On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:10:13 -0400, HK wrote:

I have concerns about
wiring inside, and the need for each box to be connected to a phone
line.

Our Dish Networks installer ran new coax at no extra charge. The
phone hookup is optional but you do pay an extra $5/month without it.
I believe the phone connection is basically there to monitor viewing
habits, spyware of sorts. It also facilitates pay-per-view. Needless
to say we have no phone hookup on the boat.