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May 17, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition via Satellite in 11 Cities

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006-- HD Local Channels Now Available in Dallas; Houston; Miami; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; Sacramento; San Antonio; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle;...
May 11, 2006

EchoStar Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $2.29 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, a 13 percent...
May 4, 2006

DISH Network to Broadcast 'Summer of Cricket 2006'

England vs. Sri Lanka and England vs. Pakistan Cricket Tours

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH NetworkT announced today that it will offer the "Summer of Cricket 2006" cricket package on DISH Network Pay-Per-View. The package...
May 4, 2006

EchoStar Acquires Distribution Rights for England vs. Sri Lanka and England vs. Pakistan Cricket Tours

EchoStar Satellite LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), announced today that it has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute on television and broadband the...
Apr 27, 2006

EchoStar Hosts Webcast for First Quarter 2006 Earnings

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) will host an Internet webcast to discuss its first quarter 2006 earnings on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at noon...
Apr 24, 2006

EchoStar and OLN Reach Long-Term Agreement; OLN Restored to DISH Network(TM) Customers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) and OLN today announced a multi-year agreement...
Apr 19, 2006

ESPN Deportes and DISH Network(TM) Take One Lucky Soccer Fan to Germany This Summer; The Winner Will Receive a Walk-On Role in 'Goal! 3,' an Upcoming Movie to be Filmed in Germany this Summer

BRISTOL, Conn. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2006--ESPN Deportes and EchoStar's DISH Network(TM) are giving soccer fans nationwide an opportunity of a lifetime this summer. For...
Apr 6, 2006

SportsNet New York Launched on DISH Network; Mets Fans Get Access to up to 125 Games During the 2006 Season

NEW YORK & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it launched SportsNet...
Apr 1, 2006

SportsTime Ohio Launched on Dish Network; Tribe Fans Get Access to 130 In-Season Games During the 2006 Season

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it is launching SportsTime Ohio,...
Mar 30, 2006

DISH Network Offers New Filipino Programming Package

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television offers a new Filipino programming package called Viva Pinoy Pack. Viva Pinoy Pack...
Mar 15, 2006

EchoStar Reports Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) reported total revenue of $2.18 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2005, a 12.8 percent...
Mar 13, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in Kansas City via Satellite; DishHD is Nation's Largest Package of High Definition Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 13, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it launched local high...
Mar 8, 2006

EchoStar Acquires Distribution Rights to ICC Cricket World Cup 2007

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2006--EchoStar Satellite LLC, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), announced today that it has acquired from the Global...
Mar 6, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition via Satellite in Seven Cities

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 6, 2006-- HD Local Channels Now Available in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C. EchoStar...
Mar 2, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations

DishHD is Nation's Largest Package of High Definition Channels

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service announced today it will launch local high definition TV channels via its satellite TV service to...
Mar 2, 2006

DISH Network to Broadcast England's Tour of India Cricket Matches

First Cricket Tour Offered from Board of Cricket Control India

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network announced that it is now offering England's Tour of India cricket matches through April 14. EchoStar recently acquired the...
Mar 2, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in Denver via Satellite; DishHD is Nation's Largest Package of High Definition Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will launch local...
Mar 2, 2006

EchoStar Announces Fourth-Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation will host its fourth-quarter 2005 earnings conference call on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at noon ET. The call...
Mar 1, 2006

EchoStar Secures Exclusive TV, Radio, Broadband and Internet Rights to Distribute All Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) Matches in North America

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2006--EchoStar Satellite L.L.C. and Nimbus Sport International, Pte., Ltd., which owns the Board of Cricket Control India (BCCI) rights, announced today...
Feb 27, 2006

The Tennis Channel Launches on DISH Network

First National Distribution Footprint Puts Network in Every U.S. Market

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its DISH Network satellite TV service now offers The Tennis Channel, the world's only 24-hour network devoted to tennis and...
Feb 20, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in Nashville Via Satellite; DISH Network Introduces Nation's Largest Package of HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will launch local high...
Feb 17, 2006

