#7 - You don't need a phone line after initial setup. The only thing it does after that is initiate software upgrades, which, as many posters have noted, are few and far between on this unit as well as buy PPV stuff (but you can call or order that online if needed). All the guide data comes over the dish.
I haven't had my HD Tivo hooked up to a phone line for almost 18 months. You'll get one nag message a day, but otherwise it works fine.
It's too soon for this Bengals fan to see the name "Carson" anywhere in print. Even if it is for a sweet night-vision thingymabob. At least this Carson doesn't have an ACL to tear. Sigh...
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