DISH Network Reaches 10 Million Viewers.Business Editors/High Tech Writers LITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2000 EchoStar Launches Sixth Satellite To Enhance Channel Capacity to Serve Over 10 Million DISH Network See DBS. Satellite TV Viewers Nationwide 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)(Nasdaq:DISHP) announced today that DISH Network satellite television is now serving more than 10 million viewers with hundreds of satellite TV channel choices. With over 4 million households nationwide and the launch of its sixth satellite on July 14, DISH Network offers up to 500 television channels of the most entertainment, sports, movies and family programming available in the United States. "With over 10 million viewers and 500 channels, DISH Network is now one of the most watched multichannel Using two or more paths for transmission or processing. It can refer to a variety of architectures including (1) multiple I/O channels between the CPU and peripheral devices, (2) multiple wires in a cable, (3) multiple "logical" channels within a single wire or fiber or (4) multiple television providers in the nation," said Charlie Ergen, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EchoStar. "The successful launch of EchoStar VI will continue to strengthen our lineup of television programming with the most popular channel choices available." EchoStar VI was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on July 14 and will be positioned, pending approval by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission (FCC), independent executive agency of the U.S. government established in 1934 to regulate interstate and foreign communications in the public interest. , at the 119 degrees West Longitude position where it will offer a more robust signal strength to the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. , more channel services for Alaska and Hawaii, and increased backup service. "We continue to invest in the future of our customers to ensure that Americans have a choice in television programming against the rising prices and poor customer service of cable TV," Ergen continued. With six satellites in orbit, DISH Network is well-positioned as the only television provider in the United States to offer over 500 satellite television channels. DISH Network currently offers local channels in 30 cities, over 28 premium movie channels, and new technologies such as high definition television, interactive TV services, Dolby Digital sound, Internet and digital video recording. DISH Network is EchoStar's state-of-the-art direct broadcast satellite TV system with the capacity to offer 500 channels of digital video and CD-quality audio programming as well as fully MPEG-2/DVB compliant hardware and installation. DISH Network, a trademark of EchoStar Communications Corporation, currently serves over 4 million households nationwide. DISH Network was ranked number one in customer satisfaction among satellite/cable TV subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates in 1999. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX NDX Index NDX Index (File Name Extension) NDX Northern Document Exchange NDX Index File ) which contains the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. . For more information, contact 1-800-333-DISH (3474) or visit www.dishnetwork.com. |
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