The free DirecTV DVR upgrades are another service that satellite companies have begun to offer. This is great, but keep in mind that you will need to pay a monthly subscription fee for the DVR service. The free DVR upgrade is usually just for the equipment. The company might throw in a few months of service, but make sure you can afford this before going for it! DVR is addicting, and you will not want to give it up once the free trial period is over.
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