Direct TV..Rude Rep..What are the rules?
We always liked Direct TV. In fact, we replaced our In-Motion, less than one year old Dome with a Winegard Slimline Direct TV Travler so that we could get HD. I guess we are idiots, because Dish al...
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Executive wrote:
From FAQ at DirecTV...
What is Distant Network Service (DNS)?
Distant Network Service (DNS) enables you to receive ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC channels from New York or Los Angeles. It's a great solution for travelers who want to enjoy these channels on the road in their mobile vehicle. If your main residence is qualified to receive Los Angeles/New York stations, you can also receive them in your RV, car or boat. If your main residence doesn't qualify for DNS, you may submit qualifying paperwork to obtain DNS channels. Learn more
Please note that a separate DIRECTV account is required to enjoy DNS in your mobile vehicle. Mirroring to the home is not allowed.
Note the last sentence..you will need a SEPARATE ACCOUNT.
This is NOT a unique situation with DirecTV. It is MANDATED by Federal Legislation. DISH is no different....hope this helps....Dennis
I signed up for DTV service as soon as it was available and soon discovered that DNS was available to certain groups of people. I was so anxious to get rid of cable that I didn't consider the local channels.
DNS was started shortly after DTV started providing service. It was designed to provide service to those not in an area of reliable reception for OTA broadcasts. The law at the time was protecting locals from losing their transmission control. I got it by providing proof that the local property owners assoc prevented us from having rooftop antennas. I had to get a letter from each local station "allowing" me to receive their programming thru DTV rather than OTA. The service was then extended to those who are on the road, truckers, RVers etc. When we left Calif I was informed that if I reported it we would lost the DNS service so I cheated till the law was changed to allow its purchase by almost anyone.
What others have said about contacting DTV and not getting the info they want or need is true. I've had to call as many as three times to get it straight on what I can or can't do with my service.
Perhaps someday we'll live in a world where buggy whips will expire with the buggys.
Ron