EchoStar Completes Early Redemption of 9 1/8 Percent Senior Notes

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) confirmed that effective Feb. 17, 2006, its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, completed the...
Feb 16, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in Chicago via Satellite; DISH Network Introduces Nation's Largest Package of HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will launch local high...
Feb 7, 2006

24-Hour Documentary Channel Launches on DISH Network

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service is premiering The Documentary...
Feb 6, 2006

NBC Universal, DISH Network Team to Deliver Dynamic Interactive and HD 2006 Olympic Winter Games Coverage; Multiple Channels on One Screen Let Viewers Quickly Select the NBC Universal Channel They Want to Watch

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2006-- NBC Network Olympic Broadcast Available in High Definition EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH...
Feb 2, 2006

Dish Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in New York City via Satellite; DISH Network Introduces Nation's Largest Package of HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will launch local high...
Feb 2, 2006

DISH Network Launches Local TV Stations in High Definition in Los Angeles via Satellite; DISH Network Introduces Nation's Largest Package of HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will launch local high...
Feb 1, 2006

DISH Network Offers 'DishFAMILY' Programming Tier, Providing Parents with Worry-Free TV; Low Cost Package Furthers DISH Network's Standing as Lowest-Priced All Digital TV Provider in Nation

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service now offers "DishFAMILY," a new "family-friendly"...
Feb 1, 2006

DISH Network and Lifetime Entertainment Services Reach Multi-Year Agreement; Lifetime Television and Lifetime Movie Network Restored

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network and Lifetime Entertainment Services today announced that they...
Jan 22, 2006

Lifetime Television Severs Efforts to Restore Lifetime Channel to DISH Network; Lifetime's Unreasonable Rate Demands Would Result in Unreasonable Price Increases for DISH Network Customers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite service announced today that Lifetime Television has severed...
Jan 19, 2006

EchoStar Announces $1.0 Billion Debt Offering

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, is offering approximately $1.0...
Jan 19, 2006

DISH Network Introduces `DishFAMILY' Programming Tier; DISH Network Becomes Provider of Choice with Lowest Priced, Most Robust Family Tier

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service will offer "DishFAMILY," a new...
Jan 19, 2006

EchoStar Announces Early Redemption of 9 1/8% Senior Notes

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) announced today that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, has elected to redeem all of its...
Jan 19, 2006

EchoStar Places $1.5 Billion in Senior Notes

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) today announced that its subsidiary, EchoStar DBS Corporation, has priced an offering of $1.5...
Jan 16, 2006

DISH Network Launches Oxygen Network; Oxygen, the Only Television Network Owned and Operated by Women, and DISH Network Satellite TV Enter into Long-Term Carriage Agreement

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) announced today that Oxygen Media, the nation's only woman-owned and -operated TV...
Jan 12, 2006

DISH Network Pay-Per-View to Exclusively Broadcast the India Tour of Pakistan Cricket Event

EchoStar Communications Corporations (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network announced that it has acquired the rights to broadcast the India Tour of Pakistan Cricket event. The tour will include...
Jan 5, 2006

DISH Network Adds ESPN2 HD to Channel Line-up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and ESPN announced today that the DISH Network satellite TV service will offer ESPN2 HD, a...
Jan 5, 2006

DISH Network Launches Nation's Largest HD Package - DishHD, Featuring Local HD Channels and New VOOM HD Channels

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2006-- Most National Content plus World's First MPEG4 HD DVR Establishes DISH Network as Industry Leader for HDTV EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:...
Jan 4, 2006

DISH Network Passes 12 Million Customer Milestone

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 4, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) announced that its DISH Network(TM) has passed the 12 million customer milestone during late...
Jan 1, 2006

Lifetime Television Pulls Channels From DISH Network; Lifetime's Demand to Renew With a 76 Percent Rate Hike Would Result in Unreasonable Price Increases for DISH Network Customers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 1, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite service was forced by Lifetime Television to remove Lifetime and...
Jan 1, 2006

