I am not sure which ones you are referring to, but the link had a lot of questions and answers when I just looked.
Perhaps everything isn't a grand conspiracy by SkyAngel....
Brad
The Q&A is different now. Before there were more details.
SkyAngel Plans Move to IPTV
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The Q&A is different now. Before there were more details.
Brad,
The Q/A they had up for part of a day that a few of us saw was different. What is there now is the old content that had been there for some time. I posted this earlier about the new content:
I wish they would go ahead and put it back up -- it would answer questions about SA's actions and intent. And as I also said earlier, SA may not have done some things the way they should have -- but I really think they have had no choice about abandoning satellite service. And I think they would be reaching the same conclusion in 2007 if Bob Sr. were still alive. The IPTV will exclude many, but not offering it would exclude everyone.
The Q/A they had up for part of a day that a few of us saw was different. What is there now is the old content that had been there for some time. I posted this earlier about the new content:
I wish they would go ahead and put it back up -- it would answer questions about SA's actions and intent. And as I also said earlier, SA may not have done some things the way they should have -- but I really think they have had no choice about abandoning satellite service. And I think they would be reaching the same conclusion in 2007 if Bob Sr. were still alive. The IPTV will exclude many, but not offering it would exclude everyone.
Link to buy a satellite to get Sky Angel (guess they missed removing this): Sky Angel: Christian Family-Friendly TV and Radio: Sky Angel® Receiving Equipment
Introduction: Sky Angel: Christian Family-Friendly TV and Radio: Sky Angel® Equipment and Installation
Introduction: Sky Angel: Christian Family-Friendly TV and Radio: Sky Angel® Equipment and Installation
Safe TV looking for new options: NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source
I wonder if they are following SA to IPTV.
I wonder if they are following SA to IPTV.
multiple tvs need $ and speed
need additional box, additional SUBSCRIPTION FEE and more than minimum ISP speed
from skyangel
Can the service be watched on multiple televisions? …
need additional box, additional SUBSCRIPTION FEE and more than minimum ISP speed
from skyangel
Can the service be watched on multiple televisions? …
- Yes, however a set-top box is needed for each television the viewer wants to watch a different channel on and each box will carry a subscription charge. When additional boxes are purchased and installed using the same Internet connection, a higher than our minimum connection speed is recommended.
Yep, DH said two boxes would kill a connection like ours even if you were not using the internet for anything else.
I got my statment in the mail today and it had two ads in it. One was for HughesNet satellite internet. Another was the "premier issue of the Sky Angel newsletter." It has no prices, but does say that there will be double the channels now offered. No where in it does it say the sattelite service will be cut. It says the lineup will be announced "soon" and that they are praying for our support. In small print it says that prices and lineups are subject to change without notice.
I got my statment in the mail today and it had two ads in it. One was for HughesNet satellite internet. Another was the "premier issue of the Sky Angel newsletter." It has no prices, but does say that there will be double the channels now offered. No where in it does it say the sattelite service will be cut. It says the lineup will be announced "soon" and that they are praying for our support. In small print it says that prices and lineups are subject to change without notice.
Here's a complete channel list from this week's Inside Sky Angel program. The CSR told me there are still eight more channels pending.
Safe TV
Faith TV
Guardian
Total Living Network
TBN
TBN Enlace
Angel 1
Angel 2
The Church Channel
The Miracle Channel
God TV
Golden Eagle
TCT
EWTN U.S.
EWTN - Spanish
Catholic TV
Cornerstone
KTV
Smile of a Child
JCTV
TVU
Spirit
GMC
GMT
Worship Channel
New Heights Network
Credo TV (Romanian)
RADIO:
EWTN Global Radio
EWTN Radio (something not English)
Radio Nueva
America's Talk Radio
His Kids Radio
All Worship
Bott
Oasis
Radio U
Voice of Jerusalem
Sacred Favorites
Calvary Satellite
KSBJ/God Listens
Z-73
KTLW
Way FM
Additionally, I inquired about Moody Network and was told by a CSR that it is now on the list. I notice the Liberty Channel and Solid Gospel Radio are not on the list, but maybe they are among the eight pending.
The family package includes the Hallmark channels, Fox News, Discovery, the Weather Channel, and more to come, not yet including HGTV.
The CSR said there will be 50 faith channels - 30 TV, 20 radio, and 20 channels in the family package, for a total of 70 channels if the customer subscribes to both packages.
Safe TV
Faith TV
Guardian
Total Living Network
TBN
TBN Enlace
Angel 1
Angel 2
The Church Channel
The Miracle Channel
God TV
Golden Eagle
TCT
EWTN U.S.
