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the Price of Installation for Satellite Cable TV

Price 
Location 
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Description
$ 120
Feb 2008
Louisville, KY
High price comes from not looking for specials  more... close row
$ 199
Apr 2008
Oviedo, Florida
Good installer but lack of communication between departments  more... close row
$ 205
Jan 2008
Pasadena,California
Had to pay extra for wall penetration and taxes  more... close row
$ 0
Feb 2007
Valrico, Florida
Satellite system moved to new home  more... close row
$ 25
Aug 2006
Milwaukee, WI
Excellent service for satellite TV installation  more... close row
$ 65
Jul 2008
lakewood colorado
Current setup not compatible  more... close row
$ 99
Sep 2007
Ann Arbor, MI
Sattelite dish installation and purchasing  more... close row
$ 50
Oct 2006
Simi Valley, CA
Second line installed in bedroom  more... close row
$ 50
Jan 2007
Kansas City, MO
Did not sign contract to waive fee  more... close row
$ 30
Sep 2006
Spokane, WA
Installer left hardware and cigarette butts  more... close row

Description of service

Installer came to my house to install a satellite, cables, and the three satellite receivers. He was to install the satellite on the South side of our home. After installing the satellite, he would use the cables in place to set up our receivers. The whole process was targeted for completion within one hour.


Review of Service

Installer arrived 2 hours after the prescribed time window. He bolted the satellite to the side of my house, and used cables already in place. It took him a while to get the receivers set up to even receive the signal, and he went out to adjust the satellite. After a while, I went out to check on him, and found him smoking and talking on his cell phone. When he saw me he ended the call, and went back to work. He went back inside and got the receivers set up, and called in to the service to activate it. When I went out later, I found not only the cigarette stub, but also wire shavings and leftover hardware. This is troublesome, as we have a toddler running around.


Tips

Always ask lots of questions, and be sure to let the installer know your opinion. Their "best place" for the satellite might not be where you want it. Keep an eye on the installer and check up on them throughout the install.