by Connect Your Home | Oct 10, 2018 | TV and Cable
Which satellite television company is right for you? Compare DISH and DIRECTV in the following infographic. Then, give our specialists a call to order.
by Connect Your Home | Apr 28, 2016 | TV and Cable
No term commitment from Time Warner Cable gives you the freedom to control your home services! Not ready to make a long-term commitment? We get it. That’s why Time Warner Cable offers its subscribers quality home services packages without the long term...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 19, 2015 | TV and Cable
Cord cutters, rejoice. DISH Network, the American satellite company known for pushing the envelope of technology and user experience, has announced the very thing you’ve all been waiting for: an innovative TV option that allows you to watch your favorite channels...
by Connect Your Home | Jan 5, 2015 | Provider News, TV and Cable
The highly anticipated over-the-top video service from DISH Network was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Monday. The 12-channel streaming service will be available for just $20 a month, and will include ABC Family, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network,...
by Connect Your Home | Dec 18, 2014 | Provider News, Technology, TV and Cable
DISH and Netflix have partnered up to bring DISH customers Netflix content via the Hopper™. Effective today, DISH customers will be able to stream Netflix content through the whole-home HD DVR, better known as the Hopper, for the regular fee of $7.99 – $8.99 a...
by Connect Your Home | Dec 16, 2014 | TV and Cable
Need something to distract the kids while you’re busy wrapping gifts and preparing a feast for the family this holiday season? Check out this list of our employees’ favorite holiday movies! Whether you need an idea for a movie to watch as a family or just need a break...
by Connect Your Home | Nov 18, 2014 | Provider News, Technology, TV and Cable
The latest innovations in the TV industry comes in the form of movies in 4K from DIRECTV and Internet TV streaming service from Sony. Sony announced that it is launching a cloud-based TV service called Playstation Vue which will give subscribers access to about 75...
by Connect Your Home | Oct 22, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
A federal judge has ruled in favor of DISH in a dispute FOX filed against the AutoHop feature that removes commercials from recorded primetime shows. U.S. District Judge Dolly Gee indicated a tentative decision that DISH isn’t violating copyright law with this feature...
by Connect Your Home | Oct 15, 2014 | Internet Services, TV and Cable
In its pursuit of online, cable and Satellite TV subscribers, HBO announced today that it will be selling its service via the Internet starting in 2015. This will give customers access to HBO content even if they don’t have cable or Satellite TV service. Specific...
by Connect Your Home | Sep 15, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Hispanic Heritage month is kicking off and Time Warner Cable is celebrating with a special On Demand category that includes 15 acclaimed Latino films. The Hispanic Heritage Month On Demand movie collection features a variety of actors and directors including Javier...
by Connect Your Home | Aug 26, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
According to multiple sources, DIRECTV and the NFL are on the brink of making a deal to renew their agreement regarding the rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package. The agreement that has been reached is only in regards to the price and length of the deal which means...
by Connect Your Home | Aug 21, 2014 | TV and Cable
Just in time for the school year, Comcast has launched XFINITY On Campus™. This service gives college students at select universities access to stream live, free TV and on-demand video content via laptop and desktop computers that are connected to the university’s...
by Connect Your Home | Aug 7, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
August 14 stands to be a big day for the SEC Network as yesterday’s announcement of its deal with Charter has brought the total number of SEC Network carriers to eight* of the top ten TV providers. In addition to Charter, other providers who will be carrying the...
by Connect Your Home | Aug 5, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News, TV and Cable
You’ve probably heard about the plan DISH is developing to roll out an Internet-based TV service or “over the top” TV service, as the Satellite TV company has recently labeled it. But ever since DISH and Walt Disney Co. made an agreement in March of this year, a big...
by Connect Your Home | Jul 24, 2014 | TV and Cable
FXX sure knows how to please their target audience. This August, the network is launching an entire “world” dedicated to The Simpsons – what else could a young adult ask for? All 552 episodes will be accessible on the digital platform as well as a TV marathon, which...
