Turbo HD?

[NIdaho]

So is Turbo HD available or not?

What I would like is Turbo HD plus my locals and that would cover our needs.

I am a current Dish network customer (not on a contract) and am looking at upgrading to HD.

 

[STL]

SEARCH is your friend.

 

[NIdaho]

I tried the search an got very confused as one post would say still available, next would say no its gone, next would say just ask, next would say nope its gone.

Some would say only for new subscribers, some would say for everyone.

no consistent answer

 

[SpaethCo]

TurboHD is still available, it is not advertised. The lifecycle of the package is undefined.

 

[JonE]

I switched to Classic Silver with Platinum HD to get more channels and Turbo was removed from my choices afterward.

 

[SpaethCo]

I switched to Classic Silver with Platinum HD to get more channels and Turbo was removed from my choices afterward.

As a non-advertised plan you can't switch to it via online account management, but if you call Dish the CSRs can put you back on a TurboHD plan.

 

[theoak]

As previously stated ... you have to call in to get it ...

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Chances are that Turbo HD is going away for good in February.

 

[KAB]

Chances are that Turbo HD is going away for good in February.

Which begs the question, the end of the programming as well or until you change to something else, ie Absolute?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

That I dont know but expect a major simplification of packages.

 

[STL]

Chances are that Turbo HD is going away for good in February.

Except for those who already have it (like was done with Absolute HD customers) correct -- or are you hearing otherwise?

 

[Peter Parker]

That I dont know but expect a major simplification of packages.

long overdue. I personally can't figure out what is included in each package. and I suspect I am not alone.

 

[B_Kranski]

I would like to see 3 packages...and from them 3 have them all include any channel that is available in them in both HD or SD without having to add HD programming to the options and also make DVR a standard option, also not have to pay for it. (chance of happening=0%) way to easy.

 

[yaz96]

That I dont know but expect a major simplification of packages.

You mean like the receiver simplifications?

HD Duo Tuner Turbo Blaster Panoramic Technicolor DVR w/ ethernet/USB ports on a Hot Tin Roof


Dish's idea of simplification worries me.

 

[j_met]

When I called two weeks ago, the CSR offered me the Turbo Bronze 100 package for $34.99

 

[dmorris75]

Does anyone know if Fox News and Big Ten Network are in any of the Turbo HD packages? I have absolute, but my wife and I want Fox News and I would also like the Big Ten Network.

 

[SpaethCo]

Does anyone know if Fox News and Big Ten Network are in any of the Turbo HD packages? I have absolute, but my wife and I want Fox News and I would also like the Big Ten Network.

TurboHD Silver or Gold will have the BigTen network if you live in a BigTen state -- otherwise you can get it if you add the multi-sport pack.

No joy for Fox News. You need to have a "Classic" package to get that channel.

 

[dmorris75]

That is what I thought about fox news. I wouldn't care if I could get it in SD. I don't think that I can add the multi-sports pack with the absolute package.

 

[STL]

No Multisports pack for AbsoluteHD or even Bronze TurboHD -- have to get Silver or Gold.

 

[NIdaho]

Just wanted to let you know that I did get the Turbo HD package hen I upgraded last night. I had to asked for it specifically a couple of times but I got it on a 2 year contract.