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HDTV VOOM Alternative

This question was mailed in by Marc about a VOOM Alternative

With Voom coming to an end on April 30th I am struggling to find a new HDTV provider. I liked the Voom service and I am now hooked on HD. We have two HD ready TV’s and I would like to ask a few questions concerning the best choice between Direct TV and Dish.

With Voom I was able to recieve local broadcast in both SD and HD with an off air antenna. Will I be able to get my local chanels that broadcast in HD with Direct TV or Dish? FOX, CBS, NBC, PBS…

I do not subscribe to the movie channels but will use PPV. Who offers the better choice Direct TV or Dish?

What is the future for HDTV for with Direct TV and Dish Network? Which of these two are better prepared to expand HD in the future with no additional cost to the consumer?

I like the package price with Dish Network but have concerns about their HD offering.

Thanks,

Marc

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Dish Network with 6 TV’s

Question by Wanda

Can we hook up 6 TV’s to Dish?

All their advertising just indicates up to four TV’s.

Thank you,

Wanda

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How to get a system with International Programming

Question from Rama

One of my friend in Buffalo has given your contact email-id regarding buying of Dishnetwork program from your place. Would appreicate if you could let us know the procedure to get Indian programs.

Regards,

Rama

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Idaho Satellite TV Service

Idaho (ID) Satellite TV

Quiet Nights at home just got good again!

Are you and your sweetie in a rut lately? Maybe you both work long hours, go to bed early after an hour or two of television, and barely allow yourselves enough time to unwind at night before getting up and starting the whole rat race over again. If this is your routine in a nutshell, consider getting Idaho Satellite TV.
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Thanks for the help with Satellite TV

Comment mailed in by Joyce

I have been reading and reading the web sites on DIRECT TV and DISH Network. My brain hurts from trying to understand it all. I knew nothing about satellite until I started to research. Thanks for your web-site. It really helps!

Joyce

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Existing Dish Customer wants a DVR 522

Question mailed in by Rich

Dear Dish Network

I am a customer of yours and I was wondering how I can get the 522 DVR and how much would it cost me to get one.

Send answer to *********** (email removed for privacy)

Thank You

Rich Franklin

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Solution for my Direct TV receiver and TiVo

This is a question from Carl

Hello Dave,

I currently have a direct tv receiver connected with a TIVO receiver. To change the channels of the direct TV receiver, the TIVO unit employs an IR connection. This connection is unreliable at times. I was looking for a direct TV receiver that would allow me to hook up the TIVO unit via a serial input in order to change the channels. My direct TV receiver does not have a serial input.

thank you

Carl

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I want my Direct tv to be in my vacation house too!

This question was mailed in by D.B.D.

I currently have an account with DirectTV. And I have several receivers hooked up in various rooms. I would like to take one of my receivers and install it in another location (vacation house). I know I need a new sat dish. But what kind of cable and other connectors would I need to acquire in order to hook it up to an old cable-tv infrastructure outside the house so I can get it to the TV inside via the old cable TV cabling system?

And do you sell all of that stuff? And for how much? I’m guessing I’d need the dish, about 40 feet at the most of the sat cable, and I’d need whatever kind of adaptor needed to attach into my old cable system where it goes into my house.

Thanks.

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Who offer a free Triple Lnb with three receivers?

This question was emailed by Cryton

I am looking for a company that offers a free triple LNB dish and 3 free hughes receivers and installation. Please let me know if you have any offers that are close to that or if that equipment must be purchased for some fee.

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Another Great Dish Network Site

I am always seaching the web for Satellite TV retailers and sometimes see nice sites that catch my eye. Well… I just found a DISH Network site that is easy to understand and offers easy ordering options.

I will soon add this site to one of the recommended retailers as i am in no doubt people will find it helpfull for getting Dish Network Service.

The site is located here

Can you move your receiver into a different room?

