Satellite TV Deals - Buyer Beware!

There are thousands of dealers out there promising to give you the best satellite TV deals. Most dealers are reputable, however a growing number of scam operations are conning people out of their hard-earned money.

Here's how to make sure you get the best deal, the best programming, and the best service with a reputable company.

Phone Solicitation Scams

Large direct mail and telephone boiler-room operations have begun to spring up all across the country. What they do is find out which satellite TV provider you're currently using, then try to talk you into going with another provider using shady sales tactics and flat out lies.

If you have Dish Network, they'll try to pressure you into purchasing DirecTV service. And if you have DirecTV, they'll try to sell you on Dish Network service.

If you're happy with you're satellite TV provider, stay with them. If you're unhappy, check with a satellite TV review site to see if you can get a better deal and better service with another provider (see link below).

Automated Phone Dialing Scams

Another phone scam uses automated dialing machines to get you to sign up for satellite TV service. The call ends with "Press 1 to schedule a free installation. And, remember, it's already been paid for!"

What they don't tell you is that both Dish Network and DirecTV already offer free installation. And if you already have satellite service and decide to switch before your service contract is up, you'll have to pay a fine.

Bundled Services

There are a number of companies offering to give you a great deal on satellite programming if you bundle your phone and satellite TV service. Most of the companies offering these package deals are reputable, but in many cases the bundled service actually costs more than stand-alone service.

Again, check with a satellite comparison site to see if the bundled price is really better than stand-alone service.

Shoddy Installations

Because some installers are paid by the job, they try to install satellite systems as fast as they can to make as much as they can. This results in shoddy installation.

When I ordered Dish Network a few years ago, the installer attached my dish to a porch beam using nails instead of lag screws, and drilled a hole to run the cable through my house without caulking the hole. When the wind blew the dish moved out of sync and I lost my picture. When it rained, water dripped into the house.

Don't make my mistake. Make sure the installer your dealer uses is certified and will guarantee their installation.

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