Is it possible to purchase an older receiver, like through ebay, and have it added onto our existing account? We have the SWM HD boxes. Not sure the older boxes would work with what we have set up in Kentucky. Thanks o, we are with Direct TV
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It has to be an R-16 or higher for it to work. It also has to be owned as well. If its a lease then you'll be required to send it back. By adding a box it will extend your contract another 24 months.
I almost forgot, D-12 will work on SWM too
I almost forgot, D-12 will work on SWM too
Just to add to what Hutch said, if it's not a Directv branded box, it won't work with a swm system unless you are using a SWM8 switch.
If he's also in an MPEG4 locals market, that will NOT work either; in that case an H2x, HR2x or R22 are the only models that will work.
Thanks for the replies, the adding another two more years scared me off. If I am using Shaw Star Choice and buy a used 300 series shaw receiver, will that still work with star choice?
Remember even if you purchase a box you will still have the monthly fee for it--they just call it service fee instead of lease fee or receiver fee.
i got an HR24-500 when it was released at overstock.com for $175 at the time. when i called to activate i was asked if i was aware this would trigger a new 24 month commitment and i said yes. from what i have always understood is if its a new and leased unit you will trigger a new commitment unless you're getting an owned unit.
wrong. Most receivers are leased so if you buy one from a retailer you will be put in a 2 year agreement. The exception is when the receiver is considered OWNED by Directv.
99% of the time you will get a 2 year agreement when activating it
No, iceberg's post is correct. If you get an OWNED receiver there is no 24 months agreement. But there are not many owned receivers available (particularly DVRs). Almost every receiver you will see on ebay etc are LEASED receivers. If you want to get a receiver from ebay etc get the receiver ID, and call DirecTV, ask for the access card department and they will tell you if the receiver is owned or leased.
correct. i've only been able to find owned HR20's and whenever i activated them it never triggered a new agreement.
Wrong again. I just bought another HR21 Pro and activated it on my account. also if you want to pay 450 dollars to directv for hr2x it will also be owned and avoid the 24 month commitment.
And that the bottom line so there.
Year and a half ago I found a owned R15 at a goodwill for 4.99 and activated it.....2 months later it died and they sent me a R22 in its place
that was a heckuva upgrade
that was a heckuva upgrade
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