One more question. I only want to get 2 receivers because I don’t want to pay extra for three. I live by myself so why I have 3 TVs I don’t know. Anyway, my question is whether or not I can move one to another TV. Can I have the guy wire for 3 TVs and only have 2 receivers so that I can move one to the 3rd TV when I want to?
Thanks again,
Dan

What are the differences between the Dish Network DVR and DirecTV DVR (Tivo)

What is the difference between the Dish Network DVR and the DirecTV Tivo?
I chatted online with a representative from Dish Network and he told me that they were “basically the same thing”. I asked him if it was “basically the same thing” what the differences were. He then told me that he was unfamiliar with the Tivo equipment. Now, I find that **very hard to believe**! I’m sure Dish Network won’t allow him to say anything. So, what are the differences? (more…)

Help I Can’t Choose Between Dish Network and Direct TV

This Question was mailed in by Mike

Hi Dave,

I’m looking to finally make the switch from cable to satellite, and I’m getting dizzy with all the options. The only thing I have to go off of is my co-worker who had DISH Network and then switched to DIRECTV because he said DISH was miserable. So I am inclined to go with DIRECT TV, but from reading your site it seems like they are both pretty equitable.

Anyway, my main question is this: we are primarily interested in the DVR option, and we only have two televisions to hook up, and really only one needs the DVR. So which plan would you recommend for this scenario? Also, are the initial rates we see just baiting rates, with actual monthly rates increasing after the initial “trial period?” I’m definitely looking at this as a long-term investment, so I’m willing to pay more upfront to get something that will work for the long haul.

Thanks,

Mike

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Illinois (IL) Satellite TV is Free for All

Illinois (IL) Satellite TV
Take me out to the ballgame, but let me stay on the couch

As Illinois citizens, we’re used to both complete devastation as well as total domination with our sports teams. The Cubs, while beloved and adored, let us down time and time again. The Bulls had a record-breaking run in the mid to late ‘90s that put our fair city of Chicago on the map. And if there’s one thing to say about “Da Bears”, it’s that the fans are dedicated (just ask the crew from Saturday Night Live.) So how can we take advantage of this eclecticsm and see all the games we want, when we want? Illinois (IL) Dish Network and Direct TV to the rescue. With 225 channels and even a custom-designed “Sports Pack” ensure that Cubbies Fans, Bears Fans, Bulls Fans and even Blackhawks Fans (once the NHL gets back on track, that is) will never go without their fix. (more…)

Georgia (GA) Satellite TV is Better than Ever

A channel for everyone in Georgia (GA)

If you’re an Atlanta Falcons or Hawks fan, you might consider signing up for Dish Network or Direct TV for Georgia (GA). In Georgia (GA) Satellite TV is a must-have for major sports fans because it gives you enormous access to every game. Unfortunately with the hockey NHL strike this year, (more…)

Satellite TV in Florida (FL) WoW

A Sport Fanatic’s Dream Come True in Florida (FL)

True Marlins fans can’t live without knowing what their favorite baseball team is up to. The best way to keep track of the Marlins and other Florida teams like Miami Heat or Miami Dolphins is to use Florida (FL) Satellite TV, Dish Network or Direct TV. Regardless of which one is best for you, an entire world is at your disposal. Feel like expanding your sports knowledge to the international arena? Click on over to a European Cricket Match or Brazilian Football (Soccer) Championship. You’ll soon realize that the fans in other parts of the world are even crazier than the ones in the Sunshine State. (more…)

Direct TV Options for HDTV Satellite

This is a Question mailed in by Jackie
It is rather long because we replied each other a few times, so i will try to edit it down a bit.

We are planning on getting a big screen 50 inch. We have Directv with TVO dual connections on the dish. What do we need to do as far as upgrading for hd tv or some of the other new tech fancy connections? Or do we need to do anything? We were told at the Magnolia store by a salesman that we needed to make some changes.

Thanks for your help!

Jackie

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Can Existing Dish TV Customers Save?

This was mailed in by Tom & Kim

My husband and I have been customers of Dish for about 10 years now and are not pleased with the cost of our bills with you folks each month. We have the Americas top package and the monthly is now $113. which is way more then we feel we should be spending.

We are wanting to decrease our service and ask that you have someone contact me at (i edited out the phone number) asap.

Thank you in advance.

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Commercial Satellite TV in Florida

This was mailed in by Carlos

I am in the process of opening up a sports bar and need some price quotes on getting the cable tv channels we need. Grand opening will be on opening weekend for the NFL so the NFL games are a must… We Will have 40 TV’s held in about 4000sq ft and we will be in the Palm Harbor FL area.

You can reach me best via email.

-Carlos

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Existing Direct TV Customers Get TiVo

This Question was mailed in by Jonathan

I already am a customer with 2 rooms, are there any promotions to add tevo or any similar upgrade device that we would be eligible for?

thank you. Jonathan

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