Dish Network Cards on ExpressVu Network

[kfswaenepoel]

I am wondering if I can use a dish network receiver with a dish network card on the ExpressVu network. I'm not looking to hack it or do anything like that. I just want to know if I buy a receiver that has a dish network card that normal in all ways will work in Canada.

[RJBerube]

Legally, you probably can't mix providers..

My understanding is that while both sets of equipment are manufactured by/for EchoStar, there are differences in the software and firmware (hardware-based software installed during manufacture) that prevent gear from one company working with the other's signal. I've also read that system serial numbers are registered with the respective providers... I read this as a non-competition agreement in force...

Practical example from another field: My Dell laptop (bought new) has it's s/n registered to Canada - calling support in the USA generates an error when the tech looks up my system... Same company, different licensing...

Regards...

[dylan_25_2006]

you can use a dish network reciever but you need to call bell and get a bell expressvu card if i were you i would get star choice insted of expressvu...

[showman555]

If the serial number is not in BEV's database then they won't activate it at all.