The following is some Dish Network Programming News from the just issued Dish Network Facts Blast which is sent to retailers.
New HD Programming
· Food Network HD – New on DISH Network – Effective August 16, 2006
Experience panoramic world travel and action-filled entertainment in stunning HD. See the best in food like never before. Programming includes great Food Network programming in true HD quality. Food Network HD is “Way more than cooking,” with travel, competition, and more.
o Packages – DishHD Bronze and higher.
o Channel 9462.
o Food Network HD is filmed in true HD and includes content from both Food Network and Fine Living.
o Please note that Food Network HD is not an exact simulcast of the Food Network standard-definition channel.
o With the addition of Food Network HD, DISH Network now has a total of 30 HD channels – the largest offering of HD programming in the marketplace today.
Free HD Preview
· NFL Network HD in Free Preview – Effective August 10, 2006, through September 4, 2006 – To support the 2006 NFL season, we are excited to offer NFL Network HD in free preview at channel 287, effective August 10, 2006, through September 4, 2006. This preview allows current HD Pak (MPEG-2) customers to see the remaining preseason games, many in HD, and helps encourage them to upgrade their service to one of our new DishHD packages (MPEG-4). Remember NFL Network HD is available in DishHD Bronze.
o This free preview of NFL Network HD for customers subscribing to the HD Pak (MPEG-2) is from the 110° orbital location.
Local Markets
· Standard-Definition Local Network Add-Ons
o Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), North Dakota – Effective July 24, 2006 – KPMY, an ABC station, was added to the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), ND, local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 17
- DISH Network Channel 7964
- 148° orbital location
- Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), North Dakota local network programming package is missing CBS and FOX networks; this package is available to residents of the DMA for no charge.
o Puerto Rico – Effective July 27, 2006 – WSJX, a FOX station, was added to the Puerto Rico local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local Channel 24
- DISH Network Channel 7779
- 110° orbital location
- Price: $5.99/mo. or $5.00/mo. with qualifying programming.
- Please note that the bundled offering that includes the Puerto Rico locals with the New York distant local package is no longer available in the Puerto Rico DMA.
? Eligible customers adding the Puerto Rico local network package and the New York distant local services will be charged separately for the services.
· High-Definition Local Network Add-Ons
o Detroit, Michigan – Effective July 17, 2006 – WDIV, an NBC station, was added to the Detroit, Michigan, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 4
- DISH Network Channel 6461
- 118.7° orbital location
o Houston, Texas – Effective July 17, 2006 – KPRC, an NBC station, was added to the Houston, Texas, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 2
- DISH Network Channel 6391
- 110° orbital location
o Miami, Florida – Effective July 17, 2006 – WPLG, an ABC station, was added to the Miami, Florida, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 10
- DISH Network Channel 6401
- 110° orbital location
o San Antonio, Texas – Effective July 17, 2006 – KSAT, an ABC station, was added to the San Antonio, Texas, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 12
- DISH Network Channel 6426
- 110° orbital location
- The HD local network package in this DMA is missing NBC.
· Atlanta / Kansas City / Portland Distant Local Changes – Effective August 28, 2006 – Customers currently receiving any of the Atlanta, Kansas City or Portland, OR, network channels as part of a Distant Network package may see a change to their channel lineup, effective August 28, 2006.
o Customers not covered by the Atlanta, Kansas City or Portland, OR, spot beam will be transitioned to an alternate Distant Network wherever possible. These will include one of our currently available distant networks out of Los Angeles, Chicago or New York.
o All affected customers will be contacted by DISH Network via letter (letters are being mailed August 22-23, 2006) and phone (calls will begin August 24, 2006) to answer any questions.
o Customers who have additional questions may contact DISH Network at (866)-567-7509.
New HD Programming
· Food Network HD – New on DISH Network – Effective August 16, 2006
Experience panoramic world travel and action-filled entertainment in stunning HD. See the best in food like never before. Programming includes great Food Network programming in true HD quality. Food Network HD is “Way more than cooking,” with travel, competition, and more.
o Packages – DishHD Bronze and higher.
o Channel 9462.
o Food Network HD is filmed in true HD and includes content from both Food Network and Fine Living.
o Please note that Food Network HD is not an exact simulcast of the Food Network standard-definition channel.
o With the addition of Food Network HD, DISH Network now has a total of 30 HD channels – the largest offering of HD programming in the marketplace today.
Free HD Preview
· NFL Network HD in Free Preview – Effective August 10, 2006, through September 4, 2006 – To support the 2006 NFL season, we are excited to offer NFL Network HD in free preview at channel 287, effective August 10, 2006, through September 4, 2006. This preview allows current HD Pak (MPEG-2) customers to see the remaining preseason games, many in HD, and helps encourage them to upgrade their service to one of our new DishHD packages (MPEG-4). Remember NFL Network HD is available in DishHD Bronze.
o This free preview of NFL Network HD for customers subscribing to the HD Pak (MPEG-2) is from the 110° orbital location.
Local Markets
· Standard-Definition Local Network Add-Ons
o Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), North Dakota – Effective July 24, 2006 – KPMY, an ABC station, was added to the Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), ND, local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 17
- DISH Network Channel 7964
- 148° orbital location
- Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), North Dakota local network programming package is missing CBS and FOX networks; this package is available to residents of the DMA for no charge.
o Puerto Rico – Effective July 27, 2006 – WSJX, a FOX station, was added to the Puerto Rico local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local Channel 24
- DISH Network Channel 7779
- 110° orbital location
- Price: $5.99/mo. or $5.00/mo. with qualifying programming.
- Please note that the bundled offering that includes the Puerto Rico locals with the New York distant local package is no longer available in the Puerto Rico DMA.
? Eligible customers adding the Puerto Rico local network package and the New York distant local services will be charged separately for the services.
· High-Definition Local Network Add-Ons
o Detroit, Michigan – Effective July 17, 2006 – WDIV, an NBC station, was added to the Detroit, Michigan, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 4
- DISH Network Channel 6461
- 118.7° orbital location
o Houston, Texas – Effective July 17, 2006 – KPRC, an NBC station, was added to the Houston, Texas, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 2
- DISH Network Channel 6391
- 110° orbital location
o Miami, Florida – Effective July 17, 2006 – WPLG, an ABC station, was added to the Miami, Florida, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 10
- DISH Network Channel 6401
- 110° orbital location
o San Antonio, Texas – Effective July 17, 2006 – KSAT, an ABC station, was added to the San Antonio, Texas, HD local network programming package at no additional charge.
- Local channel 12
- DISH Network Channel 6426
- 110° orbital location
- The HD local network package in this DMA is missing NBC.
· Atlanta / Kansas City / Portland Distant Local Changes – Effective August 28, 2006 – Customers currently receiving any of the Atlanta, Kansas City or Portland, OR, network channels as part of a Distant Network package may see a change to their channel lineup, effective August 28, 2006.
o Customers not covered by the Atlanta, Kansas City or Portland, OR, spot beam will be transitioned to an alternate Distant Network wherever possible. These will include one of our currently available distant networks out of Los Angeles, Chicago or New York.
o All affected customers will be contacted by DISH Network via letter (letters are being mailed August 22-23, 2006) and phone (calls will begin August 24, 2006) to answer any questions.
o Customers who have additional questions may contact DISH Network at (866)-567-7509.