Lifetime Television Pulls Channels From DISH Network; Lifetime's Demand to Renew With a 76 Percent Rate Hike Would Result in Unreasonable Price Increases for DISH Network Customers

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 1, 2006--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite service was forced by Lifetime Television to remove Lifetime and...
Dec 19, 2005

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Channel Now Available on DISH Network

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite television service now offers Abu Dhabi, a 24-hour Arabic language channel. "Abu Dhabi offers Arab-Americans...
Dec 13, 2005

DISH Network First To Deliver Televisión Dominicana Nationwide

Televisión Dominicana, the 24-hour Dominican network, is now available for the first time nationwide via Echostar Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network satellite TV service....
Nov 30, 2005

EchoStar Names Chief Technical Officer

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today Michael Dugan has been named to the new position of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for EchoStar. He will have responsibility for...
Nov 21, 2005

DISH Network Adds Fox Reality Channel

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service now offers Fox Reality, a channel dedicated to original unscripted programming and acquired series...
Nov 21, 2005

DISH Network to Exclusively Broadcast England Home Cricket Matches For Next Four Years

India, Pakistan, West Indies to tour England during 2006 to 2009 for Full Test and One-Day International Series

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network announced that it has acquired the exclusive rights to the England Cricket Home tours for 2006 through 2009 from the England...
Nov 16, 2005

Texas Town Renames Itself 'DISH'; Each DISH Resident to Get 10 Years of Free DISH Network Programming

DISH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service and the town of Clark, Texas, announced today that the...
Nov 14, 2005

EchoStar Names New Board Member

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced that Gary Howard joined its board of directors effective Nov. 8. Mr. Howard will also serve on the Nominating and Compensation...
Nov 14, 2005

DISH City Makeover Press Conference Call; DISH Network to Announce U.S. Town Renaming Itself 'DISH'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2005-- Live Call-in Press Conference with President of DISH Network and Mayor Available A U.S. town has accepted the challenge to re-brand itself as...
Nov 9, 2005

DISH Network to Exclusively Broadcast All Pakistani Cricket Home Games

EchoStar Communications Corporations (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network announced that it has acquired the rights to broadcast all Pakistani cricket home games in the U.S. for the remainder of...
Nov 8, 2005

EchoStar Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) reported that its DISH Network(TM) satellite television service added approximately 255,000 net...
Nov 7, 2005

DISH Network First to Deliver Ecuadorian TV Channel Canal UNO Nationwide

Canal Uno Internacional, a 24-hour Ecuadorian TV network, is now available for the first time nationwide via EchoStar Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network satellite TV service....
Nov 2, 2005

B4U Global Music Channel Now Available On DISH Network Satellite TV Service

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service now offers B4U Music, a 24-hour global music TV channel. The channel...
Oct 25, 2005

EchoStar Announces Third Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host its third quarter 2005 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005, at noon ET....
Oct 20, 2005

Comcast Subsidiary Refuses to Provide OLN Programming to EchoStar's DISH Network; 'Strong-arm Tactics by Comcast Punish EchoStar Customers'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) confirmed today that it is no longer carrying Outdoor Life Network. The Comcast-owned...
Oct 11, 2005

DISH Network Introduces PocketDISH Portable Media Companion; Three Handheld Styles Play Music, Store Photos, and Display TV Entertainment, Anywhere

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today the rollout of its...
Oct 10, 2005

DISH Network Adds Two Indian Channels to International Programming Line-Up

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added two TV Today Network international channels: Aaj Tak, a...
Oct 4, 2005

DISH Network Forges Agreement with Nielsen Media Research

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service today announced that it has signed an agreement with Nielsen Media Research for national TV ratings...
Sep 30, 2005

DISH Network First To Deliver ESPN Deportes Nationwide

Launch Pegged to NFL Telecast from Mexico Sunday

ESPN Deportes, the 24-hour Spanish-language sports network, will be available for the first time nationwide Sept. 30 via EchoStar Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network satellite...
Sep 28, 2005

