If you got Dish Network, time to change it.

[nbaman99]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/dish_loses_sports_programming_over_fee_dispute_104 185629.html

[ace3g]

This sucks, we just upgraded Dish to get Fox Sports Southwest midway though the last NBA season, so I could watch the Spurs games

[Juanobili]

aww fuckkkkkkk

[Dex]

For once, I feel fortunate to have Time Warner Cable.

Don't let them turn that world into a reality.

(Not to mention, the hardware for those dishes is ridiculous. The dish itself doesn't look terrible, but the mic stand on steroids that they post it on sure isn't aesthetic at all)

[nbaman99]

TWC and Direct tv is the best. Specially for sports, you can't go wrong with Direct tv.

[MannyIsGod]

Having either DTV or Dish - you'd better hope there's never a heavy thunderstorm during a good game.

[Hooks]

I hate direct tv, I lose signal even before it rains!


I'm not sure if they'll be streaming the NBA games but ATDHE.net might be streaming it, they almost always have all the sporting events including some PPV fights. That's what I watch the NFL games on, and that's where I watched the FIBA games.

[slick'81]

my direct usually doesn't go out during rain its got to be some heavy ass winds and rain and even then its only for a minute or two at most

[4>0rings]

Sucks but they will get this sorted out. Besides the NFL network TWC was/is the same way. I love dish network though, their interface is so much better than Directs and TWC's and I have used all 3.

[ElNono]

They'll get their shit together sooner than later. I'm glad it happened now and not during the season.

I'm loving watching HD games on Dish. They have really good quality in general for HD feeds, unlike Comcast who compressed the shit out of the 2 or 3 HD games they would show.

[bbarry]

TWC and Direct tv is the best. Specially for sports, you can't go wrong with Direct tv.

F time warner. they are getting too expensive. paying about 65/month for regular expanded digital cable...

[SequSpur]

Man fuck the rest...email me, I want the referral bonus...

Fuck Dish and Time Warner...

[nbaman99]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=163140

[slick'81]

time warners equipment and customer service blows fck tw indeed

[nbaman99]

I hate direct tv, I lose signal even before it rains!


I'm not sure if they'll be streaming the NBA games but ATDHE.net might be streaming it, they almost always have all the sporting events including some PPV fights. That's what I watch the NFL games on, and that's where I watched the FIBA games.

I never had a problem with DTV. Even it goes out, only for few seconds. Its all depend on the signal strength you have when you install it. If they do it for you, its always better.

[Ditty]

lol fuck twc now I used to work there it sucked, free cable and internet though but it wasnt worth the bullshit customers even sometimes bullshit managers fucken dumbshits, still have the service though hasn't gave me any problems if so just reboot the damn box or modem that's how I always saw it

[Libri]

So far I've been satisfied by Dish. Hopefully they will reach an agreement soon.

[spurs10]

So far I've been satisfied by Dish. Hopefully they will reach an agreement soon.
Dish has always satified me.....that is if we're talking 'bout the same girl!:toast

[ChuckD]

Supposedly, FOX is trying to jack their fees 50%. If you don't want this passed on to you, side with DISH, and wait it out.

[4>0rings]

3 awesome things going from an apartment to a house. 1) garage 2) yards 3) kicking TWC to the curb

[The_Worlds_finest]

I have time warner coming to install today.

[Shelly]

So far I've been satisfied by Dish. Hopefully they will reach an agreement soon.

Ditto!

[Hook Dem]

At&t Uverse beats them all.

[sam1617]

TWC is just about as awful as it gets IMO. Our internet is slow, their hardware breaks all the time, we keep getting "This channel is not available at this time" warnings on all our HD channels, and the TWC solution is to "just reset your box." The DVR forgets to record scheduled shows sometimes, or only records half... I would switch to U-Verse in a heart beat, but they don't provide their services in our area. The only reason that I'm with TWC is because they don't require a contract, so I'm switching as soon as a better alternative comes up. Oh, and we live in an apartment that won't let us have dish...

[Cock-n-balls]

All satellite tv sucks shit.

[nbaman99]

anyone got U-vers? is it any good?

[dbestpro]

Had TWC in town. The high def on Direct TV blows away the competition.

[BacktoBasics]

I wonder if this affects league pass. I could care less about FSW but if I get games blacked out on league pass because of this I'll be pissed.

