26, Report:
#628100
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2011
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Dish Network - Echostar Communications Ordered a dvr receiver got non dvr, Internet
I ordered new dish network service online. I checked that I needed 2 tvs, one with HD and both with DVR service.I know nothing about satellites and had professional installation.After the installers left I watched tv and noticed my dvr button did nothing.I chatted online with ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
27, Report:
#630420
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2011
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Dish Network The Dish Network Beware they are unethical and will cheat you out of your hard earned cash Englewood, Colorado
If I see that TV commercial with the Dish Network's Founder showing a 30 yr old picture of him delivering his first satelite dish on a motorcycle, I will lose my mind. During the ad he says the photo is embarrassing, but what he should be embarrassed by is ...
Entity
Categories: Cable TV
28, Report:
#678143
Posted Date:
Jan 03 2011
Saveology Support Squad Decietful, fraudulent, shady, SCAM!! Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
I called Saveology to sign up for Dish Network based on a promotion that was advertised in a mailer. Upon calling, several things are clarified that are extremely misleading ("No setup fees and no installation fees!" Oh, but there's a $50 processing fee! But we forgot to p...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
29, Report:
#655448
Posted Date:
Dec 23 2010
Dish Network Disconnect Rip Off , Internet
On Sept. 14, 2010 I disconnected my Dish Network Service - When I called to find out about shipping their equipt. back - a very rude young man informed me that I needed to call another number - when I asked him to hold while I got a pen - he replied Any one w/half a brain could reme...
Entity
Categories: Cable Companies
30, Report:
#671147
Posted Date:
Dec 21 2010
dish network bad business practice, tried to rip off, poor customer service Englewood, Colorado
Beware of dish network's bad business practice and terrible customer service. !!! I have been a dish customer for past 6 years until yesterday. I upgraded my receiver to a dual tuner DVR. after the upgrade I noticed one of the international movie channel in my package, I was watchin...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
31, Report:
#425782
Posted Date:
Dec 12 2010
Dish Network I was charged $49.99 basically to talk to DishPronto Pineville Louisiana
I can't remember the exact date, however, I was called by Dish Pronto with this unbelievable deal for Dish Network service. However, because of holes in the conversation, I cancelled the scheduled install date, however, I was charged what was referred to as a non-refundable processi...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
32, Report:
#632121
Posted Date:
Aug 23 2010
DISH NETWORK Lied to, ripped off, took my money and sent wrong equipment Internet
Oh boy, where to start with these people.I was tired of my other television service provider, so I decided to try Dish Network.I visited their site, checked out various plans, and decided to place a call to make an order.
One of the first things the customer service rep asked me is...
Entity
Categories: Cable Companies
33, Report:
#631136
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2010
DirecTv False Promises Internet, California
Last December, I switched from Dish Network to DirecTV after they solicited my custom via mailing.
When I called, I explained that I had the Dish Network Service and that I could record a show on my DVR and watch it in another room as one receiver serviced two TVs. I was told that ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
34, Report:
#611057
Posted Date:
Jun 07 2010
dish network Over 10 years lapped in service wiith dishnetwork.I was denied any promotions and had to pay 99$ to start it up on Feb. 12 and now I am billed 374$. I had to pay for extra for equipment up grade and i PALATINE, Illinois
I used dish network service over 10 years ago and recently on Feb.12 decided to take advantage of their promational offers of 3 months free with equipment and there after 19.99 for one year.But I was denied. I had to pay 99$. And now I am billed $374 for installition and ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
35, Report:
#525925
Posted Date:
Nov 19 2009
MY Free Travel/Hort Financial Services SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO THIS COMPANY - CLEARLY FRAUD Chicago, Illinois
The following complaint is exactly like mine except for a few minor details. I received my rebate program information through Diretbuy and I also was told later about not sending them a copy of my license, I was using Walmart receipts and was told everything was proc...
Entity
Categories: Attorney Generals, Miscellaneous Companies
36, Report:
#523332
Posted Date:
Nov 13 2009
Dish Network - Echostar Continuing to receive charges and service has been terminated for months Englewood, Colorado
For two years I had Dish Network service in a bundle package with AT&T. In or around March 2009, Dish Network and AT&T ended their relationship and Dish Network changed my fees without any notice to me. After numerous phone calls they agreed to lower the price, b...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
37, Report:
#518432
Posted Date:
Nov 02 2009
My Free Travel, Div Of Hort Financial Svcs saveology.com Grocery Rebate Scam Joliet, Illinois Internet
When I called the 800 number to inquire about signing up for Dish Network service, I was actually connected to a company called saveology.com. The gentleman explained that if I signed up for Dish Network I would receive $300 in either gas or grocery rebates. I did sign up for the se...
