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DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DISH Network
Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the
digital transition leader, today announced the addition of high definition
local channels inBeaumont -Port Arthur, Texas. DISH Network(R) now offers
local channels in 66 markets reaching more than 69 percent of U.S. TV
households, continuing its commitment to reach its year-end goal of 100 local
HD markets.
Earlier this year, DISH Network announced plans to enhance its HD
programming line-up and will surpass the 100 national HD channel mark on
August 1, 2008.
DISH Network offers new customers the opportunity to upgrade for free to a
dishHD DVR receiver like the ViP722(TM) -- which recently received the
top-ranking Editors' Choice awards from both CNET and PC Magazine. The ViP722
is a dual-tuner HD DVR that operates two televisions in separate rooms and
offers up to 500 hours of storage capacity allowing customers to pause, rewind
and fast forward their favorite TV programming.
For more information on DISH Network, visit http://www.dishnetwork.com or
call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV
provider and the leader in digital television, provides more than 13.815
million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction
which has surpassed major cable TV providers for eight consecutive years. DISH
Network also provides customers with award-winning HD and DVR technology
including the ViP722(TM) HD DVR, which received the Editors' Choice awards
from both CNET and PC Magazine. In addition, subscribers enjoy access to
hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the
U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and
the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and
price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR
Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best
HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX)
and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call
1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.
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