[TDMVPDPOY]

why not watch it live stream on the net directed to ur plasma/lcd?

[rjv]

TWC is just about as awful as it gets IMO. Our internet is slow, their hardware breaks all the time, we keep getting "This channel is not available at this time" warnings on all our HD channels, and the TWC solution is to "just reset your box." The DVR forgets to record scheduled shows sometimes, or only records half... I would switch to U-Verse in a heart beat, but they don't provide their services in our area. The only reason that I'm with TWC is because they don't require a contract, so I'm switching as soon as a better alternative comes up. Oh, and we live in an apartment that won't let us have dish...

sounds like your apartment has some crappy cable lines running to it...and you also have a facist management.

[bus driver]

At&t Uverse beats them all.
i must agree

anyone got U-vers? is it any good?

i had dish before and i like it, for me it hardly went out, yes even in the rain. the times that i recall it going out was when the rain would be coming down in buckets. but i wanted to upgrade all my tv with HD and dish couldnt do it so i switched to u-vers and havent looked back. it is great, the whole watch the recording in any room works wonders.

[benefactor]

I wonder if this affects league pass. I could care less about FSW but if I get games blacked out on league pass because of this I'll be pissed.
I've been wondering the same thing.

[Nego]

Over 10 years with DirecTV..no issues man.. give it a shot.. the thunderstorm thing is overblown.. I had TWC in McAllen, TX in 1998 before switching to DTV... best decision I've ever made.. moved it with me back to SA...hardly think about the service anymore...bill is on autopay..$10.00 off bill for that by the way... free HD....sheesh..I would definitely consider it.... Peace.

[rjv]

i think just about everyone has free HD now. it will not be all that long before DVR boxes are not even necessary any longer. movies will just be stored on a server and you can access through a 2 way device

[Blackjack]

Jobu's got his rum ... there's only one thing left to do . . .

http://villiscaadventchristian.org/prayer&praise/boy_dog_praying.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

Dish does this with everyone and they do it publicly to force settlements from the channels so they don't have to raise rates. It'll likely get worked out. It does get annoying though. They actually announced that they were developing a new system to replace The Weather Channel and it was all just a bluff to get TWC to negotiate.

[boutons_deux]

NBA on google TV:

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/10/google-aims-television-dominance-robust-content-lineup/

http://www.google.com/tv/index.html

[TwelveGs210]

F time warner. they are getting too expensive. paying about 65/month for regular expanded digital cable...

Lol, that's too expensive? That's the price of an average phone bill..if money is that tight in your household, you shouldn't even have cable, just watch the games with friends.

[nbaman99]

I don't know if its DTV or it's preseason on league pass. What ever the reason maybe, this is the first time I get to see Spurs playing in PS game for the first time out here in So Cal. We only got to see Spurs vs Clippers or Lakers before on preseason, now this year i get to watch all the games. So, thanks DTV.

[BacktoBasics]

Just confirmed that even though Dish doesn't currently carry FSSW NBA league pass will still be blacking out games accessed through Dish.

So the thought of just bypassing the FSSW issue by picking up league pass is a no go.

I may just pick up grande for a month or two until this is settled.

[BacktoBasics]

Fucks sake I was just going to get the broadband and read this


Local and national market blackout rules apply based on your location. Nationally and locally televised games are subject to blackouts and are therefore not available via NBA LEAGUE PASS BROADBAND (regardless of home or away)

[ElNono]

B2B, I think you're talking about two different things.
Blackout rules always applied, and depend on where you live. This has always been the case, even before any contractual dispute between dish and Fox.

If you have NBALP and Dish, then you get the complimentary broadband service, and you should be able to watch the games online through that service. That's my understanding anyways.

[BacktoBasics]

B2B, I think you're talking about two different things.
Blackout rules always applied, and depend on where you live. This has always been the case, even before any contractual dispute between dish and Fox.

If you have NBALP and Dish, then you get the complimentary broadband service, and you should be able to watch the games online through that service. That's my understanding anyways.I know this was always in place. The way I understand it is that if the game is broadcast locally I'm subject to a blackout. Broadband, cable, satellite or otherwise. Regardless of whether my provider actually carries the local channel feed or not.

[Drachen]

I know this was always in place. The way I understand it is that if the game is broadcast locally I'm subject to a blackout. Broadband, cable, satellite or otherwise. Regardless of whether my provider actually carries the local channel feed or not.


