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- Sep 17, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, DISH Network L.L.C., has terminated the following retailers, who the Company believes have engaged in...
- Aug 25, 2008Industry's Most Advanced Delivery System Includes Best Picture Quality on Any TV
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the third largest pay-TV provider and the digital television leader, today became the first in the pay-TV industry to transmit all standard and high...
- Aug 12, 2008Dedicated Satellite Channel to Provide Gavel-to-Gavel Convention Coverage
Continuing its efforts to bring communities across the country new and innovative ways to experience the Convention, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today named Denver-based...
- Aug 11, 2008Retailer Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) today announced that the company has obtained a significant financial recovery in a retailer fraud suit. DISH Network received $1.24 million in civil...
- Aug 7, 2008Six-Screen Mosaic and Interactive Triggers Enhance NBCU's 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Viewing Experience
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, and Ensequence, the interactive TV company, today announced that NBC Universal (NBCU)...
- Aug 6, 2008Satellite Provider Adds Two NBCU Specialty HD Channels, VOD During The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third-largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced its agreement with NBC Universal (NBCU) to add two...
- Jul 31, 2008Includes Industry's First High Definition Programming Offered in 1080p and Up To 150 National HD Channels
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) today set the bar for the next-generation HD standard by becoming the first in the industry to offer high definition programming in 1080p, the highest and...
- Jul 30, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition (HD) local channels in Grand...
- Jul 21, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), will host its second quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Monday, August 4, 2008 at noon ET. The dial-in number is (800) 616-6729. DISH Network's...
- Jul 18, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition local channels in Beaumont -...
- Jul 10, 2008Introduces Industry-First TurboHD, the Only 100% HD Service, Available August 1
DISH Network® (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced plans to launch 17 national HD channels, surpassing its goal of reaching 100 national HD channels five months ahead of schedule. The new HD channels...
- Jul 3, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of four high definition (HD) local markets:...
- Jun 26, 2008CNET's Top Choice for Digital Converter Boxes
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the digital transition leader, today announced that its DTVPal(TM) digital-to-analog converter box is available for purchase nationwide at...
- Jun 13, 2008Film Available Before Theatrical Release On DISH Network Pay-Per-View and Dish On Demand
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital television leader, announced today that its DISH Network(r) Pay-Per-View and DISH On Demand...
- Jun 12, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced an agreement with Tribune, America's largest employee-owned...
- Jun 10, 2008Multiple Programs On One Screen Let Viewers Watch the Way They Want to Watch
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television, today announced that it will present ESPN's coverage of the U.S. Open through their...
- May 30, 2008
DISH Network(r) Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today reported total revenue of $2.8 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, a 7.5 percent increase compared with $2.6 billion for the corresponding...
- May 30, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS) issued the following statement regarding Tivo: "Today, DISH Network and EchoStar filed a lawsuit against Tivo asking a...
- May 29, 2008New Software From BIAP Provides Voters With More Local and National Political Information
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of new features to its DISH Decision 2008...
- May 22, 2008
EmailPDFPrintRSS DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition (HD) local...
- May 21, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, has priced an offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of senior debt securities....
- May 20, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, is offering approximately $500 million aggregate principal amount of debt securities in...
- May 20, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, and NBC Universal today announced an agreement to provide interactive trigger...
- May 15, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruling in the EchoStar vs. NDS Group: "We are...
- May 11, 2008Satellite Provider Remains On Schedule to Reach Year-End Goal of 100 National HD Channels
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), today announced plans to bolster its rapidly expanding HD programming with the launch of an additional 22 national HD channels beginning Monday, May 12....
- May 8, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of two high definition (HD) local markets in...
- May 1, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition (HD) locals in Norfolk --...
- Apr 29, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), formerly EchoStar Communications Corporation, will host its first quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at noon ET. The dial-in...
- Apr 24, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today announced the addition of eight high definition (HD) local markets:...
- Apr 18, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital transition leader, today launched CNN HD, SCI FI HD and USA HD. "As previously announced, our...
- Apr 14, 2008
DISH Network(r) (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television, today announced the addition of four high definition (HD) local markets: Cleveland...
