Just some notes of interest to you the consumer from yesterdays Dish Network Facts Blast which was sent to retailers. It only contains items of interest to the consumer and contains no sensitive dealer information.
DISH 411 and ViP 211 launch – State-of-the-art HD technology receivers were announced on the November 10 Retailer Chat.
· Features are “Future Proof”
o Capable of receiving MPEG2 and MPEG4 content.
o Ethernet port (ViP211 only) for future enhancements.
o Software is upgradeable via satellite.
· Benefits
o Perfect for a one-TV solution desiring HD programming (1 TV & 1 tuner).
o Supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD).
o Get local broadcasts in HD – has a digital off-air tuner.
o Instant access to DISH Home Interactive TV – includes breaking news, sports, weather, games, and customer service with the push of a button.
o Easily view current and future TV program listings up to 2 days in advance.
o Find out who’s calling through the TV with On-Screen caller ID.
o User interface is like DISH 942.
· Timing, Inventory & Economics
o As of 12/15/05, DISH 811s will no longer be available to sell; for the next 3 weeks, please sell through any existing 811 product inventory in HD applications before ordering model 411’s.
o The 411 and ViP 211 will be sold as the replacement to the 811.
o On 11/21/05 when the 411 and ViP 211 receivers are ordered, initially you will receive either 411 as our inventory allows.
o There is no difference between the 411 and the ViP211, except that the 411 does NOT have an Ethernet port and the ViP211 does. Both receivers are installed in the same manner.
Programming
New Channel Launched on DISH Network
· FOX Reality TV – A leading resource of all your favorite reality TV shows, FOX Reality TV will launch on DISH Network on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 and will be available on channel 190. It will be added to AT180 or above at no extra charge.
Sports
· Pakistan Cricket – DISH Network has exclusive rights in the U.S. to broadcast all Pakistani cricket home games for the remainder of 2005 through 2008. Games will be shown live on channels 457/471.To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/cricket.
o For $99.95 – All three “test matches” and five “one-day internationals” are available.
o For $79.95 – A “one-day international” package is available.
· ESPN Full Court – The ultimate college basketball package, it delivers up to 30 games a week! To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/basketball.
o Early Bird Package – Order by November 18, 2005, and receive $20 off the regular season package price; cost for the Early Bird Package is $99 or 2 payments of $49.50.
· NBA League Pass – The maximum professional basketball coverage with over 1,000 regular season games not available in your local area. To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/basketball.
o Regular season package price is $189 or 3 payments of $63.
· NHL Center Ice – Tremendous hockey action package, order NHL Center Ice by calling 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/hockey.
o Regular season package price is $159 or 3 payments of $53.
Sports Package Program Change
· FOX Sports West 2 – This programming is moving from the 119° orbital location (spot beam) to the110° orbital location (full CONUS). FOX Sports West 2 offers pro coverage of the L.A. Clippers from the NBA, the L.A. Dodgers from the MLB, and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks from the NHL.
o This programming will continue to be available to qualifying customers with AT60 or above in the FOX Sports West 2 territory for no additional charge.
o Nevada customers with zip codes beginning with 889–892 will now also have access to FOX Sports West 2.
o It will also be available for customers outside of the FOX Sports West 2 territory, but who subscribe to the Multi Sport Package for $5.99/month.
Holiday Music – Here’s a reminder that great holiday music is provided free in DISH Network’s AT120 or above. It will be available from November 16, 2005, through the holidays , located on channel 982.
International Programming
· Korean Programming
o WOW-TV – As of October 27, 2005, WOW TV replaced MBN Korean-language channel in both the Korean Variety Pack and Korean Basic Pack. MBN had been located on channel 651 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 703 (at 121° orbital location).
- WOW-TV – Launched on DISH Network on October 27, 2005, WOW-TV is 24-hour Korean-language business news channel broadcast from Korea, covering economic updates, stock markets, real estate, e-business, etc. WOW-TV is located on channel 655 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 661 (at 121° orbital location).
o $10 Korean Credit – Due to the recent changes that have been made to the Korean programming packages, DISH Network will be applying another one-time $10 credit to each eligible existing Korean Variety Pack or Korean Basic Pack subscriber’s bill, to be posted this week. This is in addition to the $10 credit they were provided in October 2005 – for a total of $20!
o Re-Cap of DISH Network’s current Korean entertainment packages:
- Korean Variety Pack – KBS World, JSTV, WOW-TV, Arirang TV. Price is $36.99/month or $406.89/year.
- Korean Basic Pack – KBS World, JSTV, WOW-TV. Price is $29.99/month or $329.89/year.
· Hindi Language Programming
o B4U Music launched on DISH Network – On October 27, 2005, DISH Network launched B4U Music, which is a hip and funky 24-hour global music channel that includes the latest Bollywood movies and music charts, non-stop dance floor hits from both the U.S. and Europe’s South Asian music scene, and interactive request shows. B4U Music is located on channel 618 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 808 (at 121° orbital location).
- B4U Music will be added at no additional charge to these packages: Mega Pack, Jumbo Pack, #1, #2, #3 & B4U a la carte.
- Price for B4U Music a la carte is $2.99/month or $32.89/year.
- Customers must subscribe to AT60 or above, DISH Latino or above, Great Wall TV Package or any South Asian, Urdu, Russian, or Arabic Channel or package in order to subscribe to the B4U Music a la carte.
Please note that customers who do not subscribe to a minimum of AT60, DISH Latino or Great Wall TV Package programming will be charged a $5 per month Service Access fee.
