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If I order the AT100+ (or higher) package from E* and add the multi-sport pack for $5.99/month such that I'll get all RSN's & NBA-TV, what exactly will I be able to watch on these channels? I saw a notation on the site that no professional sports will be shown. Does this mean they'll all be blacked out (even though I'm living in another state) and I'll only get college and high school sporting events (plus the other filler programming)? I live in AZ and want to watch lots of non-AZ pro sports teams.

Also, the popular opinion seems to be that D* has a much better sports offering than E*. In looking at the package comparison chart (http://www.satelliteguys.us/bfg/comparison.htm), I don't see this being the case. I can only assume that folks are referring to premium pkg offerings on D* vs E*, instead of "regular" pkg offerings. Is this correct?

I guess I just thought I'd be filling my voids if I got all the RSN's, but the more I think about this, it sounds like the bottom line is that I wouldn't get to watch pro sports games on them, and I'll have to pay for premium pkgs instead...and D* offers them whereas E* doesn't.

I've never had satellite before...looking into it seriously now as I'm incredibly ticked off with Cox.

Thanks
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I just found another post that detailed a situation very similar to mine. There was no conclusion to it yet, but here's what I've come up with:

1. Billing address - "Move back to Detroit"
2. Satellite physical location - in Phoenix
3. Order E* AT100+ (at a minimum) and add the multi-sports pack. Since FSN-Detroit is picked up nationwide, I should be able to get all games as the spotbeam wouldn't be an issue.
4. Local stations - spotbeam prevents me from getting the Detroit locals (I'm now 2,000 miles from Detroit), and my billing address prevents me from getting the Phoenix locals. Get the 622 receiver and hang an OTA antenna to get the Phoenix locals. This gets me back on PST for the locals as well.

Does this sound like a doable plan?!
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Awesome news on the Detroit HD locals still being accesible to me! I'll just have to adjust to watching everything in EST.

Bonuses: This means I won't need an OTA antenna to get locals...and I can get the HD set without a tuner that I've been eyeing, instead of the one with the built-in tuner that was gonna set me back another 10% or so.

Does anyone know if the major E* sponsor on this site will go along with my plan? Or do I need to find another installer?

Thanks,
Chris

P.S. - If anyone else has some insight, I'm subscribed to the thread and will be checking in!
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no installer will help you get out of market local channels since that violates the terms of your service agreement with echostar. to pull of your plan, you will need to get the installer to bring you a dish that picks up 118.75 and then you "move" to detroit a week or so after the install. the easiest way to get the dish you need is to (temporarily) sign up for some sort of programming that requires 118.75. you want the installer to bring you a dish 1000+ or else it won't work. i sent you a PM with the details.
DWS44
I just found another post that detailed a situation very similar to mine. There was no conclusion to it yet, but here's what I've come up with:

1. Billing address - "Move back to Detroit"
2. Satellite physical location - in Phoenix
3. Order E* AT100+ (at a minimum) and add the multi-sports pack. Since FSN-Detroit is picked up nationwide, I should be able to get all games as the spotbeam wouldn't be an issue.
4. Local stations - spotbeam prevents me from getting the Detroit locals (I'm now 2,000 miles from Detroit), and my billing address prevents me from getting the Phoenix locals. Get the 622 receiver and hang an OTA antenna to get the Phoenix locals. This gets me back on PST for the locals as well.

Does this sound like a doable plan?!

One important correction...you need to "move" your SERVICE address to Detriot, and leave your billing address at your home address

Also, FSN-Detriot would be the local RSN to Detriot, therefore once you "move" you would get that channel automatically without having to get the multisport pack.
C1787GJ
Bonuses: This means I won't need an OTA antenna to get locals...and I can get the HD set without a tuner that I've been eyeing, instead of the one with the built-in tuner that was gonna set me back another 10% or so.

Correct me if I am wrong but you could still get the TV without the tuner built into it because the 622 has a built in tuner for the HD antenna. So you could still use the antenna and get your REAL locals, plus the Detroit HD locals and RSN. :) Then you wouldn't HAVE to adjust if you didnt want to. :)
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Well, after even more reading, I'm going to get the set that has the built-in tuner after all. The set is *only* going to be 32" and will initially be my primary set (i.e. definitely with a STB), but will ultimately end up as a bedroom TV once I get a bigger place (i.e. may or may not have a STB). I'd rather fork out the additional $$ for the tuner up-front just because I'm uncertain of my future set-up. It's not TOO much more.

