I've had PTVnet (6.2) and InstantCake (6.2) working great on my upgraded HUGHES-DVR40 DirecTiVo Unit for years with no problems.  It has never been connected to a phone line since upgrading.  I asked DirecTV to upgrade my programming package yesterday, and they made the change over the satellite.  Could this change by DirecTV have screwed up PTVnet or InstantCake? 

I now get all the new channels I'm supposed to, and I'm watching TV through the functioning DVR.  I can still use the TivoWebPlus (v1.2.1) interface, and I can watch previously recorded shows.   However, now it says 'Please activate your DVR service' (Message #81) when I try to record.

System Info says: Backdoors: ENABLED! Boat-anchor mode: TRUE! DIRECTV Account Status: Account Closed

Before I call DirecTV back, I need to know if you think they just didn't turn DVR services on properly, or if PTVnet or InstantCake is conflicting / disabled by them / or worse?

Thanks!