DON'T SIGN A LONG TERM CONTRACT with Dish if there is any possibility you might need to move. I signed up 1.5 yrs ago and it was ok until I had t omove out of town. I only moved a few miles across the state line and they refused to give me LOCAL programming close (under 100 miles) rather forced me to take the "local" channels in the new state even though the city in the new state is over 200 miles away. I cancelled because they wouldn't give me real local channels and assessed me with a $200 early cancellation fee even though it was their limitation. After I refused to pay it they offered me the ability to get my local channels but had to sign up for another year. I believe they use their power to force you to do what they want. As a provider of rural TV I;m surprised at their lack of understanding of rural issues!
Bottom line is do not sign a contract with these crooks!