New as well existing subscribers of both satellite TV services can access this program after following certain norms and commitment policies.
Both services offer the "HD Free For Life" scheme, but it is a matter of fact that Dish Network is first to introduce this option for their subscribers.
This article explains the "HD Free For Life" option on both of these providers.
HD Free For Life in Dish Network: It has been delivering "HD Free For Life" program from early June, 2010.
And it is first TV service provider to offer such scheme to subscribers.
Requirements: In order to access the HD free option there are certain requirements that subscribers should fulfill.
They are listed below.
Subscribers have to agree to a 24 month term commitment.
Subscribers have to give up their credit card or debit card for AutoPay while signing up for the service.
Or they can pay $99 HD Programming Upgrade Fee to waive the AutoPay requirement.
Subscribers should also agree for paperless billing, that is another savings for Dish Network.
Subscribers should have a minimum of one of the following packages to get the HD Free for Life.
- America's Top 120
- America's Top 200
- America's Top 250
- America's Everything Pack
- DISH Latino DOS
- DISH Latino MAX
If subscribers terminate Dish Network service before the end of agreement, a small cancellation fee for the remaining months applies.
The qualifying subscribers will receive HD programming at no additional cost for the life of the current account.
Their HD programming will be limited to channels associated with selected programming package only.
The HD Free For Life does not include premium HD channels, such as HBO, or Dish's Platinum HD package.
Ordering methods: To order HD Free For Life in Dish Network, subscribers can call Dish Network at 1-800-823-4929 or place an order online in dishnetwork.
com.
HD Free For Life in DirecTV: DirecTV delivers HD Free for Life to their subscribers.
Like Dish Network, DirecTV subscribers have to also agree to certain norms before accessing the free HD programs.
Requirements: Subscribers should subscribe to one or more of the following packages.
- Choice Xtra
- Choice Ultimate
- Premier
Subscribers should agree for Auto Bill Pay.
If they want they will also be provided with paper billing.
For this they will not be charged an extra price unlike Dish Network.
Subscribers have to activate HD Access service.
Whole Home DVR service is required for second receiver upgrade that will require an extra charge.
If subscribers will discontinue the DirecTV service before completion of two years, they have to pay a small fee for the remaining months.
DirecTV's HD Free For Life offer does not include premium channels or its HD Extra Pack package.
Ordering method: Subscribers can order for HD Free for Life via directv.
com or calling any Customer Service representative of DirecTV.
From above explanation, it is clear that HD Free For Life is delivered by both Dish Network and DirecTV with almost the same agreement policies.
It seems the two services have jumped into fierce competition to attract more new subscribers and provide enhanced programs to new as well as existing ones.
And it should be noted here that the number of subscribers of both the services do not differ much.
If DirecTV tops the list with more than 18.
5 million subscribers, Dish Network follows at good speed with more than 14 million subscribers.