tried to switch from Comcast to Directv

[sam]

Hello,
I recently tried to switch from Comcast to Directv for the following reasons:
1. My husband is a big hockey fan and Versus is an option again with Directv
2. I use Qwest DSL with XMission as my ISP and thought I could bundle my internet and hdtv services.

I called Qwest and put in an order for Directv's NFL Sunday package. The technicians came to my house and as I was signing all the paperwork, the last paper handed to me was a 2 year contract. I did not want to sign this. I was told that it was for leasing equipment and would not need to sign if I "owned" my own equipment. I was happy to take this route. So, I did some research and settled on the HR24 receiver model. Before purchasing this equipment, I called Qwest to re-order Directv and this time to indicate on the order that the subscriber was supplying their own equipment. Qwest transferred me to Directv to set up the installation appointment upon which I was told that Directv would not be able to install the service unless I had 2 receivers. I told them that I only have 1 TV and don't need two receivers. They told me that it was not possible for them to install. So, my question is, is it possible to get Directv and not be held to a 2-yr contract and have only one receiver? I'll just throw this out there, I'm happy to also figure out how to install the hardware myself, just don't know if Directv allows for this.

Thanks,
Sam

[sam]

Not sure if anyone is moderating this forum and replying to posts. So, I posted this question on DTV's forum. See replies here: http://forums.directv.com/pe/action/foru...ageId=1002