DISH Network(TM) Expands High Definition Programming Lineup to 31 Channels.The Sopranos[R] on A&E HD Now Available to DISH Network See DBS. Customers ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & 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 -- EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service today announced the launch of A&E HD, a high definition simulcast of the network's blockbuster lineup. "The exciting addition of A&E HD helps further complement DISH Network's industry-leading suite of high definition programming," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "We are pleased to be the first national provider of A&E HD, bringing our total national HD channel offering to 31 channels - the most comprehensive in the pay-TV industry." "Now DISH Network subscribers can see their favorite A&E programs such as Gene Simmons Family Jewels Gene Simmons Family Jewels is an American reality television series that premiered on A&E on August 7, 2006. The show follows the life of KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed, and their two children, Nick (born 1989) and Sophie , The First 48, CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International : Miami and The Sopranos in the sharp, high-resolution detail of HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates ," said David Zagin, Executive Vice President, Distribution, AETN AETN Arkansas Educational Television Network (PBS) . "As we continue our expansion in the digital marketplace, we are pleased to begin offering A&E programming in HD to DISH Network customers." January 2007 was a record-setting month for A&E, becoming the most-watched month in network history across all key demos. Versus all ad-supported cable networks, A&E ranked number four in adults 25-54 and number five in adults 18-49, for the month. This marks the sixth consecutive month in which A&E landed in the top 10 among both key demographics. A&E HD is located on DISH Network Channel 9419 and is available to customers who subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; the DishHD programming package ($20 add-on to the base programming package). Also starting today, new DISH Network customers can profit from the revolutionary DishDVR Advantage package, an all-inclusive TV package including over 200 channels, local channels where available, a state-of-the-art DVR (1) (Digital Video Recorder) A device that records video onto a hard disk from one or more ceiling mounted video cameras. Part of a security system, the DVR typically supports 4, 8 or 16 separate camera channels. serving two TVs and free standard professional installation with no extra fees for one low price of $49.99 before promotions. For only $20 more a month customers can customize their DishDVR Advantage plan with DishHD. Additionally, DISH Network's highly acclaimed two-room ViP622 HD DVR is now available for free to new customers. For more information about DISH Network and the DishHD programming packages, call 1-800-333-DISH (3474), visit www.dishnetwork.com, or visit your local DISH Network retailer. About EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) serves more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. DISH Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX NDX Index NDX Index (File Name Extension) NDX Northern Document Exchange NDX Index File ) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit EchoStar's Web site at www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). About A&E HD A&E HD offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment; ranging from the network's signature Real-Life Series franchise, including High Definition presentations of the hit series "Driving Force," "King of Cars" and "Dallas SWAT," to critically acclaimed original movies, dramatic series and the most successful justice shows on cable, including "Cold Case Files" and "The First 48." A&E HD is the official home to the high-profile off-network series presented in High Definition "24," "CSI: Miami," "Crossing Jordan" and "The Sopranos." The A&E website is located at www.aetv.com. The A&E Insider is located at www.aetv.com/insider. For more information and photography please visit us on the web at www.aetvpress.com. |
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