July 24th, 2013
When DISH introduced AutoHop, a feature on the Hopper set top receiver that allows customers to automatically skip commercials on prime time network TV shows that are prerecorded with the Prime Time Anytime function, it caused quite a stir. Not only were customers excited and estatic to see a product that they’ve been wishing for since the dawn of DVR, but network television executives were furious that consumers would be able to watch programming unfettered by commercials.
Since its launch networks have been trying to legally crush the Hopper and the AutoHop feature, insisting that it violates contracts and infriges copyright. The networks would like the courts to issue an injuction, a move that would prevent DISH from providing AutoHop to its customers. Judge Sidney Thomas of the Ninth Circuit, who upheld the ruling from last fall denying the injuction, disagreed with the networks’ claims of infringment, and cited the landmark Sony Betamax case from 1984 in which the electronic manufacturer went up again studio giant Universal over its development and distribution of VCRs. Its been an accepted fact that home recordings of television shows and broadcast movies for time shifting – viewing later or more than once – is not a copyright infringement and is protected by fair use.
“This decision is a victory for American consumers, and we are proud to have stood by their side in this important fight over the fundamental rights of consumer choice and control,†Dish’s executive vice president and general counsel, R. Stanton Dodge, said in a statement.
Categories: DISH & TV news
March 22nd, 2013
DISH beats DirecTV for customer satisfaction, value, and technology. When you switch to DISH you can save up to $800 in the first year alone! DISH customers pay on average 19% less than DirecTV customers, and they get better value and technology.
Hate commercials? Only the DISH Hopper offers Auto Hop that allows you to automatically skip commercials during prerecorded primetime shows with PrimeTime Anytime. DirecTV’s whole-home receiver, Genie, can’t do anything like that. It also can’t offer you TV Everywhere like DISH and Sling can, which allows you to watch live and DVR events anywhere on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or other internet connected device. With DirecTV’s “Everywhere” service you can only watch live TV in your home, except for a very limited amount of channels you can watch elsewhere. How is that “Everywhere”?
With DirecTV you could pay up to $30 to rent a movie. When you switch to DISH you’ll get Blockbuster @Home free for 3 months, giving you over 20 additional entertainment channels including EPIX, STARZ Cinema, Sony Movie Channel, and Hallmark Movie Channel. Plus access to thousands of movies, TV shows, and kids’ titles streamed to your TV, computer or iPad. You’ll also get HBO, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, and STARZ free for 3 months.
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Categories: Specials & Deals
March 18th, 2013
DISH Network offers the family friendly Smart Pack, a small package of the 55 most popular channels designed with a family in my mind, all for only $19.99/month with online bonus savings of $10/month for the first 12 months. If you want to provide your family with safe, fun entertainment, and you don’t want to pay for hundreds of channels you’ll never watch, the Smart Pack is the best deal for you! Here are some family favorite channels included in the Smart Pack:
Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment, and delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. Offering fun family programming everyone can enjoy, Great American Country is what every country lover needs!
Hallmark Movie Channel is a trusted family-friendly network devoted to quality storytelling. Dedicated to bringing viewers original movies with a mix of classic theatrical films, and presentations from the acclaimed Hallmark Hall of Fame library, Hallmark Movie channel also has movie offerings that touch on a diverse range of film genres. This includes mysteries, westerns, coming-of-age dramas, and epic fantasies. Hallmark Movie Channel inspires audiences and transports viewers to a time when life was a bit simpler and kinder with beloved, timeless masterpieces.
Outdoor Channel is dedicated to offering everyone interested in the great outdoors a line up of entertaining and family friendly programming. From hobbyists and enthusiast to masters of outdoor sports and games, you’ll find something to love on the Outdoor Channel.
Categories: Channels & Shows
February 20th, 2013
In this day and age it can be hard to find customer service that’s actually there to serve the customers. You want a company that allows you to talk to a person when you need to talk to them, not only during very specific hours and for only certain things. You want a company that cares about their customers and puts their satisfaction first. A company that will help you resolve your technical issues and answer questions about your bill, when ever those issues and questions may arise.
