Dish Network Celebrates 10th Anniversary

[Scott Greczkowski]

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 ​

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About EchoStar
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).

 

[tomyo10]

as a present to it's suscribers, E* should now provide Sportstime Ohio to everyone who wants it.

 

[nuts4scuba]

I didn't think the Dish 1000 was Dish's first receiver. I thought it came out later with less features. Wasn't the 2000 or 3000 the first?

 

[DarrellP]

I got Dish in Feb 97 with the 3000 receiver. I have no idea how old or new it was at the time.

 

[nuts4scuba]

I believe I got Dish in the Fall of '97. 2 4000 receivers. Had to have UHF remote.

 

[boba]

The 2000 was the first DISH receiver followed by both the 3000 and 4000 about 9 months later.

 

[bhawley]

August 1996, just in time for Hurricane Fran to knock down the tree the 300
was mounted on . Still have the deluxe model 2000 with uhf remote. Any takers?

 

[bcope9]

I got DISH in July 1996 with a UHF remote and a model 2700, I believe (maybe it was a 2000). I paid about $800 for it and a self install kit. My how times have changed.

 

[MikeD-C05]

Maybe everyone should post on this thread when their anniversary with Dish is.

Mine Is January 18,1997.

 

[Widescreen]

I got Dish on Feb 2, 1997 with a 4000 and dual LNB dish for $85 after rebate. I still think that was a great deal.

 

[BobMurdoch]

Wow, six years for me this May...... I started with a 4900 and a 2700. Added a Dishplayer 6 months later and a second Dishplayer about 6 months after THAT.

I'm up to a 622, 2 508s, a 510, and a 921 doorstep that doesn't want to boot up since I moved it to the basement. Oh well, I'll try again to clear the problem this weekend before I try and invoke my extended warranty again.

 

[long_time_DNC]

It'll be 9 years this May. Time sure flies...

 

[BigFella]

Eight years for me. Started with a 4000 and 1000. Graduated to a 7100, 501, 508, 510, 721, 6000 then 942. At one point I had 6 receivers active but I've since simplified to 3 (942, 721 and 510) with TV2 from the 942 supplying a signal to the ancillary TV's in the house.

 

[BFG]

wow bunch of old dish farts.

February 7, 2004 for me...

 

[dfergie]

May of 2000 for me with E*... 96 D* and early 80's with BUD... actually though if you could count my Echostar Ku Lnb on one of my BUDs... Early 90's...

 

[halsan40]

August 1996 is when I joined with a mail order receiver and dish from a dealer in GA. Intalled it myself. Then upgraded to Dish 500 and a HTS ISD3350 Receiver(remember these?) and a HM-DSR1000U D-VHS Receiver.
I now have a 622 in the box waiting for an install this weekend.

 

[Stargazer]

I remember getting a 3000 in late 1996/early 1997. I remember the joy of tuning in the satellite myself finally and receiving service. It was GREAT!

 

[halsan40]

I remember getting a 3000 in late 1996/early 1997. I remember the joy of tuning in the satellite myself finally and receiving service. It was GREAT!

Your so right, it was a great experience. My wife thought I was a genius. Unfortunately she has learned different since (at least in her opinion).

 

[kenny911]

I started may 1998.

 

[Stargazer]

There is nothing like getting something like that for the first time. Most if not all of us have a different view on satellite technology then than we do now. Even four or five years ago we thought of things differently than we do now.