Dish Network Corporation is the United States' third largest pay-TV provider, providing direct broadcast satellite service—including satellite television, audio programming, and interactive television services—to 14.337 million[3] commercial and residential customers in the United States. Dish Network has approximately 24,500 employees, most of which are located within the U.S. The corporate office is based in Meridian, Colorado, though the postal designation of Englewood is used in the company's mailing address.
Offspring of the Echostar Satellite L.L.C., and founded by Charlie Ergen, his wife Candy and their friend Jim DeFranco as a satellite TV equipment distributor in 1980, DISH Network was officially branded in March 1996. This branding came after the successful launch of its first satellite, Echostar I in December 1995 and marked the beginning of the company offering subscription television services. The company has since launched numerous satellites,with 14 owned and leased satellites currently[when?] in its fleet.
As of January 2008, DISH Network split from Echostar, with each entity becoming a separate company. Echostar is the key technology partner to DISH Network, which focuses only on marketing and providing satellite television service.
As of 2011, the company competes primarily with satellite rival DirecTV and with cable television providers, but telecommunication companies' development of fiber-optic lines has increasingly become competition for the company. The company is a Fortune 200 company.
DISH Network Corporation is a pay-television provider, with approximately 14.133 million customers across the United States as of December 31, 2010. The Company’s products include Programming, Receiver Systems, DISHOnline.com, DISH Remote Access and Google TV. The principal digital broadcast operations facilities it uses are EchoStar’s facilities located in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Gilbert, Arizona. The DISH Network programming is delivered to customers using satellites that operate in the Ku band portion of the microwave radio spectrum. The Ku-band is divided into two spectrum segments. The portion of the Ku-band that allows the use of higher power satellites 12.2 to 12.7 GHz over the United States, is known as the Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS) band, which is also referred to as the Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) band. The portion of the Ku-band that utilizes lower power satellites 11.7 to 12.2 GHz over the United States, is known as the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) band.
Programming
The Company provides programming, which includes more than 280 basic video channels, 60 Sirius Satellite Radio music channels, 30 premium movie channels, 35 regional and specialty sports channels, 2,800 local channels, 250 Latino and international channels, and 55 channels of pay-per-view content. In addition, it offers local high definition (HD) channels in more than 160 markets and 215 national HD channels. Although it distributes over 2,800 local channels, a subscriber typically may only receive the local channels available in the subscriber’s home market. As of December 31, 2010, it provided local channel coverage in standard definition to markets covering 100% of the United States television households. In addition, it provided local HD channels to markets representing approximately 94% of the United States television households.
Receiver Systems
The Company’s subscribers receive programming via equipment that includes a small satellite dish, digital set-top receivers, and remote controls. Some of its advanced receiver models feature DVRs, HD capability, dual tuners (which allow independent viewing on two separate televisions) and Internet-protocol compatibility, which allows consumers to view movies and other content on their televisions via the Internet and a broadband connection.
DISHOnline.com
DISHOnline.com gives DISH Network subscribers the ability to watch television programs, movies, and clips online at no additional charge with their paid subscription and compatible equipment. DISHOnline.com offers more than 150,000 movies, television shows, clips and trailers.
DISH Remote Access
DISH Network’s free remote access (DISH Remote Access) gives subscribers the ability to remotely manage their DVRs using compatible mobile devices. These include smartphones, tablets and laptops through their broadband-connected receiver.
Google TV
Google TV combines search capabilities and content from the Internet with the Company’s DISH Network subscription television services to give DISH Network subscribers the ability to search the Internet, check e-mail and interact with social media. It also helps to find additional online programming content while simultaneously watching television.
The Company competes with the DirecTV Group, Inc.
OVERALL
Beta: 1.50
Market Cap (Mil.): $12,986.72
Shares Outstanding (Mil.): 444.75
Annual Dividend: --
Yield (%): --
FINANCIALS
DISH.O Industry Sector
P/E (TTM): 10.02 195.67 13.77
EPS (TTM): 135.94 -- --
ROI: 23.26 3.71 1.32
ROE: -- 6.09 2.19
On December 1, 2008, Dish Network began to operate in Mexico as Dish Network Mexico, due to an agreement between Dish Network and the Mexican media conglomerate MVS Comunicaciones. As of November 2009 Dish is present in more than a dozen states and several cities, including Guadalajara, León, Monterrey, Irapuato and Mexico City.
On June 2, 2009, Dish Network began airing free monthly concerts on channel 101. An exclusive deal was reached between Dish Network and CMT to offer "CMT Front Row", programming featuring country music stars and concerts. The monthly concerts are available in HD.
