]

I assume it has to do with the OP's line of

I did switch from hbo to showtime, could this be it?

since he changed movie packages, they billed him a sidegrade fee

 

[TNGTony]

The 721 did not have to be connected to a phone line. I have had DVRs (Dishplayer 7200, 721, 501) for years and years. It is only now with the 622 that I have to have the thing plugged in to a phone line. The 501 is STILL not connected to a phone line. So it is only the new dual tuner units that need the phone connection.

See ya
Tony

 

[Roadwarrior]

yeah, 721 didnt. I'm not familiar with the 7200 and the 501 is a single tuner. I was referring to new connects.

I don't know about the change in programming. I've never changed mine. I've always had Everything.