Q: Do I need anything special to receive HDTV ?
A: You will need at least one HD receiver such as the Dish 811 and a high definition television set.

Q: Do I need anything special to use a DVR receiver ?
A: No, a standard television will work for playback of DVR recordings.

Q: Why does DishNetwork require an access card?
A: The access card acts as a "pass key" for your system, giving you access to the DishNetwork digital highway.

Q: What about Adult Programming?
A: DishNetwork currently offers five different types of adult programming that can be added to your basic packages. The packages available on a monthly subscription basis include: Playboy (497), Hot Zone (493), EClips (494), TeN (495) and Extasy (496).

Q: Can I get HDTV with any Dish Network System?
A: Yes, but you must have a television with a built in High Definition decoder or you must purchase an external decoder to attach to your television. To take advantage of high definition television (HDTV) programming, you must have a receiver capable of receiving HDTV signal.

Q: Can I switch from Direct TV to DishNetwork services?
A: Direct TV dish and cabling are compatible with the DishNetwork service. However your dish will need to be realigned to a different satellite location. Using your DirecTV dish will prevent you from receiving some local stations and most of the programming in the America's Top 150 package. This is because it will not be looking at the secondary satellites. Therefore, it is recommended upgrading to the DISH 500, which allows you to receive a signal from both of the main DishNetwork satellite locations with one dish. DishNetwork and Direct TV receivers use different architecture, so unfortunately their receivers are not compatible.