To acquire more customers, Dish sells receiver equipment at subsidized rates and also offers free installation leading to increasing costs.

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This free, open-source program offers a spyware- and nuisance-free installation.

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As part of the agreement, Cox will promote TiVo Premiere to its subscribers, support TiVo Premiere as an optional set-top, and provide free installation for TiVo Premiere boxes purchased by subscribers at Best Buy and other retail and online outlets including TiVo's own website.

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Busy signals while trying to get online were as common as the frustration of reaching a human being at the company, despite the blanketing of the nation with free AOL installation CDs in every magazine and at every convenience store.

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Trained Vehicle Charging Advisors walk customers through a free on-site estimate, installation, inspection and ongoing support, including finding money-saving rebates offered by utility companies, government or vehicle manufacturers.

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We Care Solar provides its solar suitcase, along with training and installation, to hospitals and clinics for free.

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To begin with, as quick and easy as my installation was, the experience wasn't entirely trouble-free.

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This free guided tour will begin at 5:30 pm at the permanent Language of the Birds installation, designed by Bay Area artists Brian Goggin and Dorka Keehn and located at the intersection of Columbus and Broadway in North Beach.

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The need to develop carbon-free energy sources is greater than ever, and Germany is leading the charge, breaking all previous solar installation records in 2012.

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