- Apr 14, 2008DISH Network to Leverage Direct-to-Home and Direct-to-Business Delivery and Stratacache Software to Build DISH Digital Media Services
DISH Network(r) Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider, today announced that it is extending its business solutions services to provide digital signage platforms for...
- Apr 11, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. lawsuit: "We are disappointed that the Federal...
- Apr 2, 2008
DISH Network® (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that they will open a new customer care center in Phoenix, AZ. The facility will offer DISH Network customers the expertise of seasoned agents,...
- Mar 27, 2008
DISH Network(r) Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider, today announced that it will begin broadcasting local networks in high definition (HD) in four new markets:...
- Mar 18, 2008
DISH Network(r) Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third-largest pay-TV provider, today confirmed that plans to enhance its HD programming line-up this spring remain on track, despite the...
- Mar 18, 2008
DISH Network(r) Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), the nation's third-largest pay-TV provider, today confirmed that plans to enhance its HD programming line-up this spring remain on track, despite the...
- Feb 26, 2008
EmailPDFPrintRSS DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), formerly EchoStar Communications Corporation, reported total revenue of $2.89 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2007, a 12 percent...
- Feb 20, 2008Ku-band Spacecraft to Deliver EchoStar Services
The AMERICOM-14 (AMC-14) satellite, of SES AMERICOM, an SES Company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchanges: SESG), was delivered to Baikonur, Kazakhstan, to be readied for its Proton...
- Feb 12, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), formerly EchoStar Communications Corporation, will host its fourth quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008 at noon ET. The dial-in...
- Feb 5, 2008
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that effective immediately, Charlie Ergen, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of DISH Network Corporation and EchoStar...
- Feb 1, 2008Introduces New 2008 Promotions and HD Packaging
DISH Network® (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that "Frank TV" star Frank Caliendo will headline its new multimedia marketing campaign, which highlights DISH Network's HD programming, DVR leadership...
- Jan 7, 2008
EchoStar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS) announced today the company was honored with the International CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award for the conversion of the ViP211 into a...
- Jan 7, 2008Distributed Under EchoStar and Sling Media Brands
EchoStar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS) today announced its plans to offer two new digital-to-analog converter boxes. The boxes will be distributed in anticipation of the Federal Communications...
- Jan 7, 2008
EchoStar Holding Corporation today announced the launch of a new high definition (HD) DVR receiver to complement its premier line of ViP set-top boxes. The ViP612 is an advanced MPEG-4,...
- Jan 7, 2008
LIN TV Corp. (NYSE: TVL), a local television and digital media company, and EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), parent company of DISH Network®, the nation's third largest pay-TV...
- Jan 7, 2008DVR Customers Lock in Prices and Save
DISH Network(r) (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced a freeze on pricing for its most popular programming packages, including the DishDVR Advantage. In addition, new and current DISH Network customers...
- Jan 7, 2008Interactive Television Offers Viewers Insights into the 2008 Presidential Election
DISH Network® and BIAP respond to advertisers' call for more targeted and measurable television advertising through the launch of "DISH Decision 2008," an election portal which provides DISH...
- Jan 7, 2008100 National HD Channels, 100 HD Local Markets
DISH Network(r) (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced plans to increase its national HD channel count from 76 to 100 in 2008. The company also plans to add local HD channels in 65 new markets, bringing...
- Jan 1, 2008
EchoStar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:SATS) announced today that Dean Olmstead, a recognized leader in the satellite industry, will join the company as President -- Satellite Services. Olmstead...
- Dec 28, 2007EchoStar Communications Corporation Announces Distribution Date for the Separation of Its Businesses
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced that the distribution of shares of common stock of EchoStar Holding Corporation will be effective at 12:01 a.m. MST (2:01 a.m....
- Nov 29, 2007
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. lawsuit: "We are disappointed in...
- Nov 9, 2007
EmailPDFPrintRSS EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $2.79 billion for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, a 12.9 percent increase compared with $2.48...
- Oct 30, 2007
DISH Network®, home of the best sports and movies in high definition (HD) as well as the best HD DVR in the industry, announced today that NBA TV is now included in DISH Network's...
- Oct 25, 2007
EchoStar FSS Corporation (EFSSC), a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), today announced that it is offering a "push and pull" video on demand (VOD) service as part of...
