Installation w/o phone line

[spartan789]

Is there still a need to have a phone line for the VOD stuff for D*? I am thinking of getting the service but I only have a cell phone.

 

[HDinCincy]

Assuming you understand that VOD requires internet, you HAVE a connection.

 

[spartan789]

Well, I guess my question is, are they going to charge me for not having a landline? I have internet, just no landline.

 

[NutFlush920]

No, you will not be charged for not having a landline. I have had DirecTV for many years and have never had a land line connected. The land line is basicly for ordering ppv's. Internet is for VOD (Video On Demand) service and requires a cat5 connection to the reciever.

 

[rbjonesjr]

To clarify, you can still use Pay-per-view without a landline. However, rather than ordering the PPV by using your remote, you have to order at the DirecTV website OR call Customer Service.

Not a biggie.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

To clarify, you can still use Pay-per-view without a landline. However, rather than ordering the PPV by using your remote, you have to order at the DirecTV website OR call Customer Service.

Not a biggie.

I haven't tried it, but supposedly with an internet connection (but no phone) you can still order with your remote. Most VOIP services work for a phone connection.