June 3rd, 2013
The Hopper with Sling is the most impressive whole-home HD DVR on the market. Boasting an impressive 2TV hard drive, the amazing features of PrimeTime Anytime – which automatically records all primetime shows when enabled – and AutoHop – which automatically skips commercials in PrimeTime Anytime content when enabled – as well many others, including Facebook and Pandora apps and the ability to stop watching a feature in one room and start watching in another. The Hopper from DISH is simply the best receiver out there, and with the new Sling capability you can take your great DISH programming, including live television and DVR recordings, with you anywhere you go! DISH Anywhere is truly anywhere, all you need is a mobile device, tablet or laptop with WiFi or a data connection and you can keep up with your favorite shows and even manage your DVR recordings and timers.
Categories: Specials & Deals
May 1st, 2013
Every month DISH offers you new selections of the most popular and exciting channels! Check out the ones available in May.
DIY Network |
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DIY Network is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. DIY Network’s programs and experts answer the most sought-after questions and offer creative projects for do-it-yourself enthusiasts. DIY Network’s programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
Channel 111 4/25-5/21 |
Hallmark Channel |
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Hallmark Channel is The Heart of TV offering a dynamic lineup of irresistible series, adored classics, and captivating original movies. From the enduring warmth of old friends to the vibrant pulse of new favorites, Hallmark Channel is the only destination that sparks real emotional moments for viewers to share. Always available with America’s Top 200 |
Channel 185 4/25-5/21 |
Sundance Channel |
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Sundance Channel is the destination for What’s Next, Now. Showcasing both today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Sundance Channel tells bold stories with a fresh point of view. In addition to award-winning films, Sundance Channel is home to daring new original programming. Always available with America’s Top 200 |
Channel 358 4/25-5/21 |
NHL Network |
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As the definitive hockey destination, NHL Network offers viewers a 24-hour all-access pass to complete hockey coverage both on and off the ice, including live NHL games. The network’s daily signature show — NHL On The Fly — offers fans exclusive live look-ins to NHL games, plus special event coverage from the NHL All-Star Game, NHL Stanley Cup Final and NHL Entry Draft. Always available with America’s Top 200 and Multi-Sport |
Channel 157 5/1-5/4 |
GSN |
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GSN is the only TV network devoted exclusively to GAMES, including a broad array of genres, casino games, reality/game show hybrids, physical games, documentaries, as well as its ever popular game shows. Always available with America’s Top 200 |
Channel 116 4/25-5/21 |
Categories: Channels & Shows
April 12th, 2013
What are DISH Perks? They’re the great perks and savings you get just by being a DISH Network customer. From exciting channels on free preview all month long, with new channels offered every month, to sweepstakes and original content. Check out this great video from DISH to learn why being a DISH customer is its own great perk!
http://youtu.be/FJfWJ8b_NY4
Categories: DISH & TV news
April 3rd, 2013
gmc is the best channel in America for uplifting programming, including music and family-friendly entertainment. Offering original movies, blockbuster hits that are great for the whole family, heartwarming series, musical specials and plays, gmc has been give the Entertainment Seal of Approval from the Parents Television Council for being “an authentic family-friendly cable network.” gmc is currently available for free preview on DISH until April 18th and is regularly available in the America’s Top 250 package!
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April 1st, 2013
Check out these great channels you can preview for free in the month of April!
