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NBC Sports Network, ESPN Classic Discontinued by Network Owners Nov 24, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo #tv #news NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) and ESPN Classic will be discontinued by their network owners on January 1, 2022. NBCSN’s sports coverage will be moved to USA, NBC Broadcast Network, and Peacock. In addition, DIY Network will change its name to Magnolia Network on January 5, 2022. If you have... Full Article
Possible TV Interruptions Due to Upcoming Solar Flares Oct 5, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo #tv #news With autumn here and the shift in seasonal weather continuing, there is a chance that television services may see interruptions due to an increase in solar flares. This happens for about one week twice per year during the spring and fall equinox seasons and could affect both EZVideo and IPTV... Full Article
NBC Sports Northwest Discontinued by Network Owner Oct 4, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo #news #tv Effective September 30, 2021, the network that owns NBC Sports Northwest has discontinued the channel as most of its sports coverage has been moved to ROOT Sports. All DirectLink TV subscribers received notice of this channel lineup change in their September 2021 billing statement. Coverage of... Full Article
Channel 316 changes from Bounce to SportsGrid Network Sep 13, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent #ezvideo #announcements In September of 2021, Nexstar Media, Inc. has changed the content on EZVideo and IPTV channel 316 from BounceTV to the SportsGrid Network. This new network includes extensive coverage of sports betting for all major sports, including fantasy sports. The Portland market is one of 9 urban areas... Full Article
Streaming TV Options - Facebook Live Replay DirectLink Community Class By Conner Williams Sep 9, 2021 | posted by Jason Nugent #community class #ezvideo #video This video is a replay of the Facebook Live video that aired on September 9, 2021. To watch more live videos from DirectLink in the future, follow us at https://www.Facebook.com/DirectLinkCoop .  In this community class, we cover the basics of live and OnDemand streaming TV and... Full Article
Network Contracts Require Changes to DirectLink TV Services Aug 26, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #news #tv #ezvideo Several changes are coming to DirectLink’s EZVideo and IPTV cable services. As previously communicated, the company was in unusual mid-year contract negotiations which affected member rates and channel lineups moving forward. The majority of NBC Sports Northwest’s coverage has moved to ROOT... Full Article
DirectLink to Discontinue all EZVideo and IPTV Video Services at Noon on January 31, 2022 Aug 2, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #announcements #company information #tv #ezvideo As a member-owned cooperative, we strive to keep our subscribers informed of any significant changes that may have an impact on the services we provide. DirectLink members deserve to be made aware when adjustments happen in their company and why. Recent unexpected changes have occurred with our... Full Article
FREE HBO on EZVideo This Weekend Jun 16, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo #tv Discover the best movies, big hit shows, and more for FREE on HBO this weekend! Enjoy drama series like In Treatment, late-night comedy talk show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and action-packed movies like Wonder Woman 1984 during the HBO Free Preview Weekend June 17-21 only on... Full Article
UPDATE: DirectLink Reaches Programming Agreement with AMC Networks May 3, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #news #tv #ezvideo Great news! You will continue to receive uninterrupted content on AMC, BBC America, WEtv, and IFC and can watch your favorite shows and movies as usual. DirectLink is pleased to announce that successful negotiations were finalized with AMC Networks prior to the contract expiration.  Thank... Full Article
DirectLink Statement Regarding AMC Networks Negotiations Apr 26, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #tv #ezvideo #announcements #news DirectLink is currently in negotiations with AMC Networks to renew our agreement to continue to offer AMC, BBC America, WE tv, and IFC to our membership.   As your local TV provider, DirectLink believes you deserve access to these channels, and we work hard to keep TV prices as low as... Full Article
Possible TV outages due to upcoming solar flares Feb 22, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #outage #tv #ezvideo During the upcoming Spring Equinox and the surrounding weeks, there is a chance that television services may see interruptions due to an increase in solar flares. This happens for about one week twice per year during the spring and fall equinox seasons and could affect both EZVideo and IPTV... Full Article
