DISH Network is a direct broadcast satellite (DBS) provider and was launched in March of 1996. Dishnetwork provides satellite television, audio programming and interactive television services to both households and businesses in the United States. DISH Network competes with DIRECTV for the satellite TV market and against cable TV companies. EchoStar, the parent company of DISH Network was founded in 1980 by Chairman and CEO, Charles W. Ergen. EchoStar launched its first satellite on December 28, 1995 and that same year EchoStar established the DISH Network brand name to market its satellite TV system.

EchoStar boasts 14 satellites in its U.S. fleet, providing hundreds of channels to its viewers, including interactive programming, sports programming, international programming, high-definition (HD) programming and business television networks. DISHNetwork offers the most HD programming channels of any satellite or cable provider. DISH also offers premium movie and premium sports packages. Premium Movie Packages include 9 HBO channels, 6 Cinemax channels, 11 Showtime channels and 9 Starz! channels. Premium Sports Packages include: NBA League Pass, ESPN Full Court, MLS Direct Kick, NHL Center Ice, MLB Extra Innings, ESPN GamePlan and more. DISH has several different packages to select from including the DishFamily package, the America's Top 100 package, America's Top 100 Plus package, America's Top 200 package, America's Top 250 package and America's Everything Pak. DISH also offers the DishLatino package for its Hispanic viewers and several International packages. For the music lover in your family DISH also offers Sirius Satellite Radio. Also, you can get Local Channels with every package. No matter what your television viewing tastes, DISH offers programming for the entire family to enjoy.

DISHNetwork is currently offering free satellite equipment for up to 4 TV's, Free DISH DVR or Free HD Receiver upgrade, free standard installation nationwide and three months of free programming (24 month commitment required). All DISH Programming is 100% digital - no fuzzy picture like you get with cable - providing the most perfect, crystal clear picture imaginable. DISH Network also has packages starting at just $19.99 a month; making DISH the best all-digital price in America. DishNetwork has over 13 million subscribers and that number increases daily. With the cost of cable TV rising almost monthly; isn't it time you stopped feeding the pig and make the switch to DISH today? With hundreds of channels to choose from and all in 100% digital quality, you'll be glad you did!

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