On December 10, 2009, Dish Network announced that it passed the 14 million customer milestone; adding more net customers than any company in the multichannel video distribution business.
On January 6, 2010, Dish Network introduced TV Everywhere - a unique suite of integrated products designed to maximize the convenience and ease of watching TV anytime and anywhere. Key components of TV Everywhere(TM) include the TV Everywhere Adapter; the ViP(R) 922 set-top box—the world's only DVR with built-in Slingbox technology — the new DISH Network WiFi HD Monitor; and the newly-released DISH Remote Access app.
On January 7, 2010, Dish Network partners with NeuLion to distribute live international TV channels through IPTV platform.
On February 3, 2010, Dish Network introduces Tetris TV, a interactive TV game service with Oberon Media and The Tetris Company.
On June 3, 2010, Dish Network introduced Free HD for Life.This deal requires an agreement and autoPay with paperless billing.
On August 24, 2010, Dish Network introduced DishOnline.com, the first online video portal that integrates live TV.
On October 6, 2010, Logitech announced that it would offer its new Google TV powered set top device, the Revue, to Dish Network subscribers.
On November 10, 2010, DISH Network L.L.C. announced that DISH Network's Google TV solutionis now available to customers. DISH Network's Google TV solution, which requires a DVR integration service, includes the Logitech Revue with Google TV, a small set-top box.
On April 6, 2011, DISH Network won Blockbuster Inc. in a bankruptcy auction in New York, agreeing to pay roughly $320 million for the nationwide video-rental company.
Name Age Since Current Position
Ergen, Charles 58 2008 Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
Olson, Robert 51 2009 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Han, Bernard 46 2009 Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
Dodge, R. Stanton 43 2007 Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Cullen, Thomas 51 2009 Executive Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Programming
Kelly, Michael 49 2010 Executive Vice President - Direct, Commercial and Advertising Sales
Wood, Stephen 52 2006 Executive Vice President - Human Resources
DeFranco, James 58 2009 Executive Vice President, Director
Carlson, W. Erik 41 2008 Executive Vice President - DNS and Service Operations
Lynch, Roger 48 2009 Executive Vice President - Advanced Technologies
Moskowitz, David 52 2007 Director and Senior Advisor
Ergen, Cantey 55 2001 Director
Vogel, Carl 53 2009 Director
Goodbarn, Steven 53 2002 Independent Director
Howard, Gary 60 2005 Independent Director
Ortolf, Tom 60 2005 Independent Director
OMPANY ADDRESS
Dish Network Corp
9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood CO 80112
Offspring of the Echostar Satellite L.L.C., and founded by Charlie Ergen, his wife Candy and their friend Jim DeFranco as a satellite TV equipment distributor in 1980, DISH Network was officially branded in March 1996. This branding came after the successful launch of its first satellite, Echostar I in December 1995 and marked the beginning of the company offering subscription television services. The company has since launched numerous satellites,with 14 owned and leased satellites currently[when?] in its fleet.
As of January 2008, DISH Network split from Echostar, with each entity becoming a separate company. Echostar is the key technology partner to DISH Network, which focuses only on marketing and providing satellite television service.
As of 2011, the company competes primarily with satellite rival DirecTV and with cable television providers, but telecommunication companies' development of fiber-optic lines has increasingly become competition for the company. The company is a Fortune 200 company.
DISH Network Corporation is a pay-television provider, with approximately 14.133 million customers across the United States as of December 31, 2010. The Company’s products include Programming, Receiver Systems, DISHOnline.com, DISH Remote Access and Google TV. The principal digital broadcast operations facilities it uses are EchoStar’s facilities located in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Gilbert, Arizona. The DISH Network programming is delivered to customers using satellites that operate in the Ku band portion of the microwave radio spectrum. The Ku-band is divided into two spectrum segments. The portion of the Ku-band that allows the use of higher power satellites 12.2 to 12.7 GHz over the United States, is known as the Broadcast Satellite Service (BSS) band, which is also referred to as the Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) band. The portion of the Ku-band that utilizes lower power satellites 11.7 to 12.2 GHz over the United States, is known as the Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) band.
Programming
The Company provides programming, which includes more than 280 basic video channels, 60 Sirius Satellite Radio music channels, 30 premium movie channels, 35 regional and specialty sports channels, 2,800 local channels, 250 Latino and international channels, and 55 channels of pay-per-view content. In addition, it offers local high definition (HD) channels in more than 160 markets and 215 national HD channels. Although it distributes over 2,800 local channels, a subscriber typically may only receive the local channels available in the subscriber’s home market. As of December 31, 2010, it provided local channel coverage in standard definition to markets covering 100% of the United States television households. In addition, it provided local HD channels to markets representing approximately 94% of the United States television households.
