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 22, 2015 | Internet Services
If you live in an area unserviced by cable, it used to mean that you also didn’t have access to high-speed internet. Last time we checked, this is America and everyone deserves to have high speed access to the world wide web. Dish Network has answered the call...
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 | May 21, 2015 | Savings
Are you an active duty member of the United States Armed Forces? By following this LINK and following the instructions, you’ll be presented with your special military offer. All you need is your first and last name, email address, phone number, military status...
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 | Nov 12, 2014 | Savings
This holiday season, DISH has all your programming needs covered. Whether you’re looking for English or Spanish programming, or even a balance of the two, DISH has holiday offers that are hard to refuse. Are you looking for ways to save a little extra money this...
by Connect Your Home | Oct 30, 2014 | Provider News
Time Warner Cable’s Phone 2 Go app launched this week giving customers the ability to forward all of their incoming Home Phone calls, including video calls and text messages, to their smartphone. Time Warner Cable subscribers can download the Phone 2 Go app from the...
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 | Oct 10, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
When you’re moving, the last thing you want to worry about is losing access to your high-speed Internet. Your “to do” list is already multiple pages long and not to mention, having Internet service set up at your new house would simplify the moving process. HughesNet...
by Connect Your Home | Oct 6, 2014 | General
A dispute over contract terms between Viacom and Suddenlink has resulted in a blackout of popular Viacom channels such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and VH1. If you’re a Suddenlink Communications subscriber, you no longer receive 24 Viacom networks as the two...
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 | Sep 11, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Comcast and Liberty Global reached an agreement today that allows users to access both companies’ Wi-Fi networks. This first-of-its-kind agreement is the first international Wi-Fi access partnership that Tom Nagel, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at...
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 15, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Who doesn’t want faster Internet speeds? How does speeds up to 1 Gig sound? If you’re a subscriber to CenturyLink, AT&T U-verse or Cox, you may already have access to Internet speeds that are 100 times faster than the average broadband speed.* These Internet...
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 29, 2014 | Internet Services
There’s always two sides to a story – right? Well on the topic of net neutrality, that is exactly what Time Warner Cable is claiming. Up until recently, the focus has been primarily on Internet service providers (ISPs) for accepting deals with companies like Netflix...
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 | Jul 10, 2014 | Provider News
Rumors are flying regarding allegations that Rupert Murdoch is attending this year’s Sun Valley conference with intentions to make a deal with Time Warner Cable. Both Time Warner and Fox spokespeople have yet to comment, but the speculation continues as a deal of this...
by Connect Your Home | Jul 8, 2014 | Provider News
Meet two of the people the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has appointed to oversee the proposed AT&T / DIRECTV and the Comcast / Time Warner Cable merger deals: Jamillia Ferris, former member of the Justice Department’s antitrust division during the first...
by Connect Your Home | Jul 2, 2014 | Home Security, Provider News
Want to control your home security system by simply using voice commands? There’s a voice recognition app for that. On Tuesday, ADT announced a new app – ADT Pulse® Voice; the one and only voice recognition-enabled home security system technology. With this innovative...
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 23, 2014 | Provider News
DISH has purchased $17 billion worth of wireless spectrum since 2011 and is reportedly looking for a partner to build a wireless broadband network. But with the multiple merger deals being discussed, the number of potential partners is diminishing – quickly. Click...
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 18, 2014 | Internet Services
Internet providers have been keeping customers on their toes lately between net neutrality, playing the blame game on slow streaming speeds, and most recently, turning customers’ homes into public WiFi hotspots. And now, Democratic lawmakers have unveiled legislation...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 17, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Last week, Comcast turned 50,000 of its customers’ homes in Houston, Texas into public hotspots and they plan on doing the same to millions more by the end of the year. According to the Houston Chronicle, Comcast says the move won’t slow down the residential...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 6, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Things are starting to get a little catty between internet service providers and content providers as the conversation on net neutrality heats up with Netflix and Verizon playing the blame game for poor video streaming quality. Earlier this week some Netflix users who...
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 4, 2014 | Provider News
Get customized premium services that integrate your home and technology! Why do you want SignatureHome™? Whole home HD-DVR. Up to 100 Mbps download speeds. VoiceZone®. A personal solutions advisor. Shall we go on? Whole home HD-DVR: The ability to watch all of your...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 4, 2014 | Home Security
Gain control and confidence in your home security system. Total Home Control Get total home control with this automation solution from XFINITY. A home security package that enables you to control lights, the thermostat, arm and disarm your system, and more – all with...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 4, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Boingo, a major WiFi network operating company, have made the first “fast lane” deal that would affect WiFi roaming access. Financials weren’t discussed in the announcement, but the deal gives TWC access to hundreds of...
by Connect Your Home | Jun 3, 2014 | Home Security
Despite the constant technological updates being made to cell phones, it still pays to have home phone service. You might be wondering, what would justify paying for home phone service on top of cell phone service? Allow us to humor you: “Can you hear me now?” No?...
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 28, 2014 | Provider News
AT&T announced this week the nationwide launch of their Wireless Home Phone service, that allows customers to use their existing home phone, but instead of connecting through their home’s landline, calls and the internet are connected using the AT&T wireless...
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 23, 2014 | Internet Services, Provider News
Following Netflix’s lead, Apple is reportedly willing to pay for better content delivery which makes them the next player up to bat against net neutrality. But the technology giant is said to be negotiating with various internet service providers (ISPs) whereas...
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 15, 2014 | General, Internet Services
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday in favor of new proposed net neutrality rules. Why should you care? The vote is the beginning of a long process of decisions that would affect the speed at which certain websites load based on agreements made...
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...
