YouTube now just another TV channel for Dish Network customers


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youtubeA software update for Dish Network’s Hopper 3 DVR adds YouTube as a channel, enabling users to access the free and premium videos from their set top box without having to switch inputs. The update was pushed out to customers on Thursday, October 20th.

In a press release, Dish Network said, “With this update, DISH becomes the only nationwide pay-TV provider in the U.S. to deliver YouTube via set-top box.”

Here’s CNET’s coverage.