How Do I Dispute Charges on My DISH Bill?

In a nutshell: If you find an unfamiliar or incorrect charge on your DISH bill, you can dispute it by contacting DISH customer service. Gather your account number and the relevant bill details before reaching out. Document all communications regarding the dispute. If initial customer service can't resolve the issue, they may escalate it for further investigation,

Sep 4, 2025

Introduction

If you have noticed a charge on your DISH bill that you don't remember making, or if you notice that one of your charges is the wrong amount, you need to learn how to dispute the charge. It's not a complicated process, but may take some time to conclude. You have multiple options for handling the dispute, but it's best to start by contacting the DISH company directly.

What You'll Need

Have your account number and a copy of the bill showing the charge you are disputing with you when you contact customer service.Make sure to keep a record of everyone you talked to, when you talked to them, and what you talked to them about. Keep copies of all papers, voicemails, and emails you are sent regarding the dispute.You may also be able to resolve the dispute through your bank. You could try contacting a bank representative to dispute the charge there and possibly get it reversed.

Call a DISH customer service representative to begin the dispute.

DISH customer service
You will have to start the process with an ordinary customer service representative, but they may not be able to resolve the dispute themselves. They may need to contact another department to begin an investigation, so you might have to wait for a few days or even weeks to hear about a resolution.

Check the email and voicemail associated with your DISH account.

Once the investigation is concluded, a company representative will contact you to discuss their findings and proposed resolution of the dispute.

Consider the proposed resolution.

If you are not satisfied with it, move on to the next step.

Contact a DISH manager.

Call customer service again if necessary and ask to speak to a manager. Tell them about all the steps that have been taken so far and why you wish to continue with the dispute.

Contact the Better Business Bureau.

Better Business Bureau customer service
If DISH's proposed resolutions are not satisfactory, tell the Better Business Bureau that you wish to file a complaint about the disputed charge with DISH. This may prompt them to respond in a way more to your liking.

Contact your state's consumer protection agency.

They may be able to get the problem resolved for you, depending on the specifics of the situation.

File a claim in small claims court.

If all else fails, contact your local small claims court to file a suit over the charge you are disputing. Filing fees may apply.

Conclusion

If you have any questions or concerns at any point in the dispute process, call a DISH customer service representative for help. The customer service center is open from 8:00 am to 12:00 am EST seven days a week.

Further questions?

Ask a followup or related question and we will try to provide an answer in seconds.
Adam has been tirelessly trying to help customers find the best tips and tricks to get through phone trees and writing many guides for prickly customer service problems. He's been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Inside Edition and Bloomberg.

Why does GetHuman Write How-to Guides for DISH Problems?

GetHuman has been working for over 10 years on sourcing information about big organizations like DISH in order to help customers resolve customer service issues faster. We started with contact information and fastest ways to reach a human at big companies. Particularly ones with slow or complicated IVR or phone menu systems. Or companies that have self-serve help forums instead of a customer service department. From there, we realized that consumers still needed more detailed help solving the most common problems, so we expanded to this set of guides, which grows every day. And if you spot any issues with our How Do I Dispute Charges on My DISH Bill? guide, please let us know by sending us feedback. We want to be as helpful as possible. If you appreciated this guide, please share it with your favorite people. Our free information and tools is powered by you, the customer. The more people that use it, the better it gets.

DISH

Asked 6 years ago
Updated 3 months ago
Viewed 2,792,449 times
DISH
How do I dispute charges on my DISH bill?
DISH Network
DISH Network customer service representative

Paying Too Much for Cable?

Want to talk to a real person right now who can compare TV, Internet, or phone packages in your area from different companies? Our service tracks the best deals from the various providers in your home area.

Call Free: 888-379-2546Our service is unaffiliated and thus can compare plans across many providers
Was this page helpful?YesNeeds work
Sharing is what powers GetHuman's free customer service contact information and tools. You can help!