| Channel 165 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Great American Country (GAC) celebrates the best of America with innovative programming about music, family, home, food and travel, all through the lens of US culture. With original country lifestyle programming, exclusive concert specials and a variety of music programming, the network delivers a point of view that resonates. With the hit series, Farm Kings, that profiles a hardworking American farm family, backstage passes for concerts and exclusive access to country music’s most popular artists, only GAC delivers the true Living Country experience. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 188 | 3/28-4/23 |
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gmc is the uplifting destination where viewers go to be entertained, inspired and to feel good about the faith-friendly values they cherish. Music, movies, dramas, comedies and real-life stories are the building blocks of gmc…it’s Uplifting Entertainment! Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 187 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Hallmark Movie Channel is a trusted family friendly network devoted to quality storytelling. Hallmark Movie Channel offers an entertainment experience that includes a distinct mix of original movies, exclusive presentations of the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame collection and timeless theatricals. Movies that will make you smile, laugh, cry and remember. Movies from a name you can trust. Always available with America’s Top 250 |
| Channel 402 | 3/28-4/23 |
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Universal Sports Network is the premier multi-platform media destination for Olympic-related sports programming in the United States. Offering more than 1,200 hours of original programming each year, Universal Sports has exclusive rights to world and national championship events in a wide array of sports, including swimming, track and field, gymnastics, cycling, skiing, figure skating and rugby. Always available with Multi-Sport |
Categories: Channels & Shows
March 27th, 2013
You’re not the only one excited about The Walking Dead! DISH has been celebrating the return of the zombie-apocalypse epic on AMC with an amazing contest. You can see how you’d look as a Walker and be entered to win fantastic prizes like an iPad, HDTV, Xbox, and so much more!
It’s easy to “dead” yourself! Turn yourself into a Walker from AMC’s The Walking Dead, share it with your friends, and vote for your top Walker Gallery photos!
The Walking Dead, based on graphic novels of the same name, has been a horror hit for AMC. Detailing the trials of a small, misfit band of survivors as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world infested by legions of infected corpses that feed on human flesh. From a camp outside of Atlanta to an idyllic farm nestled in the country side to an imposing prison, the survivors must find a way to protect themselves from the infected and find a way to feed and support themselves.
Tune into AMC on Sunday night at 9/8c to catch the season 3 finale!
Categories: Channels & Shows
March 20th, 2013
DISH Network offers the best technology at the best price and backs it up with the best customer service. With such great products and programming and support, why would you ever pay more for satellite television? New, qualifying DISH customers enjoy some of the best deals in satellite internet!
Categories: DISH & TV news
February 15th, 2013
You can save up to $500 a year on your DISH bill just by referring your friends, family, and even favorite businesses to DISH Network! When someone you referred signs up for DISH you both get $50 – they get a $50 credit off their first bill and you save $5/month for 10 months, up to $50 off a month! As a bonus you can also get five (5) free Pay-Per-View credits on your first referral!
There are so many great reasons to make the switch to DISH, let your friends and family know! With the greatest value and best technology, why would you ever pay more for television?
Categories: DISH & TV news
January 28th, 2013
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Channel 178 1/31-2/26 Nicktoons is the fastest growing kids’ network and offers programming such as Monsuno, the Dragon Ball franchise, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, NFL Rush Zone: Season of the Guardians and the Power Rangers franchise. They also offer a roster of hits that have defined kids’ and animation lovers’ TV, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Invader Zim, Danny Phantom, and SpongeBob SquarePants. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 361 1/31-2/26 An unapologetic look into the diverse culture that is America, from small town USA to Hollywood Blvd and beyond. American Real TV offers a lineup of exclusive content, geared towards Americans from all walks of life. Movie goers will enjoy a vault of Cinematic classics paired with modern day blockbusters, while thrill seekers can strap in for heart-pounding motorsports and nail-biting action sports. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 396 1/31-2/26 Taking viewers across America and around the world on unparalleled adventures since 1993, Outdoor Channel is America’s leader in outdoor TV. Dedicated to the outdoor lifestyle and conservation, the independent cable network is a division of Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTD) and provides a complete spectrum of riveting hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure entertainment. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 218 1/31-2/26 Wouldn’t wellness be easier to achieve if yoga could stretch to fit your schedule and a healthier diet was easier to swallow? Say hello to Veria Living. We take 3000 years of wellness wisdom and apply it to modern living, making it fit perfectly into your lifestyle. Get everything you need to guide your body, mind and soul to their happy place. Included In: America’s Top 250 |
