Hi there, long time Dish customer who has generally been happy with their service, but between losing HBO and now losing Fox Sports I think it might be the last straw. However, I have some questions.
First off, I want to ask about local channels. My CBS is owned by Nexstar, and from my understanding there is a contract dispute. I do have a nice antenna outside and can pick up my local CBS (KLST). Right now I have the Hopper with sling from Dish and I have an OTA adapter so I can view antenna channels on all of my televisions. I'm unable to run an antenna cable to one of my televisions so this has been an absolute lifesaver to have it go through the Hopper.
I've read that Directv has a similar adapter here on this forum, but apparently it is difficult to obtain? Is it only for customers who are affected by contract disputes? I would fall under that category, but I wonder if being a new customer would make any difference? Also, does every receiver have to have the adapter or can the main receiver send it to all receivers throughout the house?
Second question regards NFL Red Zone. I am a fantasy football junky. I love this channel. I remember several years ago that I read that Red Zone requires Sunday Ticket subscription. Is this still the case?
Third. I am still familiarizing myself with the Directv equipment. As mentioned earlier, one of my televisions does not have any wiring to it and uses a wireless Joey. Does Directv have a wireless receiver option? Will I be able to see the antenna channels on it?
Fourth, when my dad comes over I let him watch RFD-TV which comes in HD on Dish but apparently does not come in HD on Directv. Any chance that an HD feed will be added in the future? This is probably the least important issue for me, but I still would prefer it being HD if possible.
Fifth, I am a AT&T wireless customer. Do I get any discounts/perks for being subscribed to both?
Lastly, is there anything else I need to know before I switch? I want to give Dish a week or two to try to get their act together, but if the HBO and Univision blackouts taught me anything it's to not hold my breath.
First off, I want to ask about local channels. My CBS is owned by Nexstar, and from my understanding there is a contract dispute. I do have a nice antenna outside and can pick up my local CBS (KLST). Right now I have the Hopper with sling from Dish and I have an OTA adapter so I can view antenna channels on all of my televisions. I'm unable to run an antenna cable to one of my televisions so this has been an absolute lifesaver to have it go through the Hopper.
I've read that Directv has a similar adapter here on this forum, but apparently it is difficult to obtain? Is it only for customers who are affected by contract disputes? I would fall under that category, but I wonder if being a new customer would make any difference? Also, does every receiver have to have the adapter or can the main receiver send it to all receivers throughout the house?
Second question regards NFL Red Zone. I am a fantasy football junky. I love this channel. I remember several years ago that I read that Red Zone requires Sunday Ticket subscription. Is this still the case?
Third. I am still familiarizing myself with the Directv equipment. As mentioned earlier, one of my televisions does not have any wiring to it and uses a wireless Joey. Does Directv have a wireless receiver option? Will I be able to see the antenna channels on it?
Fourth, when my dad comes over I let him watch RFD-TV which comes in HD on Dish but apparently does not come in HD on Directv. Any chance that an HD feed will be added in the future? This is probably the least important issue for me, but I still would prefer it being HD if possible.
Fifth, I am a AT&T wireless customer. Do I get any discounts/perks for being subscribed to both?
Lastly, is there anything else I need to know before I switch? I want to give Dish a week or two to try to get their act together, but if the HBO and Univision blackouts taught me anything it's to not hold my breath.
