I had HDFL and dropped down to Dish America and was told that I still had hdfl if I ever upgraded. In MY Account it ever stated that I had HD for Life, but a year or so ago it was removed. So, like any Dish promise, the rules constantly change. Remember Platinum, we were promised aql HD add on for two years and before the two years were up, Platinum WAS GONE. Dish always reneges on their promises. That is the only thing that you can count on with Dish. ask DIRT and see what lies they tell you.