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Philadelphia Fighting Satellite Providers Over Ugly Dishes
By Chris Morran on February 2, 2012 1:16 PM
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Last fall, the Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that would remove unused satellite dishes and pretty up any new ones that were bolted to the sides and roofs of city buildings. But that law is having some trouble becoming a reality after a group representing satellite TV providers filed a petition with the FCC. More »
Dish Network Closing More Blockbuster Locations Than Originally Announced
By Mary Beth Quirk on January 12, 2012 4:00 PM
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For all those of you still loyal to Blockbuster brick-and-mortar stores, we've got some bad news. Dish Network has announced they'll be shuttering more U.S. stores than they'd planned, and the rest of them will be turned partly into Dish customer-service points. More »
Can ViaSat Make Satellite Broadband Worthwhile?
By Chris Morran on January 10, 2012 8:11 PM
50 Comments
Since the days of dial-up, the few companies that have offered internet access via satellite connection have delivered slug-like download speeds for a king's ransom, especially to people for whom cable internet or DSL was not a viable option. But ViaSat, the company Dish Network has just partnered with to offer broadband access, says it's trying to bring high-speed access for reasonable prices. More »
Dish Network "Hopper" Records Six Shows At Once, Gives Every Room DVR Control, Finds Your Remote
By Chris Morran on January 9, 2012 4:10 PM
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This morning in Las Vegas, Joseph Clayton, CEO of Dish Network became the first tech exec to carry out a baby kangaroo at a Consumer Electronics Show press conference. And it was all in service of touting the satellite provider's latest attempt to catch up to DirecTV. And yes, he let me hold it too. Photo inside. More »
You Can Buy Blockbuster Gift Cards Again, But Your Old One's Still Worthless
By Laura Northrup on December 16, 2011 8:00 AM
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We're going to go out on a limb here and guess that there is absolutely no one out there who can't wait to buy a Blockbuster gift card. It's not exciting consumer news. The curious thing is that while you can buy a Blockbuster gift card today at any of their retail stores, a card for the same brand that you might still have in your desk drawer from only nine months ago is just a worthless piece of plastic. Blame the bankruptcy and sale of Blockbuster. More »
What Would You Want To See On A Cable Customers' Bill Of Rights?
By Chris Morran on August 18, 2011 4:30 PM
132 Comments
Over at our former sibling site Gizmodo, they have cobbled together what they believe is a list of the basic rights any cable customer should have when it comes to service, billing and selection. We wanted to throw it out there to see if you agree. More »
Report: Record Number Of Cable Customers Cutting The Cord
By Chris Morran on August 10, 2011 12:33 PM
179 Comments
Hear that snipping sound? No, it's not squirrels nipping at your FiOS cord. It's a record number of Americans cutting ties with their cable and satellite providers. More »
Dish Network Freezing Prices Until 2013
By Chris Morran on August 9, 2011 1:30 PM
33 Comments
Earlier today, the folks at Dish Network announced their quarterly earnings, and while revenue was up, the satellite TV provider lost about 135,000 subscribers. So to stay competitive, Dish said it will keep its prices where they are through 2012. More »
Fox TV Putting New Episodes Behind Online Paywall
By Chris Morran on July 27, 2011 1:15 PM
95 Comments
Because people don't hate Rupert Murdoch and News Corp enough right now, Fox TV has announced that the only way online users will soon be able to access new episodes of its shows is to prove that they are paying cable, Hulu Plus or satellite subscribers. More »
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I Sued Dish Network And Won (Because Dish Never Showed Up At Court)
By Chris Morran on June 27, 2011 3:15 PM
73 Comments
One of the more common complaints we get about cable and satellite providers is that, while customers are held to ironclad contracts that lock them into strict terms lest they pay a penalty, providers too often change their end of the agreement with impunity. Luckily, there are people out there like Consumerist reader Alex, who took Dish Network to court and walked out victorious... when the satellite company was a no-show. More »
