Dish Network and EchoStar: A great relationship

Dishnetwork's history as one of the country's top digital satellite Tv clubs is filled with industry breakthroughs. Dish Network has been working hard for the past decade to bring the best in digital satellite Tv to its subscribers. Launched in 1995 by EchoStar Communications Corporation, Dish Network has continually grown, and so has its buyer base, which now stands at about 12 million. Adding new channels, more high definition options, and special subscription packages while developing a credit for the best buyer aid in the satellite Tv business, Dish Network has become the best choice for digital satellite Tv. A public company with about 20,000 employees, EchoStar Communications Corporation is based in Englewood, Colorado. The company has been nearby for 24 years, and its achievements in the satellite industry have been exceptional. Included on the Nasdaq-100 index, EchoStar is now a Fortune 500 company. In addition to beginning Dish Network, EchoStar has many essential industry accomplishments to its credit:

EchoStar was the first in the company to provide satellite receivers for under 0 to its customers.

EchoStar made Integrated Receiver Descramblers ready for use with C-band satellites before any other satellite company in the country.

EchoStar was the very first satellite Tv company to spotLight single-mindedly on the facility of satellite Tv service, as well as the first provider to bring local channels to local customers in every state.

Always ahead of the opposition in terms of technology, EchoStar in case,granted satellite receivers adequate with digital video recording capabilities before any other satellite Tv company did so.

EchoStar was founded in 1980 by Charlie Ergen, the company's Chairman and Ceo. He started out in the company distributing C-band Tv systems. He formed EchoStar with the help of his wife, Candy, and a friend, James DeFranco. In 1987, EchoStar got its Direct Broadcast Satellite (Dbs) License from the Federal Communications Commission. Forging ahead, EchoStar began offering Dbs aid in 1995, beginning EchoStar 1 and initiating Dish Network.

The following year saw the debut of EchoStar Ii, which increased Dishnetwork's capabilities and services. From there, EchoStar added continually to its group of satellites, sending EchoStar Iii into space in 1997. EchoStar Iv went up in 1998, and more satellites followed. Now, EchoStar has nine satellites in orbit. Together, these satellite work to make Dish Network's more than 250 channels ready to subscribers in high quality digital format with super sharp Dolby Audio.

No doubt about it, EchoStar and Dish Network are a dynamic pair, continually spear-heading developments and services in the satellite Tv industry, providing no payment equipment to subscribers, and creating a customer-friendly atmosphere, with 24-hour technical hold by phone. The future looks tantalizing for the Dish Network team, and there's more excitement to come for Dish Network subscribers. Stay tuned!

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