New DishHD $29.99 HD Only Package Details

[Allin4greeN]

Bummer. With my RSN, I would possible jump.

Yah, I'm thinking that without BTN, the HD only package holds less interest for me too...

Of course, given the price differential between my current AEP package and the HD only package, E* is probably counting on that reaction from subs...

[ripnbigc]

I rarely watch SD anymore. A few shows on FX, Speed, and Scifi. If Dish adds those, I'm jumping on it. Don't watch RSNs so it doesn't matter that I can't get those. Now an HD only premium pack would be the icing on the cake.

[tigerfan33]

What about PBS. Aren't providers required to carry PBS. Will we get the local sd channel?

[RandallA]

Yes there is I will post full details in a bit.

Thanks. I'm planning on downgrading now that the HD Essentials package can be added to Dish Latino Max.

[skottey]

1-Fees are the same except for the Hd enabling fee going up $1.00.

Well you see, $29.95 a month is not the truth... you have the enabling fee, 622 rental, etc.... that is what I meant... They will have a big flashy $29.99 a month HD only banner on their site, but that isn't being truthful. Not to pick on Dish... all cable and sat companies do this. It is just dishonest.

I have a business, I charge $XX/hour for service with a one hour minimum and 10 minute increments after the first hour. I have no hidden charges. There is no sticker shock. My customers know what they are getting. My website tells it like it is. No flashy deceptive ads with a lower than monthly price.

I'll bet I sleep better at night than Charlie. But then again, I may have the edge on him with Ambien. But my Honest Abe approach isn't hurting my slumber any either. Charlie should do the same.

[skottey]

What about PBS. Aren't providers required to carry PBS. Will we get the local sd channel?

I have Dish (in the process of canceling) and don't have a PBS feed. Doesn't that come with locals only?

But I don't care. I never watch PBS but I get it on cable and OTA on the rare occasion I might.

[jacmyoung]

Everyone here has been lost in the excitement of this new all hd pack, I think it sucks because that $10 HBO/SHO/Startz/Cinemax HD's rumor did not come true.

Also this package is apparently aimed to stop people from leaving, but not to save you all $30 a month, because if so Dish will lose big in revenue.

So my guess from this news is:

1) There will be no or very few new HDs added for a long time, probably not until end of this year;
2) Even if a few new ones will be added, they likely will not be included in this package;
3) Don't expect this package to make too much sense, like adding a few news and children's channels, because everyone will be saving $30 a month switching to it, and Dish will lose big;
4) For the same reason, don't expect any RSN's.

It is aimed at people who want to move to cable or D* yet still see the point of keeping Dish at the same time. To stop the bleeding so to speak.

[JThree]

Would switch to this in a heartbeat if it included an option for the HD RSN package.

[Dishlover]

Everyone here has been lost in the excitement of this new all hd pack, I think it sucks because that $10 HBO/SHO/Startz/Cinemax HD's rumor did not come true.

Also this package is apparently aimed to stop people from leaving, but not to save you all $30 a month, because if so Dish will lose big in revenue.

So my guess from this news is:

1) There will be no or very few new HDs added for a long time, probably not until end of this year;
2) Even if a few new ones will be added, they likely will not be included in this package;
3) Don't expect this package to make too much sense, like adding a few news and children's channels, because everyone will be saving $30 a month switching to it, and Dish will lose big;
4) For the same reason, don't expect any RSN's.

It is aimed at people who want to move to cable or D* yet still see the point of keeping Dish at the same time. To stop the bleeding so to speak.

I don't see why Dish wouldn't sell all the add ons available with any other packages. Wouldn't make any sense. "What, Dish Doesn't want to makle more MONEY with add ons!?"

[Pepper]

This sounds pretty good to me. I think it's aimed at the former Voom (satellite service) customers and other HD-technophiles.