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Dish bought Blockbuster five months ago, and now we know why they made a $320 million investment in the bankrupt company. As we reported yesterday Dish Network hosted a press event today, where they unveiled a new streaming video service. The service announced today is called Blockbuster Movie Pass, and for the time being is only available for Dish Network subscribers when it launches on October 1. For an additional $10 a month Dish subscribers… Read More

If there was a perfect time to hold a press event Dish Network might have found it. Dish Network is hosting a press event on Friday that it has titled “A Stream Come True”, where is it rumored to be announcing a streaming service to rival Netflix. It is believed that Dish will be offering an unlimited streaming option at an unknown price under the Blockbuster brand name. We originally heard about the rumor earlier this month, and it was expected… Read More

Designed for camping in the great outdoors or entertaining guests while tailgating, Dish Network announced the release of the Tailgaiter, a mobile satellite television antenna that's compatible with Dish Network service. Weighing in at 10 pounds, the satellite antenna is encased in a 10-sided plastic shell with a handle for lugging around the device. The shell is designed to protect the antenna in poor weather conditions and allows the… Read More

“We have recently formed several other partnerships with telecommunication companies that have demonstrated significant financial commitment and a desire for long-term partnership that providesbeneficial bundled service for our joint customers,” said Nolan Daines, senior vice president, Alliance Management Group, the broadband division of EchoStar. “Through these partnerships, our jointcustomers are enjoying a single bill,… Read More

“We have recently formed several other partnerships with telecommunication companies that have demonstrated significant financial commitment and a desire for long-term partnership that providesbeneficial bundled service for our joint customers,” said Nolan Daines, senior vice president, Alliance Management Group, the broadband division of EchoStar. “Through these partnerships, our jointcustomers are enjoying a single bill,… Read More

From Sprint's press release: Sprint offers customers a single source for local and long-distance calling, wireless, high-speed Internet and now DISH Network Satellite TV services. "Bringing satellite TV services to our customers gives us the final element to offer our customers a total suite of communication and entertainment products and services," said Steve Carter, vice president of consumer marketing for Sprint Local… Read More