According to the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), DISH beats DIRECTV and the nation’s largest cable providers in Customer Satisfaction, Value and Customer Loyalty. DISH offers the best customer service for the best products in the industry.
Categories: DISH & TV news
December 7th, 2012
DISH wants to give you the best value, as well as the best in entertainment and television technology. With a free Hopper with packages starting at just $24.99/month for the first 12 months, as well as 3 months free of all four premium channels – HBO, Showtime, Starz, and Cinemax – and Blockbuster @Home, and HD free for the life of your account, why would you ever pay more for TV?
DISH has the best savings with the widest selection offered on the most advanced technology. Store up to 2000 hours of programming on the Hopper, that twice as much recording space as any other DVR on the market. The Hopper feature AutoHop allows you to automatically skip commercials in prerecorded primetime television – automatically recorded when PrimeTime Anytime is enabled. Having the Hopper with DISH Network is the best way to watch TV!
Categories: Equipment & Remotes
October 5th, 2012
DISH beats DirecTV in Customer Satisfaction, Value, and Loyalty. While DirecTV raised their rates by an average of 4.9% in 2012, DISH Prices stayed the same. DISH offers the lowest all-digital package prices nationwide. DirecTV charges an average of $20 more per month for comparable basic digital packages.
Our award-winning technology gives you the most intuitive way to get entertainment. Watch LIVE TV programming on your tablet, Smartphone or computer at no extra monthly cost with TV Everywhereâ„¢ brand technology from DISH. Restrictions apply.
DISH is one of the only entertainment providers with 24/7 live customer service. You can even call us at 3AM to change your programming. DirecTV, AT&T U-verse and Verizon FiOS can’t say that. And just to be official about it: according to the 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), DISH beats DirecTV and the nation’s largest cable providers in Customer Satisfaction, Value and Customer Loyalty.
Categories: DISH & TV news
September 26th, 2012
Summer is winding down and great new releases are hitting your DISH Pay-Per-View (PPV) channels! How can we celebrate? By offering a long weekend of select 99¢ PPV movies, of course! Grab some popcorn and your favorite movie-going friend (the one who doesn’t talk during the best scene) and settle in for some heart-racing action, side-splitting comedy, or tear-inducing drama with five of the most entertaining films of the season for just 99¢ apiece—only on DISH PPV!
Categories: Specials & Deals
September 3rd, 2012
There are plenty of reasons to switch from DirecTV to DISH. The best technology, like the whole-home HD DVR the Hopper and its Primetime Anytime and AutoHop features. The best value, like that fact that DISH offers 5 packages with everyday prices under $60. DIRECTV? Only One. Also, the average DIRECTV customer spends 20% more than the average DISH customer.
It’s a clear choice. DISH offers the best technology, the best value and great customer service. Why would you ever pay more for less service?
Categories: DISH & TV news
August 17th, 2012
Familytime Favorites bundles the Heartland Package with America’s Top 120 for only $5 more per month. This offers you 10 more family friendly channels and over 3,000 streaming family movies and TV shows.
Categories: Channels & Shows
August 1st, 2012
DISH Network’s SMART PACK is the Best Value in Entertainment
Why pay for three hundred channels you never watch? The Smart Pack is a smart choice for parents, and there’s plenty of family friendly programming for everyone. Does your teen like science? They’ll love Investigation Discovery, The Science Channel, Animal Planet, NASA and more. Kids love ‘toons? Check out Hub, Boomerang and NickToons! BabyFirstTV is the nation’s first channel made just for babies and toddlers, and offers inspiring programming designed by educational experts. From the Cooking Channel and Food Network to the Outdoor Channel or the Biography Channel, no matter what you want to watch there’s something for you in the Smart Pack. As well as your locals for your favorite prime time shows! DISH has an excellent tool that allows you to look up the locals in your area to see exactly what you’ll be getting. With DISH’s Smart Pack you get 55 of the most popular channels for only $24.99/month.
Categories: Channels & Shows