Well known Satellite television provider Dish Networks made a move that was very surprising when they officially announced on Tuesday that they have started the repair service for iPhones. For US iPhone users, if they have to fix the battery or screen of their iPhone, they can get the technician to have a look at it in the location that they are comfortable with.

The fee for the Drive to Me service that is being charged by the company starts at $35. The variation of the cost based on the kind of service that is needed as well as the iPhone model can go between $40 to $190. If somebody has an iPhone 6 Plus and is getting both the battery and the screen fixed, then the cost can go up to even $224.95.

In some cases, the fees that is being charged by Dish may be high depending on the kind of repairs that is needed, however if you company it with the charges that Apple charges especially if a person does not have the AppleCare+ accident coverage with them.  As per a statement that was released by Dish, the phones that are presently being supported for services by the company includes the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The 6s and SE models are not being supported by the company, however updates will be given as to which models are going to be added onto the list in the coming months.

The reason behind Dish getting into the smartphone repair venture is yet to be known, however the industry of smartphone repairs is considered to be a lucrative one. There is a decline on the satellite TV and cable sectors due to the fact that various internet services such as HBO Now, Sling, Netflix and other such services are becoming the preferred choice of people nowadays.