It’s been almost a month since HBO went dark on DISH, and the two companies are no closer to resolving their issues. This has left DISH customers without access to popular HBO shows like Game of Thrones, Westworld, and Silicon Valley. Both sides have made public statements blaming the other for the impasse, but it’s still unclear what exactly is going on behind the scenes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the ongoing saga of the HBO outage on DISH and try to make sense of what’s happening.
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Background of the HBO Outage
On November 21, 2018, HBO and DISH Network came to a standstill in their contract negotiations. This resulted in an HBO outage for DISH customers across the United States. The two companies had been in talks for months, but they were unable to come to an agreement on terms.
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DISH customers were not happy with the sudden outage of their favorite channels. Many people took action on social media to voice their displeasure. Some even threatened to cancel their DISH service if the issue was not resolved soon. The dispute between HBO and DISH is still ongoing. As of now, there is no end in sight for the outage.
The current state of the HBO outage on DISH
As of October 21st, Dish Network and HBO are still in the midst of an outage that has left many subscribers without access to HBO channels. The dispute began on October 1st when Dish removed all 11 of the Turner-owned networks from their lineup due to a contract dispute. This included popular channels like TNT, TBS, and CNN.
While Dish subscribers were initially able to watch HBO through the HBO GO app, that access was cut off on October 16th. This has left many people without a way to watch their favorite shows, especially with the highly anticipated return of Game of Thrones this Sunday.
Dish has released a statement saying that they are “disappointed” in Turner’s decision to black out their channels, and they are “ongoing discussions in an effort to quickly reach a resolution.” They have also set up a webpage (hbodishpromise.com) where affected customers can enter their information to receive updates on the situation. At this time, it is unclear when or if the two sides will come to an agreement. In the meantime, Dish subscribers who want to watch HBO will need to find another way to do so.
How this affects DISH customers
As the HBO outage on DISH continues, customers are left wondering what will happen next. This is one of the developing situations, where we will continue to update this article as more information becomes available. In the meantime, here’s what we know about how this affects DISH customers:
DISH customers who subscribe to HBO will not be able to watch HBO programming until the issue is resolved. This includes live programming, On Demand content, and HBO GO. DISH is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, but there is no estimated time of resolution at this time. Customers who are affected by this outage can contact DISH customer service for more information.
What DISH is doing to fix the problem
DISH has been working hard to fix the HBO outage issue. They have released several statements apologizing for the inconvenience and assuring customers that they are working around the clock to resolve the issue. In the meantime, they have offered customers a free week of HBO as a goodwill gesture.
The Current Status of the HBO Outage
As of October 28th, HBO is still down for DISH customers. This outage began on October 16th and has been incredibly frustrating for those who pay for the premium channel. While DISH has been quick to offer refunds and freebies, they have not yet been able to restore access to HBO.
This outage comes at a particularly inconvenient time, as many people are wanting to watch the new season of Game of Thrones. For now, DISH customers will just have to find other ways to catch up on their favorite shows.
How DISH Is Responding to the HBO Outage
DISH is responding to the HBO outage by working diligently to restore access for our customers. We know how important HBO programming is to our customers, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers, and we will continue to work hard to restore access to HBO as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Conclusion
The HBO outage on DISH is still ongoing, and there seems to be no end in sight. This has been a major inconvenience for DISH customers who are unable to watch their favorite shows. We hope that the two companies can come to an agreement soon so that everyone can go back to watching TV without interruption.
FAQ’s
Q1: What is the current status of the HBO outage on DISH?
As of October 28th, HBO is still down for DISH customers. This outage began on October 16th and has been incredibly frustrating for those who pay for the premium channel. While DISH has been quick to offer refunds and freebies, they have not yet been able to restore access to HBO.
Q2: What is DISH doing to fix the problem?
DISH is responding to the HBO outage by working diligently to restore access for our customers. We know how important HBO programming is to our customers, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are committed to providing the best possible experience for our customers, and we will continue to work hard to restore access to HBO as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Q3: When do you think this issue will be resolved?
This is a developing situation, and we will continue to update our website as more information becomes available.
Q4: How can I watch HBO if I am a DISH customer?
DISH customers who subscribe to HBO will not be able to watch HBO programming until the issue is resolved. This includes live programming, On Demand content, and HBO GO. Customers who are affected by this outage can contact DISH customer service for more information.
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