Dish now has local TV channels in Puerto Rico

[Chris Blount]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2004--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) will offer local TV channels by satellite television to the island of Puerto Rico. The following local TV channels will be available: Aerco Ch. 30 (WSJU), TuTv Ch. 6 (and Ch. 3) (WIPR), Telemundo Ch. 2 (WKAQ) and Televicentro Ch. 4 (WAPA). Most plan options will also include the New York local channels, which are: ABC Ch. 7 (WABC), CBS Ch. 2 (WCBS), FOX Ch. 5 (WNYW) and NBC Ch. 4 (WNBC).

This is the first time local TV channels are available on DISH Network satellite TV to Puerto Rico. The accessibility of local channels enhances the appeal of DISH Network's low-cost, digital TV option for Puerto Rico residents. DISH Network offers local channels to Puerto Rico in its new Puerto Rico Offer, starting at $29.99 per a month. This plan offers customers 55 all-digital channels, including local channels, in 100 percent digital delivery and for most plans, New York distant networks, with options including digital video recording technology and pay-per-view.

Customers can call a local satellite TV retailer to learn how to upgrade or arrange an installation to receive Puerto Rico locals. DISH Network also provides high definition TV and more than 60 international, foreign-language channels.

"The introduction of local channel availability in Puerto Rico offers residents an all-digital, affordable option for TV service," said Eric Sahl, vice president of Programming. "Customers in Puerto Rico now have more programming and product choices at a better price, with the ability to watch the news, weather and sports that matter most to them."

DISH Network offers local channels in 143 markets, in 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and now Puerto Rico.

SOURCE (http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=dish&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=600981)

[Darkman]

and the same release.. but different Source:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040805005138&newsLang=en&beanID=2133606841&viewID=news_view

[Y2JB-88]

Telemundo is not part of the locals as of right now....
I wonder what happened to Univision & the other channel that's supposed to be on 7785....
Anyone??

[neljtorres]

A strange thing happen this morning at 6:00 am I was subscribing to the Puerto Rico Local channels and telemundo, univision or wprv is not availabe. What happen anyone?

[Y2JB-88]

Just called Dish and they said that Telemundo (WKAQ) will be available between 5-6pm Eastern.

Univision & the other channel that's missing are on hold due to signal strength issues

[Y2JB-88]

Just to update this.... as of 6:04 pm, WKAQ, Ch2 Telemundo is available as part of the PR Locals... Channels 2, 7781

[Chris Blount]

Just to update this.... as of 6:04 pm, WKAQ, Ch2 Telemundo is available as part of the PR Locals... Channels 2, 7781

You beat me to the punch. :) I was just going to post that I received an e-mail from Dish saying that Telemundo should now be available.

[dishmaniak]

what do you guys mean by signal strength issues?????

[MattS]

If the station that dish is trying to get the signal from doesnt have an acceptable signal strength, dish will not broadcast it due to further compression issues with an already weak signal.

[Darkman]

another Source of same News Release.. but in Spanish:
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20040805005138&newsLang=es&beanID=2133606841&viewID=news_view

DISH Network Satellite Television aumenta la disponibilidad de los canales locales mediante la conexión de Puerto Rico

Editores de Negocios


ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE LATIN AMERICA)--5 de agosto de 2004-- EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) anunció hoy que DISH Network(TM) ofrecerá canales de TV locales por televisión satelital a la isla de Puerto Rico. Los siguientes son los canales de TV locales que estarán disponibles: Aerco Ch. 30 (WSJU), TuTv Ch. 6 (and Ch. 3) (WIPR), Telemundo Ch. 2 (WKAQ) y Televicentro Ch. 4 (WAPA). La mayor parte de las opciones de planes también incluirán los canales locales de Nueva York: ABC Ch. 7 (WABC), CBS Ch. 2 (WCBS), FOX Ch. 5 (WNYW) y NBC Ch. 4 (WNBC).

Esta es la primera vez que los canales de TV locales estarán disponibles a través de la televisión satelital de DISH Network en Puerto Rico. El acceso a los canales locales mejora el atractivo de la opción de TV digital de bajo costo que DISH Network pone a disposición de los habitantes de Puerto Rico. DISH Network ofrece canales locales a Puerto Rico en su nueva Puerto Rico Offer, que va desde 29,99 dólares por mes. Este plan ofrece a los clientes 55 canales totalmente digitales, incluidos canales locales, en una entrega 100% digital y en la mayoría de los planes ofrece redes distantes de Nueva York con opciones que incluyen tecnología de grabación de video digital y "pay-per-view".

Los clientes pueden ponerse en contacto con un minorista de TV satelital local para obtener más información sobre cómo actualizar o disponer la instalación para recibir los canales locales en Puerto Rico. DISH Network también ofrece TV de alta definición y más de 60 canales internacionales y en idiomas extranjeros.

"La disponibilidad de canales locales en Puerto Rico ofrece a los residentes una opción accesible y totalmente digital para el servicio de TV", señaló Eric Sahl, vicepresidente de programación. "Ahora los clientes de Puerto Rico tienen más opciones de programación y productos a un mejor precio, con la posibilidad de ver las noticias, el clima y los deportes que más les interesan".

DISH Network ofrece canales locales en 143 mercados, en 50 estados, más el Distrito de Columbia y ahora Puerto Rico. Para obtener más información sobre Puerto Rico Offer de DISH Network y localizar a los minoristas más cercanos a su domicilio visite el sitio web www.dishnetwork.com/puertorico. Para bajar imágenes del equipamiento, las instalaciones o el logotipo de DISH Network con calidad de impresión visite el sitio web www.dishnetwork.com/content/aboutus/presskit/print/index.shtml.

Acerca de EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) ofrece sus servicios a más de 10 millones de clientes de TV satelital a través de DISH Network(TM). La empresa es un importante proveedor de avanzados servicios de televisión digital en Estados Unidos. Los servicios de DISH Network incluyen cientos de canales de audio y video, TV interactiva, HDTV (TV de alta definición), programación internacional y deportiva, además de la instalación profesional y un servicio al cliente las 24 horas. DISH Network es líder en la venta de grabadoras de video digital (DVR). Conozca más sobre DISH Network de EchoStar en el sitio web www.dishnetwork.com o llamando al 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

[mindwarp]

Do you know if there is any issue with the 7200 Receivers?, I only see Teleonce and Teleoro, no Televicentro or Telemundo.
Another thing, is it true that later they will add a few latin channels to the pack(Telefutura and galavision)?

[JohnH]

7200 may require another 3 am download to get them.
Try punching in the channel numbers to select the channels.

[mindwarp]

How about resetting the 7200, so it is forced to get the new guide?

[JohnH]

Should work. I do a switch test to accomplish this. Others do other things to accomplish it.