Monday, July 28, 2008

Cable Prices Increase in Ocala, FL

Cox Cable recently increased rates for subscribers in Ocala, FL. The least expensive package, basic service, jumped 21.3 percent, from $11.10 to $14.10 a month. The most common package, standard service, rose 8.7 percent, from $45.99 to $49.99 a month.

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Cable Rates Rising for the areas of West Warwick, Cranston, Johnston, and Providence, RI

Cox cable subscribers that reside in West Warwick, Cranston, Johnston, and Providence, RI just experienced a big increase on their monthly cable bills. Basic cable subscribers saw the biggest increases at 15-26%, digital services increased 16%-20%, and standard cable increased 7%.

Tired of cable rate increases? You do have other options when it comes to choosing a TV provider. Compare you cable bill to satellite TV prices and you will be amazed at the money you'll save! Click here to get the best satellite tv deal online.

Friday, July 25, 2008

New Local Dish HD Channels Added in Beaumont - Port Arthur, TX

High Definition subscribers in Texas have something to celebrate this week. Dish Network recently added HD local channels to the Beaumont - Port Arthur area which now brings the satellite TV provider up to 66 markets and reaches more than 69 percent of U.S. TV households. By the end of 2008, Dish has promised to reach 100 HD markets and 100 national HD channels. On August 1, 2008 they will surpass 100 national HD channels. Way to go Dish Network!

Until 7/31/08, new subscribers have the opportunity to upgrade to the award-winning Vip722 HD DVR receiver for free. With DVR capabilities, you have the power to pause, record, and fast forward live TV. Sign up today by calling 1-877-444-DISH (3474) or visit www.allamericandish.com and mention promo code DISH50.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Dish Network All-Stars Racing - Remaining 2008 Sprint Cup Season Schedule

This year, Dish Network and Roush Fenway Racing® came together to form a team of three incredible drivers to race the Dish Network Ford Fusion. The drivers include Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, and Greg Biffle. While the 2008 NASCAR season might be nearing the finish line, you can still catch Greg Biffle in the #16 car in the upcoming races listed below.

7/27 - Indianapolis, IN
8/3 Pocono, PA
8/23 Bristol, TN
9/14 Louden, NH
10/19 Martinsville, VA
10/26 Atlanta, GA

Get the award-winning Dish Network DVR and never miss a single race! Until 7/31/08, new customers can upgrade to an HD DVR for free. Call 1-877-444-DISH (3474) and mention promo code DISH24 today or click here to visit us online.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Dish Network Second Satellite Launch Successful

Yesterday morning, Dish Network successfully launched their second satellite of the year. Their first satellite launch earlier this year failed to reach its proper orbit, which made this second release critically important to the future success of their HD programming capabilities. Dish Network released the satellites in order to expand their capacity to carry more HD channels, a necessary move to compete with other pay-tv providers who are rapidly expanding their HD lineup. A third satellite launch is scheduled for later this year.

Get Ready for Dish Network Turbo HD

On August 1, Dish Network will introduce TurboHD, the pay-tv industry's only 100 percent all-HD programming package with advanced equipment which will work on all TVs. TurboHD will offer the most popular HD channels on 4 different tiers and include HD locals where available. The really amazing thing is that the channels can be viewed on analog, digital, and High Def TVs making it the perfect choice for subscribers who are looking to upgrade to HD programming or have already. This has not been possible with any other programming provider before.

More information will come available in the coming weeks regarding the release of TurboHD. Below is a breakdown of the different tiers and their prices.

TurboHD Bronze: $24.99/month ($29.99/month with local channels*)

-- TurboHD Bronze DishDVR Advantage: $34.99/month; includes core HD package, local channels and a free DVR receiver

TurboHD Silver: $32.99/month ($37.99/month with local channels*)

-- TurboHD Silver DishDVR Advantage: $39.99/month; includes core HD package, local channels and a free DVR receiver; Regional Sports Networks where available

TurboHD Gold: $39.99/month ($44.99/month with locals channels*)

-- TurboHD Gold DishDVR Advantage: $49.99/month; includes core HD package, local channels and a free DVR receiver; Regional Sports Networks where available

TurboHD Platinum: $10/month - add TurboHD Platinum to any qualifying package and receive HD channels that do not have corresponding SD channels.

Also beginning August 1, new DISH Network subscribers who sign up under Digital Home Advantage (DHA) or DHA-24(24-month commitments) with America's Top 100 or higher, DishLATINO or higher, TurboHD Bronze or higher, or a qualifying International programming package will receive $50 off of their first statement and Cinemax for one year for just a penny. New or current DISH Network subscribers who commit to DHA-24 will also receive HBO and Starz free for the first three months of their subscription.




We'll keep you posted with new information as it comes available. Seventeen new national HD channels and TurboHD packages will be available beginning August 1, 2008.

