WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Is Dish Network in the process of discontinuing their VIP 722 DVR? I have been using a 722 for about 9 years with a 1000.2 WA dish and have been very happy with it and it feeds only 1 TV for us by our choice. Received email from Dish yesterday asking me to call and schedule an appointment for a technician to come out at no cost and "replace one or more of your receivers, adjust your satellite dish, or do both. As we continue to upgrade technology, it is required at times that we make adjustments to your equipment to ensure a better TV experience for you." "There will be no additional cost associated with any of theses changes." Are they wanting to install a Hopper in it's place? If so, I'm not sure I want one as the 722 works just fine for our needs and the monthly DVR fee for it is not as much as the Hopper but they did say "No additional cost......". Looking for opinions from you who are experts before calling Dish. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Are you sure it was from DISH and not from one of their retailers? Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yes, it is actually from Dish. They referenced the last 4 of my act #. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobi and Dick McKee Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Direct did that for us a couple of years ago because our equipment too was so old. The only requirement was that when they installed the new stuff we had to renew our contract for 2 years. No big deal so we went ahead and did it. I was surprised how small the boxes have become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Renewing a contract will be a deal breaker for me. I will not be manipulated by them. There are other options. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Where is Zulu and all the others in the know about satellite TV ? Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Besides the 722, do you have one of these DISH receivers: 301, 501, 508, 510, 1000, 1500, 2700, 2710, 2712, 2812, 2800, 3000, 3100, 3120, 3200, 3500, 3700, 3722, 3750, 3800, 3822, 3900, 3922, 4000, 4100, 4500, 4700, 4722, 4900 and 4922? If so, DISH "retired" them yesterday, so you would need to replace it (but not the 722 as 722s are not being retired). If not, it's probably DISH trying to get you to upgrade. Since you've been with DISH for 9 years, they really don't want you to go away. Try for a Hopper 3 -- without a 2-year contract. Doubtful, but worth a try. Call DISH. Ask for a Customer Retention Specialist. Tell them you would be glad to upgrade to a Hopper 3, but no 2-year contract. If they won't let you do that, tell them thanks but I'll keep my 722 . . . or if you're feeling spicy, say "I've been thinking about DirecTV, what can you offer me?" Worth a try. However . . . they may want to upgrade your 722 foe some other reason . . . ??? Call DISH to find out. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Zulu, the 722 is the only receiver I have. Will give them a call and see whats up. Have in the past had good results with "negotiating" with them and will give it a try. Will not agree to a new contract! Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Just got off phone with Dish. I was told that they needed to change me to the EA LNB. When I asked why they said I would get a better picture. I replied that I have both WA & EA LNBs and knew how to use both which ever was necessary and I have been getting an excellent picture 99% of the time using the WA LNB. They said OK, just disregard email and continue as I have been doing. They did not offer upgrade to Hopper and I did not ask because I am happy with the 722. As Zulu said, they must have been trying to entice me into an upgrade at a higher cost and new contract. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Well, I heard from Dish again. They sent me another email and a card by snail mail asking me to call in and schedule an appointment for them to come out and repoint my dish to the eastern arc birds. When I called in I asked the lady if they would make it worth my time for screwing up one of my days by giving me a free upgrade to a Hopper3 and was told no. I asked to speak with a supervisor who also told me no but transferred me to a retention specialist. After a rather pleasant discussion with him about my being a long term customer and the fact that they didn't want me to change to Direct TV and were sorry for my having to deal with a technician coming out he agreed to a free upgrade to the Hopper3 while the technician is here. He also agreed to a $20 per month bill credit for 12 months to help with the additional $8 per month DVR fee they charge for the Hopper vs the VIP722 I currently have. BTW I did not have to agree to a new contract, can leave any time with no penalty. Am feeling much better after the call! Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 After a rather pleasant discussion with him about my being a long term customer and the fact that they didn't want me to change to Direct TV and were sorry for my having to deal with a technician coming out he agreed to a free upgrade to the Hopper3 while the technician is here. He also agreed to a $20 per month bill credit for 12 months to help with the additional $8 per month DVR fee they charge for the Hopper vs the VIP722 I currently have. BTW I did not have to agree to a new contract, can leave any time with no penalty. Am feeling much better after the call! Kudos! I'm pretty sure you'll like the H3. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 The Hopper 3 was installed 2 days ago and is working perfectly. Install/transaction was as promised.....No cost/No contract. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeMaggotBob Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Renewing a contract will be a deal breaker for me. I will not be manipulated by them. There are other options. Absolutely agree. 2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/ Diamond Pkg. 2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab Long Bed 😀 Honda eu2200i generators Daisy May, the Golden Doodle Wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 The issue with EA changeover will affect some. Changing hardware for free is something to consider. Disk drives do not last forever. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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