Calling a DISH CSR is probably one of the least reliable ways to get info. But what the heck I will try and report back.
INDEMAND will carry MLB EI? No so fast says MLB... How about E*?
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That channel 625 means absolutely nothing. It has been in the program guide since the end of last baseball season. When they removed all the MLB EI channels from the system last October they left that channel 625 obviously as a barker for next season. A next season which unfortunately may never come. That channel will probably be removed next week.
I called and they said that tere is no information on MLB EI at this time. I asked for a supervisor and was told only that they know nothing about an announcement.
this does not surprise me. Even whe there is news the CSRs are not informed on a timely basis. So when it is the POTENTIAL for an agreement it is unlikely that they would be told.
this does not surprise me. Even whe there is news the CSRs are not informed on a timely basis. So when it is the POTENTIAL for an agreement it is unlikely that they would be told.
When I was driving to work this morning, I heard an advertisement on the radio. Seems Like D may have the deal locked up. The advertisement was for MLB EI and new Subsribers. It indicated if a customer or new sub signed up for MLB EI, before April 7, 2007, there would be a 20% savings. Might be a done deal Not good news, but I guess I can listen on XM.
I'd be surprised if Dish doesn't carry the package; either through an agreement or due to legislation.
There is absolutley no chance of legislation at this late time. They have exactly two days to reach an agreement, or they are basically out of the baseball package business for the next seven years.
There is absolutley no chance of legislation at this late time. They have exactly two days to reach an agreement, or they are basically out of the baseball package business for the next seven years.
Agreed, except I believe that if there were 6 months before the season a deal maybe could be reached but still no chance of legislation. The case has no merit in my opinion. Kerry doesn't even know what he is talking about. He is spewing numbers and facts that have no basis what so ever. Just trying to be heard for his constituants and of course himself, nothing more.
We are still waiting for the legislation to restore signficantly-viewed channels on Dish Network. It has been four months since the distant network cut-off, yet there has been no movement on these bills in Congress.Chris Walker said:
So, how is this legislation supposed to look? Is it only directed at MLB? Or is it more broad, stating that no company may withhold programming from a multichannel carrier? Because I won't support the former, but would support the latter as Comcast Sports Network Philadelphia would then become available.
And we've forgotten one important piece of information. So let's say a bill is created to force MLB to open up the EI package to all. It passes the House of Representatives and it passes the Senate. Anyone remember where it goes next? To a former MLB franchise owner. Does anyone think he'll sign it?
There is not time for legislation.
But there is plenty of time for Congress to tell MLB if you do not offer the EXACT SAME terms to the other providers (including the equity ownership in MLB channel) or else we will proceed write a bill to remove MLB's anti-trust exemption.
The threat of losing the anti-trust exemption should straighten up MLB.
But there is plenty of time for Congress to tell MLB if you do not offer the EXACT SAME terms to the other providers (including the equity ownership in MLB channel) or else we will proceed write a bill to remove MLB's anti-trust exemption.
The threat of losing the anti-trust exemption should straighten up MLB.
Lets see how many of those million dollar skybox's the Dodgers sell to Corporations when they can no longer write them off.
Many, many other reasons for the anti-trust exemption. This will not even come close to anything that would put it into jeopardy. Everyone seems to want the good ol US government to jump on this. All they will ever do is hold a couple of bogus hearings like the other days. Fact finding and something to get their names in the media as working for their great voters and fans. Nothing will come of it IMHO. Be upset, fine, but admit it...D* and MLB did a number on the other providers. Period. Smartest guy wins.
You aren't thinking this through...RVD420 said:
Congress threatens legislation to remove the Supreme Court's anti-trust exemption. Congress passes the bills and they go to?
Former Texas Rangers majority owner and current President George W. Bush.
Do you honestly think he is going to sign it?
Nope not at all. However, do you think baseball wants to go through anti trust hearings and have Congress ask more pointed questions about financials and such? Probably not.
Baseball has a lot to lose just from the process. Once it gets to the President's desk for a signature the damage will be long done.
The same could be said if a lawsuit was threatened. Dont laugh. Companies take each other to court all the time.
Oh... and heres a thought... perhaps E* is looking hard at a way to scuttle the MLB/D* deal to get back at them for killing the distant networks settlements. Naaah. Big companies arent that petty. Right?