DISH NETWORK ADDS NEW ARMENIAN CHANNEL TO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING LINE-UP ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 25, 2004 – EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added Armenia TV, an Armenian television network channel, to its international programming schedule. The addition of Armenia TV underscores DISH Network's leadership role by bringing the most comprehensive international programming offers and exclusive content to the United States. DISH Network offers more than 90 international channels from over 25 countries in more than 25 languages, including Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Russian.
“Here at DISH Network, we provide our customers with international programming that other pay-TV companies haven't been able to match,” said Tracy Thompson, EchoStar's vice president of International Programming. “The addition of Armenia TV proves how dedicated DISH Network is to international programming, offering variety to meet every expatriate's needs.”
Armenia TV, the No. 1 Armenian broadcast channel, includes the latest news and entertainment, political and social talk shows, historical and cultural programs, children's programs, movies and sports. Armenia TV features popular Armenian programming including “YO YO,” a colorful children's show presented by famous artists of Armenia; and “The Century,” featuring the distinguished Armenian personality of Artem Sargsyan and presenting significant facts of Armenian history weekly. Armenia TV also offers extensive coverage of Armenian Football, bringing 28 of the best matches each season to DISH Network, offering commentary by local celebrity, Souren Baghdasaryan. With a diverse range of programming, Armenia TV appeals to all ages of Armenian expatriates.
Customers can add Armenia TV on an “a la carte” basis for $14.99 a month, or customers can choose to add Armenia TV for only $9.99 a month with their existing subscriptions to the RTVi/RTVi Plus Package, Channel One Russia, NTV America, America's Top 60, America's Top 120, America's Top 180, America's Everything Pack, DISH Latino, DISH Latino Dos, DISH Latino Max, Latino Everything Pack or the Great Wall TV Package. Additional equipment may be needed to receive Armenia TV. Customers can contact 1-800-333-DISH or their local retailer for more information on how to subscribe to any of these packages. Or customers can visit www.dishnetwork.com to learn more about DISH Network's international programming offer.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 10.1 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last four 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. J.D. Power and Associates ranks DISH Network No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
CONTACT: Julie Popp, 303/723-2023
julie.popp@echostar.com
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