Monday, February 23, 2009

I went to the mailbox one morning and noticed I had received an advertisement from Dish Netwrok with a great deal on their satellite packages. You got well over 100+ channels for a great price. So that evening my husband and I decided to call Dish Network and see what the "catch" was. I was so surprised when the lady on the phone said there was no charge for coming to our house and putting in the dish or hooking up the receivers. She gave us a lot of information about the pricing and the different packages that we could choose from and then she set up a time for the service guy to come to our home.
The service guy showed up right on time a couple of days later. He put up our dish and hooked up our receivers. Next he explained everything to me about how to work the remote and what to do if I had any questions later he also told me that I could get online anytime at www.dishnetwork.com to get information, change my packages if I want, or to even pay the montly bill. He also hooked up our telephone to the TV so that we could order movies right from the remote. Next, I had ordered a DVR because I miss some of my favorite tv shows while I am working but I had never had a DVR and I didn't know a thing about how to use it. So he patiently took me through the steps to record a program or a full season of a program if thats what I wanted to do. So that evening my husband and I watched TV with a crisp, clear picture at a much lower price than what we had been paying cable. Plus, we had a lot more channels than what we had with cable. Now if I want to ever change the channels that we get I can just get online at www.dishnetwork.com and change them around and they are changed instantly without having to even talk to a person on the phone. How easy can it be ? When we got our first billing statement and I looked it over I noticed that I could even pay the bill online which was another plus because I hate writing checks. My experience with Dish Network was great and I would never consider going back to cable tv.

Monday, February 09, 2009

Tired of cable? I know I am. After being a cable television subscriber for many years, I finally made the switch. I just got frustrated by the service going in and out. I figured that if I am paying hard-earned money for a service, I want to know that I can count on it to be reliable. Is that too much to ask? I don't think so. In the past, I have seen the commercials for DishNetwork many times on television. I've also seen online banner ads, but for the most part I have just ignored them. I didn't want to change providers because I thought it would be too much of a hassle.

However, after spending half an hour on the phone trying to get the cable company to explain to me why the cable television service was unreliable, I finally decided, "Enough is enough!" I went online to www.dishnetwork.com and started researching about satellite television. The Dish Network website was easy to manage and I was able to find all the information I needed to know. There is a tab for FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions, which has the answers to any question you may have. There is also Live Chat and Support with experts that are there to help.

Dish Network offers many different packages and options that start as low as $24.99 a month. For that low price, you receive America's Top 120 package, which has channels that every member of your family will enjoy. Of course, there is also the America's "Everything" Pak which has over 295 channels of great television for the television lover who desires the ultimate entertainment package. Additionally, there is a featured promotion where you can get Free HBO and Starz for three months, twelve months of Cinemax for a penny, a fifty dollar credit on your first bill and Free PlatinumHD for three months. There are also bundle packages available through Dish Network.

There is the DishDVR Advantage that includes 2-room DVR service and Free Standard Professional Installation. In this all-inclusive package, along with your local channels, you can also get SIRIUS music as well as over 200 of your favorite channels. For the same price that we paid for cable service, we are able to receive so many more channels through Dish Network. It is a great value for the price that we pay and the best part? The service is reliable. If you are ready for a change, there are just three easy steps to take. Go to www.dishnetwork.com, click Order Dish Now, and place your order. Also, you can call 1.888.692.9248 with Dish Network Promo Code 18895 for priority installation.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Dish Network is the first to introduce Blu-Ray quality programming to its subscribers. Now you can catch The Beast, starring Patrick Swayze, in 1080p resolution. You will need a broadband internet connection, an MPEG-4 HD DVR receiver, and a 1080p TV. Only Dish Network brings you superior content in superior quality.
I was a long time customer of cable television but when I moved to the country it was not longer available. Luckily I still had an option, satellite tv. I signed up with Dish Network at www.dishnetwork.com Of course all of the installation, equipment and start-up was free, plus I received a credit to go towards my bill. The technicians came out and quickly and effectively installed the equipment in my home. Also, if you move, you just take your equipment with you and they will come over to your new house and hook it up.

I opted for the basic local channels plus more, a total of more than 100 channels. I later upgraded to a few premium channels because it was only slightly more per month and then I would be able to see Sopranos and now Weeds, two shows that you do not want to miss ! Dish Network also has an On-Demand option, so if they are playing a movie that I want to see I can order it instantly over my remote. This is very convenient and I get to see movies that I would not normally have the opportunity to see.

I have now had Dish Network for 5 1/2 years and I have only had to call customer support twice during this time. Both times they were able to quickly help me solve my problem over the phone using the remote. Once I had an equipment problem. My child threw the remote off of the top balcony, and Dish Network sent me a new one and a prepaid return label to send in the old one. I could not be happier with the service.

Compared to my former cable provider, Dish Network is never down. The only time my Dish Network does not work is for a little while after a heavy snow. It has been so long that I have now forgotten what it was like when I had cable and the service would go out on a regular basis. There is another service provider in my area that provides me with internet. They would like me to switch my television service, but I will not do it because I see that they are not that good at the service they provide. Dish Network knows how to provide good service and that is what they do. Dish Network is the most reliable satellite service that I know of. I will stick with them.