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The DISH Network Guide

Date Published: 28th September 2009
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DISH Network is the fastest-growing satellite TV provider in the world. This guide explains what DISH Network is, what services they provide, and where you can get the hottest deal on their services and programming.

What is DISH Network?

DISH Network is a broadcasting service that provides satellite television programming, satellite radio broadcasts, and fast Internet service to homes and businesses in the U. S. . The acronym DISH stands for Digital Sky road.

Based in Meridian Colorado, DISH Network launched its first satellite in 1995, and started operations in 1996. In 2004 they began providing Sirius satellite radio programs, and in 2006 they started delivering WildBlue broadband Internet service.

DISH Network now has more than 14.5 million customers, with television and broadband service offered by 10 satellites orbiting the earth.


What services does it provide?

Satellite television programming - DISH Network has more than 350 channels that provide all-digital and HD ( Hi-D ) programming, including :

* Major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and The CW

* Newly-released pictures from HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz, and the film Channel.

*Sports programming from networks like ESPN and Fox Sports, and sports packages for baseball, football, basketball, and hockey

* world channels broadcast in 20 different languages, including Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, Filipino, German, Greek, Israeli, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese

* stories, weather, and finance programs from CNN, Fox, The Weather Channel, and CNBC.


* Special interest programming from The History Channel, Arts & Entertainment, The Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel, and The Food Network

* kids's programming from The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, The Cartoon Network, and television Games Network.

Satellite Radio shows - DISH Network has 52 music channels and 60 commercial-free Sirius satellite radio channels. Musical genres include pop, rock, classic rock, soul, hip-hop, country, classical, jazz, punk, new age, and Christian music.

Broadband Internet service - Their broadband high speed Internet service gets power from WildBlue. This service lets you surf the internet, check your email, plus download and upload files, pictures, and music at a velocity up to 1.5 Mbps.


What hardware do I need?

to receive DISH Network satellite television service you need a satellite dish, receivers, and remote controls. When you get their service you get all the apparatus you need for free. They'll even install it for free and show you how to use it.

If you have an HD television you can get a free HD receiver, and if you would like to record your favourite program you can get a free DVR ( digital video recorder ) receiver that records up to 5 hundred hours of programs for free.

Where am I able to get the best deal?

The best deals are available on the web because web dealers have lower overhead than store-based dealers who have to pay rentals and hire sales people. Internet prices start at $19.99 per month for satellite TV and satellite radio service, and $49.95 for Internet service.
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