The Dish Network News Blog

Now your family can have a battle of the brains with Buzztime Trivia on DISH Network. If you think shows like “Are you smarter than a 5th grader” and “Jeopardy” are fun, then here’s an extra special treat for you. How many questions do you really get to answer during one show of Are you smarter than a 5th grader? 10 or 12 in an hour? And all the commercial interruptions really contribute to killing all the fun. Now if you were playing Buzztime Trivia on DISH, the whole family would get to participate in the action without annoying commercial interruptions – plus a question every minute instead of every ten. Don’t forget about the ultimate grand prize of bragging rights as the smartest person in the house (until the next time you play that is). Sounds a little more exciting than staring at a TV set watching someone have all the fun.

Buzztime Trivia is also good for transforming a dull party into a memorable good time. Your trivia party will turn wallflowers and awkward conversations into an exciting bonding experience. Don’t be surprised if you see a Buzztime Trivia setup at one of your guest’s house the next time you attend one of their parties. It’s that’s addictive.

Check out DishGames on your DISH Guide and start having an interactive good time the whole family can enjoy. If you currently don’t have DISH Network you can order today by going to Dish Systems or call 866-989-3474.

Great news for DISH Network’s Hindi-language customers! DISH is adding the SAB TV channel to the Hindi Mega Pack at no extra cost, effective November 12, 2008.

SAB TV Channel Added to Hindi Mega Pack – This Hindi-language channel offers viewers comedy, drama and reality series all on one channel. Effective November 12, 2008 SAB TV will be added to the Hindi Mega Pack at no extra cost. With the addition of the SAB TV Channel Hindi Mega Pack subscribers will be able to enjoy 15 video and audio channels of blockbuster movies, serials, music videos, family-based entertainment, action-packed thrillers, lifestyle programs, and more for only $54.99 per month.($54.99/month) Effective November 12, 2008

Channel/Channel Number

ASIAN FM 810

B4U MUSIC 808

SET MAX 793

ZEE CINEMA 790

B4U MOVIES 791

SAB TV 575

SAHARA ONE 797

SONY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION ASIA 789

TV ASIA 788

ZEE TV 787

AAJ TAK 794

HEADLINES TODAY 813

SAHARA SAMAY 798

STAR INDIA ONE 718

STAR INDIA PLUS 716

To order the Hindi Mega Pack or view other great programming packages visit Dish Systems or call 866-989-3474.

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the digital transition leader, today announced its much anticipated DTVPal(TM) DVR will be available for preorder nationwide starting Nov. 19, with sales projected to begin in mid-December. The DTVPal(TM) DVR is the only digital-to-analog converter box sold in the U.S. that offers digital video recording functionality.

Winner of CNET’s 2008 “Best of CES” award in the Home Video category, the DTVPal(TM) DVR gives consumers the flexibility to watch their favorite over-the-air programming whenever they want via its advanced recording features - the same technology included in DISH Network’s award-winning ViP Series DVR receivers. The DTVPal(TM) DVR also allows for viewing HD programming over-the-air in addition to standard definition digital programming, providing access to the best resolution available from local stations.

“The DTVPal(TM) DVR is the first product of its kind in the converter box market, and gives consumers not only the benefit of receiving digital and high definition signals, but also brings their TV experience to a new level with the ability to record up to 150 hours of standard definition or up to 30 hours of high definition programming,” said Tom Stingley, executive vice president of Sales and Distribution for DISH Network. “Now consumers who watch over-the-air programming don’t have to be tied to their TV schedules, but rather can enjoy their favorite shows at their leisure, on their time.”

While the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has not authorized the DTVPal(TM) DVR for its coupon program due to the box’s enhanced features, DISH Network has instituted an instant rebate that saves consumers an additional $10 over the $40 coupon value. The DTVPal(TM) DVR retails for $299, but with the rebate is $249 - a savings of $50.

Consumers can also prepare for the digital transition by subscribing to pay television. DISH Network offers the best value in entertainment with the lowest all-digital price every day, along with unmatched technology and award-winning customer service that has surpassed major cable TV providers for the past eight years. The recently introduced DISH Network American and Latino Welcome Packs feature 20 popular channels for less than $10 per month. Or for as little as $19.99 per month (additional $5 for local channels), DISH Network customers can subscribe to the DishFAMILY package and receive over 40 popular channels, plus free installation and activation.

