The Dish April 1st New HD Saga (Merged Threads)

[dslate69]

Hurry turn it to 241 SPIKE-HD
UFC Fight Night is on!!!
Oh wait I have Directv now, never mind.

 

[hometheaterman]

What's the Dish CEO email address?

 

[sundaddy]

Yeah, when the man himself says April 1st, we have a right to bitch. He should have done everything to make this happen, but hey I'm from the south where your word means something.

 

[dennispap]

It doesnt look good for today...

Just got off of a chat with csr, here is what he said..
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Please wait while we find a representative to assist you...
You have been connected to (03) Adam Q..
(03) Adam Q.: Thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer, I will be happy to assist you today. Please give me 2-3 minutes to access your account and review the information you have already provided.
(03) Adam Q.: Your patience is greatly appreciated.
(03) Adam Q.: I am sorry to inform you that we do not have an update on this yet.
(03) Adam Q.: We are constantly adding channels on a regular basis to our line-up and continue to provide the widest variety of HD programming options available anywhere.
(03) Adam Q.: Unfortunately, we are unable to disclose what channels will be added or when due to legalities.
(03) Adam Q.: DISH Network - 2009 Updates - 1.888.825.2557
dennis Papaleo: They were announced on 3-9-09 charlie chat by the boss himself, the 7 channels are
NickHD, ComedyCentralHD, MTVHD, VH1HD, CMTHD, BETHD,and SpikeHD. I'm not asking for any private info, just the channels that were publicly announced to become available today.
(03) Adam Q.: I understand your concern.
(03) Adam Q.: We have not received any update on this yet.
dennis Papaleo: ok, thank you. [/FONT]

 

[Stacy A]

That's it, from now on, when somebody doesn't follow through with something, I'm gonna say "you're pullin' a Charlie"

...or "That guy just got Ergened!"

 

[Cowchip]

We've all been Chucked!!!

-or-

We're really Chucked now!

 

[hometheaterman]

I talked to a CSR online and was told the last update he had seen was in the spring. I asked if there were any answers as to why Charlie said today if they wouldn't be turned on until the spring. He told me he didn't know but I was welcome to contact the programming department at this link
DISH Network - Contact Us By Email - 1.888.825.2557.

 

[sundaddy]

I hope he doesn't have kids..... if he does I'll bet they're some jaded little chaps.

 

[sundaddy]

I talked to a CSR online and was told the last update he had seen was in the spring. I asked if there were any answers as to why Charlie said today if they wouldn't be turned on until the spring. He told me he didn't know but I was welcome to contact the programming department at this link
DISH Network - Contact Us By Email - 1.888.825.2557.

Oh, we get to keep our hope alive through an entire season.....

 

[EmpireState]

That's the one I'm looking for.

All I can say is it's hard for me to be too mad because this is just so hilariously consistent.

 

[wii_dont_care]

This is far from the greatest disappointment of all time from E*, but this will definitely make the list.

When the CEO has his own "show" and claims a date to roll out a new package of channels in HD, it doesn't do much for PR or his credibility.

Can't wait to hear the answer/excuse for this one.

 

[Lkr]

ceo[at]echostar[dot]com correct?

 

[PHXHoward]

Ohh only one more hour until the new South Park episode. I was so hoping to watch it on Comedy Central HD.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

Can't wait to hear the answer/excuse for this one.

Don't hold your breath!!!

 

[bluestring]

Watch it be turned on on 11:59PM today as April Fools

 

[wii_dont_care]

Don't hold your breath!!!

I know I can't hold my breath that long.

I can't bitch or complain; I am an Absolute sub.

I am just glad I am not a E* CSR, they are probably getting hammered with angry calls/chats right now and are being expected to give answers that don't exist.

 

[BrownHound]

ceo[at]echostar[dot]com correct?

I have sent two complaint emails about the Roanoke / Lynchburg debacle, and they have completely ignored them.

i sent to ceo@dishnetwork.com
and ceo@echostar.com (just to be sure they got it) 5 months ago I had an issue and they responded in 24 hours, now, nothing.

I have been Chucked twice in a month, once on my local HD and now on the national HD.

The service has gotten really bad, I just dont think they care.

 

[wii_dont_care]

They probably aren't losing enough money (YET) to care.

 

[yaz96]

I am just glad I am not a E* CSR, they are probably getting hammered with angry calls/chats right now and are being expected to give answers that don't exist.

From who? The 10 other people besides SatGuys that actually watch that POS program?

 

[Lkr]

From who? The 10 other people besides SatGuys that actually watch that POS program?

10 people watch South Park?