I tell you what i just got my first HDTV and wanted to move up finally. Then when i called Dish my provider for over 4 years they claim I dont meet requirements for an upgrade. I was pissed as a MOFO and told them either I get it or im swapping to Direct. They still say NO and claim i would never like Direct and how they are the worst ever. Well Ive always hated Direct also they are sorry as shit in all ways but most of all in service. I call them up and talk for almost 45min just to have my phone die. So i say ok i got some figures $$ in mind now so i may swap over and i call Dish back. My wife said maybe we can get it in her name and start a new contract since mine just ended last year. They can't help me or even consider checking her credit until I disconnects and the location is device free ....WTF!
So I talk to a supervisor and tell them how fucked up they are acting and treating a loyal customer. I then say im leaving and going to Direct BYE!
Now I call Direct back up and these SOBs lie to me and tell me all different stuff this time. Now i would need 4 HDDVR units in my house to be able to record or pause etc in each room. Before i was told i only needed 1 HDDVR and just 3 HD receivers but NOOO its all different now and cost about $40 more a month Fuck that !!

Well I get a phone call about 30min later from Dish offering me full upgrade FREE and HD for life FREE if ill agree to another 2 year contract.....LMAO
Guess they got scared of losing my service and finally Tomorrow I should have my HD packages...
Moral from all this is don't give in and push them and NEVER TRUST DIRECT TV