Originally Posted by lazycash

Yeah, this is well known amongst DTV users, never pay full price. They don't want to take back your equipment and are willing to drop your rates to keep you as a customer. Only thing you have to be careful is that when they give you a new discount, generally a new 2 year contract starts at that point.(most don't realize they do this) So if you enjoy the flexibility of being off contract, don't get back on one unless the discount is steep. Also, its not always that easy to call back in 6 months and get the rates lowered again. If they put you on a new 2 year contract, they will not have as much incentive to give you another discount, since you'll have to pay penalties at that point to end your contract.