Entries by Curt Stelter

DISH Announces Major Hopper, Joey Upgrades at CES

DISH announced a series of substantial upgrades to its Hopper and Joey set-top boxes during the CES consumer electronics show earlier this month. The upgrades span both hardware and software, including a variety of new features and improved technical specifications. One of the biggest upgrades is the addition of the 4K Ultra HD Joey to […]

DISH Launches Internet-Only TV Service

DISH will soon offer an over-the-top Internet TV option, dubbed Sling TV, the company announced Monday at CES. The base Internet TV package will include a host of popular channels including ESPN, ESPN2, Cartoon Network, ABC Family, Food Network, Disney Channel, TBS, HGTV, TNT, Travel Channel and CNN. Additional channel packages will be available for […]

DISH Adds Netflix to Hopper DVR

DISH subscribers can now enjoy movies and shows on Netflix right from their Hopper DVRs. DISH has added a Netflix app to the award-winning Hopper HD DVR to give customers a better entertainment experience. The new features means that viewers will no longer have to switch to another device in order to watch Orange Is […]

DISH, CBS Deal Opens Door to Showtime Streaming

The recent DISH-CBS agreement paves the way for exclusive over-the-top streaming of Showtime programming to DISH subscribers. The carriage agreement, announced Dec. 6, allows DISH to continue broadcasting local CBS affiliates and other popular CBS-owned stations such as CBS Sports Network, TVGN and the Smithsonian Channel. The deal also provides DISH with the rights to […]

DISH New Year’s Sale – Get an Extra $150 Off!

DISH is ringing in the New Year with its best deal ever! From now through January 14, 2015, new DISH customers get a $150 prepaid card when signing up for a qualified DISH TV package. That’s an extra $150 off DISH’s already-low introductory offers! With DISH you get the latest movies, hottest shows and wall-to-wall […]