| Are you interested in getting a free satellite tv | | | | doesn't include it. Both companies charge a small |
| system? Unless you've been living under a rock | | | | deposit if you have bad credit. |
| for the past five years, you've heard about the | | | | Do I have to sign a contract? |
| free deals that Direct TV and Dish Network are | | | | That's right! Since Dish Network or Direct TV is |
| giving to their online customers. Sure these offers | | | | giving you quite a bit of free service and |
| sound great, but what's the catch? | | | | equipment, they want to make sure you'll remain |
| Dish Network and Direct TV are giving away free | | | | a paying customer until they've made their |
| satellite tv systems and installation in up to 4 | | | | money back. This means you will have to agree |
| rooms to first-time customers. They're also | | | | to an 18 month contract (similar to a cell phone |
| offering free upgrades to their DVR and HDTV | | | | contract) with Dish Network. Direct TV's contract |
| receivers, and usually give discounts on | | | | varies according to your system. You will sign a 1 |
| programming or free upgrades to your | | | | year contract for normal or HD systems, and a 2 |
| programming package for the first few months. | | | | year contract if you opt for a DVR system. |
| Obviously, these are great deals, but there are a | | | | Here's the bottom line. |
| few things you should know before ordering your | | | | Now, the authorized dealers of these two satellite |
| new satellite tv system online. | | | | tv companies don't exactly advertise the |
| Activation Fees? | | | | activation fees and the contracts required for |
| Dish Network charges a one-time fee of $49.99, | | | | these free deals. They just don't want to scare |
| but you get it back as a credit to your first bill. | | | | you away before you've seen the offers. Even |
| Direct TV doesn't charge you any upfront fee, | | | | with the contracts and activation fees, these are |
| but you may have to pay for shipping if your deal | | | | still great deals. |