Receiver Systems
The Company’s subscribers receive programming via equipment that includes a small satellite dish, digital set-top receivers, and remote controls. Some of its advanced receiver models feature DVRs, HD capability, dual tuners (which allow independent viewing on two separate televisions) and Internet-protocol compatibility, which allows consumers to view movies and other content on their televisions via the Internet and a broadband connection.
DISHOnline.com
DISHOnline.com gives DISH Network subscribers the ability to watch television programs, movies, and clips online at no additional charge with their paid subscription and compatible equipment. DISHOnline.com offers more than 150,000 movies, television shows, clips and trailers.
DISH Remote Access
DISH Network’s free remote access (DISH Remote Access) gives subscribers the ability to remotely manage their DVRs using compatible mobile devices. These include smartphones, tablets and laptops through their broadband-connected receiver.
Google TV
Google TV combines search capabilities and content from the Internet with the Company’s DISH Network subscription television services to give DISH Network subscribers the ability to search the Internet, check e-mail and interact with social media. It also helps to find additional online programming content while simultaneously watching television.
The Company competes with the DirecTV Group, Inc.
OVERALL
Beta: 1.50
Market Cap (Mil.): $12,986.72
Shares Outstanding (Mil.): 444.75
Annual Dividend: --
Yield (%): --
FINANCIALS
DISH.O Industry Sector
P/E (TTM): 10.02 195.67 13.77
EPS (TTM): 135.94 -- --
ROI: 23.26 3.71 1.32
ROE: -- 6.09 2.19
On December 1, 2008, Dish Network began to operate in Mexico as Dish Network Mexico, due to an agreement between Dish Network and the Mexican media conglomerate MVS Comunicaciones. As of November 2009 Dish is present in more than a dozen states and several cities, including Guadalajara, León, Monterrey, Irapuato and Mexico City.
On June 2, 2009, Dish Network began airing free monthly concerts on channel 101. An exclusive deal was reached between Dish Network and CMT to offer "CMT Front Row", programming featuring country music stars and concerts. The monthly concerts are available in HD.
On December 10, 2009, Dish Network announced that it passed the 14 million customer milestone; adding more net customers than any company in the multichannel video distribution business.
On January 6, 2010, Dish Network introduced TV Everywhere - a unique suite of integrated products designed to maximize the convenience and ease of watching TV anytime and anywhere. Key components of TV Everywhere(TM) include the TV Everywhere Adapter; the ViP(R) 922 set-top box—the world's only DVR with built-in Slingbox technology — the new DISH Network WiFi HD Monitor; and the newly-released DISH Remote Access app.
On January 7, 2010, Dish Network partners with NeuLion to distribute live international TV channels through IPTV platform.
On February 3, 2010, Dish Network introduces Tetris TV, a interactive TV game service with Oberon Media and The Tetris Company.
On June 3, 2010, Dish Network introduced Free HD for Life.This deal requires an agreement and autoPay with paperless billing.
On August 24, 2010, Dish Network introduced DishOnline.com, the first online video portal that integrates live TV.
On October 6, 2010, Logitech announced that it would offer its new Google TV powered set top device, the Revue, to Dish Network subscribers.
On November 10, 2010, DISH Network L.L.C. announced that DISH Network's Google TV solutionis now available to customers. DISH Network's Google TV solution, which requires a DVR integration service, includes the Logitech Revue with Google TV, a small set-top box.
On April 6, 2011, DISH Network won Blockbuster Inc. in a bankruptcy auction in New York, agreeing to pay roughly $320 million for the nationwide video-rental company.
Name Age Since Current Position
Ergen, Charles 58 2008 Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer
Olson, Robert 51 2009 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Han, Bernard 46 2009 Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President
Dodge, R. Stanton 43 2007 Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Cullen, Thomas 51 2009 Executive Vice President - Sales, Marketing and Programming
Kelly, Michael 49 2010 Executive Vice President - Direct, Commercial and Advertising Sales
Wood, Stephen 52 2006 Executive Vice President - Human Resources
DeFranco, James 58 2009 Executive Vice President, Director
Carlson, W. Erik 41 2008 Executive Vice President - DNS and Service Operations
Lynch, Roger 48 2009 Executive Vice President - Advanced Technologies
Moskowitz, David 52 2007 Director and Senior Advisor
Ergen, Cantey 55 2001 Director
Vogel, Carl 53 2009 Director
Goodbarn, Steven 53 2002 Independent Director
Howard, Gary 60 2005 Independent Director
Ortolf, Tom 60 2005 Independent Director
OMPANY ADDRESS
Dish Network Corp
9601 South Meridian Boulevard
Englewood CO 80112