# DirecTv Users/Lovers/Haters, Come on In. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 10, 2006, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024 "2006-11-10T20:42:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/61 "2006-11-20T12:18:51Z")
what exactly does that mean? 786/128 256/256 isnt that like, the fastes/slowest kbps it will run? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/62 "2006-11-20T12:31:03Z")
Those are the up/down speeds. For as little as I use my connection at home I could probably deal with 56k dialup if it weren’t for the waiting to connect thing. ---
**Author:** ![TonyDanza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@TonyDanza](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TonyDanza)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/63 "2006-11-20T13:49:41Z")
Intertech can also sign you up for DSL on the spot too. If you choose to switch to DSL you can go through them also. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2006, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/64 "2006-11-20T19:49:59Z")
Ah don’t worry about me. I can’t always get to setting people up right away, so if you were in a hurry you made the right choice. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/65 "2006-11-21T11:17:07Z")
Now TW is threatening to drop Fox and WB49 the same way they dropped NFL Network. [http://www.wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=06292](http://www.wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=06292) ---
**Author:** ![TonyDanza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@TonyDanza](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TonyDanza)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/66 "2006-11-21T11:46:10Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Now TW is threatening to drop Fox and WB49 the same way they dropped NFL Network. > > [http://www.wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=06292](http://www.wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=06292) I would love it if this really happened. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/67 "2006-11-21T12:41:24Z")
cable sure is going down the shitter. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/68 "2006-11-21T15:13:12Z")
> [@TonyDanza](#): > > My biased opinion leans towards DISH Network. You’re allowed up to two MPEG 4 HD receivers for free without DVR. DISH currently has 30 nationwide HD channels. (Yes, a lot of them are voom channels but they are commercial free and are exclusive.) DISH also broadcasts their HD in higher resolution. The current promotion will also give you $20/per month for 10 months. Also, if you get an off air antenna for your HD locals you can drop $5/month off your bill by dropping standard locals. What about the equipment costs? is there any and installation costs? Jeller ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/69 "2006-11-21T16:06:21Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > What about the equipment costs? is there any and installation costs? > > Jeller It was $200 for the HD DVR. If I wanted just an HD Receiver and a regular DVR it was free I believe, but I have to be able to DVR HD. With the $20 off for 10 months it will pay for itself anyway. And like I said before, this DVR is so much better than TW’s. If when I switch to Dish my options were to get the same HD DVR I had with TW for free, or pay $200 for the Vip622 I’d pay the $200 in a heartbeat. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/70 "2006-11-21T16:10:16Z")
Hell yes more work for the satellite guys on the site!! With Dish Network, all equipment is free, (unless you want a HD-DVR, then its a $200 upgrade. You get it all back through refunds though.) There is a $49.99 activation fee, but if you sign on for 18 months, you get that back too. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/71 "2006-11-21T16:28:11Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Hell yes more work for the satellite guys on the site!! > > With Dish Network, all equipment is free, (unless you want a HD-DVR, then its a $200 upgrade. You get it all back through refunds though.) There is a $49.99 activation fee, but if you sign on for 18 months, you get that back too. Thanks for the info :tup: Much appreciated. Jeller ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/72 "2006-11-21T20:02:44Z")
So, I’ve now checked out a couple of DTV installs, and it’s definately better then TW on most fronts. I was given a very neighborly tour of a recent Dish install today. It’s markedly better then TW and notably better then DTV (IMO). It amazes me how much better the PQ is with Dish Network. Dish = TW^2, or DTV\*2 Hopefully I’ll be up and running soon. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2006, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/73 "2006-11-21T20:22:05Z")
PM me if you get Dish, I can refer you and get you an extra $50 credit in the beginning and $10 off for your first 10 months… ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2006, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/74 "2006-11-22T13:38:47Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Hell yes more work for the satellite guys on the site!! > > With Dish Network, all equipment is free, (unless you want a HD-DVR, then its a $200 upgrade. You get it all back through refunds though.) There is a $49.99 activation fee, but if you sign on for 18 months, you get that back too. Sent you a PM :tup: lets talk in more detail. Jeller ---
**Author:** ![BIGHANDS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f9ae1b/32.png) [@BIGHANDS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BIGHANDS)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2006, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/75 "2006-12-27T19:50:33Z")
just ordered up direct tv im thinking i should have looked around m more first im thinking i should cancel and go dish network instead ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2006, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/76 "2006-12-28T05:45:58Z")
Saw this got a bump so I figured I’d throw this in. I’ve had mine about a month and I’m still very happy with it. Had one outage, during those 70 mph winds. I think it was simply rocking the plywood on my roof. I’m going to get up there on Saturday and see what I can do to lock it down a little better. Probably add some 2x4’s between the rafters in the attic to give it something a little stronger to bite into. ---
**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2006, 9:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/77 "2006-12-31T09:56:15Z")
> [@BIGHANDS](#): > > just ordered up direct tv im thinking i should have looked around m more first im thinking i should cancel and go dish network instead There is still time to get Dish! I am now referring everyone over to one of our top sales guys. Anyone interested in Dish shoot me a PM and I’ll give you his number. Thanks to TW, I don’t have time to do anything anymore!! ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2006, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/78 "2006-12-31T10:21:11Z")
Anyone Interested in DirecTV Shoot me a PM and I will have our sales Call you. DTV\>\* ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2006, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/79 "2006-12-31T12:59:17Z")
> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#): > > Thanks to TW, I don’t have time to do anything anymore!! lol. Thanks for all Your help 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TonyDanza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/958977/32.png) [@TonyDanza](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TonyDanza)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2007, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/80 "2007-01-02T11:09:26Z")
Rumor on the street is DirecTV is raising their package by $5. It was accidently posted on their site and taken down this morning. Not sure how legit it is yet. Anyone know anything about this? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024.md?page=5)