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Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Trefis from thestreet.com states,
NEW YORK (Trefis) -- Dish Network(DISH_) has been on a spree to buy distressed assets and acquire spectrum on what it perceives as cheap prices.
There has been speculation as to whether the company will use this spectrum to enter mobile data/voice market. Dish hasn't officially disclosed its intentions until recently when it stated in a filing with the FCC that AT&T(T_) and T-Mobile's deal could harm competition and potentially discourage Dish Network from entering the mobile broadband market.
Clearly the idea is to diversify its risk and position itself better against mounting competition from telecom and cable providers as well as its long-standing rival DirecTV (DTV_).

Not only does the competition pose a threat to Dish's presence in the pay-TV market, increasing Internet usage puts it at a disadvantage against cable companies.
What if the video viewing shifts drastically to Internet? Comcast(CMCSA_) will still be able to compete in TV but Dish would be vulnerable.
By picking up cheap spectrum, Dish is exploring options so that it can adapt to the online shift as this blossoms. In other words, it would like to straddle the fence by hanging on to its traditional business while providing a streaming option to consumers as preferences shift.
Our price estimate for Dish Network stands at $31.50, roughly in line with the market price.
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Scott Greczkowski
I said it before but will say it again...

I do believe DISH will offer some kind of streaming in the future... you should see the data center they are building currently. Its HUGE!
joewhite57
I thought I was losing my grip on reality
pattykay
Speaking of Dish's streaming option, has anyone else noticed that when using the Disney app (More Video Services) on the Hopper or Wally to watch a show (such as Cloak and Dagger from Freeform) and they insert an ad for a pay-per-view movie, it is a Sling Television ad, not a Dish ad? That seems odd, since I am watching the show on a Dish receiver.
Tampa8
I said it before but will say it again...

I do believe DISH will offer some kind of streaming in the future... you should see the data center they are building currently. Its HUGE!

Never underestimate Scott... said in 2011. :)
navychop
Or milk both.

7 year old thread, talking about 10 years into the future. Close enough. We have HEVC now. Not sure we will have such advances in the future.


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nelson61
When they picked up the frequencies, they made a presentation of one option using a one to many broadcast system.

Transmit a streaming package that many receive. Think of it as a mini TV transmitter.with no data caps.

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dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.

I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

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harshness
They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole.
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
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dishstaller
The "Secure Asset Fund" had about $1 billion in reserves... in Bitcoin.

The fund started in 2018, so it may take a while to make investors whole, much less replenish the fund.
That's kinda what I was seeing but all the news reports are suggesting that all investors will be made whole immediately.
The other thing they weren't clear about was the BTC that was "locked out" of the system. I guess that means that the stolen BTC is basically worthless now because I don't see how it could be replaced....but there is a LOT about the crypto world that leaves me scratching my head.
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harshness
This is what scares me about cryptocurrency: there doesn't seem to be any oversight.

It seems more like politics than investing.
osu1991
Pub Member / Supporter
· posted in The Chit Chat Club
:mad::mad::mad::mad:

Pissed off at the crappy healthcare costs

My health Insurance renewal for 2027 just came in. Going from $827 a month to $1,187 a month. Deductible going up a $1k to $9,350. Max out of pocket also going up $1k to $11,000. Doctor co-pay of $40. Urgent Care co-pay $50. ER 50% coinsurance after deductible. That's all in network. Out of network is double, should it be needed.

Have to think about this. I'm really tempted to just go without now. I only go to the doctor once or twice a year. I pay out of pocket for Tirzepitide and can do without the Rosuvastatin (crestor) now. Really tired of spending over $10k a year and getting nothing out of it.

After years with Blue Cross I switched last year to Ambetter as my Blue Cross premium was going from $1200 to $1800 for a Silver plan and the Bronze plan was still going to be $1300 at BCBS. Ambetter was $827 for the same coverage with a Bronze plan. Didn't think it would jump this much so soon.

I'm guessing a Silver plan is probably over $2,000 a month for 2027.
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Scott Greczkowski
Staff member HERE TO HELP YOU! Cutting Edge
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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harshness
After Midnight - Eric Clapton
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Bobby
Gotta Give A Little Love (Ten Years After) - Timmy Thomas
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gms49ers
Hear Me Calling - Ten Years After
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sdfntx
I Can Hear You Calling - Three Dog Night
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gms49ers
Can't You Hear Me Knocking - The Rolling Stones
cpdretired
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in DISH Network Support Forum
Several Dish offers showed up today in my account. Once you choose one the rest are removed. Offers were Showtime, Starz, AMC and others.
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Darrell S
I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
long_time_Dish
I got Starz/Encore again for 50% off for 3 months yesterday.
R
I tried on Hopper last night. Many more offers than the website has. I even got 3 free months of Gallery. Only offered 1 month on website
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
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Darrell S
How do I check for offers on my H3? My contract runs out in January.

OH - how about them Tigers!!
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
R
You have to find my account in the settings. Only works if you're connected to internet.
Thanks, I found it. I have no offers.
S
Added the protection plan last week and went to cancel it. The website offered me 3 months free.
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nkapon
Last reply · posted in Canadian Satellite Services
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
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nelson61
Hello there :)

We are looking for Starlink installer that will be able to install a system in Burk's falls.

Please ping me if you are interested :)

Thanks,
Nimrod
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
nkapon
It is really really simple install (no special tools or instruments required and they guide you through using their starlink app and a simple set of instructions.

You can order direct from starlink online or from an authorized retailer.

Not at all like the special equipment needed for a satellite install.
Thank you Nelson,
Yes, I fully agree. I can install it with my teeth, and both hands tied behind my back...but this installation is for a commercial user that will not do it themselves, and myself, Im overseas...

But it looks like that we managed to find someone who can drive there for the work.

Thank you 🙏
J
have you got it done
dishstaller
Pub Member / Supporter Lifetime Supporter
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

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Juan
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
harshness
I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
dishstaller
I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.
Believe it or not, 8 yrs...96 mon is starting to become common.

What I can't believe is the interest rates they are charging now. I've got a high credit score and when recently at a Ford dealership I inquired about what the rates were for new vehicles and he said 6.9%. Yikes.
TheRatPatrol
Last reply · posted in TV Shows
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.

I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Jimbo

Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
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Howard ...
You don't like Tony, or Tony as the Director (he's only been there for 30 seconds now) or you don't like NCIS ?
Tony as the director.🙄
Jimbo
Tony as the director.🙄
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
Howard Simmons
Would you rather have LaRoche ???
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
Jimbo
No. Bring in someone new.🤔 Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...

Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)

Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.

Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.

It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
KAB
KAB
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Jimbo
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
I'm curious how they are going to implement Tony into Origins (If they do) ...
Tony was introduced to Gibbs and the team, on NCIS, which makes it the Mothership side of things, he worked in Baltimore prior to NCIS, NO mention when they met that anyone had known one another ...
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Jimbo
I wonder it they will show the teased meeting (in Origins) with Tony and Gibbs.
Teased Meeting ?
dfergie
I didn't recognize him till I saw this... (William Katt)

View: https://youtu.be/n9S3F87A588?si=tU_YQX6h3vDmrGEf

Good episode.
Neutron
Supporting Founder
Last reply · posted in The Chit Chat Club
Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

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M
R.I.P.
mc6809e
Rest In Peace
sdfntx
R.I.P., Jean-Luc.