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Update: Many DirecTV users with Hughes boxes are experiencing outages [dbsforums.com]. This issue began over the weekend as the receivers would reboot at random intervals. Currently, some people [dslreports.com] (myself included) are getting a reboot every 10 minutes or so [google.com]. The Hughes GAEBOA model seems most affected. According to the response to a call to DirecTV support [directv.com], they are aware, and working on the issue, and may be offering refunds for any downtime.

It seems that DirecTV users [satelliteguys.us] with Hughes boxes, the older GAEBOA models, are experiencing [dbsforums.com] severe outages. This issue began on January 17th and was likely due to a software download/update. The receivers reboot [dslreports.com] at 5-25 minute intervals and sound is affected. According to the response to service calls and other sources [satelliteguys.us], DirecTV support is aware, and working on this widespread issue. No, this isn't the first time [slashdot.org] a DirecTV software update has wreaked havoc...