Cable options?

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What exactly are the options, how many providers are there to choose from and who provide most English speaking channels, best service with least issues etc etc. I appreciate this might vary but I'd be interested to know what you pay for, what you get, what the service is like, how long to get installed, up and running and anything else.
Also I would maybe like TV in the lounge, and the bedroom (haven't decided as I need to check out the price of TVs). Will I be able to run these through each other or will that weaken the stream a lot, do I need two boxes or are there wireless routers for the TVs? I don't know what to expect at all, will they try to charge me for two installations or not? I appreciate these are questions for the company, but I like to prepare with outside feedback so I know what I can push and when I'm doing alright with what they're offering.

Thankyou,

Art
 
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Where in the DR are you located? Some places have more options than others.
 
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By the description you gave it sounds like you might be better off with a sat dish, such as, SKY Sat. I have it in LT and get many English speaking channels and a good choice of sports programming.

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I have a dish too....

As for cable - I feel Claro is not good. Not enough English channels.
I had them and switched to the satellite.
 
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Satellite is Good for You

william webster said:
I have a dish too....
As for cable - I feel Claro is not good. Not enough English channels.
(...) and switched to the satellite.
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I think a satellite dish can get you more channels for less money... FTA that is... :pirate:

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yapask1

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Internet is good for TV now.

I use strong VPN for UK TV. You can also get netflix, sky on internet, channels through Watch live TV channels broadcasting on the Internet. many other options without a dish. Through iPlayer you can watch or record on laptop past programs. netflix ; different countries selections is a available through vpn for one subscription.

Also look into Claro internet plus TV packages.

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Givadogahome

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I pi$$ed around for a while a couple of years ago to run my lap top straight onto my TV to watch DVD's through and wasn't able to, if that is now possible and with todays streaming access and you're not a surf junky then that might be an option, maybe?
 
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william webster

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donP said:
I usually do not listen to music on TV.
But you are right, I have about 40 channels of Sirius/XM.
DISH Music - Satellite Music Channel Programming


Just checked them out and there are some really good ones. :bunny:
{I am into oldies...50's, 60's, 70's.}



Well, I am in DR... :confused: ;)


donP
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There is a whole Elvis channel too if you like.
Try the R&B Soul station - Motown stuff there... SoulTown , I think

What people do is buy the system in the US and then install it in RD - it doesn't seem to affect things - DISH doesn't know where are, apparently.
 
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donP

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Dirt Cheap

william webster said:
There is a whole Elvis channel too if you like.
Try the R&B Soul station - Motown stuff there... SoulTown , I think
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Yes, there are several "artist-dedicated channels".
I was just listening to "The Joint" (Channel # 6042 - Reggae Music) and "E-Street Radio" (Channel # 6020 - Bruce Springsteen). :bunny:

william webster said:
What people do is buy the system in the US and then install it in RD - it doesn't seem to affect things - DISH doesn't know where are, apparently.
Click to expand...

FTA works as well.
Dirt cheap.


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