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  1. Internet Streaming Services
    Since that was the focus of the judge's ruling, I would guess the future expansion of Locast is what is really in jeopardy, more so than continuation of service in existing markets. If current Locast users are located within reasonable OTA reception distance from their local broadcast...
  2. Internet Streaming Services
    I'm not in a Locast market, but I'm within reasonable range for OTA reception for most local broadcast channels, and all the major network affiliates, so Locast wouldn't do much for me anyway, unless I just wanted to get rid of my rooftop antenna. But there are some communities & towns included...
  3. Internet Streaming Services
    I don't find myself watching much OTA (regardless of whether the channel is actually received free OTA, or via paid cable/satellite subscription) anymore. Many of the network shows are of the singing/dancing/amateur talent/reality genre, which doesn't much interest me. Not that many quality...
  4. Internet Streaming Services
    It appears to me the service is only available in eight (mostly largest) television markets, at this point.
  5. Internet Streaming Services
    I figure major platforms like ROKU would be more likely to get updates than some lesser ones. For example, I bought a Samsung streaming BD player several years ago. It came with a few of the major streaming apps available at the time of manufacture. The disc player is still going strong, but...
  6. Cable TV Discussion
    One thing to consider with Spectrum is that at least since taking over Time Warner locally, they are limiting promotional deals to new customers only. They will hold firm and let you walk if you threaten to cancel upon expiration of initial promotional pricing.
  7. Internet Streaming Services
    I'm not seeing a problem with the Sling Cloud DVR when I pull it up on my ROKU. The previously recorded events are still there.
  8. Cable TV Discussion
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  9. Cable TV Discussion
    A local forum I monitor has had recent postings from customers unhappy with forced switching of their TV service from U-verse to DirecTV. One of the posters said they were successful at getting to keep their U-verse service for the time being, but were told by AT&T that U-verse TV would be...
  10. Cable TV Discussion
    A few of the services that are typically occupy digital OTA sub-channel tiers in select markets, may also be carried nationally by DISH or DirecTV. Many of those services, however, are only OTA in select markets, and some may be carried by the local Cable provider in the market where the signal...
  11. Cable TV Discussion
    I understand MeTV Heroes & Icons is primarily an OTA digital sub-channel that is available in some markets. Some Cable operators may carry the channel, depending upon agreements with local affiliates. MeTV is carried in my local market, but not MeTV Heroes & Icons. DirecTV, DISH, and AT&T...
  12. Cable TV Discussion
    Pretty sure the answer is going to be no. You would need to have active service on the line you would be connecting the box to, then the box would itself would have to be authorized by the Cable provider. if you don't have service from a provider, but still want to see a program guide, I would...
  13. Cable TV Discussion
    Yep, Time Warner (now Spectrum), our local dominant Cable provider, encrypted everything, including locals, a little over a year ago. It effectively rendered QAM useless, and requires at least one proprietary set-top box per account (first box provided free of charge), and additional rented...
  14. Internet Streaming Services
    Maybe I'm missing something here, but I personally see little value in being able to record streaming content, unless it is a live broadcast. So for OTA, definitely yes. But do the streaming services like Netflix, HULU, Amazon, etc. offer much, if anything, in the way of live streaming that is...
  15. Internet Streaming Services
    The FBI has been made available on M.O.D. DVDs from Warner Entertainment, but you're right, it's only seen limited screenings over the years on nationally-available cable/satellite channels, and I haven't seen it offered via streaming services. I don't think Head Of The Class ever got released...
  16. TV Show Talk
    In addition to the vehicles used in The FBI TV series being furnished by Ford, the series was sponsored by Ford. Many series of that era had vehicles furnished by one of the "Big Three", and nearly all vehicles used during the filming were of the same make, and usually recent models (unless they...
  17. DIRECTV Programming
    When I try to sign up as a new customer at DirecTV's website, I select The new Entertainment package at $29.99/mo. promotional pricing (reg. $54.99/mo.). It offers me free Advanced Receiver HD service for 24 months w/Auto Bill Pay (regular $10/mo. extra). If I do not select Auto Bill Pay, I get...
  18. DIRECTV Programming
    DirecTV's website advertises "Free HD with every package!" for new customers.
  19. DIRECTV Programming
    Depends on what programming package you have. The lesser programming packages aren't eligible for free HD for existing customers.
  20. DIRECTV General Discussion
    Coincidentally, I got a flyer in the mail yesterday from DirecTV. It states the same thing as what I got on the website: Choice EXTRA minimum requirement for free HD. Problem is, unofficial things like that are at the discretion of the CSR/Retention Dept., and may not be available to all customers.
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