Does Directv Take Their Dish Back?

Does Directv Take Their Dish Back

Just like your refrigerator, TV set, and washer/dryer — the dish and associated equipment is an owned device that becomes the property of the customer upon installation. Unless a satellite service provider is doing an on-site replacement or repair — they will not remove the dish and hardware from your home. Instead, they will recycle it with their free return program and the dish will go to a third-party recycling center or e-waste site for metal recycling (the LNB goes to electronic recycling).

There are two types of accounts — residential and commercial. The former is used in homes and for a small business, such as a restaurant, while the latter is used on yachts or other vessels where revenue is earned from renting out the space or services.

When you sign up for a satellite service, the company will install a dish on your rooftop and connect it to the receiver. It will also set up your account and send you a billing statement. If you don’t want the dish or service, you can cancel your service with a few easy steps, and it will be removed from your account.

Once the service is terminated, you must dispose of your dish and hardware. You can use the DirecTV recycle website to ship your unused equipment to an authorized R2 recycling facility or contact a local service provider.

If you want to return the dish and hardware, it is best to wait until after your service is over. Otherwise, you may face an expensive early termination fee if you do not return your equipment and pay for the dish and hardware.

Pausing Your Service

You can pause your DISH or DIRECTV service for up to six months at a time and avoid the hefty fees. You can do this for just $5 per month with DISH and $7 per month with DIRECTV.

It’s always a good idea to put your TV service on hold when you’re not using it, such as during the holidays or when you’re traveling. Both DISH and DIRECTV offer this feature, but you may need to call your service provider first to find out how long you can pause your service before incurring an early termination fee.

DIRECTV Price Protection

Both DISH and DIRECTV have two-year price guarantees on their premium packages. Unlike other providers, DIRECTV will extend the price lock for an extra year after your initial contract expires.

DISH and DIRECTV are both great options for families looking for a TV service with high-quality sports channels, add-ons, and an industry-leading Hopper 3 DVR. But DISH is more affordable, offers a three-year price guarantee, and includes a Genie DVR at no additional cost, while DIRECTV charges $15 monthly Advanced Receiver Service Fees for its Genie DVR.

Both DIRECTV and DISH offer parental controls, but DIRECTV’s controls are slightly better. They allow parents to control which channels their kids watch, and they have the ability to remotely turn off your TV and DVR during certain times. DIRECTV also has an app that lets you stream live and on-demand shows from your DVR, as well as manage recordings. It’s worth checking out both companies’ apps to decide which one is right for you.