NFL Network to replay full games in 2006

ok, so whats the real deal on satellite tv? is it reliable? cost vs. cable? i ve asked this question to many people over the last year and i always get different responses. i really want the nfl network. also does anyone know if nfl network will ever go to cable?

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5535842

This might not mean a lot to most of you, but for people who are outside The Beltway (like me) its a chance to catch more Skins' games than we'd usually get a chance to see.

I feel you. For 30 years I lived in the upper Midwest suffering Redskins withdrawal. I LOVED Joe Gibbs because the Skins were on a lot of double header and primetime games and I could see a lot of their games. You have no idea how incredibly boring Black & Blue division games were before Ditka/Dennis Green/Brett Favre in the '70s & 80s.

ok, so whats the real deal on satellite tv? is it reliable? cost vs. cable? i ve asked this question to many people over the last year and i always get different responses. i really want the nfl network. also does anyone know if nfl network will ever go to cable?

I have COMCAST digital cable here in Richmond VA. NFL network is included in the service, which is the digital service, not just basic cable.

ok, so whats the real deal on satellite tv? is it reliable? cost vs. cable? i ve asked this question to many people over the last year and i always get different responses. i really want the nfl network. also does anyone know if nfl network will ever go to cable?

I dropped cable for Dish Network when we bought a house and were allowed to have a dish since we owned the place instead of renting.

I LOVE IT.

For cheaper or the same price, that won't go up every few months since you have a contract, you get MANY MANY more channels. I have the plan with 120 channels, but you can get 180 for a little more. You also get about 60 SIRIUS music channels that I actually put on quite often if I'm working around the house. There are a TON of sports channels (and SPEED if you're a car freak like me). In my area, Dish Network still gives you Comcast Sports for Redskins/Orioles/Wizards/Capitals/George Mason :) coverage. There are a lot of ESPN channels also. NFL Network too. :)

As for reliability, I've only had it drop on a few VERY VERY heavy storms with bad wind, lightning and hail. I probably shouldn't have been watching TV then anyways. :D It's very reliable for me.

Their customer service is very responsive too. I called with a question and they were very helpful. The Installer was great too, he gave me a lesson that covered about everything I'll need to know before he left my house.

I say GO FOR IT. I chose Dish over DirecTV because I liked the channel lineup better and it was less expensive.

I've never noticed any major issues regarding reliability with my dish. I love it!

Don't believe the BS that the cable companies are shoveling. You would think a light breeze knocks out your service if you listen to them. Trust me, it doesn't.

Even during heavy winds and rain my service doesn't go out.

I can second their great customer service too, and my installer was great and put in an extra phone jack in my living room at no additional cost.

Their prices are better, the programming is better, customer service is better, they have exclusive rights to the Sunday Ticket, they have NFL Network which a lot of cable companies still don't have... DirecTV is a no-brainer if you ask me.

I'm in Richmond as well and have Comcast Digital. I'm hoping that prior to the NFL season getting here they offer the NFL Network in HD.

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5535842

This might not mean a lot to most of you, but for people who are outside The Beltway (like me) its a chance to catch more Skins' games than we'd usually get a chance to see.

Come to the Bucket Shop across from Lenox Square and watch all the games with the Redskins Atlanta Fan Club. It's a good time.

thanks for your input guys, you helped me make my decision.:thumb:

thanks for your input guys, you helped me make my decision.:thumb:

Enjoy the dish! :food-smil