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DishHD needs to change their pricing policies...it is too expensive, especially after adding all the fees, and they are no longer competitively priced in my opinion. Early last month, Scott alluded to "major news" involving pricing or free programming that would "create a buzz" in the industry. Well, I haven't seen any major news nor have I caught a major buzz from E* announcing more favorable DishHD pricing. Until recently, I was paying $122.98 for DishHD Platinum w/two 622s and one 811:
$104.99 DishHD Platinum w/locals
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.99 DHPP
FYI: after 1 January the price will go up [at least] 5% since DBS services will now be taxed in Virginia. I have dropped down to the DishHD Bronze (the minimum package) and I am still paying $84.94:
$54.99 DishHD Bronze w/locals
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.98 DVR Fee
$5.98 yet another stupid DVR Fee
5.99 DHPP
What I really want is DishHD Gold along with two premium channels (VIP $20 option). Let's look at how stupid DishHD pricing is:
$74.99 DishHD Gold w/locals
$20.00 (two premiums)
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.98 DVR Fee
$5.98 yet another DVR Fee
$5.99 DHPP
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$124.94
Now, let's take a look at my local cable company "Ditch the Ditch" promotion:
$29.95 digital cable (all the digital cable channels - fixed 12 month price)
$0.00 free HBO, Showtime and Starz for 12 months
$18.90 HD DVR Bundle (HD DVR, HD Plus Pack, all the fees, etc.)
$8.95 2nd HD DVR
$1.75 HD Cablecard for Sony (ATSC QAM) HD DVR
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$59.95
$59.95 gets me all the cable favorites, non-watered down HD (although far fewer channels at present), two HD DVRs, plus a cablecard for my Sony HD DVR.
Let's take a look at FiOS TV which was recently awarded a Cable TV Franchise in my area: (true HD, lots of HD (not the most due to VOOM HD), no added fees for HD channels or DVRs):
$39.95 FiOS TV Premier
$14.95 Movies & Sports (Showtime, Starz, Encore, TMC, Flix, Sundance)
$12.95 HD DVR
$12.95 HD DVR
$2.25 HD Cablecard (for my Sony ATSC/QAM HD DVR)
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$83.05
(right priced in my opinion)
Sorry Dish Network, but unless you drop the $20 premium you're charging for the privilege of subscribing to DishHD or add two premium channels (Showtime/Starz) to the Bronze Package, get rid of multiple DVR fees, and stop watering down the HD channels...I'm afraid that many of us I will no longer feed the Dish Network pig. DishHD pricing is too expensive and, as much as we love the 622 and other features, we simply cannot justify paying $39.93 to $63.02 more for similar programming. Sure, the cable hardware and EPG are inferior, but their HD PQ is superior. It's just not worth it.
My bottom line:
DishHD Gold w/locals (only need them for EPG), two premium channels (VIP), three HD receivers (two HD DVRs), and DHPP for $89.99 per month. Anything more is not competitively priced IMO. The days of paying a premium for HD is coming to an end...quickly.
$104.99 DishHD Platinum w/locals
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.99 DHPP
FYI: after 1 January the price will go up [at least] 5% since DBS services will now be taxed in Virginia. I have dropped down to the DishHD Bronze (the minimum package) and I am still paying $84.94:
$54.99 DishHD Bronze w/locals
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.98 DVR Fee
$5.98 yet another stupid DVR Fee
5.99 DHPP
What I really want is DishHD Gold along with two premium channels (VIP $20 option). Let's look at how stupid DishHD pricing is:
$74.99 DishHD Gold w/locals
$20.00 (two premiums)
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$6.00 Additional HD Receiver Fee
$5.98 DVR Fee
$5.98 yet another DVR Fee
$5.99 DHPP
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$124.94
Now, let's take a look at my local cable company "Ditch the Ditch" promotion:
$29.95 digital cable (all the digital cable channels - fixed 12 month price)
$0.00 free HBO, Showtime and Starz for 12 months
$18.90 HD DVR Bundle (HD DVR, HD Plus Pack, all the fees, etc.)
$8.95 2nd HD DVR
$1.75 HD Cablecard for Sony (ATSC QAM) HD DVR
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$59.95
$59.95 gets me all the cable favorites, non-watered down HD (although far fewer channels at present), two HD DVRs, plus a cablecard for my Sony HD DVR.
Let's take a look at FiOS TV which was recently awarded a Cable TV Franchise in my area: (true HD, lots of HD (not the most due to VOOM HD), no added fees for HD channels or DVRs):
$39.95 FiOS TV Premier
$14.95 Movies & Sports (Showtime, Starz, Encore, TMC, Flix, Sundance)
$12.95 HD DVR
$12.95 HD DVR
$2.25 HD Cablecard (for my Sony ATSC/QAM HD DVR)
-------------------
$83.05
(right priced in my opinion)Sorry Dish Network, but unless you drop the $20 premium you're charging for the privilege of subscribing to DishHD or add two premium channels (Showtime/Starz) to the Bronze Package, get rid of multiple DVR fees, and stop watering down the HD channels...I'm afraid that many of us I will no longer feed the Dish Network pig. DishHD pricing is too expensive and, as much as we love the 622 and other features, we simply cannot justify paying $39.93 to $63.02 more for similar programming. Sure, the cable hardware and EPG are inferior, but their HD PQ is superior. It's just not worth it.
