DISH Network Retailer Chat Recap - August 18th, 2011

[Hall]

DISH Network is going to restrict sales of receivers on online auction sites such as Ebay and Craigslist.

Any explanation ? I'm sure it has to do with people buying leased receivers and not being allowed -- under any circumstances* -- to activate them.

* No "we'll do this as a one-time courtesy", for example

 

[Hall]

If I order a Tailgater and my 211k doesn't have the s/w yet, how do I force it to update ?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

You can't but the software update should get to you before the season is done.

 

[Hall]

They wouldn't need to do this if [strike] they were more up front about the lease model; specifically, what doesn't constitute ownership[/strike] if customers read the paperwork they sign.

There, I fixed that for you....

 

[Hall]

You can't but the software update should get to you before the season is done.

Come on, Scott ! That has to be one of the most commonly asked questions this site sees !!

Along with "how do I keep my receiver s/w from updating?" in which I answer "disconnect the satellite cables and it won't update".

 

[whitewolf8214]

They talk about the Logitech Revue and talk about how the new software is scheduled to launch in September.

i wonder what the new software will be...hmm any ides scott? ty for help

 

[DustoMan]

Its spelled out above, at CES their new slogan is going to be "More Movies, More Music, More Magic!"

I think that says a lot (and note it does not say MORE SPORTS.

I think CES is going to be HUGE this year for DISH. I'd love to play around with some working XIP receivers and not the mock ups they used at the Team Summit.

i wonder what the new software will be...hmm any ides scott? ty for help

Something sugary and sweet made by the honey bees at Google.

 

[TravelFan1]

Next year they will launch a new equipment platform which will give them advantages over their competition. In addition he wants to push "More Movies, More Music, More Magic!" This will be launched at CES, and joe is inviting the press to a free lunch.
...

2 quick comments:
1- If your stated goal to Wall Street is to increase revenue per subscriber, by dropping sports channels you are dropping an audience that's willing to spend more $$$ to watch their sports.
2- More Music... Interesting, do they plan to bring back Fuse?

 

[yaz96]

DISH Network is going to restrict sales of receivers on online auction sites such as Ebay and Craigslist.

Any more details about this? I've bought my last 2 receivers this way.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I guess no more DISH Network receivers are allowed on EBAY.

 

[TheKrell]

How in *&^% are we supposed to sell our owned receivers?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I dont know if its restricted just to retailers, or if they are going to make Ebay take down all DISH Network satellite receivers listed.

 

[yaz96]

How in *&^% are we supposed to sell our owned receivers?

Good question, how can they restrict you from selling your own property?

 

[RandallA]

I dont know if its restricted just to retailers, or if they are going to make Ebay take down all DISH Network satellite receivers listed.

Wouldn't eBay and Craigslist be the ones that tell you that you cannot sell the receivers? Unless they have an agreement with both of them.

 

[Hall]

Good question, how can they restrict you from selling your own property?

Ebay (and Craigslist) can decide what they will allow to be sold on their site(s).

 

[yaz96]

Ebay (and Craigslist) can decide what they will allow to be sold on their site(s).

So, they (Dish) will basically force people into the leasing model, unless you want to pay full price for their "new/refurb" receivers, directly from Dish. (or retailers)

 

[Juan]

How in *&^% are we supposed to sell our owned receivers?

ever here of satellite guys classifieds?

 

[ComcastOgre]

Dish could advertise having more movies, but I'm calling BS on more music. How bout adding Fuse back at least in SD since every other video provider I know of carries it in some capacity? I'll be switching to Comcast once I move anyways since I'm a bit tired of Dish's misleading advertising and lack of a streamlined on demand.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

No I think dish is correct... they have more music channels then anyone else...

They are not saying they have more Music Video channels then anyone else.

 

[yaz96]

No I think dish is correct... they have more music channels then anyone else...

They are not saying they have more Music Video channels then anyone else.

That's what I figured they meant. Even though half of them are mono.......