VIP 622 Free Offer ?

[DishDave]

I keep reading links how Dish is going to offer free HD DVR on Feb1 No upfront cost for new customers. Nada nothing. But everywhere i look there some sort of rebate $10.00 month here and there and $50.00 one time credit after you send inn the rebate form.
Whats the low down on the free 622 with no upfront cost ?

http://home.businesswire.com/portal...d=news_view&newsId=20070108006487&newsLang=en

 

[thunderlips]

I just ordered the 622. Costed $149 upfront, then $50 rebate and 10 $10 monthly credits to equal the upfront cost-basically free.

 

[DishDave]

I just ordered the 622. Costed $149 upfront, then $50 rebate and 10 $10 monthly credits to equal the upfront cost-basically free.

I know about the rebates. But i want to know where the free 622 with NO upfront cost is.

 

[cbubacz]

The free 622 is for new customers only.

Existing customers pay the prices described by thunderlips.

 

[stevenlpkr]

Can I get 622?

I guess this thread is as good as any to ask my question.

I currently have a 625, and AT100 w/locals. I pay 34.99 for programing, 5.98 DVR fee, and 5.99 DHPP fee. I am under the 18 month contract, and I get the 5.99 for DHPP back. So basically I am at $41 a month before taxes.


Can I get a 622 from dish to add to my 625? What are the costs?

What if I just replace the 625?

Can I buy my own somewhere else.

Is the DVR fee per reciever or per account?

I am happy with the programing, and have no interest in HD other than OTA that I would be able to get once I had a 622. The other reasons I am thinking of this is the 200 hrs of SD recording on the 622 vs 100 hrs on the 625, and the ability to record the OTA DH locals. I guess the last reason would be that the 622 is USB 2.0 while the 625 is USB 1.1. That only matters if we ever see external storage.

Thoughs, what am I missing? Does my contract make this all impossible?

Thanks

Steve

 

[stevenlpkr]

So I have found what I think is part of my answer. At a minimum there is a $6 HD enabling fee, and If I lease a $6 lease fee. Correct?

 

[tsduke]

I was told the enabling fee is if you get the hd hardware but don't subscribe to HD package.

Fine print on newest brochure states..."A $6 per month HD enabling fee will be charged to an account that has one or more HD receivers, but doesn't carry qualifying HD programming, including America's Top 100 or higher with DishHD."

If your looking a the Dish Builder deal, it doesn't work worth a crap.

 

[BFG]

he said he didn't want hd programming, but i don't think you can lease a receiver without getting hd programming

 

[ixcafe]

For new customers only, you have to call 888-825-2557, and tell CSR you want to sign up Dish Network Top 100 and HD channels.

You get one free VIP622 HD DVR.
You also pick one Premium channel (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, or Starz) free for the first 3 months.

There is a $49 activation fee but it will be waived if you have ClubDish Gift Card Number. If you know anyone who is using DishNetwork, they can give you that card number. As reward they will receive $5 credit on their bill for 10 months (upto 5 referals/year).

$30 America Top 100
$20 HD 27
$6 DVR fee
$5 Local SD & HD
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$61 tax not included

The best part, you will qualify for $200 mail-in rebate (will be issued as credit $20/month for 10 months)

Good deal

 

[stevenlpkr]

OK, so now it looks like I would have to add another DVR fee as well. So if I understand it right, I am looking at 3 $6 fees minimum. Probably not worth it to me. Thanks for the responses.

Steve