Who owns Dish?

[truthseeker1]

I'm thinking about switching from DirecTV over to Dish. Want to make sure the company isn't worse than the Murdoch empire.

[still_one]

1. I have dish

It should be a little cheaper, and they definitely have some good deals for new people coming aboard

Keep in mind they all have issues, but I am quite happy with my service. Sure beats cable.

There on screen guide is definitely simpler than DTV

[Placebo]

2. Err, I have had issues with Dish in the past...

but DirecTV has always worked fab for me.

[Lorien]

3. See post #200 in this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=2600099&mesg_id=26

He's a rep for both, I believe-he can answer your questions.

[truthseeker1]

20. That link doesn't work

any chance you can just paste the info here?

[onenote]

4. charlie ergen

self made billionaire. Viewed by many as a bit sleazy (lots of litigation by and against). Close to McCain, but has given money to dems as well as repubs. I've never gotten the sense that he has a political agenda other than making money.

http://www.cobizmag.com/top25.htm

onenote

[KT2000]

9. Thanks for that info

have always wondered about Charlie Ergen

[truthseeker1]

19. Thanks for the info!

[KT2000]

5. I have DISH

and have been happy with it. The cable co I was on before was forever reducing channels and increasing price. In the several years I have had DISH there have been very few price increases.

Also - DISH offers a lower cost option for fewer channels. Also - they have LINK and Free Speech TV.

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

16. LINK TV and FSTV need our support

They offer the only true leftist TV network programming on the air anywhere in the United States. They offer news and documentaries not seen anywhere in this country. Their voices need to be heard and they need to grow and gain viewership and exposure as an alternative to corporate-controlled media.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. I switched from DTV to Dish a couple of years ago

I like it better. They have Link which I did not get on DTV then. I use the PVR box and enjoy it.

[exsoccermom]

8. I also switched from Direct TV to Dish

I like it alot better--and no Murdoch.

[truthseeker1]

17. Actually, DirecTV has Link TV now

I'm looking to switch mainly to get away from supporting Murdoch.

Also, the BBC channel will be a nice bonus.

[madfloridian]

7. We like it. Switched because of Murdoch.

I read that Direct TV was having financial problems. Can't verify.

I will say this...we lost cable early on during one of the 3 hurricanes that hit us.

Amazingly our satellite worked even during the hurricanes as long as the power went on.

If it rained really hard, it downloaded again and started right back up.

[madrchsod]

10. great provider

been with dish for over 4 yrs-never had a problem. great customer service- never ever had a bad experience with anyone. they carry free speech 24 hrs a day now plus link tv,the university channels..you can`t go wrong with dish...

[RazzleCat]

11. agree 100%

went from cable (charter), more selection, less expensive, great customer service.

[reprehensor]

12. FSTV

is one of the best things on Dish. We switched because of Murdoch.

[sherilocks]

13. I thought that Dish bought Direct or vice-versa

In any case, they pay cable news to run their garbage. I have reduced my cable to the $15 basic service, or I would have no reception at all. Dish or cable doesn't matter, if your package contains cable news, they pay cable news. Cable news should be the target, not which cable or dish company gives you the best service.

[truthseeker1]

18. My question wasn't about which one has better service

it was about making sure Dish isn't as bad politically as Murdoch

[joanski01]

14. I switched to Dish from cable

because I wanted to get C-Span2 -- the Senate coverage. I have had no problems with Dish.

[sherilocks]

15. I get c-span on Sirius Satellite Radio

located in a blue state, New York. I also get AAR and Sirius left. I can live without watching the Senate. But I think there is a way to get C-Span without buying the whole package.