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DISH Network Launches Local HD Channels in 14 Markets, Beginning August 14

DISH Network has launched local high-definition channels in 14 new markets on August 14. DISH Network claims that with the new additions, the satcaster is offering local high definition channels in 170 markets covering more than 96 percent of U.S. TV households. DISH Network subscribers in the following markets receive local HD channels starting on [...]

Dish Network Drops Four Disney HD Channels

Dish Network has dropped four Walt Disney Company owned high-definition channels in fee dispute. The HD channels that are removed from its HD programming lineup are: ABC Family HD Disney Channel HD Disney XD HD and ESPNews HD The satcaster is still offering the standard definition channels. Dish Network has stated that Disney is seeking [...]

STAR India PLUS Launches ‘ICC Cricket World’ And ‘Asian Variety Show’ Targeting Non-resident Indians

STAR India PLUS has launched two weekly show targeting Indian nationals settled in North America. STAR India PLUS is a general entertainment channel of South Asian STAR TV group available on DirecTV and Dish Network. ICC Cricket World and Asian Variety Show (AVS) are expected new programming to be launched. STAR India PLUS will launch [...]

Dish Network Launches FUEL TV in Classic Gold 250 Programming Package

Dish Network has added FUEL TV in its programming line up on May 21. Dish Network has launched Fuel TV on Channel 155. This channel is dedicated to covering the lifestyle and culture of action sports, including skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing, BMX, freestyle motocross and wakeboarding. FUEL TV is available to Dish Network’s Classic Gold 250 [...]

Dish Network Adds Four New HD Channels

Dish Network has announced the launch of four new high-definition channels on March 11. Dish Network has been adding local HD channels in many markets and has announced that seven new HD channels will be launched on April 1. Following are the Dish Network’ new HD channels added on Wednesday. BET J HD Showtime Showcase [...]

Dish Network To Add Seven New HD Channels

Dish Network will add seven new high-definition channels on April 1. The satcaster is going for major HD expansion and also would deliver local HD channels in many markets. Following are the new HD channels to be launched: Comedy Central HD MTV HD Nickelodeon HD Spike HD VH1 HD BET HD and CMT HD Dish [...]

Dish Network Delivers Local HD in Seven More Markets

Dish Network has launched local high-definition channels in seven markets. Dish Network has come up with local HD channels as DirecTV has been aggressively adding local HD in many markets. Following are the markets in which local HD channels are offered: Abilene, Texas – KTAB CBS Ch. 32 and KRBC NBC Ch. 9 Joplin, Mo. [...]

Dish Network to Launch New HD Channels in 2009

Dish Network will expand its high-definition offering in 2009 with the help of the new satellite Ciel II. This satellite was launched by Canadian satellite company The Ciel Satellite on Dec.10 from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Dish Network is expected to utilize the services of the satellite to increase the bandwidth and deliver more HD [...]

Dish Network Offers Free Preview Of Two Channels

Dish Network started offering free preview of The Biography Channel and Science Channel to its subscribers starting from December 3, 2008 to January 7, 2009. The satcaster will be offering this preview for all its subscribers in different programming plans. The Biography Channel is available on channel 119 and Science Channel is on 193.

Dish Network Utilize Amdocs Software To Reduce Receiver Repairs

Dish Network has announced that it has upgraded the Amdocs Logistics product, which will streamline Receiver Repairs. Dish Network has carried out the upgrade along with the Amdocs. The new version of Amdocs Logistics is enabling Dish Network to improve logging and resolution of service calls related to its receivers and other customer-premise equipment, and [...]