DISH Network

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Customer Service Number: 
888-284-7116
Service Type: 
Satellite
Services Offered: 
Television
Pros: 
  • Robust channel lineup
  • Large HD channel offering
  • Offers top four Green Bay local channels in high-definition
  • Offers NFL Network
  • Inexpensive service and good specials available for new customers
  • Offers selection of foreign-language programming
  • Two televisions can be serviced by one receiver
  • Guide functions can be more responsive than other services' guides
Cons: 
  • Every TV in the house must be connected to a receiver
  • Requires a satellite dish to be placed on exterior of residence
  • Service may be affected by inclement weather
  • No PEG (public access) channels
  • No WPNE or WBAY subchannels
  • WPNE (PBS) not offered in high-definition
  • Fee for local channels
  • Access to HD programming requires additional monthly fee
  • Contract for mimimum service length required for some service credits
  • Pro-rated termination fees can cost hundreds of dollars
  • Activation fees may be applied
  • Customer service not based locally
Local HD/DTV Channels: 
National HD Channels Available: 
3.12121
Average: 3.1 (33 votes)
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Joe's picture

I live in the UP of Michigan

I live in the UP of Michigan (Gladstone). I have Dish Network for tv reception. Dish says that WLUK FOX 11 is not one of my local channels, so I cannot get 11. Can I get a waiver and pay outside of Dish just to watch channel 11 and the Packers?

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