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Dish Network : Company News
Even More To Watch On Dish Network TV With New Two PPV Channels!
Two new, action-packed high-def PPV sports networks will hit the airwaves with Dish Network TV. You’ll feel like you can access courtside seats throughout the season -- at a fraction of the cost!
DIRECTV Drops Versus HD Network, Dish Customers Can Still Tune In
DIRECTV will no longer carry Comcast's Versus HD Network. Their contract with Comcast expired August 31 and the two companies were unable to reach a renewal agreement.
CMT Front Row - DISH Network Exclusive
DISH Network, one of America’s best satellite TV providers, offers great country music programming that includes Great American Country (GAC), Country Music Television (CMT), and four Sirius satellite radio channels dedicated entirely to country music.
DISH Network to Hire 175 Employees
The DISH Network call center in Phoenix, currently employing 400 individuals, is due to hire up to 175 more people in order to create a sales department.
MSNBC Now Available in HD
Today, DISH Network announced that it will provide MSNBC in high definition nationwide. The satellite company will be the only pay-TV provider to offer this channel to subscribers across the U.S.
Dish Network and FCC Team Up
Colorado-based Dish Network and the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) will visit Dallas to discuss the digital transition. Representatives from the satellite TV company will show consumers how to set up a DTV converter box, and the FCC will provide additional information about the transition from analog to digital TV.
Dish Network Introduces FUEL TV
Today, Colorado-based Dish Network announced that it will include FUEL TV in its Classic Gold 250 programming package. FUEL TV is a television network that provides action entertainment by covering sports such as skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, BMX, wakeboarding, and freestyle motocross.
Dish Improves Leadership Team
On Monday, Colorado-based Dish Network revealed various appointments, designed to improve its senior leadership team and organization.
Dish Network Reveals Earth Channel
In celebration of Earth Day 2009, Dish Network announced plans to launch DISH Earth, an exclusive Dish Network channel providing dynamic live views of planet Earth 24 hours a day!
Seven New HD Channels
Colorado-based satellite TV provider, Dish Network, announced an agreement with BET Networks and MTV Networks. Under this contract, Dish Network will offer its subscribers high definition (HD) broadcasts of CMT, Comedy Central, BET, MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1, and Spike TV for no additional cost.
Dish and NFL Settlement
On April 10, Dish Network, the nation’s second-largest satellite TV provider, and the NFL Network disclosed a multi-year agreement. Under this settlement, Dish Network will continue its carriage of NFL Network in Dish Network’s Classic Silver 200 programming package. The terms of the contract were not revealed.
Dish Network Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Univision
On April 1, the nation’s leading provider of Spanish-language programming, Dish Network, revealed a multi-year contract with Univision Communications Inc. Dish Network and America’s top Spanish-language media corporation discussed the carriage of Univision’s broadcast stations.
Dish Network Teams Up With Fandango
Colorado- based Dish Network has teamed-up with Fandango to simplify the movie ticket buying experience. Subscribers can tune into Dish Network’s Ch. 100 to utilize the new, interactive Fandango application.
Dish Network Improves HD Lineup, and Adds Jobs
On March 12, Dish Network announced the premier of The Movie Channel HD, BET J, SHO2 HD, and Showtime Showcase HD, increasing the satellite TV provider’s HD lineup to 128 channels. Additionally, the company announced plans to include Comedy Central, BET, CMT, Nickelodeon, MTV, VH1, and Spike TV in HD before summer.
Dish Network Launches Interactive Program, Battles BC
Dish Network reported the premier of HISTORY Interactive, an advanced interactive television (iTV) experience, available to eligible subscribers 24/7. HISTORY Interactive, produced exclusively by Dish Network, and developed by HISTORY and Ensequence, is feature-rich.
Dish Network Selects Winners of Annual Interactive TV Awards
Colorado-based Dish Network has selected the winners of its 8th Annual Interactive Television Summit Awards. The ceremony honors the best programmers and developers in the iTV industry, encouraging collaborative ventures within the next-generation platform.
Dish Network Agrees to Pay for CBS Network
The nation’s second largest satellite-television provider, Dish Network, has agreed to compensate CBS, the most-viewed broadcast network in the country, for broadcasting its network.
DISH Network Stock on the Rise
After reaching a 52-week low of $8.34 per share, DISH Network’s stock is now trading at nearly $14.00 per share. As the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider, DISH will employ various tactics to encourage continued success.
DISH Network and Comcast Join Forces
DISH Network Corporation, the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider, and Comcast Spotlight, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, have formed a partnership that will allow Comcast Spotlight to sell the advertising on DISH’s ten regional sports network feeds.
Presidential Inauguration TV Coverage
DISH Network will present revolutionary TV coverage during the 56th presidential inauguration, and pay-TV DISH subscribers will be provided with free access to HBO's inaugural concert.
DISH Network First To Offer 1080p Tv Series
The nation’s third largest pay-TV corporation, DISH Network, became the first satellite television provider to offer a television series in 1080p. Working with A&E Network, DISH will be providing The Beast in high-definition, comparable to Blu-Ray quality, to customers with an MPEG-4 HD DVR receiver.
SlingLoaded wins Consumer Electronics Show
Developed exclusively for DISH Network, EchoStar’s SlingLoaded 922 HD DVR has been presented with a “Best of CES (Consumer Electronics Show)” award. SlingLoaded is the world’s first high definition digital video recorder that utilizes placeshifting, a Sling Media patented technology.
DISH Network Brings Back KTKA
KTKA, an ABC affiliate, owned by Sunflower, is once again on DISH Network for the Topeka market. It was taken off after a money dispute, and is just now returning after January 1st. Sunflower is in turned owned by The World Company, and was unable to transmit KTKA until an agreement could be reached.
DISH Network Ciel II Satellite Launched
The Ciel II, of the Ciel Satellite Group in Canada, successfully launched into space by being carried on the International Launch Services (ILS) Proton M/Breeze M launch vehicle. This launch occurred from Kazakhstan, from the Baikonur Coxmodrome on Wednesday.
DISH Network Awarded $8.3 Million
Way back in 2003, DISH Network sued News-Corp., which is owned by NDS. NDS is a developer for conditional access technology, and DISH claimed they had hacked into their anti-piracy cards.
WLNS-TV 6 at a Loss on DISH Network
DISH Network’s viewers may find some changes when it comes to channel six. Rather than tuning in and finding popular shows like CSI, customers are likely to find an explanation as to why it’s no longer there.
Frontier and DISH Network Join Forces
The rural local exchange company, Frontier Communications, is renewing its agreement with DISH Network, which means that DISH’s services are going to continue to be available to Frontier’s markets in 24 states.
Satellite Pirating Causes Glenn White to Serve Time
Those who cheat will eventually get caught, and Glenn White was certainly no exception to that rule. The crime that will put him behind bars for 14 months is pirating of Dish Network satellite television services.
Introducing Dish Decision 2008
Dish Network has your one stop portal for all things pertaining to the election. Not only can you learn everything you need to know about the presidential candidates for 2008, but you can also learn who is running in your state for senate and house races.
