I'm totally pissssssssssssssssed over this. I'm about to downgrade my package if I'm not going to get CNN or HLN.
When I got DirectTV, I had to decide between Dish or Directv. I luckily chose Directv by chance. I really like it and have DVR + HD receiver. Its kind of expensive but I do like all the channels and the reception on HD channels is remarkable. Even got my local channels as well.
We still have CNN+HLN, although HLN is having money issues and dropped a lot of their court reporting. I think HLN doesnt want to pay travel expenses anymore to have reporters covering trials. Which really stinks. HLN mostly has re-runs of Forensic Files now.
Still get Dr. Drew + Nancy Grace, but JVM was dropped and heard rumors that Nancy's may got dropped but she is still hanging on.
If you do decide to change to Directv, you can PM me so I can get 10$ off my bill by setting up a referral to you.
LOL Just kidding.
Although I did see a commercial where a lady on DirecTV referred a bunch of people and she gets like 40$ off her bill each month. Kinda nice if you know lots of people you can refer over to their service.
About 6 months or so ago, Directv did have a similar issue with another network (think maybe Turner or something) and they had a little "battle" about money but they luckily resolved it. So I guess these satelite + cable companies all go through that sort of thing from time to time.
They usually work it out, and usually the consumers end up paying for it by higher rates. Surprising that Dish didnt settle with them.
