Just slightly warmer than ice cold - Bell HDTV upgrade offer for existing customers

[treasureseeker]

This is likely interesting to people who want to upgrade their existing Expressvu subscription to HDTV

For a limited time, subscribe to an All-in-One HD package for 1 year and get free HD programming for 6 months!

More info on bell.ca

The only reason I list this is cause they rarely have any deals at all for existing customers.

[Quadcats]

You are true!! We really wanted to switch to HD at one point on Bell, but they wouldn't do anything to make it worthwhile. It was buying a new receiver and everything, while a "new" subscriber got so many perks and free this and that.

[thomas997]

I have always seemed to be able to get the new subscriber deals on receivers, but have heard of many others being turned away..

[stutterboi]

that's odd... i went to bell.ca and i only see free 2 months on a one year... i don't see a 6 month... does anyone see 6 months or am i just blind?

[treasureseeker]

that's odd... i went to bell.ca and i only see free 2 months on a one year... i don't see a 6 month... does anyone see 6 months or am i just blind?

It's a little buried:
http://bell.ca/shopping/PrsShpTv_Exi...stomernew.page

[treasureseeker]

I have always seemed to be able to get the new subscriber deals on receivers, but have heard of many others being turned away..

Care to share your modus operandi?

[Oprime]

So how much more is it going to cost to upgrade?

You get a dual LNB setup in the instal for free?

I wonder how the numbers work out.

[thomas997]

Care to share your modus operandi?

Didnt really do anything, just walked into FS and found a kind salesperson who would set it up (they need to call bell to give them my info, etc.)

[thomas997]

So how much more is it going to cost to upgrade?

You get a dual LNB setup in the instal for free?

I wonder how the numbers work out.

They will install a dual if you dont have one, last time I checked it was free.

If you buy the 9220 in store (often advertised as 9200 but its just the the 9220 covered with a sticker), then you get a dual lnb dish and multiswitch. Not sure about the 6120.

[ChiZZad]

I work for Bell and can give anyone looking to get ExpressVu for the 1st time a special number to call that will give you an extra free month (3 total) plus 1 year free rental on a second receiver.

[spinbot]

I'm still looking for a deal on the HDTV PVR, however as being a loyal existing customer, paying $113 for virtually every channel, apparently I don't get any "deals'.

February my contract ends....maybe then I will have some leverage!

[tucker]

Careful with this agreement. It appears to be for rental only. You will save $10 a month for 6 months ($60 savings ), but the HDPVR rental is $20 per month for the year ($240 per year after which you still don't own the unit ). Personally I think I will just buy the unit for $599 up front so that I don't get stuck under Bell's ice cold thumb.

[euphoria18_79]

Yup not much of a deal, since then you still are paying the rental fee on the receiver. My contract was up with Expressvu about 6 months ago... i am just waiting for a decent Starchoice deal to come up. It is truely a shame that they wont do anything for existing customers. I even called and asked about the PVR promo they had a while ago.. and i got the normal "sorry thats for new customers only".

[tucker]

Here's the chat I just had with Bell

Alpha D: Hello, thank you for visiting bell.ca. How may I help you today?
you: Can I get 6 months free HD if I purchase the HDPVR or is this for rental only? I already have Digital Standard plus 5 themes for $47.0 a month. How much would that increase if I added basic HD with a HDPVR purchase? Can I get free installation ?
Alpha D: Thank you for your question. You can rent the HD PVR for $20/month or you can purchase it for $599. There is an upgrade and installation fee. The cost is between $99 and $189. You have to call our marketing department for more information about this.
you: How much is the HDPVR rental and what penalty is there if I cancel after the 1 ear? Could I purchase the unit after the 1 year is up?
Alpha D: There is no buy option on the rental equipment and the price I just gave you applies to 1 year contract.
you: What about a penalty for cancelation after 1 year?
Alpha D: There is no penalty because you have 1 year contract. The marketing department phone number is 1-877-682-6873.
you: Thanks for the info Alpha D
Alpha D: You are welcome. Thank you for visiting bell.ca and have a nice day.

I wonder if it would be worth taking on the one year rental just to get the free installation. After a year you could cancel then go purchase your own unit and hook it up to the already installed lines and dish. They will probaby just want the receiver back after the year, I really doubt they would take back their coax and dish.

[Starcraftjunkie]

I recently negotiated with bell having been a customer with them for >5 years.

So we upgraded to the HD programming, as well as the 9120 (PVR) receiver and a 6100 (regular HD) receiver.

After talking with the sales rep, I was transferred to another rep who dealt with people that might cancel (due to other offers/incentives by competing services).. after chatting with them about my concerns, I was transferred over to a 'manager' who had more power.

At the end, I agreed to a 2 yr contract, had to pay $75 for the installation of the new dual LNB for the PVR receiver (as it requires 2 cables). They also mounted a switch of some sort so I can easily hook up another 2 receivers (or another PVR) at a later time very easily.

Their offer (to continue being their customer) was 3 months of free programming and some PPV credits (3 movies or something). Since my programming is ~$100 (darn expensive Chinese channels), I took their deal.
YMMV tho, but that's what I got them to offer.