Can I buy a Direct TV reciever and hook it up at my house without going through Direct TV?

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I already have Direct TV and have 3 receivers.  I would like to add a 4th one.  Can I buy a receiver from someone else, 2nd hand, and hook it up without going through Direct TV?  Will the card work? 

If it can be done with a 2nd hand receiver, but you still have to go through Direct TV for another card or something, any idea of the price, etc?

robert_of_anaheim · Accepted Answer

yes you can purchase a DirecTV receiver from anyone  but if it is a used smartcard they will not activate it I'm not sure exactly how much DirecTV sells smart cards for

 if you are interested I do have a couple of DirecTV HD boxes with brand-new smartcards

 good luck and have a nice day

Anonymous · Answer

Technically, you would be greater suitable off getting the HD receiver from DirecTV for $ninety 9. then you definately ought to apply a immediately HDMI connection. i might advise no longer something much less for a 50" plasma than a sequence of element cables. in case you utilize S-video you're rather plenty defeating the point of having a HDTV. The video you spot on your HDTV is barely as stable via fact the cables you utilize to get it there. capture the decide on the flow? improve!

? · Answer

You have to go through DirectTV.  Call them and ask the price.

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