All American Direct, Distant Networks shut down
All American Direct is stopping Distant Network service the end of February. Anyone out there found an alternative. If not, no more network programs when on the road. :(
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Got this reply from dish when I required. I had asked if I could change my address each time I put jacks down. They didn't answer that......
Thank you for taking time to contact us. We understand your concern about your local programming and we will be more than happy to assist you with it.
We apologize for the inconvenience about your local programming. Please be advised that we are unable to provide information about the All American Direct about that they will close.
Please be advised that local channels are being determined by your Designated Market Area (DMA). These are the areas designated by zip code and county to receive local network programming.
To view the list of channels included in your area, please visit www.dish.com/entertainment/channels/local.
Some are not available to you may include:
1. Your address does not fall in a DISH Local Broadcast coverage area. (The satellite signal does not reach your address with your local channels).
2. This address is not in a local Designated Market Area (DMA) that we offer. (Local Broadcast by satellite are only legally available to customers who reside in the specified local DMA).
Other Options:
You may be able to access your local area stations using a secondary antenna (not provided by DISH). Visit www.antennaweb.org for more information on programming antennas.
You may also visit www.sobongo.com/dish-network/dish-network-addons.html to see if you qualify for local programming from another area. Sobongo is an independent company, and not an affiliate of DISH.
However, you may visit the link www.mydistantnetworks.com for more information about the All American Direct online.
For the fastest resolution, please chat with a Customer Service Representative using our live chat option www.mydish.com/chat. They will be able to assist you in resolving your concerns.
Thank you for taking time to contact us. We understand your concern about your local programming and we will be more than happy to assist you with it.
We apologize for the inconvenience about your local programming. Please be advised that we are unable to provide information about the All American Direct about that they will close.
Please be advised that local channels are being determined by your Designated Market Area (DMA). These are the areas designated by zip code and county to receive local network programming.
To view the list of channels included in your area, please visit www.dish.com/entertainment/channels/local.
Some are not available to you may include:
1. Your address does not fall in a DISH Local Broadcast coverage area. (The satellite signal does not reach your address with your local channels).
2. This address is not in a local Designated Market Area (DMA) that we offer. (Local Broadcast by satellite are only legally available to customers who reside in the specified local DMA).
Other Options:
You may be able to access your local area stations using a secondary antenna (not provided by DISH). Visit www.antennaweb.org for more information on programming antennas.
You may also visit www.sobongo.com/dish-network/dish-network-addons.html to see if you qualify for local programming from another area. Sobongo is an independent company, and not an affiliate of DISH.
However, you may visit the link www.mydistantnetworks.com for more information about the All American Direct online.
For the fastest resolution, please chat with a Customer Service Representative using our live chat option www.mydish.com/chat. They will be able to assist you in resolving your concerns.
