First Look: DishONLINE

**Aqualung812** · 12-20-2006 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by gck105

One thing I would like to see from this is the ability to to program the DVR from a website, a feature that some Tivo boxes have. There are many times that I read about a show that I would like to see, but I never get to watch it because I forget to program it.

Exactly! How many times have you been at work and hear "Oh, you have to check BLANK show out! It's on tonight at 8..." and never remember to set it up. This would be killer.

**A_Pac** · 12-20-2006 05:52 PM

thanks to scott's always interesting breaking news, you guys got featured on www.dslreports.com's front page,
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/80418

**Scott Greczkowski** · 12-21-2006 04:01 PM

Did some more digging today and found these by mistake when I was looking at the classes being offered at this years Team Summit.

So here is more proof of DishONLINE (as if you needed more)

(I will also update the first post with these attachments as well)

**lovswr** · 12-21-2006 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

Actually I think this will be one of the few times Dish has made their deadline.

Lots of work going on behind the scenes, and a lot of contracts in place for programming.

Also, lots of contracts in place on bandwidth

**kstuart** · 12-22-2006 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

Did some more digging today and found these by mistake when I was looking at the classes being offered at this years Team Summit.

So here is more proof of DishONLINE (as if you needed more)

They are already wrong in the first few words:

" IPTV is the latest in satellite programming technology... "

NOT!

Internet Protocol Television.

No dish needed, no satellite needed.

In fact, you can get it by itself, from providers like ITVN, who provide the set-top box.

**foghorn2** · 12-22-2006 09:09 PM

DSL providers (with no limitations) may gains subs over cable co's that impose max transfer limits.

**Rlanham** · 12-22-2006 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by foghorn2

DSL providers (with no limitations) may gains subs over cable co's that impose max transfer limits.

I think you will see capped downloads becoming a thing of the past. My cable company just upgraded me from 384/4000 to 1000/10,000 at no extra charge.

May be just in time if DishOnline is done up right.

**kstuart** · 12-22-2006 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by foghorn2

DSL providers (with no limitations) may gains subs over cable co's that impose max transfer limits.

Generally, it is easier to get a high bandwidth account on cable than on DSL. This is because people live varying distances from a Central Office, with varying possible bandwidth as a result (sometimes zero for those who live too far). And even those who live close to the CO may find that cable offers more bandwidth - but, of course, almost always for lots more money.

But, it is true that DSL usually doesn't impose limitations on how you can use your bandwidth (and usually have cheaper accounts).

**Aqualung812** · 12-22-2006 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rlanham

I think you will see capped downloads becoming a thing of the past. My cable company just upgraded me from 384/4000 to 1000/10,000 at no extra charge.

May be just in time if DishOnline is done up right.

That wasn't what he was talking about. Cable operators have been know to send nastygrams when you use the bandwidth they give you for long amounts of time. For example, you have 10mb down / 1mb up. That's great, and fast. If you use it at 80-100% for an hour or so at a time, they they don't get upset.

However, if you use 80-100% of that 10mb pipe for 10 hours a day, everyday (Maybe you're downloading the last season of LOST), THEN you get called out.

**dvbfan** · 12-22-2006 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Aqualung812

That wasn't what he was talking about. Cable operators have been know to send nastygrams when you use the bandwidth they give you for long amounts of time. For example, you have 10mb down / 1mb up. That's great, and fast. If you use it at 80-100% for an hour or so at a time, they they don't get upset.

However, if you use 80-100% of that 10mb pipe for 10 hours a day, everyday (Maybe you're downloading the last season of LOST), THEN you get called out.

It depends on your TOS (Terms of Service) with your Broadband Service provider in your area.

My TOS doesn't have any restriction. So it is 24x7 download if you wish. But, it doesn't have much upload capability - which I don't care since I don't run a server.

Infact, some consumers willing to pay more for stable and reliable IP network for these: online games, work at home, telephone contact/call center, conference and IPTV (in future).