DISH NETWORK CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
WHAT: EchoStar Communications Corp.’s DISH Network is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month and is airing a special “Charlie Chat” dedicated to the milestone. Hosted by CEO Charlie Ergen and Executive Vice President Jim DeFranco, the broadcast features a look back at 10 years of DISH Network and the achievements that helped the company become the third-largest pay-TV provider in the country. The show also sheds light on new offers, products and channel launches, and will give customers the opportunity to call into the show and talk live with the CEO.
Here is a sampling of DISH Network’s achievements in 10 years:
· 1996 – First DISH Network broadcast to customers from the Cheyenne, Wyo. Uplink Center
2006 – DISH Network serves more than 12 million subscribers and is the fastest growing pay-TV provider since 2000
· 1996 – DISH Network offers its first receiver box with a single tuner, the DISH 1000
2006 – DISH Network introduces a dual tuner, DVR enabled MPEG-4 box, the ViP622
· 1996 – DISH Network’s first satellite delivers service to DISH Network customers
2006 – DISH Network launches 10th satellite from the equator
· 1996 – DISH Network opens first customer service center
2006 – DISH Network operates 10 customer service centers
· 1996 – DISH Network offers its basic package of 40 channels for $19.99
2006 – DISH Network continues to offer a basic package of 40 channels for $19.99
WHEN: Monday, March 13 @ 7 p.m. MST
WHERE: DISH Network Ch. 101
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH NetworkÔ, 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 1-800-333-DISH (3474).