When you sign up for a DISH Network account you receive a free, professional installation from a friendly, extensively trained DISH Network technician.

What does the installation include?

A professional DISH Network technician will come to your home on the day you select – you can choose between morning hours (8am to 12pm) or afternoon hours (12pm to 5pm) – and install your whole home DISH Network system. This may include:

• Hanging the DISH Network satellite dish. Even if you already have a satellite dish on your home a new one will always be hung as an existing dish may not be the correct type/size for the channels or features you ordered.
• Running cabling through your walls or floors between the DISH Network satellite dish and the TVs you have selected to received DISH Network service.
• If unable to hang a satellite dish on your home, the technician may mount it on a pole in an area with a clear line of sight to the southern sky. If a pole mount is necessary for your installation, the technician will need to “trench” the cable that runs from your satellite dish into your home, this means burying it at least six inches (6″). In order to do this the technician may need to call your local utility or phone company to ensure it is safe to dig in your yard, he may not be able to bury the cable the same day he installs your system.
• “Peaking” your DISH Network satellite dish, a process in which the technician ensures the dish is receiving the best possible signal.
• Ensuring that all of your receivers have satellite signal, audio and video and your remotes are programmed to your receivers and televisions.
• Connecting receivers to your broadband internet connection or telephone connection if available.
  Showing you how to use your receiver, program guide and DVR functions if present.
• Explaining which remotes belong in which rooms and affixing stickers to the back of them to help you keep track.

How long does this take?

The technician will arrive during the selected time frames – morning hours (8am to 12pm) or afternoon hours (12pm to 5pm) – and from there it can take between 2-4 hours to complete. Each installation is different, however, so it may the technician less or more time to have your system fully operational. The timeframe options apply only to the technicians arrival time and do not indicate when the installation will be completed.

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Enter DISH Network’s new “Take the show on the GO!” Sweepstakes to be entered to win an iPad2 or iPod Touch!

You can also learn all about the Sling adapter – which you can get FREE – and download the DISH Remote Access app for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android phone or Blackberry (beta)!

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Beginning May 18th, 2011, eligible Dish Network customers can get a $99 prepaid American Express gift card with the purchase of a $99 Sling adapter for their 722 or 722k receivers! That equals a FREE Sling!

Who can get a free Sling?

New residential customers with accounts in good standing who subscribe to America’s Top 200, DISH America Silver, DishLATINO Dos or higher with their broadband connected 722 or 722k receiver who purchase a Sling adapter by January 31st, 2012, and subscribe to DISH E-Newsletters can use their DISHNetwork.com accounts to redeem this offer. Redemption must be submitted after 45 days but before 75 days from purchase of Sling adapter. Offer expires after 75 days from purchase. Only one redemption for the purchase of a Sling adapter per account.

How do I get my free Sling?

You can choose to purchase a Sling when signing up for your DISH Network service, and the technician will bring the Sling with him to be installed with the rest of your DISH Network equipment. No waiting for shipments or worrying about setup, it’s all taken care of for you! DISH Network will also send you an email notification when your offer is ready to be redeemed. To redeem your offer and receive a $99 prepaid American Express gift card simply go to DISHNetwork.com and highlight “My Account” for a drop down of selections, from those selections choose “Get Sling Adapter Rebate”.

Once you’ve requested your rebate, you can can log in to the DISH Rewards Website to check on the rebate status.

What can I do with my Sling adapter for my 722 or 722k DISH Network receiver?

A Sling adapter, your 722 or 722k receiver and broadband connection are all you need to watch your TV instantly and everywhere! Watch your DISH Network live TV or DVD recordings right on an internet connected device and never miss your favorite shows. You can even watch your TV on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad with the SlingPlayer Mobile App! Forgot to set your DVD to record a show or movie you just have to see? You can use Sling to remotely control your DVD and manage all of your recordings and timers, even if you’re not at home! A Sling adapter for your 722 or 722k receiver means you’re never far from your DISH Network receiver!

Sign up for a new DISH Network account and start watching TV everywhere today!

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