DISH is currently the only Nationwide Provider set to offer the SEC Network this August.  *As of 3/3/14. SEC ESPN Network is a trademark of ESPN Inc.  All rights reserved.  

ESPN and DISH (NASDAQ: DISH) have reached an agreement for nationwide carriage of the SEC Network on DISH when the multiplatform network launches, August 14, 2014. The deal is part of a larger comprehensive long-term distribution agreement announced by DISH and the Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). DISH is the SEC Network’s first nationwide television provider.

The channel will be available to fans and followers of the Southeastern Conference in DISH’s America’s Top 120+ and higher packages across the country. DISH subscribers will also have authenticated access to additional live events scheduled for the SEC Network’s digital platform, with the ability to watch SEC Network content anytime, anywhere on their television, computer, tablet or mobile device.

“Few fan bases rival the passion and loyalty of the SEC, and DISH is proud to be the first nationwide television provider of the SEC Network,” said Dave Shull, DISH executive vice president and chief commercial officer. “We strive to give our customers and consumers what they want, and there’s no better place for the college sports fan than with DISH.”

The SEC Network and its accompanying digital platform will air more than 1,000 live events in its first year, including at least 45 exclusive SEC football games, more than 100 men’s basketball games, 60 women’s basketball games, 75 baseball games, 50 softball games and events across all of the SEC’s 21 sports. The network will be an all-access pass to nationally competitive events, news and information, expert analysis, classic games and in-depth features on the most storied conference in college athletics.

SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said, “This is an important day for the SEC Network. We are pleased to welcome DISH to the SEC family. More than five months ahead of the network launch, it’s exciting to have a national distributor and our first satellite provider onboard. Now SEC fans from across the country have another way to show their conference pride and sign up to get the SEC Network.”

“This agreement provides DISH customers nationwide with access to every SEC college football game this fall and an unparalleled fan experience of more SEC content than ever before,” said Justin Connolly, ESPN senior vice president, college networks.

Details on the SEC Network’s channel number will be available on www.dish.com at a later date. Financial terms and other details of the agreement were not disclosed.

DALLAS, April 18, 2014 — Beginning April 25, AT&T GoPhone customers will benefit from enhanced smartphone plans, which now provide more data at no additional cost. And, the new plans give customers the capability to use their smartphone as a Wi-Fi hotspot – all with access to the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network and with no annual contract. 

With unlimited text, including unlimited international texts from the U.S. to Mexico, Canada and over 100 select countries the new smartphone plan details include:

• Increased data from 2 to 2.5 GB for $60 a month + enabled Wi-Fi hotspot capability + unlimited talk
• Increased data from 250 to 500MB for $40 a month + 500 minutes of talk

AT&T GoPhone customers get more data, more flexibility and more value, all with access to the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network. Existing GoPhone customers on the $60 and $40 plans will automatically receive the increased data amount. 

“Today’s consumers expect great value and choice, which is exactly what we’re bringing to our GoPhone customers,” said Mark Collins, AT&T Mobility senior vice president of data and voice products. “By adding more data and enabling a Wi-Fi hotspot capability at no additional cost and with no annual contract, we’re giving customers more for less, and making it even easier for them to enjoy their smartphones the way they want – all on a superior, reliable network.”

In addition to adding value and options for existing GoPhone smartphone plans, AT&T GoPhone is also enhancing its lineup of basic/messaging phone plans with a new $45 a month option. This plan includes unlimited data, unlimited talk and text, and unlimited texts to Mexico, Canada and over 100 select countries. 

For more information on AT&T GoPhone, visit One-Stop Communications or cal 717-248-4997.

1 AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand not by AT&T Inc.
2 Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. AT&T’s 4G LTE reliability claim is based on analysis of independent third party data re national carriers’ 4G LTE.
3 Unlimited messaging within the U.S. includes text, picture and video messages. Unlimited messaging from the U.S. to Mexico and over 100 countries includes text messages only.  For a full list of countries available for messaging, visit att.com/gophoneIntlText..
4  Unlimited data: First 2GB at speeds up to 3G.  Basic and messaging phones are capable of 2G or 3G speeds.  4G speeds not available.  After 2GB allowance is used, speeds are reduced to 128Kbps max. for remainder of 30 day period.  Actual speeds vary be device capability and location.

Following the recent announcement of the groundbreaking, multi-year distribution deal between DISH Network Corp. and The Walt Disney Company, Disney Junior, the popular 24-hour channel expressly for kids age 2-7 and their parents/caregivers, is now available to DISH Network subscribers on channel 168. Disney Junior is available in DISH programming packages including America’s Top 200, America‘s Top 250 and America’s Everything Pak.

