# DirecTv Users/Lovers/Haters, Come on In.

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**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")\
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**Post date:** [November 13, 2006, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/directv-users-lovers-haters-come-on-in/20024/35 "2006-11-13T18:01:33Z")

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> [@Carbonfiberhooded](#):
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> I work for Dish. Television provider choice is all about personal preference. Everyday I hear, “I hate Time Warner” and “Direct TV sucks”. I also hear people knocking Dish. You can’t please everyone. Some people have had cable so long, they won’t even give satellite systems a shot.
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> For anybody interested here are some facts about Dish.
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> - You will need to sign a contract if you want to lease your equipment.
> - HD DVR is available for a non-refundable $200 upgrade fee ($100 mail in rebate brings it down to $100)
> - No YES Network
> - Sirius radio stations included in the Top 120, Top 180, and America’s Everything packages (includes Stern)
> - New systems are limited to 4 TVs (unless you want to mirror one picture on two TVs)
> - Local HD channels slated to be available in January (BuickGN is right though, Off air antenna HD locals \> all
> 
> If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM me.

I lease my equipment from dish and didnt have to sign a contract. The only difference was that I had to pay the 49.99 installation fee. you sure about that?

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