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The advanced technology of Dish Network is built to deliver a superior viewing experience. From Earth to space, Dish Networks serves more than 9 million subscribers. As the nation's second-largest provider of satellite TV service, Dish Network deliver a moderately larger channel selection than it’s competitor, DIRECTV.
The satellite company distributes programming via nine satellites that cover all 50 US States and Puerto Rico (Customers outside the continental US may need larger satellite dishes).
Dish Network’s Programming
For the consumer with high definition TV, Dish Network offers optional HDTV equipment and service packages. The packages provide access up to eight high definition channels, including Discovery HD, HDNet, ESPNHD, and HDNetMovies. Moreover, for the foreign language enthusiast, Dish Network offers an extensive lineup of foreign language programming that includes multiple language choices not available from its competitors. Programming comes with parental controls,
Dish Network has a diverse menu of satellite packages starting at 60 channels and up, they include the following channels:
• 31 movie channels
• Showtime
• Starz!
• HBO
• Cinemax
• NBA TV
Dish Network Company Info
The parent company of Dish Network is EchoStar Communications Corporation. In the satellite industry, Dish Network has pioneered many firsts in the industry: 1) The first satellite company to offer a receiver for less than two hundred dollars. 2) First satellite company to offer nationwide installation network dedicated solely to satellite TV systems, 3) First Satellite TV company to offer local channels to local markets in all 50 states 4) First to offer satellite receiver with built-in digital video recording.
The Dish Network Satellite
Dish Network offers local programming by satellite in 103 markets nationwide. Foreseeing the changing technology in the satellite TV industry, EchoStar Communications Corporation filed for a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) license with the FCC in 1987.
Since Dish Network has launched nine satellites, it has the capacity to offer more than 500 digital video, audio and data channels of programming including local networks and HDTV. Upgrading to HD satellite TV with Dish Network is a streamlined process because, the satellite company will encode the HD programming with an antenna pointed at DISH Network's HD satellite, an HD satellite receiver – as long as the television is HD compatible television.
Dish Network Cost Analysis
Dish Network has a variety of special start – up packages. Because the new packages are constantly changing and offer different incentives, a conclusive cost analysis is subjective. Atypically, Dish’s smallest package, America's Top 60 has sixty channels and starts as low as $24.99.
For the Dish-on-Demand, (a product similar to TIVO that can record up to 100 hours of programming) DISH Player DVR and multi-room receivers, monthly fees start at $4.00 per accessory. Dish Network’s subscription incentives extend the value of the satellite service:
• No equipment to purchase
• No dish network contract commitment
• Local channels included with service
• Standard equipment warranty included
• Free DVR and HD equipment (upgrades available)
• Free standard professional installation on up to 4 TVs
Click here to see Dish Network’s channel lineup.
