thecybernerd
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join:2007-01-05
Great Falls, VA |  Direct TV
Direct TV is already in somewhat of a broadband partnership with Verizon. Verizon offers a triple play freedom package which includes Direct TV service |
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tbaker397
join:2004-07-19
Berlin, PA
1 edit | Pray
Pray they don't strike a deal with Hughes Net or WildBlue so they can use just one dish for high speed internet and tv.
Edit: I can't see them partnering with a cable company either. That would be downright dumb. |
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03
 ·CableOne
| Triple Play?
Do battle on the triple-play front? They don't even have a double play. All they offer is TV. IF the were to add broadband, THAT would be a double-play. I don't see how they could offer a triple play at all.
That said, I think they need to focus on TV, not broadband, since they are a TV provider. What I mean by this is that they need to focus on providing high-def channels. If they want to stay competitive to cable and Dish, they need to offer lots of HD. They launched two new birds last January for HD locals, and I still can't get them in my market. And they talk of having over 100 HD channels soon, but how?
Don't get me wrong, you all know I am a DirecTV fanboy, but that is because since 1999, they have been the best TV provider I have found, whether in large metro area or the sticks. I just hope they stay that way. And I want more HD, dammit.
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03
·CableOne
| reply to tbaker397
Re: Pray
Even with such a partnership, using one single dish is highly unlikely in most markets, especially with HD, as the HD dish picks up five satellites on it's own. It would be way too difficult to aim a single dish to pick up 5 DirecTV birds and a WildBlue bird.
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
1 edit | reply to PolarBear
Re: Triple Play?
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Do battle on the triple-play front? They don't even have a double play.
Not really relevant if the data pipeline immediately gets you two of the three.... |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | reply to thecybernerd
Re: Direct TV
That's kind of like calling Beyonce an artist. |
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03
·CableOne
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DirecTV does the same with Qwest here in my town. Either you can sign up for DirecTV through Qwest, or you can sign up for Qwest/MSN DSL through DirecTV.
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03 | reply to Karl Bode
Re: Triple Play?
Which two of what three? (I'm having a blonde moment.) |
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03 | reply to Karl Bode
OK, I get it. You are referring to DirecTV offering broadband which will provide internet and VoIP.
Right? |
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Interceptor
We want... A Shrubbery
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join:2000-07-24
Birmingham, AL
| reply to PolarBear
said by PolarBear  :They launched two new birds last January for HD locals, and I still can't get them in my market. And they talk of having over 100 HD channels soon, but how? If I'm not mistaken, those two birds are not due to be launched until later this year. I expect we will probably start seeing more HD in the fourth quarter. |
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PolarBear
The bear formerly known as aaron8301
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join:2005-01-03
·CableOne
| said by Interceptor :said by PolarBear :They launched two new birds last January for HD locals, and I still can't get them in my market. And they talk of having over 100 HD channels soon, but how? If I'm not mistaken, those two birds are not due to be launched until later this year. I expect we will probably start seeing more HD in the fourth quarter. I think you are thinking of different birds. Last January, DirecTV launched two KA-band satellites in the 99 and 103 slots, specifically for HD local channels. I know this to be true, as last year when I was installing DirecTV, I installed plenty of These and These in order to recieve their signal.
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dmh748
join:2002-03-07
Boston, MA
| gotta be Covad
With coverage of more than half the US, Covad is the largest broadband provider other than the regional Bells or cable companies. I had their service for many years and they were really good, until I moved to a location where there is no DSL even from the RBOC. |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02 | reply to PolarBear
Re: Triple Play?
Yessir |
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | Earthlink Wi-Fi
They're already providing Wi-Fi with Earthlink/People PC.
»www.emnwifi.net/products/consumer/ |
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truocchio
join:2004-07-05
Miami Beach, FL | reply to Karl Bode
Re: Direct TV
?????
Is it the singing or the dancing? I give her an A+ on both, not that I like everything she does, but objectively she has skills in both areas. If music and dance aren't art, then what is? |
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Karl Bode
News Guy
join:2000-03-02
1 edit | That's exactly my point. Yes, technically she's an artist but we're not talking about @$#%!@ Van Gogh. |
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rawgerz
In Debt we trust
Premium
join:2004-10-03
Grove City, PA | Here you go DTV
Choose A or B
A: »www.sanswire.com/
B: Deploy equipment on cell towers.
I don't see what was so hard? |
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HotRodFoto
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join:2003-04-19
Denver, CO | Buy Qwest
They already partner with em, why not buy em
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hottboiinnc
ME
join:2003-10-15
Cleveland, OH | reply to rawgerz
Re: Here you go DTV
I'm surprised they havent tried to resell any EVDO products yet. Or bought MMDS licenses and went that route. |
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burgermeister
All Computers Are Junk
join:2000-10-23
Utica, MI | reply to dmh748
Re: gotta be Covad
Covad seems like the best choice, that's for sure. |
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