Receiver Upgrade Question?

[phpinfo]

I believe I read somewhere that Dish (or satellite companies in general) have to provide free receiver upgrades every year, or every other year. Does this have any truth to it?

Basically I am looking to upgrade my receiver. I have had it about 3 years. It is the HD VP622 DVR receiver with dual tuner and 1&2 remote controllers.

The main reason I want to upgrade the receiver, is because it seems to have issues occasionally and also because the remote controllers and not in good shape. Thanks

 

[RickDee]

Sounds like a good idea, but don't hold your breath waiting for a free receiver.

 

[boba]

Man wah you smokin? FREEE FREE FREE FREE?

If your account is in good standing DISH will give you some type of deal but don't expect FREE.

 

[Hemi 6.1]

Free Maybe??? $25-$125 Absolutely.

 

[Jim5506]

Upgraded my owned 510 to a ViP211k for $25, 722 would have been $125, but with an extra $5.98 per month DVR fee.

I already had a 211 with EHD, so now I have essentially an HD 510 with an OTA tuner for only $25 (picked up a USB EHD at a garage sale for $5).

 

[daveray]

I upgraded a 622 to a 722K two weeks ago. With a 2 year contract no charge I asked for the OTA module it was 29.99. I received my bill Fri. it showed 75.00 upgrade charge with a 75.00 adjustment. I talked to retention to get the deal.

 

[whatchel1]

Boy where did you read that?

FREE is a 4 letter word for satellite providers. Ain't no way sounds closer to the truth.:haha