Satellite TV help

DolphinFan1 · 07-25-2006, 08:18 AM

I've been doing some research on what alternate TV is out there. I am fed up with the crap that is on TV especially with a 2 1/2 year old in the house. I was going to get Sky Angel (Christian TV), but they don't have their own Satellite. They just have the programming package. You need the Dish network to get it. What kind of deals are out there for Dish network? I really don't have the money to buy the Dish ($149.) and Receivers ($99.) each. What incentive does Dish Network really have to give you a break on hookup if I don't use their programming and only get Sky Angel?

Anyone with info on how to go about this please help?

Samdari · 07-25-2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DolphinFan1

What incentive does Dish Network really have to give you a break on hookup if I don't use their programming and only get Sky Angel?

None. They are in the business of selling programming, not hardware. If you don't want their programming, they are not interested in business with you.

DolphinFan1 · 07-25-2006, 08:49 AM

So, in order to get Sky Angel for my kids, I'm going to have to fork over the money for the Dish? That sucks. That's a lot of money.

Thanks for the reply.

Subby · 07-25-2006, 08:49 AM

We have DirecTV and they have great programming for kids. I have four boys, ages three and a half to seven and a half and there is never a lack of programming for them - and we strictly forbid them from watching commercial television. There's Noggin, Sprout, HBO Family (aka Jam), Discovery Kids and the local PBS station. Boomerang is commercial free as well, although it's just all the mindless Hannah-Barbera stuff.

Anyway, DirecTV has enough built-in parental controls and available programming that I don't see how you couldn't be happy with it...

Good luck.

DolphinFan1 · 07-25-2006, 08:51 AM

Thanks, I'll look into it.

Toddzilla · 07-25-2006, 08:52 AM

What he said.

EDIT: Not you, Subby - Right on 100%

Hammer755 · 07-25-2006, 08:58 AM

I have Dish Network, and didn't have to pay for the dish or the receivers or installation. That may have been a temporary promotion, but I'm pretty sure it's standard procedure. You could then pay for the cheapest programming package (which is around $30/month IIRC) and get the Sky Angel package on top of it. I think that the first receiver is free, then there's a $5 monthly fee for each additional receiver.

07-25-2006, 08:49 AM	#3
DolphinFan1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	So, in order to get Sky Angel for my kids, I'm going to have to fork over the money for the Dish? That sucks. That's a lot of money. Thanks for the reply. __________________ GM of the Milwaukee Muscle Men of the ZFL. The 1st team in ZFL history to have a perfect losing season. I am on a quest to show that the Dolphins can win the Super Bowl. Or should I say Front Office Bowl, with FOF2K7. The revival of an old favorite, FOFC Wrestling Dynasty

07-25-2006, 08:49 AM	#4
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	We have DirecTV and they have great programming for kids. I have four boys, ages three and a half to seven and a half and there is never a lack of programming for them - and we strictly forbid them from watching commercial television. There's Noggin, Sprout, HBO Family (aka Jam), Discovery Kids and the local PBS station. Boomerang is commercial free as well, although it's just all the mindless Hannah-Barbera stuff. Anyway, DirecTV has enough built-in parental controls and available programming that I don't see how you couldn't be happy with it... Good luck. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

07-25-2006, 08:51 AM	#5
DolphinFan1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Connecticut	Thanks, I'll look into it. __________________ GM of the Milwaukee Muscle Men of the ZFL. The 1st team in ZFL history to have a perfect losing season. I am on a quest to show that the Dolphins can win the Super Bowl. Or should I say Front Office Bowl, with FOF2K7. The revival of an old favorite, FOFC Wrestling Dynasty

07-25-2006, 08:52 AM	#6
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	What he said. EDIT: Not you, Subby - Right on 100% Last edited by Toddzilla : 07-25-2006 at 08:53 AM.

07-25-2006, 08:58 AM	#7
Hammer755 High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Houston, TX	I have Dish Network, and didn't have to pay for the dish or the receivers or installation. That may have been a temporary promotion, but I'm pretty sure it's standard procedure. You could then pay for the cheapest programming package (which is around $30/month IIRC) and get the Sky Angel package on top of it. I think that the first receiver is free, then there's a $5 monthly fee for each additional receiver. __________________ I failed Signature 101 class.

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