There are three types of DVI connectors: DVI-D, DVI-I, and DVI-A. DVI-D (True Digital Video) format is used for direct digital connections between source video and digital LCD monitors. This provides a faster, higher-quality image than with analog, due to the nature of the digital format. DVI-A (High-Res Analog) format is used to carry a DVI signal to an analog display, such as a CRT monitor or an HDTV. DVI-I (Both DVI-D and DVI-A) format is an integrated cable which is capable of transmitting either a digital-to-digital signal or an analog-to-analog signal, but it will not work transmitting a digital-to-analog or analog-to-digital signal. DVI-I contains both the digital and analog connections, (DVI-D + DVI-A). 

A receiver is a set-top-box or converter that is necessary in order for Dish Network to deliver the huge amount of programming associated with satellite TV. A receiver decodes the channels and routes them to the TV set. All receivers have several basic features such as an Electronic Program Guide and Parental Locks. Upgraded receivers include more advanced features such as built-in hard drives for internal recording or High Definition Decoders. Each receiver includes a conditional access device; called a Smart Card, which ensures security, and allows Dish Network to tailor programming for each customer’s needs. 

Each dish or antenna includes a Low Noise Block Feed, or LNBF. An LNBF is important because it receives the signal that is reflected off of the dish and translates the signal into information the receiver can understand. Most Dish Network systems today are sold with a DISH Pro Plus Twin LNBF which can receive signal from both 119º and 110º and hooks up to two receivers. 

Some Dish Network channels and packages are sold a la carte. There is a $5.00 per month Access Fee charged to customers if they do not also have a basic programming package. However, we recommend that a customer order the package that includes the channel instead of buying the channel a la carte. This is a better value for you the customer. At times, Dish Network initially offer services a la carte, but then put those channels into packages. Customers are allowed to continue to receive these on an a la carte basis for an extended period of time, unless they disconnect. Customers who had not already subscribed to the service prior to the change would then need to subscribe the packagae.

Dominion/Sky Angel programming is Christian and family-friendly programming. It is offered only by SkyAngel/Dominion, and is broadcast only through DISH Network hardware, from the satellite located at 61.5°. All customers must call SkyAngel/Dominion directly to subscribe to SkyAngel/ Dominion programming.  Sky Angel is the world’s first and only Christian direct broadcast satellite (DBS) television service, delivering 33 family-friendly digital television and radio channels (17 television and 16 radio)

Dish Network provides in-market sports channels for subscribers to America’s Top 100 Plus, America’s Top 200, America’s Top 250, DISH Latino Dos and DISH Latino Max programming packages. These Dish subscribers will receive at least one Regional Sports Network (RSN) which is included in their package at no extra charge. Blackout restrictions do apply. Dish Network Regional Sports Networks are determined by the customer’s Zip Code which determines their regional coverage. Although many Regional Sports Network channels may be visible in a customers program guide, some sporting events may not be viewed until the Smart Card receives blackout authorization commands. Professional sporting events may continue to be blacked out for up to 24-48 hours until the Smart Card authorization is completed. 

Dish Network receivers, switches and LNB’s use DISH Pro technology that utilizes bandstacking which combines both the odd and even signals on one coaxial cable. The odd transponders are in the frequency range of 950 to 1450 MHz, while the even transponders are in the 1650 to 2150 MHz range. Because the frequencies are different, the signals will not interfere with each other. This means that bandstacking simplifies installations by using only one cable per satellite location to an external switch. The DISH Pro DP34 switch needs only one cable from each satellite location. This means that only one cable from each of the three satellite locations need to be connected to the three inputs on the DISH Pro 34 switch. 

Feel free to check out our Billing Made Easy page by clicking here.  Once there you will see a detailed description of your bill.  To make the images larger, simply click on the image that you would like to see magnified.  In addition, you will see a wide range of billing information that may help to answer any additional questions you may have regarding your bill

If you decide at anytime throughout the month that you do not want to wait until the end of a billing cycle to change your programming you will receive “partial-month charges” on your next statement.  This means that we will charge or credit back all monies from the day you make the change through the end of the current billing period.

It’s easy. Simply go to our website and log onto My Account and choose Manage Your Bill.  Click on Paperless Billing, check all of the desired boxes and click submit, and you are done!  You can always view your past and present billing statements online by logging onto My Account.  You can also select paperless billing located on the front of your monthly bill that you return with your payment.