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Attention cranky Dish Network subscribers
We know you're bummed you can't watch the local CBS and Fox affiliates on Dish Network because recent contract negotiations with the company that owns the stations, Fisher Communications, derailed. You might want to give the CEO of Dish an earful about the change in service. Well, tonight you can, according to this news release I just received: Tonight live on Bakersfield’s KBAK Ch. 29 and KBFX Ch. 58, beginning at 6 p.m. PT, DISH Network CEO Charlie Ergen will address and take live questions from customers who are concerned about the Fisher Communications, Inc. retransmission negotiations. Live Broadcast Phone Number: 1-888-621-2078 -or- Email: CharlieChat@DishNetwork.com Now, this wasn't in the release, but here's my question. Where does DISH Network expect upset subscribers who want to hear what Ergen has to say tonight to watch the broadcast? They can't do so from home, right? — Jenny Shearer, staff writer 3 comments from 3 users
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posted by
GordonDelano
on Dec 22, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Now, this wasn't in the release, but here's my question. Where do the DISH people expect upset subscribers who want to hear what Ergen to get that info when they can't do it from home? Interesting sentence composition. above. I'm a DISH NETWORK subscriber and have no difficulty hearing comments by Ergen. The problem with Dish Network and Fisher Communications is the 80% increase in cost to Dish Network to carry CBS and Fox programing. Does TBC feel that an 80% increase in cost to Dish is justified?
posted by
gsisola
on Dec 22, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Yeah... like when you have a problem with your Internet service... you give them a call, and while you're on hold the "on hold" recording tells you of all of the great "troubleshooting help" and "frequently asked questions" they have "on-line"... that would be great ... "IF I COULD GET ON-LINE... WHY DO YOU THINK I CALLE D YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE ?!!!!!!!" posted by
MoneyTalks
on Dec 22, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Hi Gordon, We all need an editor and today, you were mine. Thanks for the headsup. I'm not going to weigh in on the squabbles between Fisher and DISH; when I asked representatives from both entities about negotiations last Thursday, no one would go on the record. — Jenny Shearer
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