DISH 411 and ViP 211 launch – State-of-the-art HD technology receivers were announced on the November 10 Retailer Chat.
· Features are “Future Proof”
o Capable of receiving MPEG2 and MPEG4 content.
o Ethernet port (ViP211 only) for future enhancements.
o Software is upgradeable via satellite.
· Benefits
o Perfect for a one-TV solution desiring HD programming (1 TV & 1 tuner).
o Supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD).
o Get local broadcasts in HD – has a digital off-air tuner.
o Instant access to DISH Home Interactive TV – includes breaking news, sports, weather, games, and customer service with the push of a button.
o Easily view current and future TV program listings up to 2 days in advance.
o Find out who’s calling through the TV with On-Screen caller ID.
o User interface is like DISH 942.
· Timing, Inventory & Economics
o As of 12/15/05, DISH 811s will no longer be available to sell; for the next 3 weeks, please sell through any existing 811 product inventory in HD applications before ordering model 411’s.
o The 411 and ViP 211 will be sold as the replacement to the 811.
o On 11/21/05 when the 411 and ViP 211 receivers are ordered, initially you will receive either 411 as our inventory allows.
o There is no difference between the 411 and the ViP211, except that the 411 does NOT have an Ethernet port and the ViP211 does. Both receivers are installed in the same manner.
Programming
New Channel Launched on DISH Network
· FOX Reality TV – A leading resource of all your favorite reality TV shows, FOX Reality TV will launch on DISH Network on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 and will be available on channel 190. It will be added to AT180 or above at no extra charge.
Sports
· Pakistan Cricket – DISH Network has exclusive rights in the U.S. to broadcast all Pakistani cricket home games for the remainder of 2005 through 2008. Games will be shown live on channels 457/471.To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/cricket.
o For $99.95 – All three “test matches” and five “one-day internationals” are available.
o For $79.95 – A “one-day international” package is available.
· ESPN Full Court – The ultimate college basketball package, it delivers up to 30 games a week! To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/basketball.
o Early Bird Package – Order by November 18, 2005, and receive $20 off the regular season package price; cost for the Early Bird Package is $99 or 2 payments of $49.50.
· NBA League Pass – The maximum professional basketball coverage with over 1,000 regular season games not available in your local area. To order, call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/basketball.
o Regular season package price is $189 or 3 payments of $63.
· NHL Center Ice – Tremendous hockey action package, order NHL Center Ice by calling 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) or visit www.dishnetwork.com/hockey.
o Regular season package price is $159 or 3 payments of $53.
Sports Package Program Change
· FOX Sports West 2 – This programming is moving from the 119° orbital location (spot beam) to the110° orbital location (full CONUS). FOX Sports West 2 offers pro coverage of the L.A. Clippers from the NBA, the L.A. Dodgers from the MLB, and the Anaheim Mighty Ducks from the NHL.
o This programming will continue to be available to qualifying customers with AT60 or above in the FOX Sports West 2 territory for no additional charge.
o Nevada customers with zip codes beginning with 889–892 will now also have access to FOX Sports West 2.
o It will also be available for customers outside of the FOX Sports West 2 territory, but who subscribe to the Multi Sport Package for $5.99/month.
Holiday Music – Here’s a reminder that great holiday music is provided free in DISH Network’s AT120 or above. It will be available from November 16, 2005, through the holidays , located on channel 982.
International Programming
· Korean Programming
o WOW-TV – As of October 27, 2005, WOW TV replaced MBN Korean-language channel in both the Korean Variety Pack and Korean Basic Pack. MBN had been located on channel 651 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 703 (at 121° orbital location).
- WOW-TV – Launched on DISH Network on October 27, 2005, WOW-TV is 24-hour Korean-language business news channel broadcast from Korea, covering economic updates, stock markets, real estate, e-business, etc. WOW-TV is located on channel 655 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 661 (at 121° orbital location).
o $10 Korean Credit – Due to the recent changes that have been made to the Korean programming packages, DISH Network will be applying another one-time $10 credit to each eligible existing Korean Variety Pack or Korean Basic Pack subscriber’s bill, to be posted this week. This is in addition to the $10 credit they were provided in October 2005 – for a total of $20!
o Re-Cap of DISH Network’s current Korean entertainment packages:
- Korean Variety Pack – KBS World, JSTV, WOW-TV, Arirang TV. Price is $36.99/month or $406.89/year.
- Korean Basic Pack – KBS World, JSTV, WOW-TV. Price is $29.99/month or $329.89/year.
· Hindi Language Programming
o B4U Music launched on DISH Network – On October 27, 2005, DISH Network launched B4U Music, which is a hip and funky 24-hour global music channel that includes the latest Bollywood movies and music charts, non-stop dance floor hits from both the U.S. and Europe’s South Asian music scene, and interactive request shows. B4U Music is located on channel 618 (at 61.5° & 148° orbital locations), and on channel 808 (at 121° orbital location).
- B4U Music will be added at no additional charge to these packages: Mega Pack, Jumbo Pack, #1, #2, #3 & B4U a la carte.
- Price for B4U Music a la carte is $2.99/month or $32.89/year.
- Customers must subscribe to AT60 or above, DISH Latino or above, Great Wall TV Package or any South Asian, Urdu, Russian, or Arabic Channel or package in order to subscribe to the B4U Music a la carte.
Please note that customers who do not subscribe to a minimum of AT60, DISH Latino or Great Wall TV Package programming will be charged a $5 per month Service Access fee.
