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DISH Network Looks to Move Into Mobile Broadband Networks

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:22:21 +0000

Dish Network seems to be exhausting their resources trying to secure their place as your top home service provider. The most recent news is sure to put them on top. Dish Network has made it official, it’s moving into wireless. In a filing made this week with the Federal Communications Commission, the satellite television provider applied for approval to combine satellite spectrum licenses to use for mobile broadband services.

“We are excited about the opportunity to put this nationwide spectrum to productive use for competitive and innovative mobile broadband services,” Dish’s executive vice president Tom Cullen said in a statement on Tuesday.

Dish is hoping to follow the same path as LightSquared, a satellite mobile broadband company funded by hedge fund billionaire Philip Falcone. LightSquared has run into many concerns by the Federal Aviation Administration and companies that rely on GPS technology. However Dish wouldn’t operate on the same band as GPS and wouldn’t encounter the same concerns over interference. This most recent move made by Dish is in hopes of becoming a bigger player in media and telecommunications. Dish may be looking to Sprint Nextel Corp and MetroPCS Communications to help them with that. MetroPCS may be the right fit because they need more airwaves and has the financial resources to help Dish build a network.

However we shouldn’t expect anything to happen just yet. “I wouldn’t expect anything in the near term,” Dish Chief Executive Officer Joseph Clayton said earlier this month on a conference call, referring to the company’s mobile Internet strategy. Nothing is certain just yet, but keep an eye out for DISH Networks next move. To hear more news and upcoming Dish offers visit us online at Dish-Systems or call (888)566-3979. What do you think about DISH making the move to wireless? Let us know what you think!

Frontier Renews their Partnership with DISH Network for Satellite Video

admin — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:50:52 +0000

Frontier has recently made the switch from offering Satellite TV service and has since been focusing on FIOS installation. However they are still very happy to offer customers the service but do it via their partner, DISH Network. On Wednesday Frontier announced that they would be renewing their contract with the Satellite Giant DISH Network. They signed a multiyear contract, in which Frontier will offer DISH Network video service as part of a bundled service package throughout its 27-state footprint. This plan is currently available to all customers that subscribe to Frontier’s Custom Value package and will include DISH Network’s 200 HD channels, audio channels, and pay-per-view and on-demand titles.

“We are very excited to strengthen our partnership with Frontier, a company that has expanded aggressively into new territories,” said Joe Clayton, CEO of DISH Network. “As a digital TV entertainment leader, DISH Network offers a true value proposition, providing the most choices for programming and technology at the best price. We are pleased to continue offering DISH Network products and services as part of Frontier’s value-driven broadband, telephone and video bundle.”

Frontier will provide a single point of contact for their customer service, providing one single telephone bill, and video and high-speed internet services. DISH Network also gives Frontier customers a front row seat to watch TV everywhere on any device-tablets, smart phones or laptops with its Sling Adapter technology and its Blockbuster movie services. To add TV Everywhere to your programming visit us online at Dish-Systems or call (866)989-3474.

DISH Network Allows Subscribers to View Fox Network Online Days Before Other Service Providers

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:10:47 +0000

For those of you that look forward to watching your favorite Fox shows online, you will now have to wait to view it online for free. Starting August 15, 2011, you will have to wait 8 days before you can watch it online, unless you have a DISH Network subscription or a HULU plus account. Fox Networks and Fox Broadcasting Company have announced a new authentication program that requires a cable or Hulu subscription for immediate access to online content. DISH Network is currently the only service provider signed on for the service, but Fox said it has plans to sign with many more cable providers in the near future. This means your favorite shows such as ‘Glee’, ‘Bones’, ‘The Simpsons’, and ‘Family Guy’ will only be accessible to you via hulu.com, dishonline.com and through cable providers that decide they want to participate. For the time being if you don’t have either of the stated subscriptions you will need to wait 8 days for it to become available online. “We are continually looking at opportunities to provide our pay television distributors with content and products that enhance the value of pay television subscribers,” Michael Hopkins, president of Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Fox Networks, said in a statement. “Our new authentication service will continue to provide next-day access to Fox broadcast shows for our viewers who subscribe to participating pay television providers.” This give DISH Network customers the ability to watch what they want anytime, anywhere. TV anywhere is an initiative that lets cable subscribers watch content online. It started in June 2009, with Time Warner starting to provide online access to TNT and TBS content. Dish has launched their TV Everywhere portal named “DISHOnline.com.” DISH Network requires a one- time payment for the content and then can remain completely connected to that service. This will allow them access to all of their live TV and recorded programs, whether it be on a laptop, mobile device, or anywhere in their home using the DISH Network WiFi Monitor.

To order you DISH Network service visit us online at Dish-Systems or call (866)989-3474. What’s your favorite show on Fox?

International TV Programming Available Through DISH World IPTV

admin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:09:53 +0000

Looking exclusively for international programming without the satellite dish? Look no further, now that DISH Network offers international programming options for viewers through an IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) broadband connection that does not require the installation of a satellite dish. Most recently added international programming includes 16 popular Indian channels including live cricket coverage over 150 days and 28 Middle-Eastern channels. Depending on which programming fits your needs, you can get international packages for as low as $9.99 for the Hindi News package or even $34.99 for Arabic movies, news and Dubai sports channels.

The set up is extremely easy with these five instructions provided by DISH World IPTV:

Establish connection with RCA and HDMI cables
Connect Ethernet cable to IPTV box
Press the power switch on the backside of the box after connecting IPTV box with AC Power Cord and then to the nearest outlet
Use the other side of your RCA and HDMI cables to plug directly into your TV
Press the power button on the front of your IPTV box and begin watching TV

To order DISH Network IPTV, visit DISH Systems – authorized DISH Network retailer online or call 866-989-3474. Your set top box will be delivered to you in a matter of days with user-friendly set up instructions included. For more satellite TV news and updates, you can find DISH Systems on Facebook and Twitter.

Dish Network Goes “Wild”…WildBlue That Is!

dishychick — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:12:24 +0000

Some good news on the Dish Network home front regarding beam openings and beams that are remaining open to new subscription opportunities. Dish Network High-Speed Internet powered by WildBlue has new beam coverage open for customers located within Southern Texas, from the lower Rio Grande Valley to the lower Texas Gulf Coast. These new beams just reiterate Dish Networks commitment to leading the satellite industry. For more information on Dish Network please contact 1-866-989-3474 or visit their website at dish-network.com.