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JohnH
06-09-06, 11:29 AM
DISH Network(TM) Expands HD Lineup to 29 Channels; Introduces New HD Promotions; New Customers Can Save up to $200 by Subscribing To DishHD (http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=68854&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=871065&highlight=)
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today the roll-out of four new high-definition channels - HGTV HD, NFL Network HD, National Geographic Channel HD and Starz HDTV - bringing its total HD channel lineup to 29 channels - the most national HD channels offered by any pay-TV provider in the United States. In addition, EchoStar announced a price reduction on its MPEG-4 receivers and a bonus offer for its DishHD(TM) programming packages.

Customers who subscribe to DishHD Bronze or higher will now have access to both HGTV HD and NFL Network HD. HGTV HD, which is exclusively broadcast by DISH Network, offers in-depth home and lifestyle programming, including shows on gardening, home remodeling and interior design. NFL Network HD brings viewers a 24-hour simulcast of NFL Network's programming, including 168 game telecasts a year, news, press conferences, event coverage, and reality and historical series from the sport of football.

"DISH Network continues to offer the largest HD lineup in the U.S. with 29 channels," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "That's nearly three times the amount of HD channels the average cable provider offers."

DISH Network also introduces the National Geographic Channel HD, available to subscribers of DishHD Gold or higher. The channel will be available to all DishHD customers in a free preview on Ch. 9429 until July 7, 2006. National Geographic Channel HD brings the network's spectacular imagery to viewers in stunning clarity with all the innovative original programming and signature specials, ranging in topics from science and nature to technology and culture, that viewers have come to expect from the National Geographic Channel.

DishHD customers who subscribe to the Starz Movie Pack or DishHD Platinum will now get Starz HDTV, featuring films from Hollywood studios such as Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Miramax Films, Sony Pictures Classics, Revolution Studios, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Dimension Films and Screen Gems among other leading distributors.

DISH Network is now offering a free equipment upgrade to customers leasing its standard HD receiver. In addition, the up-front lease fee for DISH Network's HD digital video recorder satellite TV receiver has been reduced to $199.99, down from $299.99.

New customers can also save $200 if they subscribe to DishHD Bronze or higher through DISH Network's HD Bonus promotion combined with its current $100 Back offer. To take advantage of the HD Bonus promotion, new customers must submit a redemption form with their first bill to receive the benefits, which in turn provides a $20 credit on each subsequent bill for 10 months. Both the discounted lease upgrade fees and the HD Bonus will run through Jan. 31, 2007.

For more information about DishHD programming packages, DISH Network's HD receivers or current HD promotions, visit www.dishnetwork.com.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 12.2 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).


CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corporation
Heather Black, 720-514-5351
press@echostar.com

SOURCE: EchoStar Communications Corporation
lujan
06-09-06, 01:13 PM
Does anyone know where we can find all of the E* HD stations (including the new ones) that are offered and the channel numbers? I don't know if the channel numbers are all the same nationwide?
chaddux
06-09-06, 01:25 PM
Does anyone know where we can find all of the E* HD stations (including the new ones) that are offered and the channel numbers? I don't know if the channel numbers are all the same nationwide?

How could they not be the same nationwide? Everyone receives the same signals (excluding spotbeams) from the same satellites. This isn't cable where every cable system has a different lineup. The national HD channels are on the same channels nationwide. The only differences are in local HD channels (if available).

http://ekb.dbstalk.com/dishlist.htm
harsh
06-09-06, 01:40 PM
Does anyone know where we can find all of the E* HD stations (including the new ones) that are offered and the channel numbers? I don't know if the channel numbers are all the same nationwide?Look in the program guide in the 9420-9499 range. If you can't make that work, check the EKB for the complete listing of channels and satellites:

http://ekb.dbstalk.com/dishlist.htm

Try the guide first because the list is VERY long. Accordingly, don't print the list out as it now stands at about 127 pages.
ndyclrk
06-09-06, 02:37 PM
DISH Network(TM) Expands HD Lineup to 29 Channels; Introduces New HD Promotions; New Customers Can Save up to $200 by Subscribing To DishHD[/URL]
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DISH Network is now offering a free equipment upgrade to customers leasing its standard HD receiver. In addition, the up-front lease fee for DISH Network's HD digital video recorder satellite TV receiver has been reduced to $199.99, down from $299.99.
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Just FYI, I ordered a ViP622 on 6/5 at the original $299.99 pricepoint. After reading the above press release, I called billing. They weren't aware of the new promotion, but after I told them about it, they looked it up and then credited $100 back to my credit card. :D
ChuckA
06-09-06, 03:26 PM
HGTV is 9461 and NFLHD is 9426. Those are the only ones I looked up.
saweetnesstrev
06-09-06, 04:06 PM
Are we getting cinemax soon?
BobaBird
06-09-06, 04:50 PM
Does anyone know where we can find all of the E* HD stations (including the new ones) that are offered and the channel numbers? I don't know if the channel numbers are all the same nationwide?Just the HD channels are listed at http://ekb.dbstalk.com/hdchan.htm. Which of the new channels are actual or disguised MPEG-4?
lujan
06-09-06, 06:37 PM
Just the HD channels are listed at http://ekb.dbstalk.com/hdchan.htm. Which of the new channels are actual or disguised MPEG-4?

Thanks BabaBird, this was the only response that had the actual HD channels with any meaning to me.
Stewart Vernon
06-09-06, 08:37 PM
How could they not be the same nationwide? Everyone receives the same signals (excluding spotbeams) from the same satellites. This isn't cable where every cable system has a different lineup. The national HD channels are on the same channels nationwide. The only differences are in local HD channels (if available).

Aren't they still broadcasting HBOHD and SHOHD on two different channel numbers? Not an East vs West feed... still East Coast feed... but I thought the HBO/SHOHD channels on the 148 bird were on a different channel number.

Some folks have reported before I think, unless I am hallucinating?
BlackHitachi
06-09-06, 08:44 PM
Aren't they still broadcasting HBOHD and SHOHD on two different channel numbers? Not an East vs West feed... still East Coast feed... but I thought the HBO/SHOHD channels on the 148 bird were on a different channel number.

Some folks have reported before I think, unless I am hallucinating?

You are correct and they look better from the 148 bird!! SHOHD 9430 and HBOHD 9440.
Stewart Vernon
06-09-06, 10:33 PM
You are correct and they look better from the 148 bird!! SHOHD 9430 and HBOHD 9440.

Cool... I like when my fuzzy memory remembers something correctly!

Also wanted to help lujan feel better about asking the question. On the surface it may have "seemed" like an odd question for satellite... but there are some east/west coast national channel number differences even if just a few.
Michael P
06-10-06, 06:45 AM
Cool... I like when my fuzzy memory remembers something correctly!

Also wanted to help lujan feel better about asking the question. On the surface it may have "seemed" like an odd question for satellite... but there are some east/west coast national channel number differences even if just a few.
The one I am aware of is the Spanish language network Telefutura. They have both an east and west feed, but no one account can get both at the same time. If you live in the East or Central TZ you get the east feed only etc. The opposite feed is invisable in the EPG.