Someone Is Actually Suing To Keep Using The "Blockbuster" Brand
By Chris Morran on June 1, 2011 12:30 PM
31 Comments
Last September, when Blockbuster Video filed for bankruptcy protection, NCR, which licenses the video store's name for its Blockbuster Express DVD kiosks did their best to let customers know that the two businesses are related in name only. But now that the chain has been bought by Dish Network, the Blockbuster name is apparently no longer the scarlet "B" it was just a few months ago. More »
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Your New Part-Time Job: Waiting For Dish Network
By Laura Northrup on June 1, 2011 11:30 AM
26 Comments
Matt doesn't want anything unreasonable from Dish Network, his television provider. He just wants someone to come fix his high-definition channels in a timely manner. In theory, he doesn't have a problem with waiting for technicians to show up, but he's being asked to take entire afternoons off to wait for technicians who show up late or not at all. More »
Dish Network Doesn't Want Hospitalized Customer Back
By Laura Northrup on April 27, 2011 1:05 PM
44 Comments
E.'s dad has been in the hospital since February recovering from complications from heart surgery. The family didn't expect him to be hospitalized this long, and his bills are in a bit of disarray. The only company not willing to work something out? Dish Network, which canceled his past-due account, which was still in his ex-wife's name. More »
Dish Network Wins Blockbuster For $320 Million At Auction, Swears It Was Just Raising Its Hand To Wave To A Friend
By Chris Morran on April 6, 2011 11:45 AM
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Blockbuster Video — or rather the assets of Blockbuster — now have a new owner after Dish Network won what's left of the beleaguered video rental company for around $320 million at auction. More »
RadioShack Not Exactly Thrilled With Free Gun Giveaway At Montana Store
By Chris Morran on March 30, 2011 12:30 PM
55 Comments
Earlier this week, a Montana electronics store identified as a RadioShack made national headlines by offering customers the option of getting a free gun if they signed up for Dish Network installation and service. But the folks at RadioShack HQ are quick to point out to Consumerist that, while the store may use the company name, its owner is acting on his own. More »
Montana RadioShack Gives Away Guns With New Dish Network Subscriptions
By Chris Morran on March 28, 2011 9:30 AM
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A RadioShack in Montana is making headlines — and doing a brisk business — by offering free guns to new Dish Network customers. More »
Make Sure You Really Want Dish Network Before Signing A Contract
By Laura Northrup on March 16, 2011 1:00 PM
94 Comments
If you order Dish Network, make sure that you really, really want Dish Network. Or you could end up like Tony, who signed up for the service, realized it wasn't for him, and now has to pay a $450 early termination fee, in addition to subscription fees and shipping the boxes back. More »
Worst Company In America Round One: DirecTV Vs. Dish Network
By consumerist.com on March 15, 2011 3:00 PM
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Today's second first-round match in the WCIA ring pits the country's two biggest satellite TV providers in a duel of the dishes. More »
Dish Network Doesn't Want Equipment Back, Would Prefer To Bill You For Service
By Laura Northrup on March 9, 2011 11:00 AM
29 Comments
Susie switched from Dish Network to DirecTV recently, but still must face Dish in order to get her service disconnected. Unfortunately, the company doesn't seem to want their equipment back, and is making her pay for the month during which she still had their equipment, but wasn't using the service. More »
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Dish Network Ignores Own Policy, Imposes Weird Restrictions On Cricket World Cup
By Laura Northrup on February 22, 2011 3:00 PM
49 Comments
Satellite and cable TV DVRss and cable boxes that let you share content throughout your house are pretty impressive technology, aren't they? Bobby was under the impression that his Dish Network system let him share programming throughout his house. It was only after he spent $129 for a pay-per-view sports event (the ICC Cricket World Cup) that he discovered he couldn't watch the matches on his secondary receiver without shelling out more money. More »