My bottom line:
DishHD Gold w/locals (only need them for EPG), two premium channels (VIP), three HD receivers (two HD DVRs), and DHPP for $89.99 per month. Anything more is not competitively priced IMO. The days of paying a premium for HD is coming to an end...quickly.
- HD PQ matters to many of your longtime DishHD customers.
- Price matters most to the average Joe just getting his first HD
- HD is no longer a luxury, it is an expectation
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Not everyone will want to upgrade to a HDTV or buy new HD equipment, these will be the ones who want SD versions.
For me or you we want HD, for Ma and Pa Kettle, they want to see Willard Scott in the morning on their old Phillco B&W site from 1948.
For me or you we want HD, for Ma and Pa Kettle, they want to see Willard Scott in the morning on their old Phillco B&W site from 1948.
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Me, I want to see MA and Pa kettle on a HD channel sharp and clear even if 4:3 resolution. I have seen some movies on Monsters HD that were from the 30's and despite being B&W they were the best I've ever seen or heard those movies sound and look.
I'd love to have that old Philco, the one that had the Picture tube mounted over the rest of the Set. Sorry I'm drawing a blank on what it was called. I'd like an Edsel or Studebaker Hawk GT or Avanti for the daily commute.
Not everyone will want to upgrade to a HDTV or buy new HD equipment, these will be the ones who want SD versions.
For me or you we want HD, for Ma and Pa Kettle, they want to see Willard Scott in the morning on their old Phillco B&W site from 1948.
Me, I want to see MA and Pa kettle on a HD channel sharp and clear even if 4:3 resolution. I have seen some movies on Monsters HD that were from the 30's and despite being B&W they were the best I've ever seen or heard those movies sound and look.
I'd love to have that old Philco, the one that had the Picture tube mounted over the rest of the Set. Sorry I'm drawing a blank on what it was called. I'd like an Edsel or Studebaker Hawk GT or Avanti for the daily commute.
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Now after reading this story I walked away thinking that this is being blown out of proportion because of the incredibly low numbers of those affected.....BUT....I've read posts by some of you who are taking this drug so I figured it was worth posting.
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FDA issues new warning for Ozempic saying it can cause blindness
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Monday that it was requiring manufacturers to add a new warning to the label for weight loss drugs.
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - Jensen Huang, NVIDIA, and the Alleged Foreign Spy #shorts
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Direct YouTube Link - Jensen Huang, NVIDIA, and the Alleged Foreign Spy #shorts
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Stumbled across this ... http://www.gaspricewatch.com/USGas_ZipSearch.asp
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
I found no local prices, although it did show stations at my location...
Added these to this post...
USA National Gas Temperature Map
State By State Gasoline Taxes
Gas Buddy
Ethanol Free Stations
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Just curious here.....then why is diesel so much higher out there than it is elsewhere. Bobby just posted $7.59/gal, locally it is $5.59.....that's two bucks difference.
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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....
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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Not a bit surprised.
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'Superman' Director James Gunn Steps Down as Co-Lead of DC Studios
'Superman' director James Gunn is stepping down as co-lead of DC Studios with Peter Safran after four years in charge.
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Looks like dish is Bankrupt. Filling tomorrow Tuesday June 30th
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tHgIG14ouZI
Direct YouTube Link - Linux Kernel TCP Flaw: Why Ubuntu's Patch Deployed Later #shorts
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Direct YouTube Link - Linux Kernel TCP Flaw: Why Ubuntu's Patch Deployed Later #shorts
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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Comcast is the first to report, with a massive 274,000 loss in video subscribers.
In the 3Q of 2016, Comcast had 21.42 million video subscribers and was the #1 provider, now at 10.39 million and is the #3 Provider, YTTV is #2 ( who also surpassed DirecTV-8 Million and Dish-under 5 Million), Charter/Spectrum is #1.
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In the 3Q of 2016, Comcast had 21.42 million video subscribers and was the #1 provider, now at 10.39 million and is the #3 Provider, YTTV is #2 ( who also surpassed DirecTV-8 Million and Dish-under 5 Million), Charter/Spectrum is #1.
Comcast Just Lost 274,000 TV Customers & 144,000 Internet Customers In Just Three Months | Cord Cutters News
Comcast Corporation reported its third-quarter 2026 results on October 22, showing continued erosion in its domestic residential broadband internet and video customer bases as competitive pressures intensified across the connectivity market. The company recorded a net loss of 144,000 domestic...
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Thats good, the neighborhood generally look better with buried plant ... until someone puts a shovel into the line planting the Spring Garden.
In my local area all underground utilities are under the sidewalk. Of course from there, when entering your property, They are at least 18" in your dirt.Thats good, the neighborhood generally look better with buried plant ... until someone puts a shovel into the line planting the Spring Garden.
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My fiber isp put everything in conduit, except for the drop line to the NID and it it buried 10 inchesThats good, the neighborhood generally look better with buried plant ... until someone puts a shovel into the line planting the Spring Garden.
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My area is very rocky, so there will be no shovels into the lines. Most of the lines were bored and the one's not bored where dug at least 18" deep. Cox had flagged my yard for them to dig up. But the foreman of the crew said he was not going to tear up my grass. He ended up installing the cable across the street at a vacant lot instead and bored the street for my pedestal. The line from the pedestal to my house could be damaged being it is fairly shallow.Thats good, the neighborhood generally look better with buried plant ... until someone puts a shovel into the line planting the Spring Garden.