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Enter Our All American Spirit Photo Contest


Ahhhh....July. The heart of summer and a great time of year to enjoy summer barbeques and fireworks. It's also a great time to display your American spirit and catch it on camera for your chance to win our American Spirit Photo Contest going on now! All you need to do is visit http://www.allamericandish.com/funandgames/contest.htm and submit your photo. One lucky winner will receive $100 towards an electronics purchase on AllAmericanDirect.com.

Hurry! Contest ends 7/31/08.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Dish Network to Reach 100 HD Channels August 1

Great news for Dish Network and High Def fans alike! Despite some early setbacks with their first satellite launch earlier this year, Dish Network will reached their goal of 100 HD channels by year's end way ahead of schedule. Yesterday, they announced the addition of 17 HD channels on August 1, which will bring the overall total up to 100.

The HD channels to be added are:

ActionMax HD - Channel 313
CBS College Sports HD - Channel 152
Lifetime HD - Channel 108
Lifetime Movie Network - Channel 108
Planet Green HD - Channel 194
Encore HD - Channel 340
HBO 2 HD - Channel 301
HBO Comedy HD - Channel 307
HBO Family HD - Channel 305
HBO Latino HD - Channel 309
HBO Signature HD - Channel 302
HBO West HD - Channel 303
HBO Zone HD - Channel 308
Starz Comedy HD - Channel 354
Starz Edge HD - Channel 352
Starz Kids & Family HD - Channel 356
Starz West HD - Channel 351

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Court Ruled NPS Allowed to Provide Distant Network Programming

Official Press Release -

National Programming Service’s Right to Sell Distant Network Programming
Upheld by Federal Court of Appeals


INDIANAPOLIS – In a unanimous opinion issued today, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Indianapolis-based National Programming Service (NPS), LLC’s right to lease satellite equipment from EchoStar Communications Corporation (EchoStar) and retransmit distant network programming under the Satellite Home Viewer’s Act (SHVA).

The SHVA permits satellite carriers, such as NPS, a compulsory, statutory license to engage in secondary transmissions (or retransmissions) of copyrighted distant network programming to so-called “unserved households”—households that are unable to receive network programming at a specified level of intensity through the use of conventional rooftop antennas.

“We are extraordinarily pleased with the ruling,” said Michael Mountford, chief executive officer of NPS. “We believe the Court’s opinion vindicates our legitimate right to engage in the secondary transmission market.”

NPS has 104 employees and retransmits distant networking programming to over 110,000 unserved households nationwide.

This case dates back to the 1990s when EchoStar began providing satellite television programming to subscribers under the DISH NETWORK brand. In 1998, various television networks including—CBS, ABC, Fox and NBC—and their network affiliates, sued EchoStar in Florida federal court claiming the company was improperly providing distant network programming to served—as opposed to unserved—households. Eventually, an injunction was entered in 2006 that prevented EchoStar from providing distant network programming under the SHVA’s statutory license.

“There are public policy implications in today’s ruling,” explains Todd Vare, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Intellectual Property Department, who argued on behalf of NPS. “If the court had ruled against NPS, the only distant network programming option for unserved households would have been DirecTV, thus creating a monopoly in this industry sector,” added Vare.

NPS, an Indianapolis company that has been in the business of providing satellite services through C-band satellites since 1983, approached EchoStar in 2006 to inquire about leasing its satellite equipment. A deal was reached, which enabled NPS to use EchoStar’s satellite transponder to retransmit distant network programming to unserved households who signed up with NPS.

The networks then accused NPS of violating the previously entered injunction against EchoStar. The Florida federal court sided with NPS, and the networks appealed. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals also sided with NPS.

NPS is privately owned by Mike Mountford and Jon Pardieck. It does business under the trade name All American Direct.com. In addition to the satellite businesses All American Direct.com is an e-commerce retailer offering a wide variety of consumer products including TV’s, Cell phones, Internet and related products.

Please visit www.allamericandirect.com for more information.
*Promotional Offers: require participation in DHA-24. 3 Months Free: requires qualifying programming, including AT100 or higher, DishLATINO or higher, DishHD package or a select qualifying International package. Customer receives 3 credits of $39.99 each, applied to the 1st, 10th and 20th months of service. Customer must maintain qualifying programming service to receive all three credits. DHPP: After 9 free months of DHPP, customer must call to downgrade or then-current price will apply.

National Programming Service, LLC d/b/a AllAmericanDirect.com is an authorized independent contractor retailer of DISH Network L.L.C. DISH, DISH Network and DISH Network logos are registered trademarks and/or service marks of DISH Network L.L.C. and/or its affiliate(s). The DISH Network trademarks and/or service marks are used by authority of DISH Network L.L.C. and/or its applicable affiliate(s).