Very Low Power (VLP) Spectrum Approved for VR Last week, the Federal Communications Commission said virtual reality (VR) devises could operate on Very Low Power (VLP) spectrum. The band the FCC approved for such use is 6 gigahertz (GHz). It…Continue Reading →
Hopper Plus, New DISH Video Tool Dish Network has long distinguished itself from other video service providers by technical innovation. For example, it released the Hopper seven years ago. That was the world’s first whole-home HD DVR receiver. The Hopper…Continue Reading →
Solving Common WiFi Problems You can obtain WiFi access in many places lacking wireline internet service. The convenience, though, may come at a price. Connections can be intermittent or slow. Some users forget their passwords. Some devices may report that…Continue Reading →
DISH Is Now a Wireless Carrier What Dish Network had hyped for years has become official. On July 1, the satellite system cleared the last remaining regulatory hurdle in its longstanding bid to become a wireless carrier. With all legal…Continue Reading →
AirTV 2: DISH Unveils Over-the-air DVR Of all pay TV providers, Dish Network may be the most energetic in technical innovation. It was the first with picture-in-picture, and the first with a whole-home HD DVR, the Hopper. This morning, DISH…Continue Reading →
Comcast May License XFinity Flex Comcast wants to get its advanced video products, including XFinity X1 and XFinity Flex, into as many homes as possible. To this end, it seeks partners. For several months, Comcast has discussed licensing of its…Continue Reading →
RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS Why Do You Have So Few Choices? If you live in a densely populated urban area, you probably have several options for high speed internet. Very likely, a cable or fiber-optic connection will meet your needs. But…Continue Reading →
HOME SERVICES: BUNDLING SAVES MONEY Home service technologies have advanced rapidly in in just a few years. Devices that were once the material of science fiction are now routine. With WiFi technology, you can control almost all appliances and electronic…Continue Reading →
Amazon Pays for Your Video If you like shooting video, this may be for you. On May 10, the world’s largest online retailer opened a new streaming video platform. Called Amazon Video Direct, it will enable users to upload video…Continue Reading →
iPHONE REPAIR FROM DISH Dish Network has never been inclined to stand still. The satellite system operator is always restless, always seeking new opportunities, always seeking new ways to serve its customers. Dish Network’s latest venture is iPhone repair. On…Continue Reading →