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Satellite TV: Free satellite TV
Satellite TV is a highly competitive market. Major satellite TV providers, plus independent dealers and retailers, are all vying for the attention of new subscribers. The most popular method of attracting new subscribers is with "free" deals and promotions. Providers and dealers are offering so many attractive "free" promotions, subscribing to satellite TV does not have to as expensive as it has been in the past.
Free Satellite TV
In an attempt to generate publicity and entice more subscribers as it updated and modernized its brand, a satellite TV provider attempted to lure subscribers with free satellite TV as long as their city legally and permanently renamed itself "DISH". If the town or city agreed to the name change, every household within the city limits would receive free satellite access for 10 years. Free satellite TV for an entire town plus necessary equipment was estimated by the company to cost as much as $4 million for 1,000 households.
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A subscription to satellite TV for a single household can cost anywhere from $360 to $1,044 a year. Any deal advertising free satellite TV is worth investigating. Completely free satellite TV however is not offered by major satellite TV providers or authorized dealers. Monthly subscription fees will apply with every satellite TV subscription. However, major satellite providers and dealers offer "free" deals that significantly whittle down the cost of satellite TV.
Free Installation and Delivery
Both Dish Network and DirecTV, the two major satellite TV providers in the United States, offer free standard professional installation when a new customer subscribes to their services. Many authorized dealers and retailers provide free installation as well. Promotions offering free shipping and handling with orders placed on the internet are available from major providers and dealers as well.
Free satellite TV installation can save: $150 to $200
Free Equipment and Upgrades
Major satellite TV providers and dealers provide basic equipment with a subscription. However, these companies also frequently offer upgrades to better equipment either for free or with the use of a rebate. For example, Dish Network offers a free upgrade to a DVR (digital video recorder) satellite receiver, and DirecTV offers a free lease upgrade to a HD (high definition) satellite receiver with the use of an instant online rebate. Additionally, many satellite TV equipment dealers offer free satellite system promotions. With this offer, subscribers have the opportunity of subscribing to satellite TV with a major provider and receiving their satellite TV system-satellite dish, receiver, and other equipment-for free.
Free satellite TV equipment and upgrades can save: up to $200
Free Premium Channels
Dish Network offers free 3-month access to any one premium channel: HBO, Showtime, Starz, or Cinemax. Normally these channels are only available with a channel package.
Free satellite TV premium channels can save: $297, or $99 for 3 months
Additional Free Satellite TV Offers
Many authorized independent satellite TV dealers offer attractive free satellite TV offers. AllSat is an internet dealer offering the following with a minimum monthly subscription of $29.99 and 18 months.
- Free satellite TV systems for up to 4 rooms;
- Free upgrades to DVR equipment;
- Free standard installation and shipping;
- 3 months of free premium movie channels;
- Free upgrades to HD equipment;
- Free Dish Network Home Protection Plan;
- Free incentive gifts: iPod Shuffle, DVR home theater system, or Free two airline tickets.
Free satellite TV dealer promotions can save: at least $400
Watching Out for Scams
Some unscrupulous satellite TV dealers use free satellite TV promotions as scams to entice customers. Unbeknownst to potential subscribers, these scams often involve high undisclosed monthly rates, inferior or non existent customer service, and poor installation of equipment. Satellite TV customers looking for good free satellite TV deals should stay with authorized satellite TV dealers who provide details honestly and clearly.
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