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What is Dish Network’s MobileDISH?
DISH Network has created a great program that allows you to have access to Dish Network programming you’re your cars Mobile Video setup. MobileDISH allows customers to receive unique DISH Network programming packages in their vehicle while in motion. This is just another breakthrough in innovative technology and products for DISH Network.

In our fast-paced world, many consumers and their families are spending more time in their vehicles. The availability of mobile video (DVD, over-the-air and satellite) has made the available options for consumers more robust. To satisfy this consumer need, DISH Network has created MobileDISH to provide consumers and their families with the same, high-quality DISH Network programming in their vehicles that they are accustomed to in their homes.

MobileDISH Eligible Programming:

All MobileDISH accounts must maintain one of the following base programming packages:

• MobileDISH 100 at $29.99 per month
• MobileDISH 200 at $42.99 per month
• Starz Movie Pak at $12.99 per month
• Encore Movie Pak at $4.99 per month

MobileDISH Eligible Equipment:
Only the Dish Network 311 Receiver will be eligible to be activated on a MobileDISH account and you must use a DiSEqC 2.0 compatible mobile antenna connected to a model 311 DISH Network receiver. This antenna configurations insures that the 311 Receiver will properly function and be able to view MobileDISH programming. Please keep in mind that you as are responsible for the cost of all equipment (receiver and antenna) and installation costs.

Important Items to Remember:

• A MobileDISH account is separate from a DISH Network video account and as such, customers will receive separate billing statements.
• Local network programming and Regional Sports Networks are not included in the MobileDISH programming packages.
• All MobileDISH customers are required to enroll in Credit Card Autopay in order to participate in the program.
• If a customer has technical questions about their MobileDISH equipment or functionality, they must contact their installing Retailer or the manufacturer of the antenna.
• Qualifying MobileDISH subscribers are eligible to receive programming services for up to four (4) receivers per MobileDISH account. An additional outlet programming access fee of $5.00 per month will be charged for each receiver beyond the first.

Issac Newton convinced the world about the simple laws of physics, stating that “what goes up must come down”, unfortunately recent inflating gas prices and the absurd rise in cable rates are challenging Newton’s age old theory. Charter, Cox, Comcast, and Time Warner are among just a few of the top U.S. cable companies that are raising cable rates in early 2008. Recent rate hikes expand far beyond simple cable packages and will also be noticed at the installation and repair service level. Time Warner will increase their current installation and repair rates by 13% an hour. The hourly fee can be charged for repair service or installation and a recent customer service poll noted that the average installation takes 1 hour and 19 minutes, allowing large cable companies to make far beyond your above quoted installation price.

Cable Companies are blaming the recent rate hikes on competition from satellite companies and the demand for High Definition programming capabilities. However, satellite TV companies like Dish Network are thriving and offering multiple programming packages that will guarantee a locked in monthly rate until January 31, 2009. Dish Network in its quest for superior customer service is also promoting your first three months FREE with several of their current programming packages. So while cable companies need to brush up on their customer service skills and the basic laws of physics, Dish Network understands that customers have a choice in their television service and that the choice is an easy one. For more information on Dish Network and the various programs being offered please call

DISH Network announced today a freeze on pricing for its most popular programming packages, including the DishDVR Advantage. In addition, new and current DISH Network customers can take advantage of several new promotions and save even more on their monthly bills.

“DISH Network offers customers the best DVRs and programming available via our DishDVR Advantage packages starting at $39.99 per month — a price we’re freezing until February 2009,” said Jessica Insalaco, senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer for DISH Network.

DISH Network’s DishDVR Advantage packages includes the America’s Top 100 or 200 programming package including local channels, plus a free two-room DVR and standard professional installation for $39.99 or $49.99 depending on the programming package selected. Customers who subscribe to the DishDVR Advantage package with America’s Top 200 can upgrade to America’s Top 250 Bonus Pack for just an additional $10 per month.

DISH Network’s HD DVRs consistently outperform other DVRs on the market — including TiVo, as reviewed by CNET — in terms of functionality, design, image quality, and features such as a 30-second skip button. Plus, new DISH Network customers can get the industry-leading ViP722 HD DVR for free, giving them access to more than 75 national HD channels.

DISH Network’s DishFAMILY package, with 40 of the most popular family-friendly channels, will continue to be available for the same non-promotional price of $19.99 per month. In addition to DISH Network’s price freezes, the company is offering three months free programming to new customers, as well as waived activation fees and our DISH Home Protection Plan (DHPP) free for nine months.

“With the lowest all-digital price in America, plus more ways to save and top-of-the-line products, DISH Network is always looking out for our customers when it comes to quality, innovation and value,” Insalaco said.

DISH Network announced today plans to increase its national HD channel count from 76 to 100 in 2008. The company also plans to add local HD channels in 65 new markets, bringing its HD local market total to 100.

“The addition of new HD national and local channels is a testament to DISH Network’s unwavering focus on providing the best HD offerings,” said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. “We at DISH Network will continue to not only be a leader in the number of HD channels, but also in quality in value.”

DISH Network plans to launch three satellites in 2008, providing the company additional bandwidth to maintain its reign as a top HD provider.

The company begins its HD launches with 11 local markets including: Austin, TX; Baltimore; Cleveland; Columbia, S.C.; Flint, Mich.; Greenville, S.C.; Huntsville, Ala.; Jackson, Miss.; Knoxville, Tenn.; Orlando, Fla.; and Richmond, Va. The addition of these markets brings DISH Network’s local HD penetration to 80 percent of U.S. TV households.

