151 OLN is On

EchoStar and OLN Reach Long-Term Agreement; OLN Restored to DISH Network(TM) Customers
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) and OLN today announced a multi-year agreement which restores the channel to DISH Network customers.

"It was important that we negotiated a fair contract, enabling DISH Network to remain a tremendous value for our customers," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming. "We understand that this has been a difficult period for our customers, and we thank them for all their patience. We look forward to a long relationship with OLN in which we can provide the network to our customers."

"We are very pleased that millions of DISH customers can once again enjoy OLN's terrific programming," said Gavin Harvey, President of the network. "DISH and OLN belong together, and I appreciate the spirit of partnership that reconnected us. We look forward to serving our very passionate -- and extremely patient -- fans of the NHL, Tour De France, Professional Bull Riding, and the best hunting and fishing on television."

OLN returns to channel 151 in America's Top 180, DishHD Gold or any higher programming package. National Hockey League fans can now catch exciting playoff action including tonight's double-header involving the New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. (EDT), and the Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. (EDT). Visit www.OLNTV.com for a complete NHL playoff schedule.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 800-333-DISH (3474).

About OLN

OLN (OLNTV.com) is the leader in competitive and adrenaline-charged content. Now in more than 63 million homes, OLN is the cable home of the National Hockey League and best-in-class events like The Tour de France, The America's Cup, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the Boston Marathon and USSA Skiing. The network offers unique programming in four primary areas: Action Sports, Field Sports, Bulls & Rodeo and Awe-Inspiring Series, and is the exclusive home of Survivor in syndication. OLN, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)(NASDAQ: CMCSK), is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
 
OLN returns to channel 151 in America's Top 180, DishHD Gold or any higher programming package. National Hockey League fans can now catch exciting playoff action including tonight's double-header involving the New York Rangers at New Jersey Devils at 7 p.m. (EDT), and the Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars at 9:30 p.m. (EDT). Visit www.OLNTV.com for a complete NHL playoff schedule.

Isn't that Special!
Been waiting so long for them to do exactly what I asked for.
Put it back on the 180 package were it was and to tell OLN to jump in a lake.
 
dendavis said:
Good for you, thanks for the head's up:)


Yep thanks for the heads up... checked the uplink activity about 2 hours ago and nothing.. go to eat dinner flipp through the channels and whah its there.. I had to do one of those double looks. LOL He read my mind when he posted it :)
 
Watching it here as well - thank God the Flyers aren't on..

Just saw the update - 4-0 Buffalo in the first.... ugh..... :(

Great job DISH getting this added again! It was funny - it wasn't there at 6:30pm. then I scroll through again at 7:15 and BAMM...OLN is back.
 
I just happened to come across it while channel surfing. THANK GOD! I love hockey, especially the NHL Playoffs!

After the playoffs, I couldn't care less about OLN LOL
 
jlhugh said:
sweet!!! now i can watch the Stars hopefully beat up on charlies avalanche tonght.
Watch it now, I just upgraded my package so I can watch OLN again.
Lets see if they screw me again.


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