[Dmitriy]

Can you tell me more about the merger?
-When?
-Why?
-What will happen?

 

[rabenklau]

You can read about the merger at http://www.echostarmerger.com

 

[Geronimo]

When is whenever they get necessary approvals.

Why well I am not sure what you are asking there?

 

[Dmitriy]

I meant why they are merging? Did E* bought D*? They signed a contract? Or what?

 

[John Corn]

E* has agreed to buy D* for 28 billion dollars, but this first must be approved by the FCC and DOJ. The biggest complaint about this merger is it's going to create a monopoly, E* says no it won't because were competing against cable.

 

[cameron991]

What I want to know, is if the merger does go through, will Dish Network customers have DirecTv programming options such as NHL Center Ice, NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, etc.?...

 

[John Corn]

Yes, according to Charlie Ergen.
He claims if the merger is approved, we could have the option for the NFL Sunday ticket.

 

[Guest]

If the merger occurs within the next 6 months, could we have the option for Sunday Ticket this upcoming season (2002)?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

If it goes through I do not expect it would be in time for the opening of the season, but I am sure the you would be able to get part of the season.

 

[Guest]

I do not know much about the merger, and I just got Dish a few weeks ago...where can I find out more and when is it expected to go through?

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Unregistered (You should register its FREE)

You can find out more about the merger at http://www.echostarmerger.com

In the interest of fairness I should note that the site was created by Echostar, so the information there shows you all the plusses but does not mention the minuses.

But it does tell you a lot of info!