by Connect Your Home | Jul 17, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Just in time for football season, DISH Network is offering to include the Multi-Sport Package to new DISH Network customers who order America’s Top 120 and above, Latino Dos or Latino Max. The Multi-Sport Package includes all the football coverage you need – NFL...
by Connect Your Home | Jul 15, 2014 | TV and Cable
Whether you are looking for new shows to watch this fall or are just curious which shows to watch, DIRECTV, Hulu and Amazon all have potential contenders. Here are some highlights each network shared with TV critics on Digital Day during the Television Critics...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 25, 2014 | TV and Cable
Are you still feeling the sting from Portugal’s last-second, equalizer goal that prevented the U.S. from eliminating them from the next round? If you are, you’re not alone according to Nielsen data that shows a record-breaking 18.2 million viewers tuned into Sunday’s...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 20, 2014 | General, TV and Cable
The FCC has proposed to drop its sports blackout rule which ensures that local broadcast stations carry local games despite insufficient ticket sales. In response, the NFL has launched a website asking fans to tell the FCC and Congress to leave the sports blackout...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 6, 2014 | TV and Cable
Looking for better 2014 FIFA World Cup™ coverage? You’re in luck! Cox Communications announced their coverage strategy for this year’s soccer competition starting on Thursday, June 12. Cox has dedicated their coverage to offer their customers unique access...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 2, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
While other TV providers are making headlines with merger talks, DISH is doing business as usual and is offering free Netflix for six months to new customers subscribing to qualifying packages. The satellite TV provider has added the new service to its already...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 2, 2014 | TV and Cable
NFL Sunday Ticket is a big player in the DIRECTV and AT&T merger deal, but its future is uncertain. It is rumored that Google may be a part of the service’s broadcasting future which would give AT&T the right to back out of the merger deal. For the 10...
by Connect Your Home | May 27, 2014 | TV and Cable
With only 16 days until the World Cup kicks off, you might be surprised to hear that there are still big stories breaking. Here are a few things you should know. Perhaps the most surprising announcement from the American team came Thursday when Team USA’s coach,...
by Connect Your Home | May 21, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Verizon’s future in the TV industry has been the hot new merger topic after Sunday’s AT&T/DIRECTV announcement, but CEO Lowell McAdam quickly denied the speculations of a next step for Verizon to chase DISH. Speaking at an investor conference, McAdam...
by Connect Your Home | May 19, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
In a $48.5 billion deal, AT&T has agreed to acquire DIRECTV. A move that increases their subscribers to about 26 million nationwide. The agreement includes an exit clause which is dependent on an extension of DIRECTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket contract that expires at...
by Connect Your Home | May 14, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Popular TV shows broadcasted on Turner Broadcasting System’s networks such as TNT, TBS, CNN, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network and truTV are going to be available on demand for Comcast customers through an agreement reached between the two companies. Perhaps not so...
by Connect Your Home | May 7, 2014 | TV and Cable
We’re all aware that putting on the Olympics costs the host nation billions of dollars, but have you ever wondered what it costs to broadcast the world’s biggest competition? With the latest agreements, NBCUniversal to broadcast Olympics, both Summer and Winter Games...
by Connect Your Home | May 7, 2014 | TV and Cable
Whether you’re suffering from football withdrawals or still feeling the hype of last season’s Seattle Super Bowl title, it is already that time of year again; when NFL teams are scouting for new talent and evaluating if their current roster has what it takes in...
by Connect Your Home | May 6, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Just a few months after its U.S. debut, ¡HOLA! magazine has partnered with Atresmedia and the duo just came to an agreement with DIRECTV to add ¡HOLA TV! to DIRECTV’s channel lineup in the U.S. ¡HOLA TV! is already available in the Dominican Republic and is planning...