DISH Network Web Site Wins Standard of Excellence Award

EchoStar Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network™ satellite TV service today announced that its Web site has won the 2005 Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing...
Sep 23, 2005

DISH Network Hurricane Channel to Broaden Scope; Now Rita Information Added to Katrina Messages

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 23, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service is enhancing its 24-hour...
Sep 22, 2005

DISH Network Adds ESPNU to Channel Line-up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service today announced an agreement with...
Sep 20, 2005

SBC Communications, EchoStar Reach New Strategic Pact

Agreement Provides Strong Motivation to Drive Co-Branded Subscriber Growth

SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced an extension to their strategic agreement to continue marketing the co-branded SBC | DISH...
Sep 16, 2005

DISH Network Provides 81 Shelters With Free TV

DISH Network has installed its satellite TV service at 81 evacuee shelters across the country, providing crucial communication to more than 42,000 victims of Hurricane Katrina. As of today, DISH...
Sep 15, 2005

DISH Network Dedicates Channel to Hurricane Information Network

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service now broadcasts the Katrina...
Sep 12, 2005

DISH Network Adds NFL Network to Channel Line-up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced its DISH Network satellite TV service now offers NFL Network as part of the...
Sep 7, 2005

DISH Network Adds CSTV To Channel Line Up

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced its DISH Network satellite TV service now offers CSTV: College Sports...
Sep 2, 2005

DISH Network to Aid Disaster Victims

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2005--DISH Network has begun efforts to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina by raising money and providing satellite television service to shelters across...
Aug 30, 2005

DISH Network Delivers Six Networks Simultaneously to Interactive TV Viewers; Mosaic of Popular TV Channels and Interactive Features Entice Viewers

With six screens at once and an environment that allows viewers to interact with their TV, DISH Home gives TV viewers one more reason to choose DISH Network.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network satellite TV service today unveiled a new feature that will give customers...
Aug 23, 2005

Rename Your Town 'DISH,' Get Free Satellite TV for 10 Years; DISH Network Offer Equates to Possibly Millions of Dollars of Free Programming

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today it will provide free programming...
Aug 16, 2005

New DISH Network Campaign Promises 'Better TV for All'; Six of Every 10 Former Cable Customers Label Digital Cable 'Poor Value'

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service today unveiled a dynamic, nationwide branding and...
Aug 16, 2005

DISH Network Will Launch One Lucky Winner's Name into Space; DISH Network Satellite TV Sweepstakes Invites Customers to Dedicate Next Satellite

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service launched today the Reach for the Stars...
Aug 9, 2005

EchoStar Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) reported that its DISH Network(TM) satellite television service added approximately 225,000 net...
Jul 26, 2005

EchoStar Announces Second Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 26, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host its second quarter 2005 earnings conference call on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at noon,...
Jul 19, 2005

DISH Network Slashes Prices for Subscribers in Select Cities

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that its DISH Network™ satellite TV service has slashed prices up to 32 percent in six U.S. cities for a limited time, showing...
Jul 7, 2005

DISH Network Satellite Television Brings Local Channels to Casper-Riverton, Wyo.

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite TV service now offers local channels by satellite television to Casper-Riverton, Wyo., and the...
Jul 4, 2005

DISH Network Offers Sporting News Interactive TV Channel

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 4, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service announced today the addition of the Sporting News...
Jun 30, 2005

DISH Network Satellite Television Brings Local Channels to Fairbanks, Alaska

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite TV service now offers local channels by satellite television to Fairbanks, Alaska, and the...
Jun 23, 2005

DISH Network Adds Top-Rated Indian Channel to International Programming Line-Up

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added Indian channel Zee Gujarati to its international programming...
Jun 22, 2005

DISH Network Adds French African Channel to International Programming Line-Up

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added 3A TELESUD, a 24-hour-a-day, French language channel that...
Jun 21, 2005

