Dish Network is arguably one of the leading satellite operators in the United States with more than eight million customers across the country. Dish Network is a satellite provider that provides satellite television service nearly anywhere in the country, including rural areas where cable is not a viable option. And this made Dish to be a good provider for many elderly people seeking cable service providers.
But more to the point, how cheap is Dish Network for those who are in their twilight years with the attendant limited income? So, what kind of discounts promotions, or special schemes does Dish have for its senior clients? This is a breakdown of the Dish Network monthly charges for seniors and the strategies that the elderly can apply to cut costs on their Dish TV services.
Standard Dish Pricing for Seniors Typically, restaurants that offer standard dishes should ensure that the prices of the meals they offer are pocket-friendly for seniors.
At present, the basic Dish package which is America’s Top 120 can be purchased at an initial monthly cost of $69.99. This comprises of over 190 plus your local Broadcast stations. Especially for the elderly who are on a fixed income, it may not be easy to pay seventy dollars a month or more, just to watch television.
On the bright side, Dish offers several offers and specials, packages, and programming deals that are targeted to seniors and are on the lower side of the budget. Moreover, if you are currently a subscriber to Dish services, you can phone customer support to enquire about the possibility of availing of the senior discount regardless of your status.
Bundled Services Deals
Another consideration that seniors could take to help them save money for Dish Network is subscribing to another package. Dish allows clients to save on costs whenever they subscribe to both TV and internet service providers as opposed to signing up for a single provider.
For instance, you can receive the America’s Top 120 package from Dish and the baseline internet package for $79.98 per month for the initial year when bundled together. That is $10 cheaper every month compared to the cost of ordering the TV separately. Adding Dish to the Hopper Duo Smart DVR can also bring down your cost by anything between $10-$15 every month.
The amount of savings is going to be determined by which TV package and equipment one opts for. Still, nearly all of these packages would bring your bill down compared to signing up only for Dish Network Service. Bundles come with a 2-year price guarantee to satisfy the entitlement of those monthly savings.
Affordable Programming Packages
Because of this, seniors can select reasonably priced Dish programming options as opposed to subscribing to America’s Top 120 or an even higher tier. Offers similar to Dish Flex Pack and Welcome Pack provide you with popular channels like ESPN, CNN, Hallmark Channel, and so on without flooding you with additional channels you would probably never watch.
The Dish Flex Pack is offered from $37 per month for at least 50 self-selected channels. For example, for only $22.99 per month, you can subscribe to the Welcome Pack which includes more than 190 necessary channels, such as local news and weather. But you can choose your preferred channel packs that are categorized by interests, such as sports and lifestyle or movies and more.
These budget dish packages are also satisfactory, presenting a wide choice of programming but at a lower price better fitting the budgets of seniors. You can also get local channels with them, although the availability of these channels depends on your location.
Restricted to Senior Citizens and military personal
Apart from the promotional offers and packages, there is also a Dish Network senior citizen offer targeting customers who are 55 years old and above, and the Dish Network military discount. These can assist in the reduction of your monthly bill by $5–$30 depending on the specifics of the account.
The senior-specific discounts include:
- tariff plan that includes $5 off per month for AutoPay enrollment
- Discounts up to $10 per month on top of the selected package.
- Complimentary activation fee (Reg. $99)
Also, qualified seniors are allowed to make these savings together. To be precise, if you have set auto-pay on your monthly bill and opted for specific programming packs, the company can save you more than 260 USD per year.
It is important to note that besides the disabled veterans, also the active military personnel and their families are eligible for Dish’s military discounts. Those perks are that it offers AutoPay and programming discounts, and waived DVR and installation fees as well. It does not appear that the offers differ significantly, however, it is best to contact Dish directly to find out whether or not you qualify for any of them.
Budget-Friendly Add-Ons
To my knowledge Dish does offer competitive rates for senior citizens, however, by looking at the premium channel add-ons one can get more bang for the buck each month. DVR options start at $6 per month, while channel packs like the Sports Extra Pack, EPIX Movie Pack, and more begin at only $5 per month.
The use of these low-cost channel packs can offer a boost to the present programs by adding one or two of them. This lets you upscale the kind of entertainment you get without having to spend a lot of cash.
The other options include pay-per-view events, Dish’s on-demand service, Dish On Demand, per-channel subscription, and many more. These add even more options for the senior and possible programming ideas about interests and hobbies.
The Bottom Line
It is also very cheap for seniors to access satellite TV through Dish Network hence making it affordable for them to make any necessary cuts. Yes, the first-rate prices could be still high for some users, but as it was already said, Dish offers many specific promotions, offers, packages, and so on, for reasonable and lower prices.
Cable ONE’s ‘Essential Package’ costs as low as $22.99 per month and includes all the desired channels. Taking into account the other accompanying offers and incentives, the price of Dish’s basic service might well come down to $15-20 monthly. However, if expenses for TV are a concern, just be sure to inquire about special offers that cater to the elderly to ensure the best chance at scoring the best bargain for the benefit of the senior.
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