Disney Junior is a global, multiplatform brand expressly for kids aged 2-7. Disney Junior invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, both classic and new, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for young children. Original series include the Annie Award-winning “Sofia the First” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates,” the Emmy-nominated “Doc McStuffins” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Henry Hugglemonster” and “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West,” as well as the upcoming “Miles From Tomorrowland” and the first Disney Junior Original Movie “Lucky Duck.” Original short-form series include “Minnie’s Bow-Toons,” which follows Minnie Mouse and her pal Daisy as they run Minnie’s Bow-Tique, a specialty shop stocked only with colorful bows and bowties, and “The Doc Files,” an extension of the acclaimed “Doc McStuffins” series, which offers young viewers a glimpse into Doc’s keen deductive skills as she shares an in-depth look at specific cases and diagnoses after the clinic doors close for the day.

Since publicly reporting ratings in April 2013, the 24-hour Disney Junior channel has been the number one preschool-dedicated TV network each week in total viewers, kids aged 2-5 and boys aged 2-5. In January 2014, the channel was home to the top three series across preschooler TV networks with “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West,” “Sofia the First” and “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

The addition of Disney Junior to DISH’s offerings follows last week’s announcement of the availability of WATCH ABC, WATCH ABC Family, WATCH Disney Channel, WATCH Disney XD and Watch ESPN, enabling DISH’s 14 million video subscribers to access live and on-demand news, entertainment and sports programming on computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and other connected devices. Authenticated access to WATCH Disney Junior, SEC ESPN Network and Longhorn Network will launch later this year.

The Weather Channel will return to DIRECTV (channel 362) tomorrow as both companies have settled on a new agreement, the financial terms of which were not disclosed.

As part of the new pact, The Weather Channel agreed to reduce reality programming by half on weekdays; return instant local weather and allow authenticated DIRECTV customers to watch The Weather Channel’s video programming on multiple devices inside and outside the home. 

“Our apologies to DIRECTV and their customers for the disruption of our service and for initiating a public campaign,” said David Kenny, CEO of the Weather Company, parent to The Weather Channel. “Our viewers deserve better than a public dispute and we pledge to reward their loyalty with exceptional programming and more weather focused news.”

“It’s a shame these disputes are played out on a public stage, but I’m pleased that we’ve been able to work together with The Weather Channel in a way that will benefit everyone,” said Dan York, DIRECTV’s chief content officer. “I know this was frustrating for many of our customers, but their patience was ultimately rewarded with a better deal and a better product.”  

DIRECTV offers the best satellite TV programming for offices and office buildings. Improve your customer’s experience!  Call 717-248-4996 today for more details.

It’s coming! AT&T’s latest Mobile Minute takes a look at all the specs and features of the new Samsung Galaxy S5. Learn about the unique built-in features designed to enhance your life, such as S-Health that allows you to track workouts and even monitor your heart rate. 

How the DIRECTV Referral Offer works

When a friend who is a current DIRECTV customer refers you to DIRECTV, you can get a $10 bill credit every month for 10 months. Your friend also gets $100 in bill credits for every friend he or she refers.

Call 717-248-4996 to refer you friend.  

The Referral bill credits offer cannot be combined with any other offer bonus savings. The Referral offer requires SELECT™ Package or higher.

Find anything (or anyone) with GPS-enabled apps.

You know that a GPS can get you from point A to point B, but did you know that the same mapping technology can be used to get wine bar recommendations, program your phone to automatically go silent at the movies or find your car in a mall parking lot? Check out these apps to see what else GPS can do.

And don’t forget AT&T Navigator. This app gives you turn-by-turn directions and automatically reroutes you if you drive past what should have been a right turn. Plus, you can get proactive traffic alerts for daily commutes so you know about slowdowns or accidents before you leave your driveway.

TVFoodMaps
If you’re a Food Network fanatic then this app was cooked up just for you. Use their frequently updated maps to find a booth featured on your favorite food reality shows.

Toilet/Bathroom Finder
When nature calls, it isn’t always convenient. That’s why the Toilet/Bathroom finder is practically essential—it tells you where the closest restrooms are along with user-based ratings because no one wants a 1-star stall.

Glympse
Want your spouse to know where you are or need a friend to guide you? This app lets you safely share your location and movements on a map with anyone, by sending them a “Glympse” via email, text message, Facebook or Twitter and lets you specify a time limit for access—so no spying!

RoadNinja
Road warriors meet Road Ninja—an app that lets you explore the restaurant and lodging options at upcoming exits, search for cool attractions on your route or click through the interstate directory. It adds a real kick to any car trip.

TellMeWhere
Plenty of GPS-based apps can tell you what’s close by, but TellMeWhere does it with your preferences in mind—this app gets to know you. Every time you rank a restaurant or coffee shop, it takes note and next time you search for something, the app delivers results based on and ranked by the choices of users with similar tastes. You can also recommend your newest finds or see where your friends like to get a glass of wine.