EchoStar Communications
Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) and its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service
announced today that starting Feb. 1, 2007, it will offer new DISH
Network customers the highly-acclaimed, high definition ViP622 DVR(TM)
receiver for free as part of the Digital Home Advantage Program. The
ViP622 DVR is the first HD DVR in the satellite industry to be offered
with no upfront cost to new subscribers, giving viewers a unique
opportunity to experience the exciting world of HD and commercial-free
TV.
"Digital video recorders are the most exciting thing to happen to
the home theater experience in decades and we want the cost of entry for
consumers to be as low as possible," said Bobby Billman, Senior Vice
President of Marketing at DISH Network. "The ViP622 DVR gives consumers
something they can't buy - time - which allows them to watch what they
want when they want. There's no way to put a value on that."
DISH Network's ViP622 DVR is one of the most advanced multi-room HD
DVR receivers on the market today. It was awarded Editor's Choice and
ranked best in class in the DVR category by CNET for its features and
design, including the only true 30-second skip feature in the industry,
the ability to support two televisions in two separate rooms,
streamlined and user-friendly menus and Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
and extensive recording capacity.
The ViP622 DVR complements DISH Network's extensive lineup of HD
programming - the most in the industry with 30 national channels.
Customers can get DISH Network's industry-leading HD programming added
to the newly announced DishDVR Advantage Package for only $20 more each
month.
DISH Network is exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES),
booth #7922, in the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 8-11.
For more information on DISH Network programming and receivers like
the ViP622 DVR visit www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3473).
About EchoStar Communications
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 13
million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the
fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. DISH
Network's services include hundreds of video and audio channels,
Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together
with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. EchoStar
has been a leader for more than 25 years in satellite TV equipment sales
and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX)
and is a Fortune 500 company. Visit EchoStar's Web site at
www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
SOURCE: EchoStar
