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Frontier Communications and DISH Network(R) Renew Strategic Alliance
STAMFORD, Conn. andENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR), the second largest rural local exchange
company in the country, and DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the
nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital television leader,
today announced the renewal of their strategic alliance. As a result,
Frontier will continue to offer DISH Network(R) digital satellite TV service
to households and businesses throughout its markets in 24 states.
Frontier's Connections Premium bundle offers Frontier customers access to
DISH Network's more than 120 HD channels, one point of contact for customer
service, and a single bill for all telephone, video and High-Speed Internet
services. The bundle also provides subscribers with DISH Network's
award-winning HD and DVR technology, hundreds of video and audio channels,
industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Pay-Per-View, DISH On Demand
including 1080p movies where applicable, and sports and International
programming, together with standard professional installation and 24-hour
customer service.
"Our partnership with DISH Network has been very successful for Frontier
and great for our customers. DISH Network's ever-expanding list of
high-definition programming and top DVR technology, combined with Frontier's
reliable phone and always-on High-Speed Internet services, make an unbeatable
package," said Pete Hayes, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing,
Business Development for Frontier. "Now, more than ever, customers want great
in-home entertainment and a superior all-digital experience. That and much
more comes with the Frontier Connections Premium bundle."
"As a low-cost leader, DISH Network offers a true value proposition for
budget-minded consumers and business owners, providing the highest-quality
programming and technology at the best price," said Tom Stingley, Executive
Vice President of Sales and Distribution for DISH Network. "We are pleased
with the opportunity to continue offering DISH Network's products and services
as part of Frontier's value-driven broadband, telephone and video bundle."
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) is the second largest rural local
exchange company in the country and included in the S&P 500 Index. It
provides an array of telephone, video, Internet and Wireless Internet bundles
and services in markets in 24 states. Frontier's Peace of Mind service offers
PC users nationwide Automatic Hard Drive Backup, Live and Online Tech Support,
Wireless Network Setup, PC Security Check, PC Tune-ups and more. Additional
information about the company, its products and services may be found at
http://www.frontieronline.com.
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV
provider and the leader in digital television, provides approximately 13.78
million satellite TV customers as of Sept. 30, 2008 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 ViP(R)722 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 or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.
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