You see it plastered everywhere, on television, on the Internet, fliers in your mail box, “free satellite TV system”. This phrase is obviously a call for action by the satellite TV providers to the consumer, but are the satellite TV systems really free?
Yes, and sort of. In most cases people who have a fair credit rating will get a free satellite TV system when they sign up for service, usually involving a contract. For those with less than perfect credit, there is likely going to be a deposit.
Those with fair credit benefit from reduced service cost and time limited free offers, even gifts, while the bad credit crowd will likely have to pay regular price and get no extra freebies. Without a doubt a good deal for those who qualify for the promotional offers. But what about the less fortunate?
Anyone who wouldn’t benefit from the promotions may want to consider the end benefit. In most cases, the deposit really isn’t very expensive. If one can save a few bucks as opposed to cable over the course of a year, it is certainly worth looking into.
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