Been a constant subscriber since Aug. 2000, and I've NEVER had a receiver last over even close to 2 years without having to be replaced (NOTE: first receiver was so bad that customers filed a CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT against Dish about it). Currently, the HOPPER model I've been using for about 2.5 years has been the worst of the bunch, having to be replaced TWICE within 2 years. Just had a new one delivered, only to have it develop the same malfunction just ONE WEEK LATER. User's recommendation: SUBSCRIBE TO DISH AT YOUR OWN RISK. The receivers are made in China, probably in a sweatshop, and are VERY unreliable!