EchoStar Communication Corporation’s DISH Network and The Weather Channel recently announced that they are offering enhancements to their interactive television (iTV) service. DISH Network subscribers that view The Weather Channel will now have access to extensive local and national weather information, including current conditions, 24-hour and 5-day forecasts, and Doppler radar. The iTV service also […]
Written by Jim Taylor on November 29th, 2007 with no comments.
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It’s becoming a point-and-click world.
Proof of that comes from HSN, formerly the Home Shopping Network. Not content with phone and computer sales, HSN is adding a way to buy things via your TV’s remote control.
The system, called “Shop by Remote” is currently available only on DISH Network. Currently, customers can access the interactive shopping section […]
Written by Jim Taylor on June 15th, 2007 with no comments.
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Next month, EchoStar Communications and its DISH Network will release a new HDTV receiver to complement their premier line of ViP set-top boxes.
The ViP222 is an advanced MPEG-4 dual-tuner receiver for viewers who want both HD programming and a multiroom solution. One tuner can be used to display HD programming while the second displays programming […]
Written by Jim Taylor on May 18th, 2007 with no comments.
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DISH Network viewers can now receive targeted weather information using their zip code plus additional interactive enhancements and weather warnings. Recently launched by The Weather Channel, local content is made possible by DISH Network’s innovative interactive technology, which is available to its subscribers nationwide.
DISH Network subscribers will be able to access local weather from The […]
Written by Jim Taylor on December 1st, 2006 with no comments.
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