EchoStar launching Sling Modem ?
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I doubt it. Everyone I know uses routers for their broadband connection so I still don't understand the point for this device.
I think the plan is for cable companies to offer this to their customers instead of say a motorola or uniden modem. Most of these will be sold by cable companies. Not at retail.
Again kind of odd since cable companies are already trying to "throttle down" people's internet connections for using too much bandwidth for streaming (BitTorrent).
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Also, aren't cable companies and sat companies arch enemies?
the device is intended to be marketed through cable companies not in retail outlets. I suspect that those MSOs that choose to provide it to their customers will support it.
If you already havea slingboz and a modem or wifi you don't need this. If you call XYZ cable company and ask them to install cable internet they may suggest this evice instead ofa DOCSIS router.
I take it you don't have a cable modem that you purchased. The cable companies do not hassle you about owning your own (I do). They just will not warrenty the modem. They still troubleshoot issues to restore service. I own my cable modem because I did not want to rent one. I purchased a moto one at Wal-Mart. My cable company had no problem working with me to have it added to my account and getting me up and running.
Now we see why Charlie split E* into two companies: Echostar and Dish Network.
Dish Network, obviously, is the satellite TV network, which installs sat dishes, maintains the satellite fleet, and negotiates with TV providers.
But they don't make the STBs they use.
That would be Echostar who does that. And now it's obvious that the plan is for Echostar to be an MSO-agnostic hardware provider. In other words, they will make hardware for cable and satellite providers both inside and outside the United States.
Hence, their acquisition of Slingbox. A cable operator won't give a fig that it's Echostar making these; if they can make money by combining a modem with the Slingbox, it's all good.
How many of you actually have your cable modem and your Dish receiver in the same room?
I would Sean Mota that the cable company's may just give you more trouble then it's worth. Time Warner allows you to install your own modem but you have to take it to them so they can register the MAC address.
I do not see the point of this device. I have a Sling Box now.
I would Sean Mota that the cable company's may just give you more trouble then it's worth. Time Warner allows you to install your own modem but you have to take it to them so they can register the MAC address.
I do not see the point of this device. I have a Sling Box now.
Then it is not for you. As stated above it is mainly for new installs. How many cable boxes are installed every year. How many of those people DON'T have a slingbox? I bet most of them.
to me this is worthless when will Charlie the tuna come out with a receiver that has slingbox bulid in+++++++???????
Many people do have the cable modem at the TV though. This is meant for cable customers not Dish customers. I can see cable companies selling these, when installing they hook the cable box up to this when they do the install.
to me this is worthless when will Charlie the tuna come out with a receiver that has slingbox bulid in+++++++???????
Look at the 722k and other receivers in the team summit threads.
Again the cable comapny would sell this to you. They would have the MAC address. And it ---for the most part----is not for DISH subs.
