DIRECTV Activate: Can I activate a used receiver?
- June 8, 2024
- DirecTV
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The DIRECTV Activate page provides customers with essential information on how to activate a used receiver. DIRECTV allows the activation of used receivers under specific conditions, ensuring that the receiver is not active on another DIRECTV account and is previously owned, not leased. It is important to note that previously leased units cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV. The receiver must have a Receiver ID Number as older models without a Receiver ID Number are no longer supported by DIRECTV’s current technology. Customers should also be aware that accounts managed in the myAT&T App or on att.com are not eligible to activate used receivers. Eligible used receivers cannot be activated online, and customers must follow specific steps to activate their used receiver. This guide is designed to provide customers with the necessary information and instructions to activate their used receiver successfully.
DIRECTV allows the activation of used receivers under certain conditions, including the following:
- The used receiver cannot be active on another DIRECTV account.
- The used receiver must be previously owned and not a leased unit; If previously leased on an account it cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV.
- The receiver must have a Receiver ID Number; Older models without a Receiver ID Number cannot be reactivated as they’re no longer supported by DIRECTV’s current technology.
Heads up: Accounts managed in the myAT&T App or on att.com are not eligible to activate used receivers. Eligible used receivers cannot be activated online.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Activation of used receivers | Allowed under certain conditions |
|---|---|
| Conditions for activation |
- The used receiver cannot be active on another DIRECTV account.
- The used receiver must be previously owned and not a leased unit; If previously leased on an account it cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV.
- The receiver must have a Receiver ID Number; Older models without a Receiver ID Number cannot be reactivated as they’re no longer supported by DIRECTV’s current technology.
Accounts eligible for activation| Accounts not managed in the myAT&T App or on
att.com
Activation process| Cannot be done online, specific steps must be followed
FAQS
Can I activate a previously leased DIRECTV receiver?
No, previously leased units cannot be activated and must be returned to DIRECTV.
What is a Receiver ID Number?
A Receiver ID Number is a unique identifier assigned to each DIRECTV receiver. It is required for activation and older models without a Receiver ID Number cannot be reactivated as they’re no longer supported by DIRECTV’s current technology.
Can I activate a used receiver online?
No, eligible used receivers cannot be activated online. Customers must follow specific steps to activate their used receiver.
Are accounts managed in the myAT &T App or on att.com eligible to activate used receivers?
No, accounts managed in the myAT&T App or on att.com are not eligible to activate used receivers.
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