The future of DISH Network is inextricably tied to the outcome of the Sprint/T-Mobile merger. While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has given its stamp of approval, several states have banded together to sue against the merger. Up until recently, Colorado was one of those states. That is until DISH Network convinced the state […]
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DISH Network Directs Game of Thrones Fans To HBO Now
If you happen to be a DISH Network subscriber and a Game of Thrones fan, than you may have to wait for winter a bit longer than expected. DISH and HBO are still locked in a contract dispute that has blacked out HBO for months. The blackout is affecting both DISH’s satellite subscribers, and members […]
Details Of CNN’s Deal With DISH Network Finally Come To Light
CNN’s parent company and DISH Network have been locked in a legal battle for well over a year at this point. What makes this dispute extra interesting is the secrecy that has accompanied it. While the legal battle has been ongoing for months, the details surrounding it have been intentionally kept quiet–until now. U.S. District […]
Univision and DISH Network
For those who pay attention to the broadcaster space, few stories have been more interesting recently than the DISH Network spat with the Spanish-language programmer Univision. For long-time DISH Network customers, this could be a very big deal given that Univision usually has more than 60 stations running on DISH Network’s services. So, what exactly […]
DISH Network Is Making Your Hotel Stay More Comfortable
DISH Network already offers some amazing services for the frequent traveler–remote access to your DVR, and DISH Anywhere which allows full access to all your content no matter where you are, are both amazing for the frequent flyers out there. DISH made a recent announcement that is sure to please both regular travelers, and annual […]
DISH Network Improves Integration With Amazon Alexa
DISH Network recently announced a series of improved features that work specifically with Amazon’s Alexa technology. Currently, DISH customers can use Alexa-powered Echo devices to tell their Hopper set-top boxes to play or pause content. However, the latest update will now allow Alexa-using DISH customers to set recordings, launch apps and even navigate menus. For […]
YouTube To Enter MVPD Market
YouTube is looking to expand its services, and hopefully its revenue stream, with the launch of YouTube TV sometime in 2017. YouTube TV will be a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) that will feature 40 cable channels when it first launches. YouTube has made it clear that this will be a contract free service […]
FCC Says DirecTV Now’s Data Plan Violates Net Neutrality Laws
DirecTV Now remains in the media spotlight, but not for the reasons AT&T had hoped. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Bureau released a new report in early 2017 that found AT&T’s DirecTV Now unlimited data plan violates the Open Internet order’s general conduct standard. This is bad news for DirecTV Now and sets a […]
Fox Sports To Offer A New “Be the Player” Replay Feature For Super Bowl LI
Technology is improving at an unprecedented rate, and while we’ve all been focusing on electric cars and new televisions at CES 2017, Fox and Intel have been working on a surprise for the world’s sport enthusiasts. When Fox Sports hosts Super Bowl LI on February 5th, 2017 they will be offering a unique player perspective […]
Dish Network Quotes by Charlie Ergen
Charles William “Charlie” Ergen (born March 1, 1953) is an American businessman and is the co-founder and current Chairman of the Board, and former President and CEO of Dish Network and EchoStar Communications Corporation. Ergen owns 52 percent of Dish and Echostar shares and holds 88 percent of its total voting power. With an estimated […]
