Recent content by ibezdechi

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    How do I block Al Jababble channels from coming into my house?

    Thank you for writing the post that I wanted to write. Al Jazeera does a great job on news coverage. I'm a professional journalist and can say that their coverage is very accurate and nonbiased. Jcarerra's attitude and xenophobia underscores the reason why I have to use an "American sounding"...
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    How long does it take to become a "new" customer to DirecTV?

    I guess they don't love me....and I haven't gotten ONE.... Although I do get frequent promotions from them for "DirecTV for Businesses." I'm wondering if somehow my account got flagged for the wrong type of promotion... I'm going to have to give them a call tomorrow... I'll report back....
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    How long does it take to become a "new" customer to DirecTV?

    How long does one need to be not a DirecTV customer before one can take advantage of their newest promotional price deals? I disconnected in March after five years with them. I still have the DVR and dish on my roof.
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    Thank you to the FTA Gods!

    Is it even worth considering to putting in a FTA dish with so many broadcasters now encrypting their feeds?
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    DirecTV and new channels

    I have never quite understood how DirecTV launches new channels. Do the program providers pay them a fee for DirecTV to carry them? Specifically, Dish Network carries "The Documentary Channel" which features independently made documentary films, but apparently the channel is struggling with...