(This is not my own idea, read it) In the case of CNN the problem for Turner is allowing any carrier to decide not to carry it, it further diminishes the CNN brand. If CNN was as strong as Fox News, that would be a very different situation.
FOX News Channel/DISH dispute
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Yes.....Just if just for pure dramatics would be a great ploy....! And then a whole weekend off worry and non stop phone calls to get it back on.....Id bet on it!
I chose a 4 room setup because that is what my family would require,2 room setup is irrelevant in our case.This is also in comparison to vip receivers which we currently have.Anyway,the cost difference is pretty negligible,which goes right back to my original point.If Dish is fighting tooth and nail to keep our prices down,how is it that they are almost or in some cases equal in price to dtv?I'd hate to see dish pricing if they carried sunday ticket and mlb extra innings.lol
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I have a feeling whatever the savings it will be characterized as not much so I'm not going down that road. But the real point is you changed what I said. My post was for most people. And by far, most people have either one, two or three rooms with VIP receivers compared to those with four and more rooms or the Hopper and are saving in the neighborhood of $144 to $180 a year over Direct TV. I have always said those that need or want the most up to date equipment like the Hopper or who have alot of receivers won't save as much but I credit DISH for keeping the prices lower for those that don't need the bells and whistles. DISH allows those who want good DVR's and are trying to save a way to save substantially over the competition. And one reason for that is their refusal to simply pay what programmers want. So these disputes are indeed saving me alot over Direct TV around $180 every year.
I recently checked Directv, Time Warner, and Uverse for anything that has TCM and NBCSN in HD (and a single receiver) and Dish wins. I don't understand why some people have trouble accepting this.
Depending on what you want, YMMV, but typically Dish offers the best deal for us single receiver folk. They also have a bunch of cheaper packages you won't find elsewhere. Doesn't mean Dish will be getting the Nobel Prize, but they do offer a better deal for some.
Depending on what you want, YMMV, but typically Dish offers the best deal for us single receiver folk. They also have a bunch of cheaper packages you won't find elsewhere. Doesn't mean Dish will be getting the Nobel Prize, but they do offer a better deal for some.
One explanation is most favored nation clauses in contracts. One provider wins a price concession from a content provider and everyone else with such a clause in their contracts also gets that price.
Probably won't pull the plug until Monday morning or 4pm EST after market bell. If the 2 channels are still on throughout xmas, that could be a sign they're negotiating. As Fox would keep the feed alive in good faith.
According to Broadcasting & Cable, the contract expires at 11:59pm tonight (Dec 20).
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/ne...ws-faces-dec-20-contract-deadline-dish/136398
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/ne...ws-faces-dec-20-contract-deadline-dish/136398
All the Fox News fans got themselves all works up a day early....gotta laugh
Faux "news" going away? SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!
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