| There is no equipment to buy. You get up to 4 | | I have DIRECTV now, but I want your service. |
| receivers and a satellite dish installed for free. | | How do I do that? You would need to purchase |
| | a DISH Network system. DISH Network and |
| With our superb digital signal, the picture is | | DirecTV receivers feature different architecture. |
| crisp and crystal clear. The sound is also | | |
| digital with quality reproduction normally only | | What are the programming charges for a |
| found on CDs. In short, DISH Network gives you | | second receiver? There is no programming fee |
| the finest picture and sound available today! | | for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th receivers? |
| | There is, however, a nominal monthly second |
| DISH Network is fast becoming known as the | | receiver Access Fee. |
| company offering the most advanced | | |
| equipment at the lowest prices in the industry. | | How do I get my local networks? Local |
| | Networks are available to anyone who has a |
| We strive to make satellite programming as | | qualifying ZIP code under the SHVA ruling. A |
| affordable as possible. One way to achieve | | new law went into effect November 24, 1999 |
| this is to provide stations in packages, rather | | which now allows satellite companies to carry |
| than mostly a la carte. To prevent us from | | locals into local markets on a broader scale. |
| having to raise prices, no substitutions are | | |
| allowed. | | I heard DISH Network and DirecTV are trying to |
| | merge, will this affect me? The merger has |
| FCC rules permit residents of rental property to | | been blocked by the government and therefore |
| install a satellite dish, but only in certain areas. | | is no longer going to happen. |
| Generally, FCC rules permit renters to install a | | |
| dish only in areas that are subject to the renter's | | Watch 100% Digital programming on up to two |
| exclusive use and control. Such an area my | | TVs and get FREE Basic Installation when you |
| include a balcony, patio, yard, deck or other | | purchase two satellite TV receivers for FREE |
| area that only they have the right to use. | | and commit to 12 months of programming. |