Entity
Categories: Food Stores
38, Report:
#516989
Posted Date:
Oct 29 2009
My Free Travel, Div Of Hort Financial Svcs Grocery Rebate Scam Joliet, Illinois
To whom it may concern:
When I called the 800 number to inquire about signing up for Dish Network service, I was actually connected to a company called saveology.com. The gentleman explained that if I signed up for Dish Network I would receive $300 in either gas or grocery ...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
39, Report:
#476121
Posted Date:
Aug 04 2009
Dish Network E-Club Gave my credit card information to another company and made fraudulent charges. Internet
I signed up for Dish Network in August of 2005. Today August 3, 2009 I got a call from Visa Fraud Protection about suspicious activity. E-club - a direct marketing firm listed as satellite protection. I contacted them and they said I signed up for their protection when I ordered D...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
40, Report:
#375107
Posted Date:
Jun 02 2009
Allsat Digital Satellite Products did not set up dish net work up right Springfield Missouri
had dish put in on the 5/13/2008 disconnect on 9/1/2008 the reason i did that i had dish network service for all most 4 mo all that time i had trouble with it after about 4 mo dish said the satellite need to be set again so they set up a time to come out then waited at home all day...
Entity
Categories: Auto Parts
41, Report:
#454433
Posted Date:
May 30 2009
Dish Network Downgrading the plan does not affect you bill, they dont put any note and dont comply with the request Englewood Connecticut
I use dish network service over 18 months. I called the company last year in August to downgrade my service, and remove international channels (29.99 per moth plus taxes) as I dont watch them. They charge me automatically and i chose to go paperless. I called in may 2009 to check w...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
42, Report:
#452209
Posted Date:
May 18 2009
Dish Network--Satellite TV fraudulent charges; incompetent Sanford Florida
I terminated service with Dish Network (service was in my name but my grand-daughter's home) because the family had to move and was unable to use the service any longer. I spoke to a rep on the phone, telling them the circumstances.
I was told that we needed to return the equipmen...
Entity
Categories: Festivals & Event Services
43, Report:
#449341
Posted Date:
May 08 2009
Dish Network Unfair charges after we were told that we did not owe anything else Englewood, Colorado
We cancelled our dish network service in February to switch to DirecTV. Once we called to cancel they conviced us to keep our dish at no charge until we decided that we wanted to stay with DirecTV. We had an outstanding bill that we worked out with Dish and we immediately paid the...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
44, Report:
#430599
Posted Date:
Mar 04 2009
Atlas Communications Atlas did shotty work and ripped me off Springfield Missouri
I had Dish network service installed. They contracted Atlas to do the work. The installers were showed how the cable system was wired in my home so that I may access the cable system on any wall in my house. I exsplained to them that they just need to run the main wire in and drop...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
45, Report:
#354746
Posted Date:
Mar 02 2009
DISH NETWORK SERVICE - contracted Calhoun Depot, Calhoun, GA Extortion - Then DISH Tech, sent police to my home and said my husband HIT him!!! Englewood Colorado
Thru AT&T, I had elected to bundle my services - This included Dish Network to become my cable service. On June 14th, 2008 an installer from DNS L.L.C., Calhoun Depot, Calhoun, GA a contractor for Dish arrived at my home to make the installation. Since on two prior occassions, the...
Entity
Categories: Cable TV
46, Report:
#420483
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2009
Bellsouth - AT&T Bundling is a Bait and Switch Scheme Atlanta Georgia
My services are bundled and have been for well over a year. $99/month. When I got a bill for $117.90 in August, I called Bellsouth and was told it was an error and would reflect as a credit on my next bill.
The representative asked me if I wanted to bundle my services, I said th...
Entity
Categories: Bait-and-Switch
47, Report:
#395392
Posted Date:
Nov 26 2008
Dish Network Customer Service, Billing, Corporate Office Provide TV service Woburn Massachusetts
I signed up for Dish Network in May of 2008 and utilized their TV service till Oct of 2008. At that time, I notifed customer service that I was moving to Mooresville, NC 28115 until May of 2009 and what could I do with my Dish Network service until I returned in May. The gentleman...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
48, Report:
#392161
Posted Date:
Nov 18 2008
DISH Network Rip off from signing up to trying to get out. Englewood Colorado
I called an 866 number provided in my local telephone book's yellow pages the week of 6/25/08 to get pricing on DISH Network's installation and package pricing. A woman answered (apparently very young) and said for signing up with DISH Network I would receive 3 months of HBO free. I...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Companies
49, Report:
#380234
Posted Date:
Oct 11 2008
AT&T And Dish Network Bundles Buyers beware, unbelievable hidden charges, no trail period as stated, no cust. svc. Nationwide
AT&T / DISH NETWORK bundle package, where to start? First, dish totally screwed up my installation. After taking off from work and waiting all day, the installer installed the wrong receiver and only had one in the truck. A week later they came back, only the installer did not gi...
Entity
Categories: Satellite Dish Companies
50, Report:
#378209
Posted Date:
Oct 03 2008
Global Expectations Representing AT&T And Dish Network Ann O'Neal the sales representative lied about how much our services would cost. The bill is $55 a month more than quoted. We did not get the services quoted. AT&T will not give any assistance in resoving the matter. The customer service has passed the buck on two occasions. I want out of the contract, but it looks like I'm stuck. Atlanta Georgia
Global Expections on Cobb Pkwy in Atlanta, GA is practicing lying and deceptive selling. Thier sales representative Ann ONeal lied to us about how much our bundle internet, phone and Dish Network service would cost. The bill is $55 a month higher than what was quoted. I called to co...
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Categories: Audio & Electronics Shops