DISH Network Prepared for Hurricane Season

Hoping against a repeat of last year's hurricane season, DISH Network pledges to assist in maintaining and recovering satellite television service for customers in the worst of circumstances. DISH...
Jun 20, 2005

EchoStar Names New President, Vice Chairman; Neuman, Vogel to Assume Key Duties at Satellite TV Company

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that it has appointed Michael A. Neuman as president and chief operating...
Jun 20, 2005

DISH Network Offers Traders TV Network

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that its DISH Network Business Solutions division now offers Traders Television Network (TTV), the first satellite television network...
May 19, 2005

DISH Network Launches American Muslim Network

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added Bridges TV, an English-language American Muslim network, to its...
May 17, 2005

DISH Network Again Leads Pay-TV Industry in Customer Satisfaction Index; Ranks Above All Cable Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation's (NASDAQ: DISH) DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service finished first among all pay-TV providers in the...
May 5, 2005

EchoStar Reports First Quarter 2005 Financial Results

EmailPDFPrintRSS ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported that its DISH Network(TM) satellite television service added...
Apr 29, 2005

DISH Network Expands High-Definition Package with Addition of VOOM Programming; Lineup Will Include 10 Original VOOM HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service will expand its high-definition...
Apr 28, 2005

DISH Network Partners With Sound Choice to Offer First Nationwide Interactive Karaoke TV Channel

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service announced today that it has partnered with Sound Choice to bring the nation's first interactive...
Apr 22, 2005

DISH Network's 2005 Team Summit Nearly Sold Out

Retailers to Gather in Nashville for Biggest Three-Day Event

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host its 2005 Team Summit satellite TV retailer conference under the theme "Mission: DISH," highlighting the company's goal to put a...
Apr 21, 2005

EchoStar Announces First Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation will host its first quarter 2005 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 5, 2005, at noon ET. The call will...
Apr 21, 2005

DIRECTV, EchoStar Support New Direction For Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and DIRECTV, Inc. issued the following statement concerning the announcement today that the Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association...
Apr 14, 2005

DISH Network Offers Chance to Watch Mets, Save Money; Non-Baseball Fans Save Even More

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 14, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service has unveiled a plan allowing...
Apr 6, 2005

Frontier Communications Announces Strategic Alliance with EchoStar

Frontier ConnectionsSM Bundles Telephone, Television and Internet

Frontier Communications and EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) today announced a strategic alliance to provide EchoStar's DISH Network™ digital satellite TV services to...
Mar 18, 2005

Azteca America Available to DISH Network

Enhances Distribution in the U.S. Hispanic Market

TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: TZA; BMV: TVAZTCA; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish language television programming in the world, announced today that the company has...
Mar 17, 2005

EchoStar Reports Fourth Quarter 2004 Financial Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) reported total revenue of $1.93 billion for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2004, a 28 percent...
Mar 16, 2005

Mercedes-Benz USA Previews Its New M-Class on DISH Network

Satellite TV Subscribers Are First To See, Experience, Experiment With All New M-Class

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is giving the 10 million interactive TV subscribers of EchoStar Communications Corporation's DISH Network satellite TV an advanced "all-access pass" to experience and...
Mar 14, 2005

DISH Network Awards 'Interactive TV Providers of the Year'

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite TV service named three interactive TV (ITV) content and software developers ITV Providers of the Year for DISH...
Mar 8, 2005

DISH Network Adds First African Channel to International Programming Line-Up

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) announced today that its DISH Network™ satellite television service has added ABN-America, an English-language, African television network...
Mar 8, 2005

ALLTEL Signs Agreement to Offer DISH Network TV Service; Local Telephone Customers in 15 States Will Get Voice, Video and Broadband Bundle

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--ALLTEL (NYSE:AT) local telephone customers can sign up for EchoStar Communications Corporation's DISH Network satellite TV...
Mar 3, 2005

EchoStar Announces Fourth Quarter 2004 Earnings Conference Call

ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) will host its fourth quarter 2004 earnings conference call on Thursday, March 17, 2005, at...

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