by Connect Your Home | May 5, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Are you sick of hearing about possible Time Warner and Comcast merger talk? Lucky for you, there are new players reportedly entering the merger field. AT&T DirecTV talk merger following in the footsteps of Time Warner Cable and Comcast and visit the idea of...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 28, 2014 | TV and Cable
The race to the Stanley Cup has come to an end for some teams such as the Detroit Redwings and Tampa Bay Lightning, while others are battling through to game six. Don’t miss these crucial games – mark your calendars and make sure your sports package includes NBCSN!...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 25, 2014 | TV and Cable
The World Cup is one of the biggest events in the world and it just so happens to be one of the most difficult to advertise. With very strict advertising guidelines from both FIFA and Univision, who will be broadcasting the summer showdown, there is very little left...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 25, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
DISH and Artemis are partnering up to make cell phone internet speeds 1,000 times faster than 4G. Artemis is a startup company, founded in 2011, who has been working on pCell – advancing 4G and LTE together. The pCell technology would solve the issue of cell service...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 24, 2014 | TV and Cable
Getting sick of all the talk about the NHL and NBA playoffs? Well take a break from all of that and mark your calendar with your favorite team’s 2014 NFL regular season schedule! Week-by-week Team-by-team Also check out the NFL 2014 pre-season schedule...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 23, 2014 | TV and Cable
With less than 50 days until the first match, it may be time to mark your calendar with the 2014 FIFA World Cup Match line-up schedule. Catch all of this summer’s showdown on Univision – need a sports package that includes Univision? Find the best deals on sport...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 22, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Well, this is awkward. Lena Dunham’s crass sense of humor has sucked you into yet another episode of Girls when your parents walk in the room at the worst. possible. moment. You’re not sure what to do other than pretend they aren’t able to see or hear the explicit sex...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 22, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
MASHABLE Here we go again! It seems as though Netflix is hoping that a “second time is the charm” approach will work as they attempt to hike up prices again. The approach is somewhat different this time though as it will only affect new customers and is an increase of...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 17, 2014 | TV and Cable
Coca-Cola is partnered up with FIFA to bring the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour to four U.S. cities – Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles. The U.S. will be the final leg of the tour before the trophy heads to Brazil for the games. Catch Univision’s coverage*...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 14, 2014 | TV and Cable
The puck drops on the first round of the NHL playoffs this Wednesday. Catch all the big hits and watch as these teams compete for their chance at the Stanley Cup! All times are listed in Eastern Time. Order a sports package today! Western Conference Anaheim Ducks vs....
by Connect Your Home | Apr 11, 2014 | TV and Cable
The 2014 NFL preseason schedule has been announced giving avid football fans plenty of time to adequately hype themselves up for the new season – as if they needed a reason to or something. The Hall of Fame game kicks off the 2014 season in Canton, Ohio on August 3rd,...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 9, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
Updated 10:45 AM MST DISH and Hearst Television have reached a multi-year agreement and all stations have been restored. Are you experiencing disrupted TV service on some of your favorite networks? If you subscribe to DISH, a disagreement with a programming provider...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 9, 2014 | Internet Services, Technology, TV and Cable
It seems that while everyone else was talking about the Time Warner Cable merger with Comcast, online companies Amazon, Yahoo and Google found a role for streaming in a changing industry, making room for themselves. In just this past week, Amazon and Google have...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 8, 2014 | Provider News, TV and Cable
The Weather Channel and DIRECTV have come to an agreement and The Weather Channel will return to DIRECTV programming tomorrow. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. However, The Weather Channel has agreed to: reduce the amount of reality programming...
by Connect Your Home | Apr 3, 2014 | TV and Cable
We’ve all done it. Found ourselves wasting an entire day away plopped on the couch watching episode after episode of Friends or getting sucked into the Law & Order: SVU marathons that seem to be on every Sunday. It’s OK though, that’s why they show re-runs –...
by Connect Your Home | Mar 25, 2014 | TV and Cable
Remember that distracting humming sound that accompanied all of the World Cup matches back in 2010? Well they’re back as beIN Sports releases a channel changing Vuvuzela with the “power” to change any TV to beIN Sports – one of the networks carrying live coverage of...
by Connect Your Home | Mar 12, 2014 | TV and Cable
As students across the country begin making plans to get in on March Madness, don’t forget that you too can get the best ticket in the house! Conveniently, yours includes a comfy couch and access to your refrigerator! Your all-access pass to the most storied rivalries...
