[ale] dish vs direct +AT&T

[Paul Cartwright]

I was thinking ( shudder..) about switching to AT&T for ISP/DirecTV bundle.. 
right now I have Atnexus & DISH. But recently there happens to be an ISSUE 
with DISH, they are having FOX network problems. I signed up for an extra 
package for $5 a month, to include the sports channels, SportsSouth Fox 
Sports. the VERY DAY I signed up, Fox pulled the channels from DISH. AND 
there is talk that they may also pull the regular Fox network channel on Nov 
1. I haven't called back to cancel the upgrade, even though I never got the 
channels, and I am considering my options.
 The reason I left AT&T as an ISP was they had blocked my domain email from 
getting to me. So I switched ISP & domain host at the same time. Would I have 
an issue sending mail through AT&T  to my domain? anything else I should 
consider/be aware of??
any other Direct vs Dish issues?? AT&T issues?

see also: 
http://getwhatipaidfor.com/home
and from the Dish side:
 We know your channels are important to you, which is why we will continue to 
provide you with updates on the status of our negotiations with FOX Networks.

 Although negotiations are ongoing, DISH Network has yet to receive a proposal 
from FOX that would equal anything but an overly excessive rate increase. In 
fact, FOX refused an extension to keep the channels on the air while 
negotiations continue.

 Now FOX is threatening to block its local TV stations in many markets if DISH 
Network does not agree to their demands.

 In this economy, we feel a strong obligation to protect our customers from 
unreasonable expenses like what FOX is demanding. We will continue to work 
toward a fair agreement and we thank you for your patience and support while 
negotiations continue.

 Thank you for being a valued DISH Network customer.

 Sincerely,

 DISH Network

-- 
Paul Cartwright
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