For more information or to order DISH Network, visit Dish Systems or call 866-989-3474.

It’s almost that time of year again for caroling, eggnog and giving. So what is the perfect gift that offers endless hours of entertainment and incredible savings? Yep you guessed it - most likely from the title of this blog - it’s the gift of satellite TV with the DISH Network gift card.

DISH Network is great for friends and family who pay too much for their current service since DISH is the lowest priced, all-digital satellite provider in the country. It’s also great for anyone making the switch from analog television to digital because on February 19, 2009 analog TVs will no longer pick up a signal with rabbit ears. This gift card is a great way to give someone a gift they can enjoy all year round.

The DISH Network gift card is unlike other types of gift cards. With the DISH Network gift card recipients get an $80 credit on their first bill, free activation worth $99 and much more.

And as if seeing your loved one’s face gleam with joy wasn’t reward enough, you’ll get extra savings on your service as well. When your gift is redeemed you’ll get $50 off your bill. You also get 5 free Pay-Per-View coupons and a free DishMOVER certificate. Now that is what I call a gift that keeps on giving.

To give the DISH Network gift card you need to be a current DISH subscriber. If you’re not a current subscriber, DISH has packages starting at just $19.99 – that’s pretty much a gift in itself. Go to Dish Systems today or call 866-989-3474 to start your savings today.

We have exciting news for our Spanish-language programming subscribers! On November 19, 2008, DISH Network will launch a new programming package specifically designed for customers of Mexican descent – DishMEXICO. For only $19.99 per month, DishMEXICO subscribers may enjoy more than 50 Spanish-language channels that cater to Mexican culture and interests, with a wide variety of content such as sports, news, movies, music, and children’s programming.

With the option to receive local network programming (where available) and Playboy en Español at no additional charge, DishMEXICO is a great entry-level package for customers looking for high-quality, Spanish-language programming at an economical price. The diverse channel lineup features popular networks such as Azteca America, Galavision, TeleFormula, and Telefutura. DishMEXICO may also be selected as an add-on package for accounts with a qualifying International programming package.

For more information about DishMEXICO or other programming from DISH Network call 866-989-3474 or visit DISH Systems.

Don’t leave your home in the morning without knowing what you’re in for. No one likes getting caught in the rain, so get your local weather information with the touch of a button from the most trusted name in weather forecasting, The Weather Channel! Just press select on your remote when you see the special trigger icon located on The Weather Channel (channel 214). You can also access you local weather whenever you want by going to DishHOME (channel 100) and selecting “TWC Weather” under the ‘News’ category. It’s accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

TWC Weather introduces DISH Network subscribers to a rich set of weather information from over 19,000 cities and over 33,000 zip codes throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Get Current Conditions, Regional Radar Maps, Short Term Forecast, 5-Day Extended Forecast, select A New City based on zip code or city listing.

If you currently don’t have DISH Network, go to Dish Systems to get the lowest priced, all-digital satellite provider in the country. Or call 866-989-3474.

Have the economy and gas prices put a crunch on your pocket book? Well at least gas prices are down a bit as of late but we’ll see how long that lasts. So where do you make the cut backs when you’re looking to build your savings and pay-off some debt? Well you can always cut coupons, wash your own car, recycle your trash, cut back on Starbucks and stretch your outfits to last a week instead of a day. Sounds like pretty life changing sacrifices, huh? Well have you thought about switching your home service providers to cheaper ones? Can call your provider, ask them to lower your bill, if they say no, then you say good-bye to high cables for good.

Think about how much your cable bill is for instance. Done? Okay, what if I were to tell you that DISH Network has programming starting at $19.99 a month. Is there a significant difference between the 2 prices? If so, you can see how switching one little bill a month can end up saving you hundreds of dollars. Not a bad way to cut back huh? It is little things like this that can keep you drinking your lattes and keep a full tank of gas in your car all year round, without having to make major sacrifices.

