Dish Network announced on Thursday that it will offer new customers a free subscription to Netflix with a two-year commitment
announced on Thursday that a free, two-year Netflix subscription will be included as part of its package for all customers. Beginning today, anyone who signs on for a two-year commitment to Dish will also be able to enjoy aat no additional cost, according to a press release. If you can’t beat ’em….
“We’re always looking for ways to simplify and elevate the viewing experience for our customers,” Gary Schanman, group president, DISH Video Services, said in a statement. “This new DISH and Netflix offer is a great opportunity to give DISH customers Netflix’s popular series and films. By bringing together the best of live TV and streaming, we’re offering convenience and access to the most sought-after content in one seamless experience.”Bundling has come back in a big way lately.
Meanwhile, Dish Network is focused on keeping itself afloat; the company is reportedly dragging around, which was announced last month. A similar merger was attempted and blocked by the FCC more than two decades ago, but since satellite TV as we know it is facing extinction, this new merger is expected to go through just to give the medium a fighting chance. Together, the merged company will be the U.S.
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