Recent content by BCH

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    DirecTV Now to rebrand under AT&T TV family.

    It has been over a month since anyone replied to this thread. Is there any new information on AT&T TV, such as the addition or deletion of channels, equipment refinements, expansion into new markets, policy changes, or additional user experiences?
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    DirecTV Now to rebrand under AT&T TV family.

    AT&T TV goes live in 10 markets 8/19/2019. Confirmed: AT&T TV Launches Tomorrow in 10 Test Markets - Cord Cutters News
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    “THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” GAMES OFFERED IN 4K ON FOX

    I don't think the quantity of 4K production trucks is the issue. Just one company, Game Creek, appears to have enough mobile 4K production facilities to do the job. If some of Game Creek facilities are on other assignments there are additional companies such as PMTV, TV Technology, Mobile TV...
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    Rumored DTV Over IP Prices Plus Two New DTV Now Packages

    Does anyone know if the bit rate on Directv Now, or the upcoming internet based Directv, will be consistent with the satellite Directv service or is it more aligned with Uverse TV?
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    I was upgraded to 1149 a couple of days ago.
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    AT&T's new streaming box offered to Directv Now customers for testing

    It appears AT&T's new streaming box, as well as Directv's transition to a streaming service, is well on its way to becoming a reality. DIRECTV NOW Users Can Test AT&T's New Streaming Box For Free
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    VPN question

    And to add to your message regarding routers with faster processors it is important to note that the best performance will be achieved with routers containing processors that support Hardware Accelerated Cryptography. The link below is a short article describing this type of acceleration. The...
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    VPN question

    What works best regarding the use of VPN directly on the device or a router is dependent on a number of factors. Other than network congestion and server selection, a couple of the most overlooked items that impact overall VPN performance is the processing power of the device on which the VPN is...
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    VPN question

    While you did not specifically describe the components that make up your network, your use of VPN with services like Netflix and Amazon Prime can be problematic. If you are using a Fire TV, Nvidia Shield TV or a similar streaming device, you may be better off using Policy Based Routing so that...
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    Does 1088 have the channel logos the same as 1037?
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    Check the firmware watcher to determine which build is in the stream prior to downloading. DirecTV Firmware Watcher
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    Which receiver do you have?
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    I have two C61K receivers that updated this morning.
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    0x1003 is in the stream now between 3 am and 7 am EST, for the HR44, HR54, and HS17.
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    New Guide UI now rolling out (plus HDR support!)

    I don't have any pictures, but you have to wait until the new software is in the stream. The firmware watcher is usually the best tool to determine that, but unfortunately it has been down for the last few days. The new software has been in the stream between 3 am and 7 am eastern time on weekdays.