C-band (4dtv) as a subscription service is pretty much dead come Jan 1st 2011 and whats left will (quality & price wise) be pretty much as bad as minidish/cable anyway
Premium cable channels are all encrypted and updating to newer DVB-S2 gear and none are sold to consumers on a subscription basis
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C-band (4dtv) as a subscription service is pretty much dead come Jan 1st 2011 and whats left will (quality & price wise) be pretty much as bad as minidish/cable anyway
Premium cable channels are all encrypted and updating to newer DVB-S2 gear and none are sold to consumers on a subscription basis
I love my dish but a cable replacement it is not