What is IPv6?
It’s World IPv6 day. So what? So a bunch of transistorheads are having a party. Is that all there is to it? Actually today marks the biggest accomplishment since the internet came into being. As of…
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It’s not just you: YouTube isn’t working on DIRECTV DVRs
It’s not just you. YouTube isn’t working. DIRECTV staff have told us that YouTube videos on DIRECTV DVRs are not playing. They are aware of the issue and there is nothing you can do on your…
DIRECTV customers: Do your TVApps work?
If you’ve been a fan of DIRECTV’s TVApps, you might have noticed they’re not working so well lately. Numerous reports have been coming in all over the internet that TVApps return a message that the service…
Liveblogging the DIRECTV 1Q12 Conference Call
Here we go! Disclaimers are out of the way. Now they’re talking about Latin America. More than 1 million Latin American subs, net adds of 600k. The majority of growth came from this segment. Colombia…
Did you know we’re part of the SBCA?
Did you know… we’re members of the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association? SBCA is the national trade organization representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry and we’re proud to add our names to those of…
Hopper and Joey reviewed by Engadget
In case you didn’t get enough with our unboxing and review of Hopper, Engadget.com has published their own review of the new Super DVR from DISH. It’s a great review; Ben Drawbaugh always does a great job and…
DIRECTV subscribers: Are you in an MPEG-4 market?
DIRECTV subscribers who live in some markets qualify for an automatic upgrade to HD-capable equipment. This is because all their local channels, even the standard-definition ones, use the MPEG-4 technology used everywhere for high definition…
Will You Lose DIRECTV Channels Tomorrow?
DIRECTV and Tribune are heading toward a contract deadline. When this happens, both parties generally look to their customers for support. Tribune stations started running a crawl on Wednesday on the bottom of the screen urging…
Samsung Smart TVs – Don’t Upgrade to 1028 yet
Samsung Smart TVs how have access to software version 1028 through the internet. Direct download is available now. As with other Samsung upgrades, it hasn’t shown up on their web site yet. It probably will…
Hopper/Joey Exclusive Unboxing
You won’t see it anywhere else… take a look at the exclusive unboxing video for the Hopper and Joey!
From the Rumor Mill: DIRECTV Extends Pay-Per-View to 2-3 days
A very interesting rumor came into the Solid Signal news desk today. According to an anonymous source, DIRECTV will be extending the rental periods from the current 24 hours to 48 and 72 hours on…
Signal Connect Now Offers HughesNet!
We’re proud to announce that Signal Connect is now a HughesNet Dealer! HughesNet provides reliable, high-speed internet solutions for anyone with a view of the sky. If you’re frustrated because you can’t get high-speed internet…
Are People Really Cutting the Cord?
There’s a lot of talk lately about “cutting the cord.” Cutting the cord means turning off your cable or satellite service. It’s one way to save about $1,200 every year on your household expenses. Even…
DIRECTV THR22 TiVo is Now Available!
TiVo® HD DVR Available Nationwide from DIRECTV TiVo and DIRECTV Back Together Again ALVISO, Calif. (February 9, 2012) – TiVo Inc., the creator of and a leader in advanced television services including digital video recorders…
Welcome to the All New SignalMarine.Com!
Today marks the launch of SignalMarine.com, your source for electronics and accessories for the boating enthusiast. Finally, there is a single location for the best brands. If you’re a boating enthusiast, you’ll be sure to appreciate…