Thoughts on DISH Network offering sports-free packages?

I thought at first this was a big deal, but it's only a 50-channel skinny bundle -- how many people are actually going to subscribe to a package with only 50 channels? If you go below 200, I start losing channels I want to see.

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Link: Not a sports fan? Dish Network lets subscribers drop ESPN, cutting prices

Posted: 08/05/2016 at 3:47PM

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ESPN total subs continues trending downwards...... -- HokieHill 08/05/2016 2:01PM

They are responding with niche subs like the SEC & now the ACC. -- Stech 08/06/2016 12:47AM

Thoughts on DISH Network offering sports-free packages? -- Will Stewart

08/05/2016 3:47PM

I'm not sure if you are the outlier or I am but I probably watch 15 -- Femoyer Hokie 08/05/2016 4:04PM

IMO the problem is the packages are bundled such that you have to get the -- JohnsonCItyHokie 08/06/2016 4:17PM

Exactly. That's the case with me. -- Will Stewart

08/06/2016 10:44PM

Agree - and personally would still rather pay higher for al a carte... -- CivilHokie 08/06/2016 5:04PM

Sling TV offers most of those for less, includes ESPN.Watch from any device -- Tercules 08/05/2016 3:58PM

Thoughts on DISH Network offering sports-free packages?

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