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For those facing a stack of bills and no income, there may be some relief out there. Don't be afraid to contact those that you owe money to and see if they offer any kind of special program or a reduction in the amount owed since you're currently not working.
An example, I contacted satellite provider Dish Network this evening and they offer a program called Dish Pause. It basically puts your service on hold for up to 6 months (you can do it once within a 12 month period) and you only pay a nominal charge to keep the account active. Of course, you don't get TV during this period, but you're also not paying any penalties for getting out of a contract early. The fee starts at $5/month but depends on whether you lease or own your equipment and whether you have any DVRs. Even so, it can provide a substantial monthly savings.
I'm quite sure that other companies offer similar programs. Just don't be afraid to ask.
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Yes, Dish Network will your account on pause for $5 per month. However the customer must be out of his/her 2 year contract committment to be able to do so.
ReplyDeletePlus, nearly all Dish Network customers sign a 1-year 3rd party agreement with a retailer/deal to pay a penalty should they not maintian their signed service for the first year after the system is installed!
Good information. The customer service representative with Dish Network that I spoke to did not mention those issues.
ReplyDeleteAlways best to check with the company first (no matter which) and make sure there are no penalties.
Thanks to whomever posted this information for everyone to benefit from!
Jamie