How to reach BEV customer service from USA

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Well, wait till you return to Canada and restore your satellite service then. No rush since you can't use your service in LA, n'est-ce pa?
 
Ok guys.. I didn't mean to open this huge discussion here.

The truth is, I'm paying close to $100 US a month to BEV, including about $20 worth of Canadian taxes, which I'm not benefiting one bit!

I just wanna keep on PAYING for the programming (which mostly for the channels are that NOT available in the USA aka BPM-TV and Outtv, among others).

I also maintain an active account with Dishnetwork as well. So I'm essentially paying twice for many of the same programming!
 
You should try 1-866-216-5693. it has worked for my aunt living in Portland, Oregon.
 
My neighbour's brother lives in the states , sometimes when he comes for a visit he brings flyers from electronic stores in US , and I have never seen *C receivers for sale at those stores , only DN & Directtv.
 
Directv did make an attempt to enter Canada and we all know how that worked out.

I'm sure a thread exists somewhere.
 
Here's a full background on the case, and the aquittal, and the repeal of the acquital:

http://www.blakes.com/english/publications/it/ITJuly05/ForeignSatellite.asp

Maybe we are splitting hairs, which is not my intent.

In this case, the issue of Charter of Rights and Freedoms was raised as a valid defence of stealing commercial, protected TV signals; the current decision is it is NOT a defence. Theft is theft; the defendents admited they were stealing; and the case ought to end there.

Further appeals are possible and the case has not reached the Supreme Court.
 
ExpressVu knowingly sells systems to US residents through one of their biggest online retailers. They will even set you up with a broker.

They have a double standard when it comes to grey market.
 
I know in some areas the toll free numbers won't work, also SKYPE will not work from the USA to their free numbers, you can call:

416-383-6688, the voice promps are the same as the toll free numbers. SKYPE works with this one also.

;) ;)
 
Of course the supreme court would have to take leave of it, and probably wouldn't. Plus the case would be expensive and impractical for any dealer.

It's rather moot anyhoo, given that now FTA is the current weapon of choice, and that FTA receivers are fully legal, and that it'd be politically untenable for a Canadian court or parliament to declare FTA receivers outright unlawful without incurring the wrath of Asia and precipitating trade reprisals that would punish Canada economically. There are large and powerful Asian corporations in this businesss with deep pockets and connections to governments of some Asian powerhouse economies.

Returning to the primary subject of this thread, it should be child's play to call BEV from the USA by using a VOIP service like Skype. I've frequently phoned directv that way from my computer in Canada for a long time, no problem.
 
Poor guy ... he is asking a simple question and everyone is debating what he is doing is "right" or "wrong".

1) Have someone use conference call from Canada.

2) Use a Canadian cell phone.

3) Have someone else call for you.
 
So what? They're nevertheless counted/reported as subs and the consolidated into DTV's financial statements.
Much like GM Canada or Toyota Canada counts and consolidates the results of their Canadian subsidiaries.
 
*ahem*

One of the primary functions of the CRTC and FCC is to ensure that signals from their respective countries do NOT impose on the airwaves of the other. For border towns, it means agreements to ensure that channel 2 in the US is not overwhelmed by channel 2 in Canada. The same applies to FM and AM. Signal strength of broadcasters is regulated on both sides to ensure the agreements are kept.
 
SensualPoet, I really hate that we are hijacking this guy's thread ... even though the CRTC makes these beautiful rules that you like to follow and enforce ever so blindly, they contradict the Canadian Charter of Human Rights:

Fundamental Freedoms (Section 2): This section includes the right to freedom of conscience and religion; freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communications; and freedom of peaceful assembly and association.

http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/news/fs/2003/doc_30898.html

The CRTC theoretically has no right telling me that I can't watch D*TV or anything else I want to watch. The same would apply with the FCC.
 
Some recording comes on saying the number dialed is not in service and to call 888-SKY-DISH.
 
Amen! The CRTC nor FCC has no power to tell me what to watch. They're both infringing fundamental liberties. Just give BEV a call when you feel like it, try to "adapt" to the environment with telling them how the weather feels in *Toronto and put on a Canadian accent. Saying "Process" in Canada is different from the USA. :cool:
 
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