What do I do with my DirecTV equipment after I cancel?

Just bring your unboxed equipment and 9-digit account number to a company-owned FedEx Office Pack and Ship or The UPS Store. FedEx Office® Pack and Ship or The UPS Store® will send your equipment back to us at no charge to you.
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Do you have to return equipment when you cancel DIRECTV?

DIRECTV Equipment Return Information

If you are replacing a receiver or canceling your DIRECTV account, the receivers must be returned to AT&T. If the equipment is not returned within 21 days from the date the account is changed or canceled, it will result in an equipment charge.
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What equipment should I return to DIRECTV?

What equipment do I return when I cancel DirecTV? You must return the receiver and the wireless video bridge.
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Do you have to return remotes to DIRECTV?

In reading the official Directv service agreement it says that the leased remote must be returned .
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Do I own my DIRECTV equipment?

Simply put, most DIRECTV receivers used in residential accounts are leased. This means the receiver must be returned once the contract is up. Customers with a commercial DIRECTV accounts – where DIRECTV is played in places were revenue is earned – own their receivers.
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What equipment do I return when I cancel directv?



What do I do with old DirecTV receivers?

If they are old enough where Directv doesn't want them back, go to www.directv.com/recycle or a local electronic recycling center.
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How do I get a return label from DirecTV?

Contact DIRECTV customer support 24-hours a day to request the return of your equipment. Wait for the prepay postage shipping label and the return kit to arrive. Place all required equipment in a box. On top of the box, place the DIRECTV return shipping label (prepaid with free postage) that came with the package.
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Can I return my DirecTV equipment to an AT&T store?

If you bought your device online at att.com or by phone from AT&T, you can return the device back to any AT&T retail store during the return and exchange period, or contact us to request a return shipping label. When mailing back your return, be sure to keep your tracking number.
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Do you have to return HDMI cable to DirecTV?

All that needs to be returned are the receivers. remotes, hdmi, cables, etc... do not have to be shipped back.
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Where do I return dish equipment?

We've partnered with Best Buy to provide you with an easy and free option to recycle your inactive DISH equipment. Simply bring your inactive DISH equipment to the customer service desk at a Best Buy location near you. It's that easy!
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Does DirecTV pick up their dish?

Clearly, Direct TV does not remove satellite dishes, nor can they even provide any contact or information about who to ask to do it.
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Who owns DirecTV equipment?

DirecTV-owner AT&T this week admitted that it is no longer actively marketing the service, which has seen subscribers fall to 16 million from 20 million when the company purchased it for $49 billion in 2015.
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What is the best way to cancel DirecTV?

To cancel service, call 800.531. 5000. If still under contract, you must pay an Early Termination Fee of $20 per month for each remaining month on your agreement. A one-time deactivation fee of $15 may also apply.
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How can I avoid DirecTV moving fee?

There is no transfer fee associated with moving DIRECTV services. However, you will have to enter into a new one-year contract at the new address. This one-year agreement is in addition to the remainder of your previous contract, so be sure that you're completely happy with your service.
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How long do DirecTV receivers last?

Satellite systems like those used by Dish Network and DirecTV typically have a life span of about 15 years, and while some systems can be used beyond that, most satellite broadcasters typically have replacements constructed and ready to go before that term ends.
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Do you have to return ATT remotes?

We are happy to clear this up for you! Remotes are not required to be returned as part of the equipment return process. Thank you for contacting us on AT&T Community Forums!
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How do you cancel DirecTV online?

You cannot cancel online or through an email, etc. The only way to cancel your account is to call up your DirecTV service number. You can contact customer service at 1-800-288-2020.
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What equipment do I need to return to AT&T?

Take original Wi-Fi Gateway and power cord to nearest The UPS Store. Bring your AT&T account number located on your packing slip. Please do not return other devices. UPS will scan your equipment, provide a receipt, pack, and ship equipment to AT&T at no cost to you.
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What is the fee for not returning ATT equipment?

The company charges $150 per unit of equipment, and effectively every item you have to return is considered a unit. If you use AT&T for your internet, failing to return the Wi-Fi Gateway and power cord within 21 days will leave you susceptible to a charge of $150.
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How do I get a return label from AT&T?

ATTHelp
  1. Go to AT&T Trade-in Program > Ask for Help > Request shipping materials, or use the online chat support.
  2. Call the Support Line: 888.445.6005. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 7am – 7pm CST.
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Where do I find my DirecTV account number?

Your DIRECTV account number
  1. In the upper righthand corner of your billing statement.
  2. By signing in to your directv.com account.
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What does a DirecTV video bridge do?

The DIRECTV Wireless Video Bridge enables DIRECTV signals to be sent wirelessly to installed C41W Genie Clients throughout your home.
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How do I call DirecTV?

We're here to help! You can contact us 7 days a week, 8AM to 12AM EST, by calling 888.388. 4249 .
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Is there any use for old DIRECTV equipment?

Older DIRECTV receivers are often still usable, and could bridge the financial gap in one family's inability to afford satellite television. Simply take your receiver to any local charitable thrift-store operation and donate it to them.
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Can you sell old DIRECTV equipment?

If you can confirm its status as owned, you're free to sell it on an auction site if you want, pick it apart for fun, or whatever you choose. Some older HD receivers can still be used as over-the-air decoders if you prefer. Most important thing is to make sure that the satellite company doesn't want it back.
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