u2wojo
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So what are options for watching NBC Sports Chicago for those of us effected by the pissing match between them and Dish Network? Are there any that are free? Easy to set up?
NBC Sports Chicago carriage dispute with Dish Network
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CallMeShaft
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Does the NBC sports app/site login still work for Dish customers? That'd be the only legal way to continue watching, but good chance NBC will block dish accounts until an agreement is made.
Otherwise, hit me up on a dm and I'll share the easiest way to find a not so legal link online.
Otherwise, hit me up on a dm and I'll share the easiest way to find a not so legal link online.
MileHighHawksFan
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emeyezee
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We are giving Dish the stanky boot this week. We talked about getting rid of it for a long time, but the loss of almost all NBC and FOX channels pushed us over the edge.
chicagoskycam
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These disputes are getting annoying and I can't really blame dish. Directv had the same issue with CBS over the summer. The networks are always pushing for increases as they lose subscribers, the carriers don't want to absorb them or push them on to their customer base. It's to the point where ATT is looking to sell off Directv.
If you're not ready to make the full move try Directv now for a month. See how you like it. Streaming option that works on Apple tv/firestick, roku
If you're not ready to make the full move try Directv now for a month. See how you like it. Streaming option that works on Apple tv/firestick, roku
Blackhawkswincup
RIP Fugu
Updating this a bit
Dish appears to have been one of only a handful (If even that) of providers in area to not accept an extension during negotiations with NBC Chicago that would have kept on games
AT&T among others who accepted negotiation at end of September all seem to have come to agreement as NBC Chicago just updated its provider list and it seems only Dish/Sling is lone holdout among major providers (U-Verse for instance was not listed but games were still on and today U-Verse among others were listed by NBC Sports Chicago as provider of channel)
At this point it appears Dish is only provider who has gone with strategy of that without Cubs NBC Sports Chicago has lost value and demanded they drop pricing
I mean when 50+ providers accept agreement it seems to show that there is problem with you and not NBC Sports Chicago
Will be interesting to see how Dish handles the Cubs network during negotiations because they will be getting far less programming at considerable cost if they pay Cubs network fee.
Dish appears to have been one of only a handful (If even that) of providers in area to not accept an extension during negotiations with NBC Chicago that would have kept on games
AT&T among others who accepted negotiation at end of September all seem to have come to agreement as NBC Chicago just updated its provider list and it seems only Dish/Sling is lone holdout among major providers (U-Verse for instance was not listed but games were still on and today U-Verse among others were listed by NBC Sports Chicago as provider of channel)
At this point it appears Dish is only provider who has gone with strategy of that without Cubs NBC Sports Chicago has lost value and demanded they drop pricing
I mean when 50+ providers accept agreement it seems to show that there is problem with you and not NBC Sports Chicago
Will be interesting to see how Dish handles the Cubs network during negotiations because they will be getting far less programming at considerable cost if they pay Cubs network fee.
We have Dish and I am not pleased with either company here. Dish is well-known to play hardball in these negotiations and let the stations go dark, and we called them last week and got our bill reduced a bit for next month, but I have also been very vocal toward NBC on FB. We discussed switching to Xfinity since they own NBC and the channel, but we are just going to wait it out longer, and I am watching internet streams through the TV until they make the deal. Quality is just as good as the channel. They will make a deal eventually. These blackouts are growing tiresome, though.
Blackhawkswincup
RIP Fugu
Not sure they will make a deal
They haven't brought back a bunch of the RSN they dropped and I believe HBO/Showtime have not been available on DISH
They haven't brought back a bunch of the RSN they dropped and I believe HBO/Showtime have not been available on DISH
That stinks. Well, we will wait a few weeks more then switch if nothing happens.
RayP
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I have. The Blackhawks game cut out in the 2nd period because it was overcast and sprinkling.
chicagoskycam
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Directv and Dish have been attempting to combine for some time if regulators will let it go through. That may help a bit until DTV has to renegotiate with Comcast owned NBCS. I will never go back to Comcast - if I can't get the Hawks so be it.
ATT/DTV owns HBO, ect. There is some talk about ATT spinning off DTV as it's losing subscribers pretty bad.
ATT/DTV owns HBO, ect. There is some talk about ATT spinning off DTV as it's losing subscribers pretty bad.
