Dish Network enterprise History

Dish Network enterprise History

Dish Network is the satellite broadcasting brand name of EchoStar Communications Corporation, an international and publicly held business headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

Humble Beginnings

Established in 1980, EchoStar was the foresight of now Chairman and Ceo, Charlie Ergen along with his wife, Cantey and friend, James DeFranco. With the company's focus on buyer aid and cutting-edge equipment, it wasn't long before EchoStar quickly began to grow.

In 1986, EchoStar introduced the world's first Uhf remote control and just one year later, filed for a Direct Broadcast Satellite (Dbs) license with the Fcc. They were granted that license in 1992. EchoStar soon turned its focus to providing its own Dbs aid and in 1995, realized that goal with the begin of EchoStar I from Xichang, China.

And the Dish Network brand name was born.

Dish Network Today

Ten years and eight satellites later, EchoStar and Dish Network continue to pursue that same groundbreaking leadership that has set them apart from the competition. In 1999, Dish Network unveiled the Dish 500, the world's first and only 500-channel satellite Tv system. Just a few months later, Dish Network does it again by releasing the new Hdtv Satellite Tv Receiver in January of 2000. By 2004, Dish Network had come to be the first satellite Tv aid to offer local channels to all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. And it was Dish Network who said thanks to their customers by giving away 1,000 faultless high definition television systems.

Today, Dish Network remains the bottom all-digital Tv option in America and most recently, introduced the Dish Player-Dvr 942, the first multi-room satellite Tv receiver that can narrative in high definition.

But then, that's nothing new. EchoStar has been full of firsts. Each year, EchoStar and Dish Network have reaffirmed their standing by realizing new levels of aid and cutting-edge technology. Partnering with communication masters such as Sbc and Earthlink, Dish Network has been able to offer even greater discounts and services in the form of bundled packages. Ranked No. 1 in buyer deLight among Cable/Satellite Tv Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates, Dish Network reached their 10 millionth buyer milestone in 2004 and boasts an impressive satellite network with the capacity to contribute hundreds of channels of digital video, Audio and data services via Dish Network aid to homes, businesses and schools throughout the United States. With over 20,000 employees, EchoStar and Dish Network remain dedicated to the delivery and advancement of Direct Broadcast Satellite worldwide.

Dish Network of Tomorrow

What's on the horizon for EchoStar and Dish Network?

The satellite commerce continues to grow and expand, creating new opportunities and exciting, innovative technologies. High definition television and digital video recording are just two great examples of how far a Miniature ingenuity can take you. Dish Network recognizes this unlimited possible in satellite broadcasting and continues to look ahead, exploring new services and programming choices for its customers. With the passage of the Satellite Home Viewer extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (Shvera), Dish Network anticipates the possibility of distant high definition Tv network channels within the next few years.

Whatever the future holds, there are two things you can be sure of: it's bound to be attractive and EchoStar and Dish Network will continue to lead the pack.

For more facts please visit the EchoStar (http://www.echostar.com) and Dish Network (http://www.dishnetwork.com) websites.

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