david baker
Versus, speed and golf are not in hd yet. Versus is in hd negotiations of some sort. It sure would be the ultimate to watch the tour or others in hd.
Directv is going to up their hd offerings this year so it may be a better choice for new customers.
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPage.jsp?assetId=P4130030
I do sell both Directv and Dish network and currently have Dish network at my house.
If you are in central oregon give us a call if you are interested.
Para-Tech satellite 541-389-1514.
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From: Thomas Hoffman
To: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Bad News from Comcast
Try DISH network.
Better Picture than Cable. And you get VS, Speed and Golf channel.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of garymedley@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 3:46 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Bad News from Comcast
OLN, nee Versus, moved to basic cable nationwide last fall as part of its deal to broadcast the National Hockey Association. There's no way the NHL will allow Comcast to bump the NHL to a more-expensive package with even LESS viewers. It would be death for the NHL's already small advertising revenue.
Unless they figure the NHL is a lost cause anyway.
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From: "Erik Voldengen"
I dont know if youll loose it for sure.
I wanted to watch the Tour de France last summer, but I did not have cable. I called Comcast and asked if OLN (now Versus) was included in the basic cable package. They said it was NOT. Same thing was on their website.
I then polled this email list and I believe 20 out of 20 confirmed they did have OLN with basic cable.
Further, I read somewhere that part of the NHL television rights require broadcast to hit a certain number of homes, which apparently isnt possible with the larger cable packages only basic cable has enough penetration.
So maybe it will go away, but maybe it wont. At least you can still watch Mythbusters ;)
-Erik
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of John Schader
Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 3:06 PM
To: OBRA
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Bad News from Comcast
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I just got my Comcast bill with the products & services price list effective 3/7/07. RATS! Although they are lowering the bare bones basic service fee by 25 cents to a mere $8.15, they have eliminated Versus (OLN) and the Golf Channel. Now one needs at least "Standard Cable" at $50.89/month to get those channels. Come July, I'm going to miss all my favorite bull riding and BBQ competitions. Say it ain't so!
John
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