E* Q2 Earnings Report on web today

[Nick]

@ 12:00 et, go to E*.com to hear live audio webcast

[Nick]

Echostar's Q2 2002 earnings report webcast is now complete. The full report has been posted here (http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/ir_site.zhtml?ticker=dish&script=410&layout=-6&item_id=325936), with an excerpt of the report shown below.

"EchoStar's operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, totaled $146 million compared to operating income of $64 million during the corresponding period in 2001. The Company's net income totaled $46 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, compared to a net loss of $6 million during the corresponding period in 2001."