Satellite Viewers Act fails

[Sooner02]

Via Twitter @SatelliteGuys

The US Senate Fails To Pass Satellite Viewers Act Extension.
Senate Fails To Pass Satellite Extension Extension - SatelliteGuys.US

What does this mean for D* customers?

[jdspencer]

The Dish side is talking about Distant Network Service. So, this might mean that either DNS for DirecTV subs will be eliminated or possibly be more tightly controlled.

I'd hate to see DNS go, but I can live with my OTA. And if the OTA is stable, I may even remove DNS from my account.

[Scott Greczkowski]

From what I understand it means DIRECTV can't offer Distant Networks as of March 1st.

[K9SAT]

We should put a satellite guys call to action on this!

[Ramy]

From what I understand it means DIRECTV can't offer Distant Networks as of March 1st.

So my DNS will go away? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That link doesn't work.

[jdspencer]

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That link doesn't work.

What link? The one in the first post does work.

[Iceberg]

From what I understand it means DIRECTV can't offer Distant Networks as of March 1st.

what about SV channels or in markets where D* can import them from the neighboring DMA because the DMA only has 1 or 2 channels?

[meStevo]

what about SV channels or in markets where D* can import them from the neighboring DMA because the DMA only has 1 or 2 channels?

I'd expect those to go away. From what I understand it allows the importing of channels from outside your market... this would be DNS and SV, no?

If a bill or extension does not pass by Feb. 28, the license expires and satellite operators will not be allowed to import distant affiliate TV station signals to viewers who cannot receive a viewable version of their local affiliate.

Senate Fails To Pass Satellite License Bill Extension - 2010-02-26 14:59:08 | Broadcasting & Cable

[Iceberg]

I think there is a difference

Distant to me means NY, LA, Chicago etc

But in some markets there is NO local affiliate of a network. Case in point. Mankato, MN (or St Joe, MO or Glendive, MT, or Zanesville, OH etc). These markets only have one network. In the case of Mankato, its CBS. D* can legally import Minneapolis NBC, ABS & FOX to Mankato. When you run an address for Mankato it shows
CBS Mankato
NBC, ABC, Fox Minneapolis
national PBS

In these cases, those 3 networks from Mpls do carry stories from Mankato and neighboring areas.

[Ramy]

What link? The one in the first post does work.

The link on the first post doesn't work for me.