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EchoStar Communications Corporation has been a leader in the satellite TV industry for over 20 years and is the parent company of DISH Network. The Company began its move toward providing its own DBS service on December 28, 1995, with the successful launch of the EchoStar I satellite. That same year, EchoStar established the DISH Network brand name.
DISH Network Programming

DISH Network gives you access to more than 200 channels of entertainment. They have channels for every member of the family and packages to fit any budget. While providing the same basic channels as DirecTV, DISH Network has a wide selection of International Programming, featuring many specialized program packages containing channels from all over the world. To get started, just select a base package, then customize your programming with premium services, sports subscriptions, High Definition Programming, Spanish Programming, and International Programming.

About the DISH 500 System: Certain programming requires what DISH Network refers to as their DISH 500 system. DISH 500 is the world's first 500-channel digital satellite TV system. DISH Network has developed an advanced 20" dish antenna that enables the reception of signals from TWO satellite locations at the same time. This versatility gives you the capability of receiving up to 500 channels of programming.

 

Base Programming Packages

DISH Network offers 5 basic programming packages. These packages provide you with a diverse mix of all your favorite satellite networks. The America's Top 120 and 180 Packages can be bundled together with the HBO and Cinemax Packages for additional savings. If you are looking for a complete package with the works, check out Americas Everything.

  • America's Top 60 - (with or without Local Channels): An exceptionally well-priced package that will please every member of your family. Includes the best in entertainment, sports, news and children’s programming.

  • America's Top 60 PLUS - (with or without Local Channels) An exceptionally well-priced package that will please every member of your family. Includes the best in entertainment, sports, including your regional sports network(s), news and children’s programming

  • America's Top 120 - (with or without Local Channels) Our most popular programming package! America's Top 120 offers some of the finest news, sports, movie, children's and family programming available, along with more than thirty commercial-free, CD-quality music channels and a dozen Public Interest Channels. Now includes all SIRIUS Satellite Radio Music Channels!

  • America's Top 180 - (with or without Local Channels) This package includes over 180 channels of the best entertainment available including all programming from DISH Network America's Top 120 and America's Top 60 as well as such fine channels as History Channel International, Discovery Kids, FOX Movie Channel and more!

  • America's Everything - (with or without Local Channels) The most variety in TV entertainment! America’s Top 180 has something for everyone – 9 commercial-free movie channels, sports, Biography, Outdoor Life Network, Great American Country, 4 channels from Discovery and more! Plus, you get the entire America’s Top 120 Entertainment Package. Includes all 4 Premium Movie Packages!

 

DISH Network has partnered with SIRIUS Satellite Radio and now includes all SIRIUS Music Channels with the America's Top 120 package and above!

 

Premium Programming Packages

Top off your "Americas Top" package by adding a DISH Network Premium Program Package. These offerings are available at substantial discounts for multiple packages, the more you take the more you save.

  • HBO - HBO is America's #1 Premium channel. HBO THE WORKS delivers 8 different HBO channels…each offering exclusive and powerful hit movies, award winning original movie and series, World Championship Boxing and special events. It's Not TV, It's HBO.

  • STARZ Super Pak - STARZ SUPER PAK is a movie lover's dream - all movies, all the time! You'll receive 8 channels of new hit movies, uncut and commercial free which can be seen FIRST on STARZ! , ONLY on STARZ!

  • SHOWTIME UNLIMITED - SHOWTIME UNLIMITED has it all with 10 channels of top Hollywood hits and award winning original pictures. Order SHOWTIME to get something for everyone: Big hit movies you won‘t see anywhere else, Breakthrough original series (including Soul Food and the Chris Isaak Show), Quality original family movies, and America‘s #1 Boxing Network.

  • Cinemax - Nobody Has More Top Movies Than Cinemax. With 5 channels of unique programming, Cinemax offers the best variety of top movies with first-run theatrical premieres, new-to-Cinemax movies, top box office releases and movie favorites. Cinemax - The Ultimate Movie Experience.

  • MULTI SPORT Package - Over 20 specialty and regional sports networks. The Multi Sport Package is available in some geographical locations when you subscribe to America's Top 120 or 180 programming package. This package may be subject to extensive blackouts of sporting events and other programming noted in the guide.

 

Sports Subscriptions

Although DirecTV is the only satellite provider featuring NFL programming, DISH Network has an equally impressive lineup of sports programming available to bring your favorite teams right into your living room.

  • NBA League Pass - This ultimate NBA package lets you follow your favorite players, teams and match ups with up to 40 games a week not otherwise available in your viewing area. Plus, your subscription includes NBA TV, your all access pass for everything basketball.

