Tag archive: DISH

In an interview with Bloomberg, Dish Network CEO Joseph Clayton says the company would be interested in partnering with T-Mobile to build out satellite-assisted nationwide broadband network, should T-Mobile's tending $39 billion merger with AT&T collapses. “We want to use [our spectrum] to create a national wireless network, video, voice, and data,” said Clayton. “We've got expertise in satellite TV, and we… Read More

Both Verizon and AT&T are now operating and expanding LTE 4G services, and the mobile industry's focus has shifted sharply to 4G technology and next-generation mobile broadband. With HSPA+ operator T-Mobile locked in with AT&T in what might be either a death grip or a takeover, it seems fair to ask: What about Clearwire, the only 4G operator that actually has a broad 4G network—and, in places, has been running for years?… Read More

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

It is something everyone always threatens to do, but very few rarely do: To cancel their cable or satellite plan and be free of that huge monthly bill. But it looks as though more and more people are doing just that. According to the latest numbers from pay TV providers, in the second quarter of 2011, almost 200,000 people stopped paying for TV in the United States. There are several different reasons why one would stop paying for TV, so we… Read More

Dish Network has won a bid to buy bankrupt movie rental business Blockbuster. The satellite company's winning bid for Blockbuster was $320 million, but says it expects to pay close to $228 million cash, after adjustments, once the deal is settled, reports TechCrunch. “With its more than 1,700 store locations, a highly recognizable brand and multiple methods of delivery, Blockbuster will complement our existing video offerings while… Read More

Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on their mobile devices at no extra cost. Dish Network Corp. is planning to offer the feature on the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry devices in September and on phones using Google Inc.'s Android system in October. Subscribers will need special hardware. One option is Sling Media Inc.'s SlingBox, which retails for $180 to $300. Dish subscribers can also pay $200 to… Read More

Dish Network has always been proud of the swath of high-definition programming it offers its customers, but now the satellite service is upping the ante one more notch in its battle with cable, broadcast, and Internet-based video services by announcing it's the “first in the industry” to offer high definition programming at 1080p resolution. 1080p high definition programming is part of Dish Network's new TurboHD… Read More

AT&T and Dish Network have had a deal since mid-23003 to sell a “triple-play” package of satellite television, telephone, and Internet service in a combined offering. However, the company has informed Dish Network that, as of the end of it year, it is terminating their agreement to sell satellite TV service offerings along with phone and Internet service. The news came in the form of a six-month notice that AT&T won't… Read More

Maybe everything old is new again. Satellite TV provider Dish Network is expanding its interactive TV offering with DishGAMES, a new application available via its “DishHOME” interactive channel number 100. DishGAMES will offer 16 onscreen games from PixelPlay including Asteroids, Centipede Mega, Missile Command Mega, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Super Breakout, Boggle, Chainz, and Monopoly. The offering will also include prizing, score… Read More

Satellite TV service DISH Network yesterday announced they were launching new high definition TV channels in the Los Angeles area market, as well as new satellite receivers designed to accommodate their growing HD customer base. DISH Network said they will offer four different programming packages to choose from. This coincides with the company announcing they are also expanding their HD channel lineup during the year by adding five new… Read More

Viewers can mimic the idols of their choice by singing along to 20+ songs from two different music genres. The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice allows viewers to choose from two different play-lists consisting of 10 songs each. The songs range from country to hip-hop and rotate bi-weekly. Viewers are givena free preview of the channel before being prompted to subscribe to the service. Customers can subscribe to The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice… Read More

“DVR customers will be able to choose from hours of Hollywood hit movies and watch their favorite stars whenever they want using DISH On Demand,” said Michael Schwimmer, executive vice president of Marketing and Programming at DISH Network. “DISH Player-DVR, with its advanced pause, reverse and fast forwarding capabilities, offers a better VOD experience than any other satellite or cable TV provider.” DISH… Read More

This marks the third time in six years that DISH Network has received the J.D. Power and Associates No. 1 ranking. DISH Network received the highest score (725 out of 1,000 points) in the 2004 J.D. Power and Associates study. The average for cable and satellite TV providers tracked in the study was 664 points. This year's J.D. Power and Associates study is based on responses from 8,668 satellite TV and cable households nationwide.… 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