DISH drops Fox Channels (Page 2): We had nightmares with Direct TV. They were down all the time, and if you don't pay the extra fees, you end up paying $99 if someone has to come out...

NanaSue57 Loc: Georgia

nemo wrote:

Maybe if I get desperate I'll try Direct TV

We had nightmares with Direct TV. They were down all the time, and if you don't pay the extra fees, you end up paying $99 if someone has to come out and service your box. It was the worst I've ever had.

nemo

Right now I am without TV and living in an area where the only choices for Internet are DSL thru Verizon or Xfinity thru Comcast, so I using DSL ($60+ a month) and hoping to get something else later. I check Direct and I may go with them if I get really desperate. Our library has quite an extensive amount of DVDs so most of the shows I can watch without commercials. I have an IPad and have downloaded Fox on it and watch a few shows that way. Thanks for all suggestions. Merry Christmas all and a Happy New Year.

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

DirecTV had a great picture 95% of the time, it was better than regular cable but it doesn't do well in heavy rains. Cousin had DISH up north, snow was a problem and I didn't think the picture was that great. My biggest problem with DirecTV was the second year it damn near doubled, with taxes and everything it was $122 with DSL and phone. Having been on cable modem for 15 years DSL was a huge disappointment, better than dial-up but not much.

NanaSue57 wrote:

We had nightmares with Direct TV. They were down all the time, and if you don't pay the extra fees, you end up paying $99 if someone has to come out and service your box. It was the worst I've ever had.

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

nemo wrote:

Currently I have no TV subscription locally, but my son has Bright-house in Florida and I am able to access Fox News on my IPad using his password and log in. Does anyone know how to contact the Big Guy at Fox News?

he has already been intimidated over a year ago that's Beck was forced to leave fox and if you were paying attention the big change in O'Reilly

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

What change in O'Reilly?

alex wrote:

he has already been intimidated over a year ago that's Beck was forced to leave fox and if you were paying attention the big change in O'Reilly

mwdegutis Loc: Illinois

alex wrote:

he has already been intimidated over a year ago that's Beck was forced to leave fox and if you were paying attention the big change in O'Reilly

Fox News Talk Radio was dropped from XM Radio a couple of years ago, supposedly over the same issue of not being able to negotiate a deal. I really miss it. I used to listen to Tom Sullivan and I don't recall the other gentleman's name every night on my hour commute home from work. As far as I know, the only Fox News on XM nowadays is its audio feed on channel 114.

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

bmac32 wrote:

What change in O'Reilly?

if you were watching before Soros bribed those reporters in England and now you would know the difference it was all a part of Murdock's pay off to get the case dropped another part was get rid of Beck

Randy B

Forkbassman wrote:

What's the deal? Sunday morning, no Fox. I call them and they say they're re- negotiating with Fox. They don't want to raise their fees for the customers. They don't know how long it will take. I think I'll switch to Direct. Any ideas from anyone?

I just paid direct 330.00 to get rid of them after 2 months of lousy programing. Good luck@ Merry Christmas

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

Don't believe Soros had much to do with Beck leaving. Beck got himself in trouble with conspiracies several times. Have watched Beck since he was at CNN. Have watched Bill since his second show (when he had hair on top). I see nothing that links Soros, O'Reilly and Murdock. O'Reilly is a syndicated show. With his rating I doubt anyone is pulling many strings.

alex wrote:

if you were watching before Soros bribed those reporters in England and now you would know the difference it was all a part of Murdock's pay off to get the case dropped another part was get rid of Beck

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

We looked into doing something like that, found it was less money keeping them and use another service than cancelling them. Great picture as long as it's not raining or a hard rain causing 'lose of satellite'.

Randy B wrote:

I just paid direct 330.00 to get rid of them after 2 months of lousy programing. Good luck@ Merry Christmas

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

bmac32 wrote:

They all have done this at one time or another but Dish has a track record of disappointing customers the most.

http://www.bidnessetc.com/30401-unresolved-conflict-cbs-blackout-for-dish-network-corp-dish-subscribers-in/

bmac, remember back a few months ago someone mentioned something you can purchase for your TV to act like cable; however, you can do an a la carte deal? I cannot remember the name of it. It is some kind of box.

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

I do remember something about it. Many ways to do without cable, Sling Box is what I've used.

http://www.techradar.com/news/video/the-7-best-alternatives-to-traditional-cable-tv-1171717#null

Broadcasters block as fast as someone comes up with a way from free, it's a game but it can be an expensive game if your not careful.

AuntiE wrote:

bmac, remember back a few months ago someone mentioned something you can purchase for your TV to act like cable; however, you can do an a la carte deal? I cannot remember the name of it. It is some kind of box.

nemo

My son knows I'll ask him.

mkewlkez

I have given up TV altogether. First, because of their outlandishly expensive service, and second because I'm s**k of so-called 'reality shows'. Moreover, the news on every channel is nothing but straight government run lies and panic spreading.
I believe I'll just stick with my VHS tapes and DVD's. :cry: :evil: :hunf: :thumbdown:

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

bmac32 wrote:

I do remember something about it. Many ways to do without cable, Sling Box is what I've used.

http://www.techradar.com/news/video/the-7-best-alternatives-to-traditional-cable-tv-1171717#null

Broadcasters block as fast as someone comes up with a way from free, it's a game but it can be an expensive game if your not careful.

I remember now. It is called Roku. My Cousin uses it and has for several years.