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Who Installs When Buying Satellite TV Equipment Online?

There has been a huge increase in the popularity of the small sized satellite dishes for picking up television stations in recent years. The new Directv dishes are easier to install and use than the old large dishes. And in many cases they are installed free when you sign a contract to pay the monthly fee for a year or two.

While there are likely to be a number of local merchants dealing in DISH TV and Directv (many deal in both at the same time), there are many more online.

So, why would you choose to go with an online satellite TV company? You might be able to get a better deal on Directv getting it online. But, you might be wondering, who is going to install the dish? Will you have to do it yourself? That might be a bit challenging for most of us.

The fact is, a reputable online source for Directv will have one of your local satellite TV professionals deliver and install your equipment. This installation may or may not be free, depending on the initial contract you signed with the company. It might even be done by someone you know.

One of the most challenging parts of Directv installation is aiming the satellite TV dish at the satellite. The small dishes have to be pointed directly at a satellite which is in stationary orbit thousands of feet above the surface of the earth.

Getting the dish pointed properly for good DISH TV reception can take quite a while and require standing on a ladder or being on top of the house. If you choose to make use of a Directv professional for this aiming, it may require an extra fee, and it could be a large one. It might be a fee worth paying, however.

Beware of Scammers

The main caution about ordering your DISH TV or Directv equipment and service online is that it’s possible to run into scammers. One rule of thumb to apply when looking at a website is to make sure they are licensed by the satellite TV company in question, whether DISH TV or Directv. If the monthly fee seems too good to be true, check to see if there are hidden fees for activation or usage. Maybe there is an exorbitant fee added in the event of having to break the contract early.

Make sure that there is a telephone number available when service is required on your Directv equipment. You should also be able to talk to someone on the phone about any problems or misunderstandings with billing or other financial aspects of the satellite TV contract.

So Why Consider Buying Online?

Chances are, the workers who will come out to install or service your equipment are the same local dealers you could choose to simply call to start your Directv or DISH TV service in the first place. The main reason to shop online, as well as in the want ads or yellow pages, is that you really might be able to find a good deal and have local service at the same time.