Couldnt you run your feed through an IP diverter of some sort? There is a specific term for this, but I forget what it is. Basically, you set it up so that you connect to the LP server by sending your signal, which is then re-routed before it hits the LP server to look like it is coming from an IP address in Dallas or something. I know there are programs out there that do this for you, I just can't remember what they are called.

[ElNono]

I know this was always in place. The way I understand it is that if the game is broadcast locally I'm subject to a blackout. Broadband, cable, satellite or otherwise. Regardless of whether my provider actually carries the local channel feed or not.

Yes, that's right. I'm sorry, I thought you were from out of town.

[BacktoBasics]

Yes, that's right. I'm sorry, I thought you were from out of town.
Yeah I'm in Corpus but still subject to the same blackouts in SA. Pisses me off to no end.

[ElNono]

Yeah I'm in Corpus but still subject to the same blackouts in SA. Pisses me off to no end.

Nice town, I've been there once and my wife went to school there. :toast
Yeah, ridiculous that they have the same blackouts for that area.

[ace3g]

hadn't seen anything news related, but when I was channel surfing I noticed that FX was back in the programming guide, so then I went up to channel 416 (FOX Sports Southwest for Dish Network) and it is there; so I guess they finally made an agreement.

[TDomination]

hadn't seen anything news related, but when I was channel surfing I noticed that FX was back in the programming guide, so then I went up to channel 416 (FOX Sports Southwest for Dish Network) and it is there; so I guess they finally made an agreement.

Was FX gone for a while on Dish Network?

I really do hope this means the games will be shown

[ace3g]

Yeah FX was gone but they gave us a HD.Net movie channel in its place for that time span

[Blackjack]

We iz n bidness!!!!! (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/103010dnbusdishfox.1dae8a4b0.html) :elephant :elephant :elephant

[jestersmash]

Supposedly, FOX is trying to jack their fees 50%. If you don't want this passed on to you, side with DISH, and wait it out.

:rollin:rollin:rollin

[ElNono]

Nice. FWIW, NBA LP has been working just fine.

[Blackjack]

Yeah, I've been getting NBA TV year-round and have been getting LP on preview recently but the local FSN was gone, as was FX; and that HD.Net movie channel replacement ain't got It's Always Sunny!

[Josh810]

http://paidcontent.org/article/419-dish-network-fox-reach-carriage-agreement/

"See, these News Corp (NSDQ: NWS). guys aren’t entirely unreasonable: Fox Networks has struck a new carriage agreement with Dish Network (NSDQ: DISH), ending one of their two current negotiations with distributors."

Pheww..

[TDomination]

We iz n bidness!!!!! (http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/103010dnbusdishfox.1dae8a4b0.html) :elephant :elephant :elephant

Sweet! Glad thats over

[smeagol]

DTV works fine in Argentina!

[Shelly]

good to hear!

[benefactor]

Very good to hear. It was affecting college football too.

[Libri]

:clap

[BacktoBasics]

Thank god this is taken care of

[LongtimeSpursFan]

I am looking to switch to Dish Network. Would like to find someone to use as a referral so both you and I can get a $50 credit. If interested PM me.

[JoeChalupa]

Well my price lock with TWC is expiring. Thinking about going to Dish. Still a good experience for those with Dish?

[benefactor]

No complaints.

[silverblackfan]

Echostar's fight with ABC before the play offs is the reason I dumped them 2 years ago. Switched to cable, now with Direct TV.
Anything to see the damn games in Seattle...

[ElNono]

I've no complaints here either.

[~Sweetmelody~]

Well my price lock with TWC is expiring. Thinking about going to Dish. Still a good experience for those with Dish?

If you are happy with your cable provider you should call them and ask if they have any good offers for another year. We always do that every year and it works well enough that we keep them for another year.

[T Park]

Directv owns.

Also there's a cover you can get for your dish that protects it during a heavy thunderstorm.

Other than that, no comparison.

[Obstructed_View]

That's a tactic all providers use to keep their prices as low as possible, and Dish does it the most often. If you didn't care about what it costs, you probably didn't have Dish in the first place. If you're bitching about it now, then you haven't been paying attention.

[George Gervin's Afro]

have DirectTV.. I like it..would rather have AT&T U-Verse though but it is not available where I live

[TwelveGs210]

I've been with Grande for a few months, its cheaper, and the internet is waaaaay better than that shifty slow RR.