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EchoStar responded at the Federal Communications Commission concerning Pegasus' allegations that sales staff associated with the satellite TV company are using the pending merger between EchoStar and DirecTV to convert Pegasus subscribers.
In a letter sent to the FCC, David Goodfriend, director of legal and business affairs for EchoStar, said the company takes the allegations very seriously and it investigates each matter. "Unfortunately, the investigative effort has been hampered by the fact that in many cases the allegations made by Pegasus lack documentation," Goodfriend said.
Goodfriend added that EchoStar has not been able to corroborate many of Pegasus' allegations. "Sometimes, for example, it is difficult to identify the source of the statements cited by Pegasus, including whether the source is even a retailer who sells EchoStar products," he said.
In EchoStar's opinion, Pegasus is encouraging the FCC to step into a private commercial dispute, Goodfriend said. "Contrary to the best interests of consumers, Pegasus has chosen to attempt to protect and expand its business through attempts to block a merger, rather than to compete aggressively on price and service," he said.
In recent weeks, Pegasus has contacted the FCC concerning its allegations that DISH Network sales and/or independent retailers are contacting its DirecTV customers, telling them they need to convert to DISH Network because of the pending merger.
From SkyReport (Used with Permission)
In a letter sent to the FCC, David Goodfriend, director of legal and business affairs for EchoStar, said the company takes the allegations very seriously and it investigates each matter. "Unfortunately, the investigative effort has been hampered by the fact that in many cases the allegations made by Pegasus lack documentation," Goodfriend said.
Goodfriend added that EchoStar has not been able to corroborate many of Pegasus' allegations. "Sometimes, for example, it is difficult to identify the source of the statements cited by Pegasus, including whether the source is even a retailer who sells EchoStar products," he said.
In EchoStar's opinion, Pegasus is encouraging the FCC to step into a private commercial dispute, Goodfriend said. "Contrary to the best interests of consumers, Pegasus has chosen to attempt to protect and expand its business through attempts to block a merger, rather than to compete aggressively on price and service," he said.
In recent weeks, Pegasus has contacted the FCC concerning its allegations that DISH Network sales and/or independent retailers are contacting its DirecTV customers, telling them they need to convert to DISH Network because of the pending merger.
From SkyReport (Used with Permission)
