February 27th, 2014
There’s a new DISH app that when downloaded by specific electronic equipment, allows users to have a “Virtual Joey†almost wherever they are, and access content with Hopper®/ Hopper with Sling® accounts.  At January’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), DISH unveiled the Virtual Joey app that enables consumers to access Hopper content from popular LG Electronics and Sony PlayStation® devices. Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news • Equipment & Remotes • Specials & Deals
February 25th, 2014
It’s no secret that Netflix has been running much slower on Comcast’s cable networks for some time. (Well, “slower” is an understatement, as seen below.) Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news
February 23rd, 2014
According to the Nielsen ratings aggregate site, hitfix.com, NBC’s Olympic coverage won the night compared to other networks, but their overall viewer pull was still down from previous nights, and down overall historically.
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February 22nd, 2014
Multiple outlets reported this week that Dish Network will not offer Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber event as the wrestling federation prepares to move all of its PPV events to its new WWE Network.
Via a Facebook post, DishNetwork said it will not show the PPV event on Sunday, Feb. 23, claiming that the WWE “is not willing to adjust their PPV costs to satellite and cable companies, which is unfair to their customers. We need to re-focus our efforts to support partners that better serve Dish customers. Other satellite and cable companies, including DirecTv have also expressed they may no longer provide WWE PPV events in the future.†Read more
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February 21st, 2014
Though The Atlantic assures us this isn’t the case, USA/Canada will renew their rival Friday morning at 11:30AM Eastern Time, with the winner heading to the Gold Medal game on Sunday and coast-to-coast TV on NBC (all other hockey games have been on NBC’s Sports Network). Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news • Sports Previews, Analysis & Guides
February 20th, 2014
We’re headed towards medal rounds and knockout phases of most of the competitions, and it’s time a little recap and channel guide for what’s left in these Olympic games. Most events can be streamed online at NBCOlympics.com, and everything else will be either live or tape-delayed on USA Network, NBC, NBCSports Network, MSNBC and CNBC on Dish Network. Guide below: Read more
Categories: DISH & TV news • Sports Previews, Analysis & Guides
February 18th, 2014
Comcast is consistently ranked as one of the worst companies in the United States, and Time Warner Cable isn’t far behind. Consumerist ranked Comcast 3rd from last just last year, and by absorbing Time Warner Cable they create even less competition, which can only make things worse. Read more
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February 16th, 2014
The big news in cable and satellite television this week was the potential merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable. Comcast is the biggest cable provider in America, serving about 30 million customers, and Time Warner is a close second (relatively) at a bout 20 million (the third isn’t close enough to even compare). Read more
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February 15th, 2014
It will be hard for Sunday’s game to not turn into the Durant and LeBron show. KD is simply owning the league right now, but as the below Tweet from ESPN’s Darren Rovell shows… Read more
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January 22nd, 2014
From a Business Wire press release, Dish Network and Southwest Airlines announced this past week that they’re extending their “TV Flies Free” promotion through the end of 2014.
DISH Network has promised to provide 20 live TV channels and 75 onDemand shows for all Southwest flights which have wifi connectivity. Users will be able to watch the media streamed to their iOS, Android or connected device. And of course, all shows and usage will be free. Read more
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