BusinessWeek reports that Dish Networks / Blockbuster is holding a press conference on Friday to possibly launch a streaming service to compete with Netflix:
Dish Network Corp. will announce pricing next week for its Blockbuster streaming-movie service, which will compete with Netflix Inc., a person with knowledge of the plan said.
The second-largest U.S. satellite-TV company will hold a press conference on Sept. 23 to announce subscription costs and other details for the service, according to the person, who declined to be identified because the plan isn't public.
Dish is unveiling the service next month to take advantage of Netflix's recent price increases, said the person.
Good. NetFlix has gotten too arrogant. They desperately need some direct competition.
Posted by: gir | September 17, 2011 at 07:17 PM
I bet its not a deal for those without dish.
I know, I know, 6 months at a low rate and then they jack the price up 225%.
Posted by: RJM35126 | September 17, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Who cares. Go away Blockbuster.
Posted by: vio | September 17, 2011 at 09:28 PM
While I welcome a competitor to Netflix my guess is you have to be a Dish subscriber to use the service on your TV, it will probably be PC and mobile only without a Dish subscription. On the plus side Blockbuster has always had a cozy relationship with the studios so they might have more new release movies.
Posted by: moviegeek | September 17, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Glad that a real competitor shows up, I was thinking to cancel my subscription by the end of the year, instead of just cancel it I will maybe switch to Blockbuster if the prices are good and if it's reserved to Dish subscribers.
Posted by: EbanOnAir | September 17, 2011 at 09:44 PM
if it's NOT reserved to Dish subscribers.
Posted by: EbanOnAir | September 17, 2011 at 09:45 PM
I laughed when the article said "second-largest US-satellite TV" as if this were an amazing thing. Tell me again how many satellite TV providers there are in this country?
Posted by: ClydesMP | September 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM
The victor of this battle will be the company that has the coolest content to stream.
Posted by: Edward R Murrow | September 18, 2011 at 12:02 AM
"aims to boost its subscribers by offering the online service with its pay-TV packages, said the person. Non-Dish customers who only want Blockbuster's offering will eventually be able to do so, the person said."
Posted by: D | September 18, 2011 at 10:30 AM
DISHonline has been around for months. Nothing very impressive.
Posted by: Sam Carruth | September 18, 2011 at 04:17 PM
dishonline wants $4.99 for a new release instant watch, $6.99 for HD.
They are going to have to do a LOT better to pull people away from netflix.
Not only that, can I get their stuff on my TV via my roku ?
I doubt I am leaving NF anytime soon.
You know what I hate about Dish & those like them ? When they have very pushy salesman working the isles at samsclub harrasing customers.
Thats as much Sams problem though, We dont pay $40-60 a year to get harrased by commisisoned salespeople.
Posted by: RJM35126 | September 18, 2011 at 04:53 PM
Good news. Netflix has been going downhill lately.. not only in their DVD/Blu-ray division but the streaming service has gone downhill. A ton of good stuff just expires now and never comes back. I used to look forward to the monthly major updates and now they're pretty awful. Not much good ever comes out anymore. They've seemingly gotten cocky. They need somebody to hurt them a bit so hopefully they get back on their game.
Posted by: BigSaltyDookie | September 18, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Just read initally the srvice will be for dish customers only. In time not stated it'll become available to everyone else. sorry I don'tremember where Iread this.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1455667253 | September 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM
I hope the new streaming service does not affect only dish network customers. I am ready for a new streaming competitor. Netflix is a movie watcher nightmare.
Posted by: John Berry | September 19, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I welcome new competition to Netflix, maybe it will work out better for it's customers.
Posted by: Steve Lumley | September 19, 2011 at 06:26 PM
I, for one, welcome our new media streaming overlords...
Posted by: Steve Vaughan | September 19, 2011 at 09:08 PM
My opinion is likely to be a bit bias...I've had dish for over a year, and I work at Blockbuster as well. We've been anxiously awaiting streaming...and I'm glad that I will no longer have to tell my customers it's just a rumor! I don't know any more than is stated here though...I just can't wait! With our lowered prices, new plans, and everything...it's such an exciting time for us! I love it!
Posted by: Freya Sanders | September 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Goodbye Netflix! Hello Blockbuster
Posted by: Bobby McDaniel Jr | September 20, 2011 at 11:02 PM
We Will! We We Will! Smash You Netflix
Posted by: Bobby McDaniel Jr | September 20, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Come On Everyone Sing It! Everyone Knows the Song
We Will! We Will! Smash You
Posted by: Bobby McDaniel Jr | September 20, 2011 at 11:10 PM