DISH NETWORK ADDS TWO TOP KOREAN-LANGUAGE CHANNELS TO INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING LINE-UP
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 3, 2005 – EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network™ satellite television service now offers two Korean language channels – JSTV and WOW-TV– in its international programming lineup. With the addition of these two channels, DISH Network now offers four Korean channels.
“We believe these top-rated, Korean-language channels greatly improve the quality of our growing lineup of popular Korean channels,” said Tracy Thompson, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network.
JSTV is the number-one rated, 24-hour, Korean-language Christian channel in North America. JSTV’s programming includes Christian related news, business, music, bible studies, gospels and worship services. JSTV also broadcasts locally produced programs and programming from the Korean broadcasting channels commonly referred to as CBS and CTS.
WOW-TV is a 24-hour Korean-language business and financial news channel. WOW-TV provides up-to-the-minute market coverage as well as commentary from journalists.
“Expanding international horizons through televised cultural programming is embedded in our mission and we knew that DISH Network was the best U.S. platform to aid in our mission,” said Brian Park, president of iSkyCom. “Launching WOW-TV and JSTV on DISH Network offers viewers top-rated live news and analysis from their home country and the best Christian programs in their own language.”
JSTV and WOW-TV are available as part of the Korean Basic Pack for $29.99 per month or the Korean Variety Pack for $36.99 per month. Customers who do not subscribe to a qualifying basic programming package will be charged a $5.00 per month Service Access Fee. An additional dish antenna or single SuperDISH antenna is required to receive basic and international programming.
JSTV is located on channel 654 (61.5-degree and 148-degree orbital locations) and channel 668 (121-degree orbital location). WOW-TV is located on channel 655 (61.5-degree and 148-degree orbital locations) and channel 661 (121-degree orbital location).
DISH Network now offers 118 international channels from 25 countries in 28 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Bangla and Kannada.
Customers can contact DISH Network at 1-800-333-DISH (3474), or 1-888-327-4253 (Korean), or their local retailer for more information on how to subscribe to DISH Network. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming offers, visit www.dishnetwork.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
About iSkyCom
iSkyCom is an exclusive US distributor for multiple highly-rated TV programming from Korea and has been a gateway to US for all of programmers in Korea. iSkyCom is also specialized in producing news for Korean-Americans and programs for second generation of Korean-Americans.
“We believe these top-rated, Korean-language channels greatly improve the quality of our growing lineup of popular Korean channels,” said Tracy Thompson, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network.
JSTV is the number-one rated, 24-hour, Korean-language Christian channel in North America. JSTV’s programming includes Christian related news, business, music, bible studies, gospels and worship services. JSTV also broadcasts locally produced programs and programming from the Korean broadcasting channels commonly referred to as CBS and CTS.
WOW-TV is a 24-hour Korean-language business and financial news channel. WOW-TV provides up-to-the-minute market coverage as well as commentary from journalists.
“Expanding international horizons through televised cultural programming is embedded in our mission and we knew that DISH Network was the best U.S. platform to aid in our mission,” said Brian Park, president of iSkyCom. “Launching WOW-TV and JSTV on DISH Network offers viewers top-rated live news and analysis from their home country and the best Christian programs in their own language.”
JSTV and WOW-TV are available as part of the Korean Basic Pack for $29.99 per month or the Korean Variety Pack for $36.99 per month. Customers who do not subscribe to a qualifying basic programming package will be charged a $5.00 per month Service Access Fee. An additional dish antenna or single SuperDISH antenna is required to receive basic and international programming.
JSTV is located on channel 654 (61.5-degree and 148-degree orbital locations) and channel 668 (121-degree orbital location). WOW-TV is located on channel 655 (61.5-degree and 148-degree orbital locations) and channel 661 (121-degree orbital location).
DISH Network now offers 118 international channels from 25 countries in 28 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Bangla and Kannada.
Customers can contact DISH Network at 1-800-333-DISH (3474), or 1-888-327-4253 (Korean), or their local retailer for more information on how to subscribe to DISH Network. To learn more about DISH Network’s international programming offers, visit www.dishnetwork.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
About iSkyCom
iSkyCom is an exclusive US distributor for multiple highly-rated TV programming from Korea and has been a gateway to US for all of programmers in Korea. iSkyCom is also specialized in producing news for Korean-Americans and programs for second generation of Korean-Americans.
