| DISH Network is the sole designer and | What are the programming charges for a |
| | second Bend DISH Network |
| receiver? For most applications the phone | receiver? There is no "programming" fee |
| developer of the entire system, including | for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th receivers. |
| line is for on-screen Caller ID, impulse | Whatever DISH Network programming you |
| receivers, the satellite dish antenna, as well as | subscribe to on your "main" receiver will |
| Pay-Per-View and Home Interactive TV. There | automatically be on your "secondary" (extra) |
| much of the software and on-screen graphics. | receivers. Under our primary promotion |
| is also a special consideration in regards to | Does DISH offer an HDTV receiver? Yes, |
| This vertical integration enables them to offer | the new 811 HD is now available. |
| our primary promotion (Digital Home | |
| lower costs to the consumer and they will | DISH is one of the most technologically |
| Advantage), where there is no additional outlet | advanced, high-quality satellite TV systems |
| always strive to be the lowest cost provider. | available. Our receivers are fully |
| fees provided all dual-tuner receivers (DISH | MPEG-2/DVB compliant, offering you |
| | excellent quality in both audio and video. |
| 322 or DVR 522) are continuously connected | |
| to the customer's phone line. | I heard DISH and DirecTV are trying to |
| | merge, will this affect me? The merger |
| | has been blocked by the government and |
| | therefore is no longer going to happen. |
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