Don't get intimidated by the digital transition. We are your digital transition experts and we are here to make the transition very simple for you!

If you are a DISH Network customer, there is likely nothing you need to do—We have already taken care of you. If you are not a DISH Network customer, now is the best time to get 100% digital TV at the lowest all-digital price in America!

Select the customer category that best fits you in the list below to determine how this transition affects you.

I subscribe to local channels* through DISH Network.

  • Great news! You don't need to worry – DISH Network has taken care of transition for you! If your digital or analog televisions are connected to a DISH Network receiver, you will not be affected by the transition.
  • If you happen to have any additional analog TVs that use rabbit ears or an off-air antenna to receive local channels we have solutions for you!
  • Add another DISH Network receiver to that TV and see all the channels in your DISH Network programming package. Call 1-888-253-5644 today to get an additional receiver.
  • Get a DISH Network digital-to-analog converter box for free with your $40 government coupon, when available.Click here for more details.
  • For those with a dual-tuner receiver, fully utilize the capability of your receiver by hooking it up to 2 TVs.

I get my local channels* though an analog TV with rabbit ears or another type of off-air antenna
We have solutions for you!

  • Get your local channels* from DISH Network (where available).
    Click here to sign up for your local channels
  • Get a DISH Network digital-to-analog converter box for free with your $40 federal coupon, when available. Click here for more details.
  • Upgrade to a High Definition receiver, as all DISH Network High Definition receivers have a built-in digital tuner.

For more information:

  • See FAQs below
  • For receiver upgrades or additional receivers please call 1-888-253-5644 today!
  • For the DISH digital to analog converter box click here.

Click here to learn if your TV is an analog or digital TV.

Help out your friends and family affected by the transition by referring them to DISH Network through ClubDISH. They get 100% digital TV at the lowest all-digital price in America, and can receive free activation and $30 off their first bill. You will get $50 off your bill for referring them to DISH Network. Click here to get more information about ClubDISH.

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*local channels include ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.

I want the transition to be as simple as possible

  • Become a DISH Network customer and enjoy 100% digital TV at the lowest all-digital price in America by clicking here!

I want to watch over-the-air broadcast TV

  • Get a DISH Network digital-to-analog converter box for free with your $40 federal coupon, when available. Click here for more details. You can also become a DISH Network customer and enjoy 100% digital TV!

I plan to purchase a new digital TV

  • Enjoy your new TV by getting the best viewing experience possible through DISH Network. Continue viewing your local channels* and enjoy 100% digital TV at the lowest all-digital price in America!

For more information:

  • To become 100% digital today click here or call 1-888-253-5644 and sign up for DISH Network!
  • See FAQs below
  • For the DISH digital to analog converter box click here.

Click here to learn if your TV is an analog or digital TV.

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*local channels include ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.



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1 Subject to additional fees. Household Tuner limit applies
2 Over-the-air digital converter to be released in 2008. Details to follow as product launch approaches.

Maximum of 4 total tuners per account. Maximum of 2 model ViP222 or ViP211 receivers per account. Maximum of one (1) model ViP612 DVR receiver per account. Maximum of 2 model 522 or 625 receivers per account. Maximum of 1 model VIP722 DVR receiver per account. Maximum of 1 model AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR or 1022 receiver per account (available only to customer billed by AT&T for services provided under this Agreement). No ViP722 DVR receiver may be active on an account with an AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR or 1022 receiver. DISH Network shall determine eligibility for participation, including without limitation the number and type of receivers to be provided, in its sole discretion and reserves the right to deny eligibility for any reason.

Equipment Rental Fee: An equipment rental fee of $6 per month (in the case of a model 411, ViP211, ViP222, ViP612 DVR, AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR, ViP722 DVR, or ViP622 DVR receiver) or $5 per month (in all other cases) for the first receiver activated is included in the promotional base programming package price. An additional equipment rental fee of $6 per month (in the case of a model 411, ViP211, ViP222, ViP612 DVR, AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR, ViP722 DVR, or ViP622 DVR receiver) or $5 per month (in all other cases) will be charged to your account for each receiver activated beyond the first (for the purpose of determining the amount of this fee, model 411, ViP211, ViP222, ViP612 DVR, AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR, ViP722 DVR, and ViP622 DVR receivers shall be deemed to be activated prior to all other receivers); DISH Network DVR Service Fee: A $5.98 per month DISH Network DVR service fee will be charged to your account for each model 510, 522, 625, ViP612 DVR, ViP622 DVR, ViP722 DVR, AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR, or 1022 receiver activated. This fee will not apply with respect to one such receiver if you subscribe to DishDVR Advantage and will be waived if you subscribe to America’s “Everything” Pak; Additional Outlet Programming Access Fee: A $5 per month additional outlet programming access fee will be charged to your account for each dual tuner receiver (models 322, 522, 625, ViP222, ViP622 DVR, ViP722 DVR, and AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR or 1022) activated. This fee will be waived on a monthly basis for each such receiver that DISH Network confirms has been continuously connected to your same land-based phone line and/or (solely in the case of a model ViP622 DVR or ViP722 DVR) continuously connected to your same broadband home network resulting in the functionality of the applicable receiver’s Internet-based features. DISH Network’s confirmation process(es) shall be the sole method(s) utilized to determine if your additional outlet programming access fee(s) will be waived; HD Enabling Fee: A $6 per month HD enabling fee will be charged to your account if any model 411, ViP211, ViP222, ViP722 DVR,, or ViP622 DVR receiver is activated. This fee will also be charged to your account if any AT&T Homezone 622HZ DVR is activated, enabled with the capacity to receive high definition programming (including without limitation via an off-air antenna) and is the only high definition receiver activated on your account. This fee will be waived on a monthly basis if you subscribe to DishHD or HD Pak (only available to residents of Alaska and Hawaii). The lease upgrade fee of up to $99 for a model ViP612 DVR receiver, or the second model 522, 625 or AT&T Homezone 1022 receiver is not a deposit and is non-refundable.

For additional lease details and information, please see our Residential Customer Agreement.
You can add an additional receiver including our best HD DVR receiver for only $5.00 per month. Additional $5.98 DVR fee applies. Household tuner limit applies.

Over-the-air digital converter to be released in 2008. Details to follow as product launch approaches.

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