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  1. jegrant

    Comcast wants to buy Roku

    I mean... the only way I would personally think this might be acceptable is if Comcast agrees to continue to distribute all apps and programming that they give to Roku, to any other device / operating system, on equitable terms. No "special backroom deals" for Roku - they have to compete / deal...
  2. jegrant

    Discovery Plus

    I wouldn't be surprised if/when they finally discontinue the "DIY channel" on linear TV, that what they might do is cast it as "DIY is now available only on demand on Discovery+ and the linear channel is now the Magnolia Network". However, what it increasingly looks like is they might just keep...
  3. jegrant

    Ion Plus and Qubo to shut down

    I am confused as heck by the Indianapolis situation. We're still not getting all the Scripps/Katz national networks, but what they have done is added duplicated feeds of QVC & HSN to the two stations they now own here, so there are now 3 feeds of QVC and HSN across Indianapolis. Presumably some...
  4. jegrant

    Are the “SiriusXM” radios based on Sirius, XM or something else?

    My impression is that "SiriusXM" radios are based on the XM system, as the legacy Sirius system will eventually shut down. No new Sirius radios are being installed in cars. SXM radios receive everything an XM unit does, plus SXM-only channels aka "SiriusXM 2.0". (SXM radios do not receive the...
  5. jegrant

    Listener's Perspective on the Growing Affiliate List of EMF

    On one hand, there is some concern for the loss of "local" radio, but that went out the door when "Main Studio Waivers" started being handed out (to everyone in radio) like confetti at a parade. Certainly, many listeners seem to like the EMF programming, and they send in money. I would be...
  6. jegrant

    T-Mobile enters television streaming market with T-Vision

    T-Mobile has temporarily added a bunch of the Vibe channels (and some channels they didn't carry at all before) to most of the more expensive T-Vision plans, to address concerns from those channels that feel they have the right to force consumers to buy them. (Legally, yes, they may. But...
  7. jegrant

    Comcast May Drop NBC Locals (WHAT?!?!)

    ABC does apparently have a national feed now, that carries ABC TV Network shows and uses "ABC News Live" programming to fill in the non-network timeslots. I get this "ABC General" on T-Mobile T-Vision.
  8. jegrant

    Just Canceled

    Update: I called in, and it took several threats to cancel, but I ended up getting XM Select in my car and on streaming and I'm still paying $6.98/month billed monthly, total cost charged to my card. I do think $7/mo is all it's worth, and it's only worth that much because they're throwing in...
  9. jegrant

    Frndly Tv

    I think this reminds me somewhat of Sky Angel - Dish has always been aware of this niche, hence why they were one of the original providers to cater to it, not only by integrating SA* but later the Heartland Pack as well.
  10. jegrant

    Comcast Economy [Favorite Channel List or Simplifying the Guide?]

    Yeah I would actually say just get an antenna and a Roku, and use Pluto, Stirr, Xumo for hundreds of free channels, and Philo or Sling if you want to pay $20 or $25 to get a decent "cable" type package. At least in some areas Comcast has an internet only plan where you get 25 Mbps down / 2 Mbps...
  11. jegrant

    Just Canceled

    Here is a question: I currently have the $4.99/month billed monthly promo, which with taxes/fees/royalties comes out to $6.98/month charged. This is for streaming only. So, under the new SiriusXM packages, will they give me the "new" Select plan that includes a hardware XM radio plus the free...
  12. jegrant

    Disney Plus +

    Supposedly Hulu is going to start promoting the ad free option more heavily, so I do hope they consider an "ad free bundle" of Hulu+ad free and Disney+. Hulu CEO Randy Freer explains why Hulu never promoted its ad-free version
  13. jegrant

    Disney Plus +

    I am hoping to get a bundle of the $11.99 Hulu plan with Disney+ for as close to $15 as possible. It's probably going to be more like 16.99, though.
  14. jegrant

    AT&T Wants low ARPU customers gone

    I am glad I transferred my "grandfathered" DTVN account to someone else a while back, because the DVR never worked very well for me and I honestly didn't watch enough of the programming to keep it. I've since gone to the $16 plan at Philo - the DVR is fantastic and I can always skip commercials...
  15. jegrant

    New lower cost Streaming only plan

    www.siriusxm.com/military25 : From what I can tell, the standard promo plans available by calling would be cheaper than the military discount, unless you really hate to call every 6-12 months.
  16. jegrant

    New lower cost Streaming only plan

    Can I listen to Major League Baseball games online? Yes, you can stream every Major League Baseball game on your computer or mobile device with a subscription to the All Access package or with the streaming add-on to a qualifying satellite radio subscription.
  17. jegrant

    Radar channel 33.2

    Yeah I feel like either the sub channels are going to look like old-school YouTube (240p) or the main CW channel there won't be in HD, but maybe a wide screen 480p.
  18. jegrant

    New lower cost Streaming only plan

    From what I recall, the MLB contract with SiriusXM, requires you to have a physical hardware satellite radio in order to get the full MLB play by play, which is why the "online only" plans don't include that.
  19. jegrant

    fox news?

    Pluto.tv also carries Newsmax, which is very conservative, last I checked. I am almost positive that if FOX would sell FOX NEWS without buying 1,000 other FOX channels, then more providers would carry it. For example, I'm sure if a fair price was offered, Sling would add it to their News Extra...
  20. jegrant

    The Ergen-Locast Link

    The Local Choice proposal mentioned in this article is fantastic, excellent, and long overdue. This would turn all local channels into either "Must Carry" (at a $0 retransmission fee) or "Local Choice" where each local channel would set an amount of money, and each subscriber would choose which...
  21. jegrant

    Court TV Making a Return

    We have two Tribune stations here in Indianapolis so I hope at least one picks this up.
  22. jegrant

    Future of Diginets?

    Also look at Pluto TV and Xumo TV, both of which offer free, live, multichannel packages like STIRR does. Pluto was recently bought by Viacom and they will keep the free offering but plan to add paid options as well.
  23. jegrant

    called to cancel service

    I was recently (finally) able to get streaming only for 6 months for $30 (it comes out to just under $39 including taxes, royalty fees, etc.). Previously they would only offer that deal for my car radio and would not offer any streaming only promos. I have Bluetooth in the car, and unlimited...
  24. jegrant

    New Channel Lineup 8/17/17

    I don't know if it's related to the 8/17 change, but XM Channel 144 is finally playing what appears to be a live feed of Arirang Radio, that matches the one heard in the Arirang app, instead of the automated Korean music loop it's had for years. I'm excited that there will finally be DJs and a...
  25. jegrant

    Free Over-the-Air TV Is Going to Get Better

    But if more stations move to VHF, we will need bigger antennas and have more trouble receiving the signal.