"Nobody Beats The Wiz" to carry DISH Network hardware.ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 1996--EchoStar Communications Corp. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DISH) today announced that Nobody Beats The Wiz, based in Carteret, N.J., will sell DISH Network See DBS. (TM) hardware in all 55 of its retail stores. "The Wiz is the largest chain of total home entertainment centers in the Northeast and we anticipate a solid partnership to meet the growing demand for DISH Network direct broadcast satellite television equipment," said EchoStar President Carl Vogel. "The Wiz's emphasis on integrity, customer satisfaction, excellence, respect for the customer and its outstanding reputation from this emphasis is what drove us to make this agreement," said EchoStar Vice President, programming and distribution, Larry Smith. "Distribution of DISH Network hardware through Nobody Beats The Wiz represents a significant milestone in providing consumers with a true alternative to cable." DISH Network offers two choices for consumer equipment, featuring state-of-the-art, fully MPEG-2/DVB-compliant satellite systems. The Standard System includes an 18-inch dish, a standard digital satellite receiver and an infrared remote. The Premium System includes an 18-inch dish with a premium digital satellite receiver and a UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. universal remote control. Both equipment packages include accessories and an easy-to-use, on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. electronic program guide and navigator for no additional charge. Programming is available directly through DISH Network, which is the only Direct Broadcast Satellite provider offering a low cost of $19.99 for America's Top 40 programming package with multi-channel premium services offered in upgrade packages for as little as $10 more each. DISH (Digital Sky Highway) Network(SM), EchoStar Communications Corp.'s state-of-the-art DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) A one-way TV broadcast service from a communications satellite to a small round or oval dish antenna no larger than 20" in diameter. system, offers retailers and consumers satellite television programming, MPEG-2 hardware, installation and financing and leasing. A total of over 200 channels of digital video, audio and data services is expected to be delivered to homes throughout the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. with the launch of EchoStar II later this year. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., EchoStar is also involved in the design, manufacture, distribution, and installation of direct-to-home (DTH (Direct-To-Home) Typically refers to satellite TV broadcasting directly to a dish antenna on the roof of a house. See DBS. ) satellite television products to customers worldwide, domestic distribution of DTH programming and consumer financing of EchoStar's domestic DTH products and services. EchoStar's international operations include sales and service locations in Holland, Spain, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia and India. Established in 1976, Nobody Beats The Wiz is the largest chain of total home entertainment centers in the Northeast and currently has stores covering New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts. CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corp., Englewood, Colo. Larry Smith, 303/799-8222, ext. 5241 Chris Keller, 303/799-8222, ext. 5231 |
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