| ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22,
2005--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:
DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM)
satellite television service has added to its
international channel line-up ProSiebenSat.1
Welt, a German-language channel that features
the best programming from four leading channels
in Germany. This addition underscores DISH
Network's efforts to offer the most
comprehensive international programming. DISH
Network has more than 100 channels of
international programming available in more than
25 languages, including Russian, German, French,
Portuguese, Arabic, Mandarin and Japanese. "No
other pay-TV company can match DISH Network's
international programming options, and the
launch of ProSiebenSat.1 Welt reinforces DISH
Network's leadership position within the
industry," said Tracy Thompson, EchoStar's vice
president of International Programming.
"ProSiebenSat.1 Welt offers programming from
some of the most popular channels in Germany,
offering a full range of TV programs including
entertainment, sports and leading television
personalities."
ProSiebenSat.1 Welt brings the best programs
of Sat. 1, ProSieben, Kabel 1 and N24 direct
from Munich. The combination of these four
channels offers an assortment of programs,
including TV movies, comedies, sports and news.
Some of the most popular series available on
ProSiebenSat.1 Welt include "Der Bulle von Tolz,"
featuring a larger-than-life, crime fighting
cop, Bruno Berghammer, and the popular "Edel &
Starck" show. Also, Stefan Raab hosts "TV
total," which is part talk-show, part comedy.
ProSiebenSat.1 Welt covers all "TV Total"
special events such as horse-jumping and
high-diving championships. The channel also
offers live coverage of two Bundesliga (First
German League) soccer games every week.
Customers can add ProSiebenSat.1 Welt on an
"a la carte" basis for $14.99 per month.
Customers can also purchase DISH Network's
"German-language Package," which includes
ProSiebenSat.1 Welt and GERMAN TV for $19.99 per
month.
For more information on subscribing to
ProSiebenSat.1 Welt, customers can contact
1-800-333-DISH, their local retailer or visit
www.dishnetwork.com to learn more about DISH
Network's international programming.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:
DISH) serves more than 11 million satellite TV
customers through its DISH Network(TM), the
fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced
digital television services in the last four
years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and
audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and
international programming, together with
professional installation and 24-hour customer
service. J.D. Power and Associates ranks DISH
Network No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among
Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers. Visit EchoStar's
DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call
1-800-333-DISH (3474).
CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corporation
Kelley Baca, 303-723-2012
kelley.baca@echostar.com
SOURCE: EchoStar Communications Corporation |
