Oct. 8, 2008
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DISH Network Only Satellite TV Provider to Offer Game in Tennessee
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider and the official satellite TV provider of Vanderbilt University Athletics, today announced it will carry the Commodores’ football game at Mississippi State throughout Tennessee on Pay-Per-View (PPV). Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at 1:30 p.m. CDT.
It joins Comcast and Charter cable systems in bringing the game into the state of Tennessee.
DISH Network subscribers in Tennessee may purchase the game by visiting DISH Network Channel Range 455-465 and selecting the Vanderbilt at Mississippi State game, available for $29.95. For more information about how to subscribe to DISH Network, visit www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).
Comcast and Charter cable subscribers throughout the state of Tennessee can order the game through their local, participating cable provider. Comcast and Charter will offer the game in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and other areas throughout the state.
The cost is $29.95 through either source.
To order, contact your local cable provider. In Nashville that number is 615-244-5900. Additional participating cable providers as well as ordering information will also be listed on the CSS website, csssports.com.
For fans living outside of Tennessee, the game was added to the ESPN GamePlan programming package. DISH Network subscribers may upgrade their programming or purchase single day passes to view the game.
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television, provides approximately 13.79 million satellite TV customers as of June 30, 2008 with industry-leading customer satisfaction which has surpassed major cable TV providers for eight consecutive years. DISH Network also provides customers with award-winning HD and DVR technology including the ViP722TM HD DVR, which received the Editors’ Choice awards from both CNET and PC Magazine.
In addition, subscribers enjoy access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.
