Barbaraok Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Obviously you are always near larger cities. Try being in Birch Bay, WA, or Monroe, WA, or at the Timber Valley Co-OP in Sutherlin, OR, or ..... I would love to be able to stream - but in reality it just isn't possible to be sure that you have that ability all of the time. Quote Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Oh, we still have our reciever and portable dish. We are on pay as you go anyway. But ever since we got the Verzion pre pay we been streaming. And most times we are near major cities due to my work. We like streaming much better also. So much better selection. And verses cost, it is less money. We saving $100 or better a month streaming. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, Barbaraok said: Obviously you are always near larger cities. We are often totally away from any cell service at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbertalotto Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Not so.....I’ve been in extreme remote areas and with a cellular booster and high gain yagi antenna I’ve never not had service with one of my hotspots....Tmobile, AT&T or Verizon......yup, you got to have choices in provider Quote RoyB South of Boston 2021 Dodge 2500 - 6.4L Forest River 19RR Toy Hauler Roofnest Falcon Rooftop Tent www.rvbprecision.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm guessing you don't boondock far off highways in the West. I'm less than 30 minutes away from areas with absolutely no service on any carrier. For those trips we download at home to play later. Saves on the cell usage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) Just got back from a week in SE Utah. My Verizon phone displayed this big capital R where it should say 4g, and a capital H above the two little arrows that flash when you're actually getting data. A dire warning comes up and tells me I'm roaming, and I'll be billed through the roof for every megabyte of data I use. Soo.. I knew roaming applied to foreign countries, but not the continental US. I texted Verizon and was told no, I won't be charged for that. I better not be. Then why do they still display these ominous warnings??? It's not like I'm on the Mexican border picking up a tower in Juarez. Who's supplying the roaming service? R means roaming, but I never did figure out what the H was. The hotspot wouldn't work, I had to use my phone. Very slow on any kind of videos. Definitely no streaming. I need my dish!! Edited June 30, 2019 by hemsteadc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 The roaming "warning" is provided by the phone as a user protection feature. The phone doesn't really know your carrier's policies. It used to be that rural carriers would rape roaming users with charges over $1 per minute. So phones had to be able to warn you. Currently, I believe all Verizon plans have free roaming, though they will cancel you if you roam excessively and constantly. Lack of a good connection is common all over the West. We always download a bunch of TV shows and movies to the devices before leaving. If streaming breaks, we watch the stuff that's local on the computers/tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/25/2019 at 7:36 AM, Garrygb said: Im use eyeride tv 1 year purchased on https://www.eyerideonline.com/. That is a professional limo and passenger bus system. Not very feasible for RV'ers. Of coourse if you can afford the 2 million dollar RV's in your other thread, then maybe you can afford this. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted July 26, 2019 Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Yeah, I thought it was funny that it was followed with "no need to install the expensive car GPS navigation system." Sure, if you install a very expensive huge system, you don't have to spend MORE money. LOL. Meanwhile, the normally-priced Alpine head unit in the tow vehicle does all that also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbertalotto Posted August 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Here ya go! https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-plans-to-end-their-satellite-directv-focus-on-streaming/ AT&T to end satellite directv Quote RoyB South of Boston 2021 Dodge 2500 - 6.4L Forest River 19RR Toy Hauler Roofnest Falcon Rooftop Tent www.rvbprecision.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I have no problem with satellite except during heavy t'storms. Other than the really bad service from "customer service" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Chief Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 So I just went full tme RV a month ago and getting lots of emails from Dish wanting my business and offering deals on their new products with Wally receivers? Nothing from Direct so which is better? I guess that will be a matter od personal preference....just trying to get a feel for the products? Will they install it? Mount on RV ? Thanks for any advice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twotoes Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Neither Dish nor DirecTv will install a rooftop dish on your RV. You can find an independent distributor who will. The most popular rooftop dish is the Traveler by Weinguard. There are two versions, one for Dish and one for Direct. They are both around $1,500. If you get the DirecTv version and later decide to switch to Dish there is a conversion kit for about $300. If you get the Dish model it can not be converted to Direct. You can also get a dish on a tripod but it will not automatically lock onto the satellites as the Travler will. Dish also has a few portabale automatic models, the Tailgator and the Pathway X2. As far as I know Direct does not have any portable automatic models. Both have about the same programming packages for about the same price. The main difference is the customer service and ease of changing locations for your local channels. Dish is better in both customer service and change of location. I believe Dish has a dedicated RV Department. Direct was just reciently merged with AT&T. They went from not so good to poor customer service and it takes a little effort to get a change of location from them. