A representative from American Satellite Company explained that Dish and Direct were now working in conjunction with each other but if I signed with him, I would be treated as a new customer and therefore eligible for the package deals only available to new customers. I was quoted $34.99 and because of that, I agreed to switch to Directv. I was told that the total price would be $34.99 for 12 months which would revert to the normal price after that time. I was NEVER told that I would be stuck with this for 24 months and it is written nowhere... read full review »