johanson
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Jul 22, 2006, 10:25 AM
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Re: [Brian] Dish Network ABC, NBC, CBS??
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These are all great ideas and have worked in the past and continue to work today. HOWEVER, there are storm clouds on the horizon. I first heard about the following from Tim, and I later received the following information from http://www.savemychannels.com/atstake/
The letter and the associated links from the above URL suggest that just maybe DISH will be forced to stop distributing these network signals on their Conus or broad beams and go back to spot beams making it impossible for one to get the networks in Central Mexico via DISH.
" What's At Stake
A group of network broadcasters are trying to force DISH Network to stop delivering distant network channels to our customers. Distant network channels are the ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX broadcast channels our customers get from us by satellite that originate outside their community. For example, if customers live in rural Texas and purchase New York, Los Angeles, Denver or other network channels from us, they are at serious risk of being shut off.
Hundreds of thousands of DISH Network customers - through no fault of their own - could soon lose the distant network channels they depend on for critical news and emergency information. Customers in every state will be affected, with rural Americans suffering the most. In many of these areas, distant network channels via satellite remain the only option for residents to receive televised news and other critical information. This is particularly important in times of national or local emergency. During Hurricane Katrina, when local channels went off the air, DISH Network provided distant network channels to relief stations, police and fire stations, military installations and thousands of displaced families. Similarly, after 9/11, DISH Network supplied distant network channels crucial to relief efforts.
DISH Network fought hard for years to allow customers the choice to receive televised news and other information originating outside their hometown. While we reached reasonable settlements with hundreds of broadcasters, a small group of vocal broadcasters continues to stonewall - to the detriment of consumers. A recent court decision clearly favors the self-interests of these broadcasters over protecting the rights of hundreds of thousands of consumers who choose to receive their network channels by satellite. Unfortunately, broadcaster special interests used their big money to preserve a law that takes away customers' freedom of choice.
The court's ruling underscores the need for consumers to continue demanding effective legislation that prevents hundreds of thousands of Americans from being denied their network channels. Please take action and help us fight to allow consumers to keep the televised news they have a right to receive."
To learn more about the above go to http://www.savemychannels.com/atstake/ and left click on the appropriate link.
REMEMBER both "Star Choice" and the "big dish" also provide the US networks.
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