- Oct 23, 2007Offers Distributors the Ability to Deliver up to 300 Programming Channels, Including 40 Channels of HD and Local Broadcast Networks
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its subsidiary, EchoStar FSS Corporation (EFSSC), today announced the launch of ViP-TV(tm) service, through which EFFSC has the ability to...
- Oct 23, 2007Retailer Connects Consumers with Provider of Nation's Largest HD Programming Lineup
Ultimate Electronics, the leader in home and car entertainment, has signed an agreement with EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) to offer DISH Network® satellite TV products and...
- Oct 18, 2007NHL Network HD Latest Example of DISH Network's Best Variety in HD
DISH Network(r), home of the best sports and movies in high definition (HD) as well as the best HD DVR in the industry, announced today the launch of its latest HD channel: NHL Network HD. This...
- Oct 8, 2007Customers Can Now Watch Professional Baseball Playoffs in High Definition
DISH Network, home of the best sports and movies in HD as well as the best HD DVR in the industry, today announced the launch of TBS in HD, the exclusive HD provider of the first round of MLB...
- Oct 3, 2007
Veria, a company dedicated to bringing natural wellness to the mainstream, along with EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network® satellite TV service announced today...
- Oct 2, 2007
The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced it has renewed its deal with DISH Network® to distribute NHL Center Ice, the League's out-of-market subscription package. Throughout the regular...
- Sep 27, 200724-Hour Sports Channel Caters to South Asian Community
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network® satellite TV service today announced that it has entered into an agreement with ZEE TV USA to launch the 24-hour sports...
- Sep 26, 2007Move Solidifies DISH Network's Position as the Leading Provider of HD Programming
DISH Network, home of the best sports and movies in HD as well as the best HD DVR in the industry, announced today the launch of four regional sports networks in high definition (HD). The four...
- Sep 25, 2007
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced that its Board of Directors has directed Management to pursue a possible separation of its businesses into two distinct publicly...
- Sep 24, 2007Combination Will Create Industry-Leading Digital Media Solutions Provider
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Sling Media, Inc., a privately-held digital lifestyle products company. EchoStar, through its DISH...
- Sep 20, 2007Instant Savings Up to 20 Percent - No Mail-in Rebates Necessary
DISH Network(r), home of the best sports and movies in HD as well as the best HD DVR in the industry, today announced an exclusive promotional offer for DISH Network customers on Sharp AQUOS(r)...
- Sep 19, 2007
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network® satellite TV service announced today that it has acquired exclusive broadcast rights from SCP Worldwide for residential...
- Sep 10, 2007
Altitude Sports & Entertainment (Altitude), the television home of the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets, today announced that EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its...
- Sep 4, 2007Nation's Largest HD Lineup Expanded to 39 National Channels
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(r) satellite TV service today launched The History Channel HD(tm), making DISH Network the first major multichannel...
- Aug 16, 2007Video Archiving Feature Allows Consumers to Create An Unlimited Library of Favorite TV Programs
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(r) satellite TV service today announced the introduction of its newest high definition (HD) DVR, the ViP722(tm). The ViP722...
- Aug 15, 2007DISH Customers Get Football 24/7 for as Low as $29.99/Month
This NFL season, football fanatics everywhere are expecting more coverage and quality from their TV provider…and EchoStar’s (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network® is giving it to them – football...
- Aug 15, 2007DISH Customers Get Football 24/7 for as Low as $29.99/Month
This NFL season, football fanatics everywhere are expecting more coverage and quality from their TV provider…and EchoStar’s (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network® is giving it to them – football...
- Aug 15, 2007DISH Customers Get Football 24/7 for as Low as $29.99/Month
This NFL season, football fanatics everywhere are expecting more coverage and quality from their TV provider ... and EchoStar's (Nasdaq:DISH) DISH Network(r) is giving it to them -- football 24/7,...
- Aug 10, 2007Judge Denies Forgent New Trial, Awards EchoStar Court Costs
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Forgent Networks, Inc. lawsuit: Yesterday, a Texas judge denied Forgent's...
- Aug 10, 2007DISH Network Now the Nation's Third Largest Pay-TV Provider
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $2.76 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, an 11.9 percent increase compared with $2.47 billion for the...
