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What am I buying?

I am thinking of getting an HD DVR but when I add it to the cart there is no information about what model I am getting.Another store has HR23 for 20 less than what DTV is selling their unknown HD DVR price.I assume if I buy from DTV, if it breaks I would need to buy another one? Even though they say

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I am confused

I am a new customer to DTV. Based on the info I found on their website, I ordered Whole Home DVR service along with 2 HD DVR's so I had the capability of recording more than 2 shows. I have had 2 installers come out, and both were clueless, and I still do not have whole home DVR ability. The one who

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Why am I getting a message that I am streaming to another device when I am not

Why when I am trying to watch a live football game on my iPad while watching something else on my tv. I keep getting a message that I am streaming on another device, but I’m not. What the heck is the problem? I knew when AT&T bought direct tv that it would be a terrible mistake. AT&Tis horrible. Wha

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I am bummed, any ideas?

I am moving to a somewhat remote area and DTV is now telling me I cannot get any local stations there. I am upset about this especially since I am only like 80 miles from 2 good size cities so it doesn't make any sense. And second because I pretty much only watch the local stations. They tell me to

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U-verse steaming not working

I attempted to add watch tv to one of my mobile devices not knowing it would shutdown my U-verse streaming for AlI my devices. I need watch tv steaming removed from my member ID and U-verse streaming restored. Or change my member ID and reconnect it to my U-verse

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I am SO upset!!!

I recently moved and transferred service for at&T. Last time we transferred service, there was no fee. AND now I am being charged a $149 fee that I was NEVER made aware./ This is theft and I used my entire lunch hour to try and rectify it. Even though AT&T could NOT provide me with one inkling of wh

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What Am I Missing

I have an HR20/700 HD DVR. I have it set up with a wireless network connection using a Trendnet TEW430 set as an Access Point Client. I set it up, connected to my router, which went perfectly. I can see it via Windows Network. I can see it via my router on IP 192.168.1.11, which it was assigned duri

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Am I HD Enabled?

I have an DIRECTV HD-DVR receiver in my living room attached to my big screen VISIO Television (which is HD ready).  I am not very technically savvy on this subject.  I've been told that most HD-ready TV's still need a card (usually received from the provider) inserted in the TV to activate HD.  Thi

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Am I missing something?

I thought I was able to negotiate a much better deal than I had last year when I got noticed they were going up on my bill $40 when my discount year was up and I was going to cancel the TV part and keep WIFI and I got one bill at a discount but since then it's been $154.36 so can someone tell me if

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Am I getting over charged?

I pay 50 a month just for u-verse internet. But a fee friends and family members say they pay 50 for uverse and home phone. Am I being over charged?

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What am I missing

I have an HR20/700 HD DVR. I have it set up with a wireless network connection using a Trendnet TEW430 set as an Access Point Client. I set it up, connected to my router, which went perfectly. I can see it via Windows Network. I can see it via my router on IP 192.168.1.11, which it was assigned duri

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Azimuth Alignment

What is the best methodology for ensuring your dish has the best alignment in the right azimuth? I am installing a new AUS-9 dish and am having problems getting the azimuth set properly. I should be aligned at 224 degrees per my recievers based on my location. I've tried using a compass to line up t

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how to do the dish alignment

I am getting freeze frame from the hd channels, weak signal from sat 103 and 99. I want to do the dish alignment by myself, I got the dish pointing info from my receiver, but how to align the dish? Thx

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Compression Connectors....What am I doing wrong?

I ordered some digicon compession connectors and a nice compression tool. I strip the coax as directed in the tools guide, then I slip the compression tool over the compression connector, and compress it alll the way down. The compression connector then slips right off the cable. I am using regular

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What the H*** am I paying for?

When I purchased my house in 2018, I purchased a package from Century Link. I went with CTL because of my previous positive experiences with AT&T.  As I added things to my smart home, my internet speeds went down to < 10 Mbps.  Meanwhile, I have Direct TV.  I'm basically happy

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Am I getting the run-around?

I have a HR20-100 (bedroom) & a R22 (living room) and would like to know if I am eligible for the Whole House DVR service. I received the HR20 in May '09 when I moved as part of the "moving gift" (Free HD for a year or a free DVR)I upgraded to the HD service in January '10.  Quoted a $100 "install f

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dish alignment

Recently had some roof work done and before we knew it, the guy took the dish off the roof.  I have remounted the plate and got the pole straight.  I put the dish back up and have tried to align it, but am not getting the signal.  I am only worried about getting Sat 101.  My Zip Code is 43616.  I ha

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I am so mad

Why did no one tell me that we had to buy an 80.00 adapter to be able to use the on-demand feature that is supposed to be so awesome?I have one HD-DVR and one HD box. Plus, I have four extra standard receivers.Can you on-demand on just the HD box? OR do you have to have the HD-DVR?Also, if you CAN O

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alignment help

I am trying to align my dish since the roofers came and moved it and the next available service date is 9/21.  I have gone up and moved it side to side and up and down slowly and still get all zeros on the signal strenght page on 101.  Does this mean I would need to move it much more?  The roofing c

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I am getting irritated with YOU.

I do not live in WASHINGTON, I live in OREGON why can't I get the Portland Fox channel? I pay you a ton of $$$ every dang month, why am I dealing with missing my shows?

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