Hopefully this all pans out. Regardless, I've learned a plethora of info in less than a day!
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I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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dishstaller
I really dislike change for the sake of change
dishdude
I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.
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I like the new look, it's a lot cleaner. I'm using it on one of those Onn streaming devices when I travel.
Yes a lot cleaner, glossier, and less functional. Someone trying to justify why they are making a big salary. "See look shiny"
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navychop
"Big salary." Charlie. "?Big?"
Tampa8
Seems in some ways better. Nicer layout, as others said maybe cleaner. Moving ahead in the guide is better.
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Foxbat
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.

At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
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Ronnie-
Meh. The 4Ks I have will do everything that these do that I need them to do.


Which that's most tech these days for anything released the last four to five years.


It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.
navychop
It's honestly a testament to how good the previous gen Apple TVs were and are.

Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.
navychop
Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?
KAB
KAB
Outside of gaming, would Joe Sixpack notice any difference?
Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!
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Don't tell them that. They'll adopt planned obsolescence.
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade.. :what. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
ncted
Not a bit. IMO, Apple's are slow to boot up. Time is about the same with 1st gen and 3rd. Roku runs rings around them in that department. I only reason I stuck, is the Apple infrastructure, which has it's definite advantages. But $300 is a deal breaker. Later, Apple!
Yeah, they boot up a bit slower than Roku, but the OS does a lot more, so it makes sense. How often are you booting them up that is a differentiator? Aside from OS updates, mine are on all the time. I will say the ATV4K is generally quicker than the Roku Ultras I have, when it comes to launching apps and responsiveness, not that the Roku is sluggish.
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apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while

What software? For iPhones? I tried to buy some image s/w IN THE APPLE STORE! They had none, and could not offer ANY s/w for iPhones
ncted
apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
I assume you mean services, like iCloud and Apple Music, and not actual software sales. Services have been growing quickly for Apple, but hardware still brings home the bacon. As for where Apple's revenue comes from, the iPhone is still king with 49.58% of revenue as of June 2026. Services comes in second with 28%. iPad, Mac, and Wearables/Home makes up the rest. So, that is 72% coming from hardware. Their profit margin is around 25%, FWIW.

I am skeptical the AppleTV 4k makes them much money on the hardware though, which I suspect is what you were getting at.
ncted
What software? For iPhones? I tried to buy some image s/w IN THE APPLE STORE! They had none, and could not offer ANY s/w for iPhones
You should have looked in the APP STORE instead. ;)
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Will do!
cpdretired
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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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Just checked my account and it shows mgm+ at 8.00 per month, but that has red line drawn thru it and shows 0.00 per month. But it doesn't say how long this lasts,...... 1 month, 3 months, forever. I called customer service to get an answer, and they said nothing like that exists. Should I add the offer or not? Already paying them too much, but want to take advantage of something free.
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Just checked my account and it shows mgm+ at 8.00 per month, but that has red line drawn thru it and shows 0.00 per month. But it doesn't say how long this lasts,...... 1 month, 3 months, forever. I called customer service to get an answer, and they said nothing like that exists. Should I add the offer or not? Already paying them too much, but want to take advantage of something free.
look again mine says free for 1 month
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look again mine says free for 1 month
Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.

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Not for me, mines has no mention of how long aka the offer period and the Terms and conditions the $0.00 is good for. All I see is one can lose $5.00 if you decide to remove it before day 31 after you add it to the account.

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wonder why it says that
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Almighty1
look again mine says free for 1 month
You have a different offer that is free for a shorter timeframe which is different than the one that I and bnewt saw without defining the promotion period as I sent the question to DISH Care via Facebook Messenger and this is the response I got back 20 minutes ago.

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wonder why it says that
Answer 2 minutes ago from DISH Care via Facebook Messenger:
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osu1991
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Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
dishstaller
Another Tulsa King spin off.🙄
But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big city :rolleyes:
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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 ???
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I liked this episode and a toned down Tony...
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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.
dishstaller
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Last reply · posted in Movie Talk
Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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dishstaller
BTW, I noticed right after I posted this that someone else had already mentioned it....sorry for the duplicate thread. Still looking forward to seeing the movie.