I've had several experiences with dish network over the years, dating back to the 1980's when you had to buy your equipment, which I did paying for the equipment + 1 year's programming up front. Back then the dish was $199 + $25 per month for programming, total $500. First month I get a bill from dish for $299 plus programming when the balance owed should have been zero! After calling the number (1-800-333-dish) many times and picking the billing option on the automated answerer, I would be put on hold indefinetly or hung up on... read full review »