SureCall Flare now in stock at Solid Signal!
Who says a cell booster has to be ugly? The SureCall Flare is one of the most powerful home and office cellular signal boosters out there, and it’s the first one you might actually put in the…
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DISH to take over Sling TV
OK, so it actually gets less confusing. DISH has always had a strong relationship with a company called EchoStar. In fact DISH was once part of the EchoStar family, until it was spun off in 2008. At that…
Will a DIRECTV C61K Genie Client work with a regular HDTV?
Yes, it works, but it nags you. DIRECTV’s C61K 4K Genie Mini Client will work with a non-4K TV, almost as well as it works with a 4K TV. I have personally confirmed this. However, there…
NOW IN STOCK: DISH AirTV
A streaming box for people who love free TV. Obviously you have a lot of choices for streaming hardware, but there’s just one that combines the power of Android TV (and pretty much every app you…
Can you cut the cord and still watch sports?
Can you do without your favorite team? As sports programming gets more and more expensive, you may have to make choices. It’s a sad but true fact that even though sports teams play in stadiums funded…
EXCLUSIVE UNBOXING: EyeTV U6 Antenna Adapter for Mac
Watching live TV on your Mac has never been easier! Watch live, pause, and even set recordings on your Mac using this EyeTV U6 Antenna Adapter. It works with virtually any antenna, indoors or outdoors,…
AT&T reports fourth quarter earnings
Good, but not as good. AT&T had a pretty good fourth quarter last year, but for shareholders who still remember the way things were back in the DIRECTV days, things were a little less shiny and…
When will DIRECTV SWM be required?
It kinda, already is. DIRECTV’s SWM system, in use since 2008, allows for a single wire to go to every receiver, client or DVR. Using the older “legacy” system you needed one line for every…
AT&T to reveal fourth quarter results
AT&T is expected to reveal its 4th quarter 2016 results in a conference call taking place later today. Unlike the DIRECTV days, the new corporate overlords prefer to make financial disclosures quietly, usually after the stock…
Check out the Solid Signal FAQ library!
Solid Signal has always been the best place to go to get your questions answered. Now, we’re completely revising our “FAQ” Frequently Asked Questions library with new designs, new answers, and tons of new content! Bookmark…
Get in on the future of over-the-air television NOW!
The biggest trend in antenna TV today is streaming. That may not make sense, but it really looks like by the end of the year, there will be tons of different alternatives to add live TV…
Commissioner Ajit Pai to (probably) head FCC
On Friday, one of the lesser-noticed transitions in government took place as Tom Wheeler stepped down from his position as chair of the FCC. Mr. Wheeler would have been within his rights to continue for some…
NEW REVIEW: SureCall EZCall Cellular Signal Booster
It’s the best value in cellular signal boosters. The EZ-Call from SureCall boosts voice signals with a scorching 72dB of power, and it doesn’t even require an outdoor antenna! It’s everything you need and it’s priced less than…
Premier League Soccer coming to DIRECTV in 4K
Soccer lovers, it’s on. DIRECTV announced today that they’ll be the first broadcaster to air Premier League soccer in 4K, and look, while I don’t know a lot about soccer, you don’t have a thing…
3D TV is deader than Jimmy Hoffa
Slow news day? CNet announced yesterday that it’s confirmed, Sony and LG will be dropping 3DTVs from their lineups in 2017. That explains, at least, why LG finally stopped showing massive 3D demonstrations in their CES booth this…