Category Archives: Dish Network

Is Dish Network Having Employees Spam Blogs? (Like This One.)

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 by MegaZone

At first I thought it was an isolated incident or two, but I’m starting to think Dish Network may be actively having people spam blogs to promote their services. The latest offense is from my post on Amazon’s special pricing … Continue reading →

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Speculation on the Google-Motorola Deal and TiVo

Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by MegaZone

I just made a pretty damn long post about the Google buyout of Motorola Mobility. But there was one other aspect that I felt was better off in a separate post. And here it is. This acquisition has spurred talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband, Cable, DirecTV, Dish Network, DVR, EchoStar, Google, Google TV, Motorola, Scientific Atlanta, TiVo | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Blockbuster Looks To Profit From Netflix Backlash

Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 by MegaZone

In the backlash against Netflix’s price increase, Blockbuster sees an opportunity. Yes, Blockbuster, they’re still around. (Thanks to a recent buyout by Dish Network.) They’re offering disgruntled Netflix customers a one-month free trial, with the offer good through September 15, … Continue reading →

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The AllVid Tech Company Alliance Pushes the FCC to Keep the Pressure On MVPDs

Posted on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 by MegaZone

You may not have heard of The AllVid Tech Company Alliance, but you’re probably interested in their work. The alliance is made up of Best Buy, Google, Intel, Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Nagravision, RadioShack, Sony Electronics and TiVo, and … Continue reading →

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DISH Network And TiVo Trade Another Round

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by MegaZone

In the ongoing patent spat between DISH Network & EchoStar and TiVo there has been another exchange. First DISH Network issued this statement: DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) issued the following statement regarding recent developments … Continue reading →

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