  • NHL Center Ice - This ultimate hockey package gives you up to 40 games a week not otherwise available in your local area. NHL CENTER ICE includes select first- and second-round Stanley Cup playoff games, the best Canadian match-ups including games from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet, and exciting events such as Hockey Day in Canada and the AHL & ECHL All-Star Games!

  • ESPN Full Court - This ultimate college basketball package delivers up to 30 games a week not otherwise available in your local area. This means you’ll be getting your college hoops almost every night. You'll see action from the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Conference USA, and SEC. Watch as your favorite teams battle it out on the road to the NCAA tournament! ESPN FULL COURT also includes coverage of the men's conference tournaments as well as coverage of the first two rounds of the NCAA women's basketball tournament.

  • English Premier League - Catch all of the exciting action of Britain’s best soccer league. The Barclaycard Premiership includes elite teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

  • MLS Shootout - MLS Shootout provides up to 120 regular season games plus select playoffs not otherwise available in your local area. With MLS Shootout, you won’t miss any of the heart-pounding action of Major League Soccer.

  • ESPN Game Plan - ESPN Game Plan brings you maximum college football. Watch the nation's top teams from the BIG TEN, PAC-10, ACC, SEC, BIG XII, BIG EAST and MOUNTAIN WEST every Saturday. Since the games are chosen on a weekly basis, you get to see the best possible match ups, including conference rivalries and games that will impact the post-season bowl schedule

  • ESPN College Grand Slam - Follow the nation’s best college baseball teams on the Road to Omaha with ESPN College Grand Slam! This new college sports package features up to 24 games from across the nation as 16 teams compete in the NCAA Super-Regionals.

 

High Definition Programming

The DISH Network High Definition programming package is covered in a separate feature. Click Here to go to the High Definition feature section.

 

Spanish Language Programming

DISH Network offers the best Spanish and English programming in the market. They offer 3 extensive Spanish language packages, loaded with family-oriented entertainment, feature films and variety shows. The DISH Latino packages all require the DISH 500 system.

  • DISH Latino - DISH Latino is the best Spanish-only programming package available in the market. DISH Latino's programming includes soccer and sports, novellas, movies, news, music and entertainment for the whole family.

  • DISH Latino Dos - DISH Latino Dos brings you exceptional Spanish and English programming in one package! With this incredible package you will enjoy the best sports, movies, novellas, news, music and entertainment to please every member of your family.

  • DISH Latino Max - DISH Latino Max is a package that includes DISH Latino and DISH Latino Dos with other exciting channels. An exceptional package for sports, action and entertainment lovers.

 

International Programming
DISH Network is on top of the world when it comes to International programming. No other provider can offer so many choices. Bring the culture of your homeland into your home with a DISH Network international package. Special equipment is needed for most International programming.
  • Arabic Language Package - DISH Network is excited to bring you the most comprehensive Arabic Language Packages available in America! Imagine watching channels directly form the Middle East with sports, dramas, TV series, documentaries, and the Egyptian Soccer League from the comfort of your own home.

  • South Asian Package - DISH Network is pleased to offer you the very best South Asian programming, featuring 5 top-quality, 100% digital channels delivered straight to your home. Zee TV, TV ASIA, Sony Entertainment Television Asia, B4U and Zee Cinema are all provided to you on DISH Network at an exceptional value. All services give you the best movies, music, dramas, sports, children's programs and much more - direct from India!

  • Polish Language Package - DISH Network is proud to bring you exciting television directly from Poland 24-hours-a-day! These top-quality channels provide a variety of general entertainment including news, series, dramas, sports, and children’s programming. A fantastic way to stay in touch with your homeland.

  • Greek Language Package - DISH Network brings you the best in Greek television live from Greece. These channels provide extensive coverage of Greece's most popular programming consisting of the latest movies, TV series, sports, news, children's programs, music videos and documentaries.

  • Chinese Language Package - DISH Network is pleased to offer you the very best Chinese programming, featuring 9 top-quality, 100% digital channels delivered straight to your home 24-hours-a-day! These top-quality channels provide a variety of general entertainment including news, series, dramas, sports, and children's programming.

  • Russian Language Package - DISH Network is proud to bring you our Russian Language Package. RTVi and RTVi Plus provide news, movies, sports, and music and are sure to add some homeland to your home.

  • Korean Language Package - DISH Network is pleased to offer you the very best Korean programming, featuring 4 top-quality, 100% digital channels delivered straight to your home. SBS, MBN, KBS, and Arirang TV are all provided to you on DISH Network at an exceptional value. Enjoy watching incredible television consisting of the latest movies, TV series, sports, news, infotainment, children's programs, music videos, documentaries and travelogues to the Korean communities in the United States.

 

 

 
 
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