Pace International Becomes National Content and Hardware Partner of DISH Network(R)

[James Long]

Pace International Becomes National Content and Hardware Partner of DISH Network(R)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct 06, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the digital television leader, announced today that it has signed national content and hardware distribution agreements with Pace International and newly-formed Pace CSO, Inc. Pace will offer DISH Network content, set-top boxes and hardware, system design, marketing, technical support, customer support and billing to triple-play communities throughout the United States.

Pace International, a leading national distributor in the direct broadcast satellite commercial and multi-family business has expanded its operations to encompass this partnership with DISH Network. Pace will offer the full lineup of both DISH Network content and hardware to operators targeting triple-play communities. This comprehensive approach will allow Pace to "capture the community" as a single turnkey solution, including billing for properties and operators offering triple play.

"DISH Network and Pace are perfect complements to each other. Together, we've created the DBS industry's first scalable multi-family business model. This offering is a cost-effective way to help providers grow their subscriber base," said Vern Swedin, President of Pace. "With its MPEG-4 optical network and 1080p technology, DISH Network has shown clear vision about offering video content and services that customers want. We are positioned perfectly to provide those industry-leading services to multi-family communities."

"Pace will continue to support its existing customers and properties with hardware and turnkey solutions," added Swedin. "We are committed to our loyal customers, who can expect the same high quality products and service they've enjoyed since 1972."

"DISH Network is excited about its partnership with Pace International and the opportunity to expand our business," said Tom Stingley, executive vice president of Sales & Distribution for DISH Network. "Partnering with Pace will give us valuable resources and infrastructure to provide more and more consumers in multi-family living environments with the best entertainment experience in the country."

Pace has delivered hardware and content solutions through its operator base to hundreds of thousands of units in commercial, SMATV, and MDU markets as a leading satellite distributor. Pace now extends its expertise to deliver DISH Network products, including the newly introduced TurboHD.

[phrelin]

That's a good move!

[lwilli201]

I think that Directv is one of their "Loyal customers". .

What kind of "content" does Pace provide?

[James Long]

Originally Posted by lwilli201

What kind of "content" does Pace provide?

Actually, it looks like DISH is the content provider to Pace.

I trimmed the "about the company section" off of the PR:

About Pace International
Pace International is an industry-leading North American distributor, manufacturer, and value-added reseller of satellite, cable TV, home theater, audio, and telecommunications products. In addition, Pace supplies a wide range of installation tools and supplies from leading manufacturers, including DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, Panasonic, and others through its Master Vendor Procurement MVP(TM) program. Pace offers personalized customer support, installation training, and customized system design services. Visit http://www.paceintl.com or call 1-800-444-PACE (7223) for more information.

It looks like a good partnership for putting DISH in to multi-unit locations.

[Richard King]

Pace is a long time electronics distributor that, along with selling to dealers, provides hardware and programming for private cable systems in apartment buildings, condos and housing developments. I used to buy hardware from them when I was in the C-band business. I don't know if they still do, but, they used to have a large office in Rochester, Minnesota and a branch in Plymouth, MN where I used to do business.

[Mr-Rick]

Originally Posted by Richard King

Pace is a long time electronics distributor that, along with selling to dealers, provides hardware and programming for private cable systems in apartment buildings, condos and housing developments. I used to buy hardware from them when I was in the C-band business. I don't know if they still do, but, they used to have a large office in Rochester, Minnesota and a branch in Plymouth, MN where I used to do business.

Richard, they are still there. I just picked up a Super Buddy from them (Applied Instruments) to go along with my Applied Instruments MDU Meter. I only use PACE for my Directv commercial line. But I would like to learn more about their DISH triple play offering....

Rick

[Richard King]

http://www.pacemso.com/AboutUs/default.asp
Looks like they closed the Plymouth, Mn office. It's been many years since I was there. The fellow I used to work with there left quite some time ago.