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Channel 394 1/31-2/26 World Fishing Network is the only television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any television network. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
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Channel 395 1/31-2/26 Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities. Included In: Outdoor Sports Package |
Categories: Channels & Shows
January 2nd, 2013
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Channel 292, 380-382 1/4-1/16 Enjoy EPIX for the ultimate entertainment experience. Only EPIX has the exclusive World Television Premiere of The Hunger Games. No one else gets you closer to the games with unprecedented access & content. And Huge Hollywood Hits you won’t find on any other premium channel. EPIX. We Get Big Movies. Included In: EPIX package |
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Channel 388 1/3-1/29 PixL is the first true family-safe movie channel featuring original movies and miniseries that inspire, entertain, and touch the heart. Timeless dramas, wholesome comedies and love stories that lift the human spirit and span generations – with the biggest stars from film and television in the world today. All available, anytime, with absolutely no commercial interruptions. Only on PixL. Included In: Heartland Package and Blockbuster @Home |
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Channel 128 11/1-1/16 WE tv is the women’s network that features original stories about every kind of family and all kinds of drama. From the hit series Braxton Family Values and Joan & Melissa: Joan Knows Best, to popular wedding shows like Bridezillas and My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, WE tv provides a modern view of family life that viewers can’t get anywhere else. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 358 11/1-1/16 Sundance Channel is the destination for What’s Next, Now. Showcasing both today’s creative icons and the emerging talent of tomorrow, Sundance Channel tells bold stories with a fresh point of view. In addition to award winning films, Sundance Channel is home to daring new original programming. Launched in 1996 and owned and operated by AMC Networks Inc. Sundance Channel provides perspectives dedicated to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 192 1/3-1/29 Investigation Discovery (ID) explores true crime mysteries through powerful storytelling. From real life crimes to hard-hitting investigations to salacious scandals, this entertainment destination keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as each mystery unravels. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 400 1/3-1/29 Tennis Channel is the only 24-hour, television based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle. A hybrid of comprehensive sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and travel programming, the network is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 156 1/3-1/29 NBA TV is the ultimate source for all things basketball, featuring live NBA games every week –including playoffs, new original programming, live high-definition (HDTV) telecasts, exclusive access and enough highlights and news to quench even the most avid fan’s hoops thirst. If you are a casual sports fan or a basketball nut, NBA TV is guaranteed to keep you coming back for more! Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 164 11/1-1/16 Fuse, the national television network dedicated exclusively to music, brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks – all rooted in the music experience. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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Channel 310-314 1/11-1/14 Enjoy 5 channels of Cinemax all weekend long – Free! Watch the best variety of top Hollywood box office movies. Plus, new from Alan Ball (creator/Executive Producer of TRUE BLOOD) catch the premiere of Cinemax’s new original series Banshee(SM). Included In: Cinemax |
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Channel 133 1/3-1/29 Fox Movie Channel gives movie fans a front row seat to the films they love, including contemporary and classic titles from the legendary library of 20th Century Fox, along with a selection of other studio greats. Plus, every day from 3pm – 3am ET, Fox Movie channel presents the FXM Programming Block featuring Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters, hot new releases, and revealing behind-the-scenes original series. Included In: America’s Top 250 and above |
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Channel 109 1/3-1/29 Dramatic and intense… no other network brings stories to life like LMN. From movies based on the world’s best-selling novels to true stories that stop you in your tracks, as well as feature films, LMN brings the matinee to your living room and makes every night movie night. Included In: America’s Top 200 and above |
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Channel 300-305, 307-309 1/11-1/14 Enjoy a long weekend of HBO – FREE! Catch award winning programming, great Hollywood hits and special events. Plus, the season premiere of HBO’s original series Girls(SM) & Enlightened®. Included In: HBO |
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Channel 298 11/1-1/16 IFC creates and champions authentic, original content that is “Always On. Slightly Off.” Since 1994, IFC has cultivated television programming that challenges the conventions of storytelling. Today, IFC continues to embrace content with an indie perspective. Original series, headlined by brand-defining scripted and sketch comedy, air alongside an extraordinary collection of films and cult TV shows. Included In: America’s Top 120 and above |
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