Satellite TV Info

Are you considering switching to DISH Network and looking for purchase DISH Network receivers?

So what is DISH Network receiver? A receiver is an electronic box that looks like a VCR. It decodes the satellite signal into programming and sends off to your television. In addition, you will be able to change your channels with the receiver and remote control. DISH Network’s receiver also has an on-screen electronic program guide that allows you to access to program listings and information up to 2 days, so you can easily see what’s on each channel now and later. And it includes parental control locks so you can restrict the TV programs your children watch.

If you are first time DISH Network customer, you don’t have to purchase DISH Network receivers. As a matter of fact, DISH Network offers “No equipment to buy” equipment-leasing program, which offers new customers to lease the satellite dish and receivers connecting up to 4 rooms. As long as you stay with DISH Network as a subscriber, you don’t have to purchase the equipment. Once you decide to disconnect DISH Network service, you just need to return the receivers back to DISH Network. DISH Network will provide a box with prepaid postage for you to ship back the equipment. It is really simple and straight forward.

As a new customer, you are eligible for free DVR (digital video recorder) or HD receiver upgrade. In other words, you can lease a DVR receiver or HD receiver instead of standard receivers. DVR receiver has all the cool features of a standard receiver, plus you can pause and rewind live TV just like Tivo. You can also record and save up to 100 hours of your favorite shows with DVR. If you have HD programming and HDTV at home, then you need a HD receiver to watch channels in the best HD quality. $5.98/month DVR and HD fee will be charged respectively.

So to sum up, you don’t have to purchase DISH Network receivers , if you just need to hook DISH Network service up to 4 rooms at your home. However, if you want to have receivers connecting more than 4 rooms, then you have to purchase DISH Network receivers. A standard DISH Network receiver costs $100. DVR and HD receiver costs even more.