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DISH Releases The Super Joey

DISH releases the Super Joey which gives customers two extra tuners that allows viewers to record two more shows than before bringing the total to eight. One Super Joey is allowed on an account with a Hopper with Sling. Currently, customers with a Hopper with Sling are able to upgrade to the Super Joey for free. The upgrade will allow customers who can currently record up to six shows (when using PrimeTime Anytime – a feature that records three prime time shows on just one tuner) to being able to record up to eight shows at once – all simply with the Super Joey. With the Super Joey, your entire family can record their favorite shows at the same time – say good-bye to having to set priority settings on your DVR or making sure your favorite shows aren’t on at the same time! If you’re already a subscriber to DISH, you can get the new Super Joey for just $10 more a month. Be one of the first with the new technology by signing up for DISH today!

The Next Big Thing – Wireless TV

Charlie Ergen, owner of DISH, has been purchasing spectrum for some time now in hopes of one day being able to provide DISH’s 14 million subscribers with the next big thing – wireless tv. The technology is still being created, but recently there has been some talk about the service becoming available in the near future. This raises the question of what would wireless TV do to the TV industry? Let’s start with how it would affect satellite TV – DIRECTV would have a whole new competitive playing field to consider. Even if they were able to access the wireless technology, they wouldn’t have access to much spectrum. And let’s not forget about the possibility of a Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger. If the cable TV companies merge, it may be in DIRECTV’s best interest to push for a merger with DISH. And with DIRECTV being number 1 in the industry, a merger would be a good idea for DISH as well. Cable TV providers will obviously be impacted as well, if not more so. Wireless TV would be more attractive to all consumers despite their thoughts and feelings on cable versus satellite TV. The same spectrum that DISH would use for wireless TV would also allow DISH to offer faster internet and cell phone service. This is a leg-up from cable providers who can only offer broadband internet and home phone service. This all may be in the back of Comcast and Time Warner Cable’s minds as they are currently trying to merge. The merger wouldn’t give them the opportunity to offer cell phone service, but it would be in their best interest to have a bigger customer base to build a relationship of trust and quality service with before DISH launches any wireless products that may steer their customers away. Getting back to the wireless concept though, how would that affect service? For one thing, satellite TV customers could get rid of the satellite dish that is currently required for service from DISH and DIRECTV. Secondly, DISH would be in a position to potentially offer phone service. Ergen has already tried buying out Sprint for this capability, but failed – and moved on to bigger and better things. Sign up with DISH Network now and be one of the first with this new technology when it becomes available! According to the New York Post, it has been rumored that DISH will be purchasing the $1.56 billion H Block of spectrum. The purchase would move DISH into the 5th largest spectrum owner slot. The H Block could put DISH into a position of being able to potentially compete with lower spectrum owners such as Verizon and AT&T (nypost.com). And just to give you an idea of just how large the H Block of spectrum is, Washington split the country into 176 districts under the one block – and DISH would take them all with this purchase.  

Get In On March Madness | SEC Network

As students across the country begin making plans to get in on March Madness, don’t forget that you too can get the best ticket in the house! Conveniently, yours includes a comfy couch and access to your refrigerator! Your all-access pass to the most storied rivalries in college athletics is possible through the variety of sports packages offered by DISH Network – Sign up today! Whether you’re an alumnus of the big state college or just a fan of the local university, you can get access to NCAA coverage from across the country in time for March Madness! With ESPN Full Court from DISH Network, gain access to top conference match-ups across the country including: ACC, AMERICA EAST, ATLANTIC SUN, BIG 12, BIG EAST, COLONIAL, HORIZON, MAAC, SEC, SOUTHLAND, SUN BELT and WAC. [You read correctly; DISH recently announced that it will be the first nationwide carrier of the Southeastern Conference. Read more about the agreement below.] Not looking to pay full price just for the last part of the basketball season? Well lucky you, DISH is now offering a half season offer of only $83 or 4 payments of $20.75! So even if you missed the regular season, you don’t have to worry about missing out on all the tournament action. Looking for a more well-rounded sports package? Get the Multi-Sport Pack from DISH Network to gain access to a variety of sports with programming from networks such as the Pac-12 Network, Big Ten Network, NFL RedZone, NFL Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, MLB Network and over 20 regional sports networks. Even after March Madness, you’ll still be able to catch all of your favorite SEC teams with a DISH sports package. The recent agreement between ESPN and DISH means nationwide coverage of the SEC will start August 14, 2014. Coverage of the SEC Network will also be available in DISH’s America’s Top 120+ and higher packages. The multiplatform network will not only be available on your TV in the comfort of your own home, but you will also be able to watch SEC coverage anytime, anywhere on your computer, tablet or mobile device. Between the network and its digital platform, you will get access to more than 1,000 live SEC events including: 45+ exclusive SEC football games, 100+ men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games, 75 baseball games, 50 softball games. The network will also cover nationally competitive events, expert analysis and news (SEC.com). Financial terms and other details of the agreement were not disclosed. The channel information and details of the SEC Network will be available at a later date.  

DISH and Disney Reached Agreement On AutoHop

After about six months, DISH and Disney reached agreement on AutoHop. Disney, like other networks, aren’t too keen on the AutoHop feature which automatically skips commercials during primetime shows. DISH has agreed to disable the AutoHop feature on ABC and ESPN shows until three days after broadcast, when the networks sell advertising. You too can get the convenient AutoHop feature by signing up with DISH Network today! By reaching this agreement, DISH also gained the rights to provide content from Disney’s networks online and on mobile devices. And now DISH could seek similar agreements with 21st Century Fox (FOX), Comcast (NBC) and CBS. Read the full article here

DirecTV Teams Up with WeatherNation

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & DENVER, Feb 10, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) DirecTV teams up with WeatherNation after its split from The Weather Channel to provide viewers with an enhanced experience with “Local Weather Now.” The new feature gives viewers instant access to local weather anytime and the first-ever Severe Weather Mix – six channels of interactive weather coverage on one screen during major weather events (BUSINESS WIRE). Severe Weather Mix is set to launch early next month while the “Local Weather Now” feature is now available to DIRECTV customers. This feature gives customers access to local weather at the zip code level by a push of a button. While tuning in to WeatherNation (channel 362), a viewer simply presses the red button on their remote to gain instant access to local weather conditions and outlook. In addition, short term and extended forecasts run on the channel every 10 minutes. Read the full press release here.