July 19th, 2014
This week, the world was reminded of just how awful Comcast can be, thanks to the recording of one appalling customer service call. But that flare-up was also a reminder of how many people could find themselves trapped in similar situations, with fewer ways out, if Comcast’s merger with Time Warner Cable goes through. Fortunately, all it takes is one state to stop it.
Categories: DISH & TV news
July 18th, 2014
When a customer service call is described as “Kafkaesque” and “hellish,” you pretty much know how it’s going to go down before even taking a listen. But in case you haven’t heard the condescending, tedious call that’s lit up the Internet, here it is:
Categories: DISH & TV news
July 17th, 2014
It looks like NFL Sunday Ticket may no longer be just for DirecTV satellite users, which could be great news for millions of cable subscribers and DISH Network customers.
DirecTV announced on its website the introduction of NFLSundayTicket.tv, which allows subscribers to stream live, out-of-market games without requiring a dish. Fans can stream the contests on laptops, tablets, smartphones or using a gaming console. Read more
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June 18th, 2014
As you’ve seen by now, this tournament seems to be taking on a life of its own in terms of recent world cups. First, you obviously have the added element of stations finally taking coverage serious in the United States. Read more
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June 16th, 2014
World Cup Soccer is on DISH and sixty-four games will be played in the 2014 World Cup. Forty-eight of those will come in the group stage. While some viewers will look to catch every single minute of the tournament, many will need to pick and choose the best games. To help you decide which matches are essential viewing, here are five games that should be at the top of every fan’s schedule: Read more
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June 16th, 2014
DISH today announced that it will become the largest company to accept bitcoin. As the first subscription model pay-TV provider to make this move, DISH will begin accepting bitcoin payments from customers starting in the third quarter. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH).
“We always want to deliver choice and convenience for our customers and that includes the method they use to pay their bills,” said Bernie Han, DISH executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Bitcoin is becoming a preferred way for some people to transact and we want to accommodate those individuals.”
DISH has selected Coinbase as the payment processor for bitcoin transactions with customers who choose to pay their bill online with the bitcoin wallet of their choice. DISH will use Coinbase’s Instant Exchange(TM) feature to exchange bitcoin payments to U.S. dollars at the moment of the transaction. Read more
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June 16th, 2014
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to see the new spot this week on the following channels: EPSN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Discovery Channel, Comedy Central, VH1, Food Network, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, History Channel, HGTV, Animal Planet and AMC. The spot will run throughout the summer. Read more
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June 10th, 2014
The Virtual Joey is now available on PS3 consoles and select LG TV’s (2013 and newer), allowing customers to watch their Hopper from their gaming console or LG TV without connecting any additional equipment. Making DISH HD even easier to get. Users can then watch live shows and sports, DVR recordings and a thousandstrong selection of On Demand titles through their console. The app can be navigated using a Dish remote. Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news • Equipment & Remotes • Specials & Deals
April 4th, 2014
The news that DISH Network had paired with Disney to bring college football fans the ESPN SEC Network has set the college football world on high alert for this upcoming season. The nations most popular conference (winning six of the last seven national titles and countless awards and embarrassing losses for the Big10), will be just a click away for fans who follow the most prestigious conference in college sport. Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news • Sports Previews, Analysis & Guides
April 3rd, 2014
Dish Network has made a groundbreaking contractual agreement with Disney and ESPN to provide the new SEC Network this coming fall, launching August 14th, 2014. The deal is a part of the larger and much more extensive (reported on earlier this year by Cannon Satellite) deal that has set Dish Network and Disney apart as the leaders in over-the-top subscriptions and 2.0 TV. Dish will become the first provider to host the network.
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