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

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:20 +0000

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 August 18:

Augusta, Ga.
Davenport, Iowa
Evansville, Ind.
Monroe, La.
Paducah, Ky.
Rochester, Minn.
San Angelo, Texas
Shreveport, La.
Wichita, Kan. and
Wilmington, N.C.

DISH Network will also launch local HD programming in

Bangor, Maine
Macon, Ga.
Rochester, N.Y. and
Traverse City, Mich.

Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network said “DISH Network is proud to offer the most HD local coverage in America. We continue to expand our local HD channel service because we know how important it is to our customers to watch sports, movies and their favorite primetime shows in high definition.”

Dish Network Drops Four Disney HD Channels

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:57 +0000

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 for more carriage fees.

Dish Network briefed that it offers all subscribers ‘HD Free for Life’ and this is possible because the satcaster negotiates fair amount for the HD channels.

Dish Network said “We offer all customers ‘HD Free for Life,’ which is possible because we are committed to negotiating fair contracts that allow us to keep our prices low. That is why we could not agree to the significant fees requested by Disney and ESPN Networks.”

Disney said, “Our position is that Dish Network is not entitled to carry ABC Family HD, Disney Channel HD, Disney XD HD and ESPNews HD without paying compensation. We hope that Dish will work with us to reach an agreement so that we can make these HD networks available to their customers.”

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

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:55:47 +0000

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 ICC Cricket World on January 16th to offer Cricket news, best of cricket every week. AVS is to debut on February 7 with local events and Bollywood related news.

ICC Cricket World broadcast on every Saturday at 8:30 PM ET will offer STAR India plus Cricket fans in North America a weekly half hour episode exclusive with the latest cricket news, recent cricket action including all Tests, Twenty 20s and One-Day International matches, as well as exclusive off-field features and interviews.

Asian Variety Show broadcast on every Sunday at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT. produced in North America will be a magazine format show showcasing the best of Bollywood entertainment stories that includes Bollywood Music, movie previews, star interviews with a local focus and programming for Non-resident Indians.

David Wisnia, STAR’s Senior Vice President of Distribution, Sales and Marketing and head of STAR’s North American and European offices, said “Localizing STAR India Plus allows us the opportunity to take the next step in the natural evolution of our business. We are constantly in touch with our viewers and advertisers and as much as they are all excited about the current (Yeh Rishta, Bidaai) and new programming (Maha Music Muqabla, Pratigya) on our channel, there have been requests for more Bollywood news and cricket related shows.”

Ed Gold, State Farm Advertising Director, said “State Farm finds sponsorship of ICC Cricket World/AVS to be an effective way to connect with an important audience of Indian consumers. Just as we are there to help bring them programming that fuels their personal interests and passions, so we will ‘be there’ in their time of insurance need.”

Dish Network Launches FUEL TV in Classic Gold 250 Programming Package

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:28:12 +0000

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 programming package subscribers and the network delivers breaking news through its original and commissioned series and specials, short-form content, films, and prestigious event coverage.

Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network said “FUEL TV strengthens the wide variety of programming DISH Network already offers, we’re providing even more value for our subscribers by expanding our lineup with great original content.”

Dish Network Adds Four New HD Channels

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:31:06 +0000

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 HD

Showtime Too HD and

The Movie Channel HD

Dish Network To Add Seven New HD Channels

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:07:04 +0000

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 Network has recently launched local HD channels in six markets.

Dish Network Delivers Local HD in Seven More Markets

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:12:49 +0000

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. – KODE ABC Ch. 12 and KSNF NBC Ch. 16

Little Rock, Ark. – KARK NBC 4

Louisville, Ky. – WDRB FOX Ch. 41

Springfield, Mo. – KOLR CBS Ch. 10 and KSFX FOX Ch. 27

Wichita Falls, Texas – KFDX NBC Ch. 3 and KJTL FOX Ch. 18 and

Wilkes Barre, Penn. – WYOU CBS Ch. 22 and WBRE NBC Ch. 28

Dish Network to Launch New HD Channels in 2009

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:25:13 +0000

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 channels. Dish has launched AMC 14 this year and the satellite has failed to reach the orbit. The satcaster will have a target to launch at least 30 to 40 HD channels to compete with DirecTV.

Dish Network Offers Free Preview Of Two Channels

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:25:04 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:36:25 +0000

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 to manage equipment repair processes more effectively and to achieve cost savings, Amdocs is helping Dish Network deliver better service to its subscribers.