Satellite Capacity, Picture Quality

I understand Dish has another satellite on order, although I don't know the expected launch date or intended location. Also, I don't have a current list, but Dish typically has more than one satellite at a given location, making capacity less of an issue. The 129 slot isn't likely to be used again for DBS TV, but Galaxy 34 may still be there.
i read the sat on order is to be delivered in 2028!!! who knows when or if charlie will launch it 🤔
 
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there is no difference between PQ or audio between dish and or direct they both sound and look the same to me. if your a sports freak ten go with direct if you want more of a basic cable lineup then dish is the way to go.. and get the hopper 3 it's the only way to go with dish!!! as far as streaming services there hit or miss as far as PQ!!!
 
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I expect it will launch, although Echostar might have some changes made before then to repurpose it if the Dish requirement goes away.
I think it will launch since charlie thinks there's still a need for sat service for rural folks!! the birds up there now are almost at end of life!!! Iv'e seen people asking if it will replace the 129 slot i doubt they will bring the 129 slot back... I think it will replace the dying sats up there now... If i was charlie id'e make it a multi purpose sat right out the door!!
 
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I think it will launch since charlie thinks there's still a need for sat service for rural folks!! the birds up there now are almost at end of life!!! Iv'e seen people asking if it will replace the 129 slot i doubt they will bring the 129 slot back... I think it will replace the dying sats up there now... If i was charlie id'e make it a multi purpose sat right out the door!!
There could be some significant changes to DBS by 2028 due to the lose of subscribers. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. A Dish/DTV merger could also change a lot of things.
 
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There could be some significant changes to DBS by 2028 due to the lose of subscribers. It'll be interesting to see how it goes. A Dish/DTV merger could change a lot of things.
Agree!!! i am thinking dish will buy directv since charlies in a better financial postion than directv... it will be interesting to see how it goes!!! direct's pushing everyone to streaming not all of us want to stream and iv'e seen the issues they have with streaming on FB!!! but the dollar deal and taking on all of dishes debt was just crazy lol...
All of these streaming services seem to be having more price hikes than sat or cable to will be interesting
 
Agree!!! i am thinking dish will buy directv since charlies in a better financial postion than directv... it will be interesting to see how it goes!!! direct's pushing everyone to streaming not all of us want to stream and iv'e seen the issues they have with streaming on FB!!! but the dollar deal and taking on all of dishes debt was just crazy lol...
All of these streaming services seem to be having more price hikes than sat or cable to will be interesting
I hope there is a SAT come back.
 
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I hope there is a SAT come back.
i think sat will win over cable with cable's pricing.. cox pricing is insane just like spectrums.. i don't even want to think about how much cox charges for tv. we told em to stick there internets since they wanted $150.00 for gig service freaking ripoff!!! we went with centurylink for $75.00 a month no data caps
 
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Retailers are reporting to me, that they see a number of IPTV users come back to Satellite for the fall and winter months. It just works better and has more features. (Plus they are watching more TV.)
And yet, YouTube TV just went over 10 Million subscribers and became the number 3 provider, Dish and DirecTV continue to lose them.
 

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