In conjunction with the launch of new HD programming, DISH Network is offering more choices for HD customers, including HD packages as low as $10 per month for more than 20 of the most popular HD channels. New HD packages will be available beginning Feb. 1, 2008.

“DISH Network’s HD programming packages, paired with the industry’s best HD DVRs, give TV consumers the complete TV viewing experience and another powerful reason to switch to DISH Network — if they haven’t already,” Sahl said.

In case you haven’t heard its official, on February 17, 2009 our grandparents, many of our parents, and a whole slew of pack rats will be forced to say goodbye to analog television, and yes folks that DOES include that antique console TV from your childhood. Here is the good news, the price of a good Digital Television is falling. DTV’s and HDTV (High Definition Television) along with many other types of high end video and audio equipment are dropping in price, becoming more affordable for us little guys.

With the Holiday Season right around the corner, it is a perfect time to take the opportunity and upgrade your home theater experience. Satellite companies like Dish Network are currently offering family packages that start as low as $29.99 a month and offer a wide variety of high quality high definition programming. With Dish DVR Advantage you get a FREE HD DVR receiver upgrade, HBO and Cinemax FREE for 3 Months and DishHD FREE for 6 Months! For more information on Dish Network please call

Dish Network has teamed up with The Weather Channel to launch a new weather service on Dish Network’s satellite TV platform. DISH subscribers now have access to an interactive weather program offered in tandem with the weather-related network.

Effective immediately, the company said, DISH Network customers watching The Weather Channel on DISH channel 214 will have ongoing access to extensive local and national weather information including current conditions, Doppler radar, and 24-hour/five-day forecasts. The interactive service also allows viewers to access weather data from across the country and save up to five favorite markets.

DISH said before this announced service expansion, viewers could only access the interactive feature through DishHOME channel 100.

“The innovative ITV application for local weather for DISH Network customers enables The Weather Channel to provide viewers with truly personalized weather forecasts that give customized, targeted information to help them plan their day,” said Becky Powhatan, The Weather Channel EVP, distribution and business affairs. “And now it’s become even easier and faster to obtain.”

DISH Network’s iTV service offers an interactive menu that includes more than 40 different virtual and enhanced channels including The Weather Channel’s Interactive Weather Application, CNN! Enhance d and Showtime Interactive. DISH said it has the most iTV-enabled set top boxes with more than 12 million households.  

Source: www.SkyReport.com

Question: Do you find yourself watching the pregame, the game itself, and then chasing your sports passion with a tall glass of re-cap, to only then tune into the 11:00 news to watch the highlights…of the same game? Question: Were you one of the thousands of unfortunate parents that broke the bank trying to buy your child tickets to a Hannah Montana concert? Have you watched High School Musical so many times that you yourself should probably have an “I love Troy” shirt? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then let me tell you all about the 2 new Interactive channels Dish Network will be releasing. Recently the popular satellite TV provider Dish Network boasted about new plans to add Interactive ESPN and Disney Ineractive to its growing channel lineup. Available to all of Dish Networks interactive platform, ESPN’s Interactive Zone will allow viewers play-by-play, minute-by-minute news and scores on all major games being played at the collegiate or professional level. It will also allow the 16 and unders in your household to receive show information from a sub-menu and interact with show related content, along with allowing viewers to program their DVRs for the network’s featured content. So grab a soda and some popcorn and invite the neighborhood over because Dish Network invites you to interact.

Is Dish Network such a good deal that it would tempt a cat burglar? Who knows but the funny premise is played out in this light-hearted commercial.

Twas’ the night before Christmas, when all through my pad, not a creature was stirring, not even dear old dad;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with love, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be heard up above;

The children were nestled all warm in their beds, while visions of Nickelodeon in HD danced in their heads;

And mama in her jammies, dreaming of the savings, dear old dad can’t stop thinking of his NFL channel cravings;

When up on the roof there arose such a clatter, we sprang from the bed to see what was the matter;

And at the small window I caught a glimpse of our new Dish, tears sprung to my eyes, for it was my family’s one Christmas wish;

The satellite dish on the roof, against the new fallen snow, gave me hope of the new quality television, I would soon have the pleasure to know.

When what to my wandering eyes would appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,

With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew that very second that it was jolly old St. Nick.

Just as quick as Dish Network satellite beams , his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted , and called them by name:

“Now,DASHER! Now, DANCER! Now PRANCER and VIXEN! On COMET! On CUPID! On DONDER and BLITZEN!

From the East Coast to the West Coast to the Islands of Nepal, high quality HD programming, and Dish Network to all!

Wasn’t it Jon Bon Jovi who sung “Shot down in a blaze of glory”? Is it possible that he was predicting the future for the Ohio State’s tax collection department? On November 7th a Franklin County judge ruled that the current Ohio State tax that mandates a 5% sales tax on satellite television is unconstitutional since it does not include local cable companies, making it hard for the satellite cable industry to be as competitive in the Ohio area. Satellite cable providers like DishNetwork have been dealing with unwarranted state taxes from Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee since 2000. With all of that being said, despite the bogus taxes DishNetwork still remains the leading cable provider in the satellite industry. Now that is resilience. For more information on Dish Network and your local programming please contact 1-866-989-3474 or visit dish-network.com.