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 21, 2019 Report Share Posted August 21, 2019 Direct portable domes are not HD either Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, GlennWest said: Direct portable domes are not HD either Once DirecTV converts to its "new" channel realignment, those portable domes will be able to receive HD channels.This should happen sometime in 2020. Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) On 6/16/2019 at 5:51 PM, Chalkie said: I'm sorry but I am not buying this. Bucket trucks for a satellite dish? Not seeing it in a rural area, big city maybe. Ladders and installers? OK, but most installers in rural areas are contractors, not direct satellite provider employees. We had a cabin in the mountains, pretty darned remote, and never had to have a dish realigned in over 12 years. My current home has had a dish installed on it for over 10 years with no alignment needed, nor have I ever seen the need at one of my neighbors. I think your argument is thin at best unless you can provide some hard evidence to back it up. I agree. docj, I've already heard a few references to AT&T satellite services since they bought DirectTV. Edited August 22, 2019 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 8/16/2019 at 10:42 AM, Twotoes said: ease of changing locations for your local channels For the Retired Chief, If you're a fulltime RV'er you qualify for getting the national broadcast networks (ABC,CBS,NBC,FOX) from your SAT provider via DNS (distant network service). You do have to apply for it and show them your RV registration to prove that you're mobile. DNS eliminates the hassle of having to call in everytime you move to change service location. The only difference is, you 'll be getting the network shows fed from either the west coast or the east coast, and there is a small extra fee for DNS. When needed, you can find the local news & weather faster & easier on the internet. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edatlanta Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 4 hours ago, JRP said: For the Retired Chief, If you're a fulltime RV'er you qualify for getting the national broadcast networks (ABC,CBS,NBC,FOX) from your SAT provider via DNS (distant network service). You do have to apply for it and show them your RV registration to prove that you're mobile. DNS eliminates the hassle of having to call in everytime you move to change service location. The only difference is, you 'll be getting the network shows fed from either the west coast or the east coast, and there is a small extra fee for DNS. When needed, you can find the local news & weather faster & easier on the internet. Agreed. I have had DNS for almost years and it works great. With the current CBS situation my CBS feed changed from New York to Washington, DC, but I still have CBS. And with DNS your network channels are always the same regardless of where you are. Quote Ed KM4STL2006 GMC 2500HD CCSB 4x4 Duramax/Allison, Titan 52 gallon fuel tank, Prodigy Controller, B&W Companion Hitch2010 Jayco Designer 35RLTS, RV Flex Armor Roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 With our Dish "Outdoor" account, I can change the local stations to where we are with just a few taps on the MyDish app on my phone. No phone call, no chat, just taps... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 With my DISH "Outdoor" account, I can't change my locals on the MyDish app. However, it doesn't take but a few minutes in a Chat session to change them. Quote Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, chirakawa said: With my DISH "Outdoor" account, I can't change my locals on the MyDish app. However, it doesn't take but a few minutes in a Chat session to change them. Yeah, the qualifications needed to use the app to change locals are still pretty fuzzy it seems. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemsteadc Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: With our Dish "Outdoor" account, I can change the local stations to where we are with just a few taps on the MyDish app on my phone. No phone call, no chat, just taps... That's very nice. I'm still with DTV after about 20 years, and it's getting more and more frustrating now that ATT bought them. I've tried texting for services, but those clerks only seem to know how to sell things. They ask ridiculous questions which indicates they don't know their systems very well. When you call on the phone, you never know what rules that person is going by. With all the competition they're seeing, you'd think they'd be trying to make things easier. Heck, maybe even they are giving up on satellite in favor of streaming. Having an app to change locals, priceless. (Although I've avoided that by having a service address of Los Angeles.) Edited August 22, 2019 by hemsteadc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 22, 2019 Report Share Posted August 22, 2019 No "Maybe" about it, AT&T is clearly making a push to move their satellite and U-Verse subscribers to streaming. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRP Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Dutch_12078 said: No "Maybe" about it, AT&T is clearly making a push to move their satellite and U-Verse subscribers to streaming. I agree Dutch, but the high pricing they set for their newest streaming service is about the same ballpark as their full Sat TV pricing, . At $100-$130 /mon (after the temp discount) plus broadband costs, I don't see them convincing many to switch. They're losing a million subscribers a quarter and seem to be in a scramble to retain revenue. Even their orig DTV Now, re-branded as ATT TV Now, is losing subscribers after a price increase. Quote Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 23, 2019 Report Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 minute ago, JRP said: I agree Dutch, but the high pricing they set for their newest streaming service is about the same ballpark as their full Sat TV pricing, . At $100-$130 /mon (after the temp discount) plus broadband costs, I don't see them convincing many to switch. They're losing a million subscribers a quarter and seem to be in a scramble to retain revenue. Even their orig DTV Now, re-branded as ATT TV Now, is losing subscribers after a price increase. Oh I agree their marketing and pricing seem to be at odds with gaining subscribers, but they've been pretty open about their goal. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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