Why do TV prices increase? Jan 21, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #tv #ezvideo #company information There’s no denying that TV has gotten more expensive, for both TV providers and their members. But why exactly do costs increase every year? Why do members regularly see their bills go up? There are a number of reasons for the high cost of TV, and we want to make it a little easier to... Full Article
EZVideo Tip: Catch all the NFL playoff action with Replay TV and DVR! Jan 14, 2021 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo #tv This NFL football playoff season, EZVideo has your back to make sure you never miss any of the action with free DVR and Replay TV!  With EZVideo’s  cloud-based DVR , you can search for and set a program to record from a mobile device, and it’ll be there on your living room... Full Article
HBO Max to Replace HBO GO By Amy Russ Jul 31, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #announcements #tv #ezvideo HBO Max has launched as the new way to stream OnDemand HBO content!  Beginning July 31st, 2020, HBO Max will replace the HBO GO app on most devices.  This new hybrid app offers approximately 10,000 hours of quality programming all in one place. In addition to the current HBO library... Full Article
DirectLink Internet traffic up since Oregon's "Stay Home" order May 28, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #covid-19 #technology #ezvideo #tv #company information #news With the implementation of Oregon’s “Stay Home” order near the end of March, many people are at home to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. As such, we have seen a drastic increase in Internet traffic from our members that are working from home, taking care of kids, finding ways to... Full Article
*New* EZVideo Tutorial By Conner Williams Mar 30, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #ezvideo #technology #training We've created a new video tutorial covering basic setup, features and functionality of EZVideo using an Amazon Fire TV device. Click the video below to play.  Go to our  YouTube page , or our  Support Pages  for more information. Full Article
Additional Free and/or Premium Channel FAQ Mar 27, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #covid-19 #ezvideo #tv WHY ARE ONLY SOME OF THE CHANNELS FREE?   Some TV networks have offered their channels to all viewers regardless of subscription tier during the recent social distancing restrictions. DirectLink has reprogrammed our TV platforms to allow the pass-through of these channels while they are... Full Article
Select TV Networks Share Content for all Viewers Mar 23, 2020 | posted by Jason Nugent #promotion #tv #ezvideo #covid-19 TV viewing has been a popular activity while more people are at home practicing social distancing efforts to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. To help provide some expanded entertainment options during this time, some networks have opened up their channels for all viewers. No action is... Full Article
mtvU channel 406 to be removed from EZVideo, Digital TV By Conner Williams Mar 2, 2020 | posted by Conner Williams #news #tv #ezvideo mtvU channel 406 will be removed on both EZVideo and Digital TV (IPTV) services by 5 PM on March 31, 2020. No other MTV channels will be affected in this lineup change. We apologize for any inconvenience this channel adjustment may cause.  Full Article
DirectLink Statement Regarding FOX Corporation Negotiations Dec 30, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams #news #ezvideo #tv DirectLink, along with over 700 rural cable television providers nationwide, are working with the National Cable Television Collaborative in negotiations with FOX Corporation to renew our agreement to continue to offer FOX News Channel 45, FOX Business Channel 50, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) Channel... Full Article
KOIN maintenance may interrupt programming Tuesday morning By Conner Williams Apr 22, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams #maintenance #ezvideo KOIN (CBS channel 6) may experience some interruption between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 23 as the network performs system maintenance. KOIN is installing a new antenna that may interrupt regular programming during this time.  Full Article
Save on energy costs with EZVideo By Conner Williams Apr 4, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams #tv #ezvideo EZVideo already provides an average savings of $360 per year by eliminating HD and DVR fees, equipment rental fees, and installation costs. But did you know that you’re also saving on your electric bill by using your own streaming set top box to watch TV with EZVideo? According to a... Full Article
Fall in love with EZVideo TV! By Conner Williams Feb 19, 2019 | posted by Conner Williams #ezvideo Fall in love with EZVideo this February and save hundreds on TV service.  EZVideo is the only app-based TV service in the area that includes all the major live, local broadcast channels, sports, and national networks. Use your Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, smartphone, or laptop to choose how you... Full Article