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Monday, August 16th, 2021

need new dish installation

how do i arrange to get installation of dish done at vacation home , already have service at home   

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ACE - Expert

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21.3K Messages

4 years ago

You have to have a new account at the vacation home to have DTV installed there, then suspend it for up to six months per year.

New Member

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11 Messages

4 years ago

OK, but i read that you can take your home receiver with you on vacation and  just connect to another dish. 

ACE - Expert

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21.3K Messages

4 years ago

Yes, but you will not get any local channels as AT&T will not allow you to change the service address without a move order with a new 1 year contract, the first one is free if you have had service for a year then it is $199.

DTV will not install a dish unless you put in a move order or a new account or you hire a third party to install the dish.

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ACE - Expert

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14.1K Messages

4 years ago

If you want to use your existing receiver at a vacation home you need to make your own arrangments to get a dish installed by a thrird party. Directv won't do that

New Member

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11 Messages

4 years ago

Ok I will do that if I knew a third party to contact.  Any suggestions for Buffalo tx area

ACE - Professor

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2K Messages

4 years ago

You could try a search for AV installers and Sat installers in your area needed 


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