- Aug 2, 2007One Month of Free Viewing Gives Subscribers a Sneak Peek at Leading International Sports Channel
Just in time for the English Premiership season opener and the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Setanta Sports (www.setanta.com), the leading sports broadcasting network dedicated to international soccer and...
- Jul 27, 2007
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) will host its second quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007 at noon ET. The dial-in number is (800) 616-6729. EchoStar's...
- Jul 20, 2007Co-Branded AT&T Homezone | DISH Network Race Car to Compete in St. Louis and Fontana Races
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) has teamed up with EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network™ to sponsor Roush Fenway Racing's No. 60 car in the upcoming NASCAR Busch Series...
- Jul 20, 2007Co-Branded AT&T Homezone | DISH Network Race Car to Compete in St. Louis and Indianapolis Races
ESPN and EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network™ today announced a multi-year, multimedia agreement for NASCAR on ESPN. The agreement consists of media in all...
- Jul 11, 2007Multiple Channels on One Screen Let Viewers Quickly Select the Content They Want to Watch
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(tm) satellite TV service is teaming with ESPN to create the U.S. Open Interactive TV (ITV) mosaic, a...
- Jul 10, 2007More National HD Channels, More HD Regional Sports Networks
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(tm) satellite TV service today announced exciting enhancements to its industry-leading DishHD programming package. On July...
- May 29, 2007Video-On-Demand and Pay-Per-View Movies Now Available On DISH Network
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(tm) satellite TV service today announced an agreement with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) to carry the studio's...
- May 21, 2007Forgent Patent Invalid
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Forgent Networks, Inc. lawsuit: "A Texas jury today returned a verdict in...
- May 16, 2007
CenturyTel, Inc. (NYSE:CTL) and EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today a multi-year extension of a strategic partnership to continue marketing CenturyTel / DISH Network...
- May 4, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & MARIETTA, Ga.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and FennFamLLC today announced that DISH Network™ satellite TV service now carries “German Kino Plus™,”...
- May 4, 2007Satellite Provider Adds to HD Programming for Sports Fans in More Than Half of U.S. Markets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service announced today the launch of two more Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) in high...
- May 4, 2007Travelers Now Have Their Favorite TV Programs While On the Road
DALLAS--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service today officially launched the MobileDISH™ in-car satellite service, a programming package...
- Apr 26, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) will host its first quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 10, at noon ET. The dial-in number is (800) 616-6729....
- Apr 25, 2007New ITV Service Provides Interactive Expert TV Recommendations While Facilitating Pay-Per-View Ordering and Digital Recording Services
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & LOS ANGELES--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service; Gemstar-TV Guide International (NASDAQ: GMST), a leading media,...
- Apr 6, 2007MASN on Channel 432
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & BALTIMORE, Md.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service announced today the launch of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network...
- Apr 4, 2007More Programming for HD and Sports Enthusiasts in More than Half of U.S. Markets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service announced today the launch of seven Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) in high...
- Apr 3, 2007First of Its Kind Partnership Will Deliver More Relevant Ads to EchoStar's Millions of Subscribers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:April 3, 2007) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced today that the companies have entered into a partnership...
- Mar 29, 2007Interactive TV Platform Continues to Innovate as DISH Network Celebrates Successes with Platform Partners
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.-EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service announced today a prestigious group of interactive TV (iTV) 2006 award winners...
- Mar 26, 2007Video-On-Demand and Pay-Per-View Movies Now Available on DISH Network
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & BURBANK, Calif.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service today announced an agreement with Disney’s Buena Vista...
- Mar 1, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $2.58 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006, a 17 percent increase compared with $2.20 billion...
- Feb 23, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkTM satellite TV service announced today that it will offer the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup on Pay-Per-View....
- Feb 22, 2007
HONG KONG & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--China Satellite Mobile Broadcast Limited (CSM), a company held under Wireless Bureau of China’s State Administration of Radio, Film, and TV (SARFT), today announced...
- Feb 21, 2007Strategic Investment Furthers Expansion of Emerging Global Mobile TV Services and Technologies
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Asia Holdings Corporation, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), today announced it has invested $40 million in TU Media Corp., South...
- Feb 20, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Fixed Satellite Services Corporation (EFSSC), a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), announced today that it has entered into a long-term...
- Feb 16, 2007
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced the results of its previously announced redemption of all of its 5 ¾% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the