Well there’s your tip of the day. If your TV provider’s bill is higher than $19.99 then check in to switching to DISH at Dish Systems or call 866-989-3474.

We have great news for people living in the Los Angeles area, DISH Network will offer the high-definition (HD) feed of the local CW affiliate! Just in time for the holidays, customers in the Los Angeles DMA will be able to enjoy great shows on CW like 90210 and Gossip Girl in stunning DISH Network HD! Please note that the HD feed of KTLA will not be available as a superstation offering.

In order to receive the CW HD affiliate, qualifying customers must have a ViP-series/MPEG-4 receiver, an applicable antenna pointed to the 129° orbital location, and must subscribe to the Los Angeles, CA local network programming package. CW Network HD Affiliate Launching in Los Angeles, CA DMA – Effective October 30, 2008

Network Station & Local Channel Number

ABC HD Channel 7

CBS HD Channel 2

The CW HD Channel 5

FOX HD Channel 11

NBC HD Channel 4

If you’d like more information about DISH Network HD programming in your area visit Dish Systems or call 866-989-3474.

This season of Entourage has lived up to the hype. I won’t give away any spoilers for those of you who haven’t been watching but I will say it’s the best season yet. And if you haven’t been watching that means you probably don’t have HBO, because there really is no other reason. But it’s your lucky day, here’s your chance to watch the whole season free of charge. Instead of making your friends record your favorite HBO shows, or even worse, not watching them at all, DISH Network is offering 3 months of HBO for free to new customers. That should give you enough time to catch up on missed episodes with HBO On Demand and watch the rest of the season of Entourage all for free. Sure beats waiting for this season to come out on DVD.

Plus you can catch up with other cool shows like HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and Deadwood. And don’t forget about all the great movies you’ll get like; “The Bourne Ultimatum” and “Sweeny Todd”, also playing this month on HBO. As if HBO wasn’t enough, you also get Starz free for 3 months. Now on Starz are instant classics movies such as “Superbad”, “National Treasure Book of Secrets” and “Crash”.

So if you already have HBO, then have fun watching this season of Entourage come to another cliff hanging halt. And if you don’t have HBO, then join in the fun by going to Dish Systems so you don’t miss any more “Drama”. Or you can call 866-989-3474 and tell them you need to catch up with your favorite Entourage characters.

Through November 7th, DISH Network has added six 24-hour news channels to our interactive TV application (iTV) mosaic feature on channel 100. These six channels will simultaneously air 24- hours a day during the 2008 election timeframe.

The following six networks will be shown on channel 100 (regular channel numbers for each news channel are shown in parentheses):

• CNN (channel 200)

• CNN Headline News (channel 202)

• MSNBC (channel 209)

• FOX News Channel (channel 205)

• CSPAN (channel 210)

• CSPN2 (channel 212)

“DISH Decision 2008” – In addition to our multiple news channel offerings, since May, we’ve offered DISH Network subscribers’ access to “DISH Decision 2008” which also provides news and information about the Presidential candidates, as well as state-by-state news, information and polling about Congressional and Gubernatorial candidates. DISH Network subscribers can enter the interactive application by accessing channel 100 or pressing the “DISH” button on their remote control and selecting “DISH Decision 2008.”

The featured “DISH Decision 2008” interactive services include:

• “For President “which lists information about the presidential candidates and their stances on important national issues.

• “My Elections” which offers localized information about Congressional and Gubernatorial campaigns in states where there are races.

• “The Issues” which lists up to 20 national issues and allows subscribers to learn more about each side of the topic. • “News” which displays up-to-the-minute national stories from MSNBC

• “You Decide 2008” which allows subscribers to answer questions about hot-topic campaign issues and matches the subscribers’ answers with the candidates who most align with their answers.

• “Polls” which delivers stories about recent polls state-by-state, reported by Rasmussen Reports, as well as the latest Presidential, House and Senate races.

DISH Network iTV applications on channel 100 – DISH Network offers the most comprehensive interactive TV service in the U.S., with more than 13 million iTV households and an interactive menu that includes a variety of virtual and enhanced channels.

Check out the DISH Decision ’08 channel on DISH Network. If you currently don’t have DISH Network you can easily make the switch at Dish Systems or just call 866-989-3474.