Dish Network subscribers may be subject to any of several fees in addition to programming. While most are justified, some are not or are designed to promote higher packages. Receiver and access fees are billed monthly, the rest are per event.
| Type | Applies to | Amount | Reduction/Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivers | |||
| Additional receiver | Each receiver beyond the first | $5.00 | None, applies to owned and leased |
| Additional receiver: HD | MPEG-4 models | $7.00 | None, applies to owned and leased (was $6 before 2/1/08) |
| TV2 receiver connection / “No phone” (formerly “Additional outlet”) |
Each multi-room receiver | $5.00 |
|
| DVR | Per DVR except 501, 508, 721 | $5.98 |
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| HD Enabling Fee | Account | $5.00 | |
| EHD Archival Activation | Account, for all 622/722 | $39.99 | None, but optional |
| EHD DVR Conversion | Account, for all 211/211k/411 | $39.99 | None, but optional |
| Programming | |||
| Service Access Fee | Account | $6.00 | $0 if subscribed to Family, AT, DL, locals only at $9.99, or qualifying international package |
| Pay-Per-View Automated Fee | 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) | $1.00 | Order via receiver connected to phone line |
| Pay-Per-View Live Operator Fee | $5.00 | Use Automated ordering | |
| VOD | Pre-loaded to DVRs | $4.99 | Order regular PPV for $3.99 |
| Downgrade programming | $5.00 | ||
| Downgrade programming - Adult | $10.00 | ||
| Early termination of commitment | Unfulfilled months up to $360 | $20.00 | Prior to 8-1-09, $240 prorated $13.33/mo |
| Transactions | |||
| Late Payment | $5.00 | ||
| Live Operator Payment Fee | $5.00 | Mail, credit card via phone menu or Dish Home | |
| Offset Fee | ? | $2.00 | |
| Overnight Delivery Fee | $18.00 | ||
| Restart Fee | $25.00 | ||
| Returned Payment Fee | $10.00 | ||
| Smart Card Replacement Fee | $50.00 | ||
| Transaction Fee | $5.00 | ||
| Refer to Dish Customer Service and Residential Customer Agreement for further detail. |