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2chiefsRus
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May 03, 2020

DISH TV - Locals

I am looking for more information about switching to DISH from DIRECTV now that the Distance Network channels are going away on June 1st. I have read about people using an APP to change their local network channels. Here are my questions -
1 - Is it true you can use an app to change your NBC, CBS, ABC, & Fox channels when you move locations?
2 - Is there a limit to how many times you can make a location change?
3 - Can you suspend and reactivate your service on the app?
4 - is there a limit to the number of times per year that you can suspend your service entirely?
5 - is there a minimum amount of time that your service must be turned on for? i.e. one month?
6 - is it activated by calendar month i.e. the 1st or can you turn it on on the 18th of the month?

I'm going to be asking DISH these questions too but like to have some real world information before contacting DISH or Directv.

Thank you for your time.
  • 1. Yes - I use the app on my phone to do it every time we move (but you have to have a Dish mobile account and not a home account to be eligible).

    2. No - no limit.

    3. Yes, I'm pretty sure I've seen that function in the app. You can also do it by logging into your on-line Dish account.

    4. I don't think so.

    5. One month.

    6. Our months run from mid-month. I think it depends on when you activate/reactivate.

    Rob

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