DISH Network Expands
Local High Definition Markets
(24 April 2008) DISH Network
Corporation, the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital
transition leader, today announced the addition of eight high definition (HD)
local markets: Burlington - Plattsburgh, Vt.; Greensboro - High Point - Winston
Salem, N.C.; Greenville - Spartanburg - Asheville - Anderson, S.C.; Huntsville
- Decatur, Ala.; Jackson, Miss.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Mobile - Pensacola (Ft.
Walton Beach), Ala.; and Providence - New Bedford, R.I.
In
January, DISH Network announced plans to enhance its HD programming line-up
throughout 2008. DISH Network continues its commitment to reach the year-end
goal of 100 local HD markets and 100 national HD channels. DISH Network now
offers HD locals in 54 markets, reaching more than 64 percent of U.S. TV
households.
In order to view HD programming, DISH Network customers can
upgrade to a dishHD receiver like the award-winning ViP722 . The ViP722 is a
dual-tuner HD DVR that operates two televisions in separate rooms, one in HD
and one in standard definition. The ViP722 can record up to 55 hours of HD and
up to 350 hours of standard definition and allows customers to pause, rewind
and fast forward their favourite TV programming.
Qualified new DISH
Network customers who sign up with a 24-month commitment will receive three
months of free programming (a US$ 120 value), a free dishDVR and free
installation (a US$ 49.99 value).
About DISH Network
Corporation
DISH Network Corporation provides more than 13.78 million
satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction, which has
surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network customers
also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders
(DVRs), 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 and is a Fortune 300 company.
(source: DISH Network)
