How fast can cellular internet get?
Don’t worry, there’s no such thing as 8G. Yet. In fact, we’re really still in the 4G world. 5G is still a few years away, and if that doesn’t satisfy the techies, we should expect 8G…
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More layoffs ahead for ESPN
It was only 7 months ago that ESPN announced “notable” layoffs. Well, they’re at it again. DSLReports, who have never been big fans of ESPN, say that another 50-60 layoffs are coming, and this time it may be…
Softbank to give up on Sprint-TMobile merger
Oh, thank heaven. Even though I’ve railed against a potential Sprint/T-Mobile merger over and over again, I still thought it was going to happen. After all, it seemed just too stupid to avoid. Now it seems that for…
COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS: Are you still having problems with power saving on DIRECTV boxes?
Reaching out to our friends in bars, restaurants, offices and shops out there. Does your DIRECTV hardware turn off after 4 hours automatically? I was aware of this being a problem about five years ago, but…
What’s the best cell booster for Sprint users?
If you read this blog a lot you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I make fun of Sprint a lot. The company isn’t always easy for a techie like me to like, because they’ve…
Is the “big ugly dish” dead?
Spoiler alert: Yes. It may have been all the rage when Radio Shack put it on the cover back in 1986, but the C-Band satellite, also known as the “Big Ugly Dish,” is really a thing…
A Few Things Before Binge-Watching Stranger Things This Weekend
Before you watch Stranger Things this weekend, let’s take a look at what we know, what we think we know, and some outlandish theories. A year is a long time to wait for the next season of…
USB Power Bank Ah Rating Evaluation
I have been given or purchased a number of various USB power banks. These power banks are designed to replace the AC outlet with a USB power supply so that when you’re in the field and…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: That time I got way too excited about GenieGO
Back in 2014, I introduced you to the second-generation GenieGO, which was DIRECTV’s product for transferring recorded shows to your phone or tablet. GenieGO, originally called Nomad, was a device that was really “of its time” and…
Maybe the FCC doesn’t care about your city.
In a 3-2 vote yesterday, the FCC overturned a rule that required broadcasters to have some sort of local studios. This rule dates back to the 1930s and the feeling among the Republican members of the…
Verizon flubs live TV while AT&T sails higher?
Bad news if you were hoping that Verizon would beat out AT&T as the best overall communications provider. According to LightReading the company is nowhere near ready to launch a live streaming TV service, and its cable TV service…
WAIT: Solid Signal sells car audio products?
You bet we do. Sure, I know you think of Solid Signal as your source for everything having to do with satellite, antenna, and cellular products, but we carry over 30,000 products of all types from…
Signal Connect Talks Satellite TV at NMEA
Signal Connect, the division of Signal Group responsible for satellite TV sales and support, was a huge hit at the recent National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Expo held September 26-28, 2017 in Seattle. Three members of…
Why pay more for digital signage?
Here’s the thing that my friends in Solid Signal’s marketing department don’t want you to know. You don’t need to spend a lot to get good digital signage. Let’s back up a bit, since it’s been a…
Commercial Installers: Should you prewire for 4K now?
4K is coming. Actually, 4K from DIRECTV is here. But let’s hope there’s a whole lot more coming. DIRECTV’s own three channels are great but they’re not enough to start a whole 4K revolution. The good…