EWTN - Spanish
Catholic TV
Cornerstone
KTV
Smile of a Child
JCTV
TVU
Spirit
GMC
GMT
Worship Channel
New Heights Network
Credo TV (Romanian)
RADIO:
EWTN Global Radio
EWTN Radio (something not English)
Radio Nueva
America's Talk Radio
His Kids Radio
All Worship
Bott
Oasis
Radio U
Voice of Jerusalem
Sacred Favorites
Calvary Satellite
KSBJ/God Listens
Z-73
KTLW
Way FM
Additionally, I inquired about Moody Network and was told by a CSR that it is now on the list. I notice the Liberty Channel and Solid Gospel Radio are not on the list, but maybe they are among the eight pending.
The family package includes the Hallmark channels, Fox News, Discovery, the Weather Channel, and more to come, not yet including HGTV.
The CSR said there will be 50 faith channels - 30 TV, 20 radio, and 20 channels in the family package, for a total of 70 channels if the customer subscribes to both packages.
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is this wishful thinking or carved in stone? many are FTA channels already
So are you saying in order to get all the above we would actually have to pay for BOTH the $14.99 package AND the $19.99, roughly $35!!!??? if so DISH family and Glorystar would seem to be the way to go
So are you saying in order to get all the above we would actually have to pay for BOTH the $14.99 package AND the $19.99, roughly $35!!!??? if so DISH family and Glorystar would seem to be the way to go
No, it's $24.99 for both packages, $14.99 for the faith package only, $19.99 for the family package only. Can be either, or both.
I don't think of the $$ as paying for the channels, but as paying for consolidation of the channels, the program guide, ability to watch programs broadcast during the last 48 hours, access to special programming on Angel 2 (conferences, concerts, etc.). Convenience and features are worth something if they mean I will take better advantage of opportunities to expose myself to God's Word and worship.
I don't think of the $$ as paying for the channels, but as paying for consolidation of the channels, the program guide, ability to watch programs broadcast during the last 48 hours, access to special programming on Angel 2 (conferences, concerts, etc.). Convenience and features are worth something if they mean I will take better advantage of opportunities to expose myself to God's Word and worship.
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I thought it was odd also. they are selling something on the same website that isn't compatible with IPTV. I always thought there might be a problem as hugesnet maximum speed is 1.5 and that is the minimum for IPTV.
I thought skyangel either posted (possibly the FAQ that were removed) or in the mailing suggesting hughesnet...........
Seems like skyangel didn't factor in computer and/or gaming use or multiple tvs either. If someone doesn't scroll down to see the "disclaimer" they are going to be stuck paying hughesnet for 24 months!
I thought it was odd also. they are selling something on the same website that isn't compatible with IPTV. I always thought there might be a problem as hugesnet maximum speed is 1.5 and that is the minimum for IPTV.
I thought skyangel either posted (possibly the FAQ that were removed) or in the mailing suggesting hughesnet...........
Seems like skyangel didn't factor in computer and/or gaming use or multiple tvs either. If someone doesn't scroll down to see the "disclaimer" they are going to be stuck paying hughesnet for 24 months!
One stop shopping - The line up looks great
You may not like the distribution method but the consolidated channel line up looks great. One stop shopping for Christian TV. It's a great television supplement for Christians who have broadband already and never desired to have a Dish.
It is A new customer base and they will be starting from scratch. If the technology and the marketing are successful though they will have a winning product for a broadband customer. No DVR is the only disappointment of the offering on paper but the VOD option compensates for that some. I'm ready to give it a try and can't wait to get a box.
You may not like the distribution method but the consolidated channel line up looks great. One stop shopping for Christian TV. It's a great television supplement for Christians who have broadband already and never desired to have a Dish.
It is A new customer base and they will be starting from scratch. If the technology and the marketing are successful though they will have a winning product for a broadband customer. No DVR is the only disappointment of the offering on paper but the VOD option compensates for that some. I'm ready to give it a try and can't wait to get a box.
Me, too. I rarely record anything anyway -- but I will love being able to go back 48 hours to find something to watch whenever I want.
I'm just the opposite.. I record EVERYTHING that I could possibly conceive watching and watch it later. I rarely have time to watch a live TV show due to "life" being busy. However, I'd not use another recorder, as the way that I have my DVR setup, I record, archive to a couple terabyte server, and then reprocess the few that I really like to remove the commercials and load them onto my mp3/video player the next morning.
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