yes ,at the present it does have extra costs added on to the hobby. if you don't already have high speed internet you have to upgrade. a expense of purchasing a i hub doggle switch and as you say another receiver. high speed=$50. per month i hub= $90. stb = $ 100. and up. then there is always fta if you have the right dish size,lnb & stb. hobbys costs money as does every thing else.