Still not bundling? Why not?
It’s like free money. One of the biggest benefits of AT&T coming together with DIRECTV is bundling. In the past, it was enough to have “just” a TV service or “just” a wireless service, but consumers…
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What will happen to the 119 satellite location when SD service stops in 2019?
It’s coming. DIRECTV has already told us that in 2019, they will be stopping all SD service. They’ve been aggressively trying to get customers to move to HD for years, and with some of their older satellites…
DISH offers NBA TEAM PASS for displaced fans
Who isn’t a displaced fan these days? So many people grow up in one place and move to another, especially with the economy the way it’s been the last decade or so. That’s why I believe…
PARTY LIKE IT’S 2009: DISH adds YouTube to its DVRs
DISH took the ambitious step today of rolling out YouTube videos to its Hopper 3 DVR, making it the only pay-TV DVR with YouTube capabilities. DISH’s Hopper 3 is now a fairly full-featured streamer, with Netflix,…
Don’t get “101 Anxiety”
Yeah, we all know it… DIRECTV is discontinuing SD service in 2019. That’s probably a non-issue for 95% of the people out there, since the company has been actively pushing HD for about six years, but…
YES YOU CAN: Control 4 DIRECTV receivers with one remote
And the funny thing is, you always could. If you’re looking to cut down on the number of remotes you use, you don’t need to buy a fancy universal remote or matrix switcher. You just…
Here’s the reason your cable bill is so high
You can blame the cable company if you want and they’re not completely blameless. But a recent study by the FCC has shown that retransmission fees have gone up a whopping 63% in the last year for which…
Why upgrade to DIRECTV Genie?
If you’re still on the sidelines, this is definitely the time to look at the DIRECTV Genie system. If you’re still holding onto hardware from 2010 because you think it’s better or easier to understand, the…
Mobile DVR service with a DIRECTV HR24? Don’t count on it
Let’s set the record straight. A few other enthusiast sites have reported that it’s possible to use DIRECTV’s Mobile DVR service with an HR24 DVR. The results are said to be pretty bad, but at least you…
BIG HBO/CINEMAX FREE PREVIEW this weekend!
It’s that time again… Get ready to fire up those DVRs as HBO and Cinemax are free all weekend for DIRECTV subscribers! If you’ve ever been curious about Game of Thrones, Veep, or Vice Principals, this is your time to…
PERFECT TIMING: MLB Network free preview now… through the weekend
Hail the lords of offseason baseball because all of you, even those without MLB Network in your programming packages, will get the chance to see the playoff games. The network is offering a free preview across…
DIRECTV launches two Hurricane Matthew channels
Be safe out there. DIRECTV has launched two severe weather channels for those looking for information on Hurricane Matthew. Here are the details from their press release: The Severe Weather Mix on 361-1 (Replacing the…
NICE AND EASY: Explain what a DECA is?
It’s confusing. You hear this all the time with DIRECTV folks, “DECA this, DECA that, DECA DECA DECA.” We’ve tried to make it easy with our Guide to Coax Networking, and a few years ago I made…
DIRECTV adds Estrella TV nationally
Who says DIRECTV isn’t adding HD channels? OK, so maybe they’re not adding the ones you want… but just today DIRECTV turned on Estrella TV for those who have the En Español package. It’s on channel 442. It’s…
NICE AND EASY: Can you get international and 4K programming at the same time on DIRECTV?
Not yet. (As of fall 2016.) If you need a separate dish for your international programming package, you won’t be able to combine it with the new 4K dish from DIRECTV. It’s a little difficult to…