While that may be true for total subs.. Im talking about Subs who specifically subscribe to MLB EI.
The numbers for EI subscribers were low for E* compared to D* and Cable. Im just fed up with the whole loosing channels process. If I could have it my way.... I would have all the HD channels With MLB EI and Sunday Ticket, but I dont want to pay for duplicate channels in base packages. Thats the only deal. IF i could get EI and ST as stand alone only packages I would be in on that.
This statement confirms that Dish doesn't
really need EI as desperately as Direct TV (painted into the ultimate high-end, rabid sports lovers corner) or cable (still losing customers to satellite). Ergan still leads in adding subs each quarter by focusing on price, value, free SD or HD DVR to new subs, superior DVR when compared to Direct TV braned or cable DVR's, decent upgrade deals, and sufficient customer satisfaction.
Make no mistake, Direct TV is the place to be for wild sports fans who are wealthy enough to afford the exclusive out-of-market game services. Most of us can't afford it, nor have the vacant schedule in our busy lives, plus precious family time, to watch enough games to justify the expense, and that is why this really won't hurt Dish in the long-run.