Dish Network Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! == Technical information == === Broadcast technology === For years DISH used standard [[MPEG-2]] for broadcasting, but the addition of bandwidth-intensive HDTV called for a change to the [[H.264/MPEG-4 AVC]] system. DISH announced that, from February 1, 2006, all new HDTV channels would be available in H.264 format only, while maintaining the current lineup as MPEG-2. The company intended to convert the entire platform to H.264 to provide more channels to subscribers. In 2007, DISH Network reduced the resolution of 1080-line channels from 1920x1080 to 1440x1080. Reducing the horizontal resolution and/or data rate of HD video is known as [[HD Lite]] and is done by other TV providers as well.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} Both a standard receiver and a receiver with built-in [[digital video recorder]] (DVR) were available to subscribers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mydish.com/upgrades/products/receivers |title=Dish's Current Offered Receivers |publisher=DISH}}</ref> The DISH Network ViP722 HD DVR replacement for the ViP622 received generally positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-video-recorders-dvrs/Dish-network-vip622-hd/4505-6474_7-31778299.html |title=Dish Network ViP622 HD DVR Digital Video Recorder (DVR) reviews |website=[[CNET]] |access-date=December 19, 2008 |date=October 4, 2006 |author=David Katzmaier |author2=John P. Falcone}}</ref> It could record up to 350 hours of standard-definition (SD) broadcasts, or 55 hours of high-definition (HD). These [[set-top box]]es (STBs) allow for HD on the primary TV and SD on the secondary TV (TV2) without a secondary box on TV2. === Receivers and devices === ==== Earlier satellite dishes ==== DISH Network's first satellite antenna was simply called the "DISH Network" dish. It was retroactively named the "DISH 300" when legal and satellite problems forced delays of the forthcoming DISH 500 systems. It uses one [[Low-noise block downconverter|LNB]] to obtain signals from the 119°W orbital location,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.Dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/user_guides_and_manuals/installation/117595_01_RV_Pointing_Table.PDF |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20080117031239/http://www.dishnetwork.com/downloads/pdf/user_guides_and_manuals/installation/117595_01_RV_Pointing_Table.PDF |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 17, 2008 |title=Dish 300 and 500 Pointing Guide |publisher=Dish Network |access-date=December 19, 2008 }}</ref> and was commonly used as a second dish to receive additional high-definition or international programming from either the 148°W or 61.5°W orbital locations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish61_sid.html |title=Channels at 61.5°W |access-date=December 19, 2008 |publisher=Lyngsat |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217095710/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish61_sid.html |archive-date=December 17, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish148_sid.html |title=Channels at 148°W |access-date=December 19, 2008 |publisher=Lyngsat |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217095705/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish148_sid.html |archive-date=December 17, 2008 }}</ref> The 119°W slot is one of two primary orbital locations, the other being 110°W, that provide core services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish110_sid.html |title=Channels at 110°W |access-date=December 19, 2008 |publisher=Lyngsat |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081217013237/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish110_sid.html |archive-date=December 17, 2008 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish119_sid.html |title=Channels at 119°W |access-date=December 19, 2008 |publisher=Lyngsat |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219040945/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dish119_sid.html |archive-date=December 19, 2008 }}</ref> After EchoStar obtained the broadcasting assets of a failed joint venture between ASkyB and [[MCI Inc.|MCI WorldCom]], it had more than doubled its capacity by adding 28 transponders at the 110°W orbital location. Since EchoStar also owned the adjacent 119°W orbital location it developed the DISH 500 to receive the signals of both orbital locations using one dish and an innovative dual-[[Low-noise block downconverter|LNB]] assembly. Although the new 20-inch DISH 500 was slightly larger than the then-current 18-inch DISH 300 and DirecTV dishes it had the distinct advantage of obtaining signals from EchoStar's two adjacent satellite locations for a theoretical 500-channel capacity. The DISH 500, as a result, provided very large capacity for local-into-local service, nationwide programming, and business services. In order to migrate existing customers to DISH 500, DISH Network provided value-added channels in addition to local channels that could only be received with the DISH 500 and newer systems. Some of the channels exclusive to these newer systems were [[H2 (TV channel)|H<sub>2</sub>]], [[Boomerang (TV network)|Boomerang]], [[The Science Channel|Science]], [[Destination America|Planet Green]], [[Universal Kids|PBS Kids Sprout]] and [[Comedy Central]]. ==== Tailgater ==== The Tailgater is a portable satellite antenna; the tailgater can be purchased as a standalone device for $350. The Tailgater is compatible with the Wally and VIP211 receivers. Customers only need to pay for the period of time where the receiver is active on the account, the monthly cost for a Vip211 or Wally is $7 per month, if the receiver is the only one on the account, there is no charge.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gadgetreview.com/dish-network-tailgater-portable-satellite|title=Dish Network Tailgater Portable Satellite Weighs Just 10lbs|date=2 September 2011|access-date=14 August 2016}}</ref> It weighs ten pounds, is protected from weather, and automatically searches for a signal. The only satellites that are currently compatible with the Tailgater are at DISH's 119 (SD/HD TV), 110 (SD/HD TV), and 129 (SD/HD TV) orbital slots.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2392032,00.asp|title=DISH Launches 'Tailgater,' a Robotic Mobile Satellite TV Antenna|last=Hachman|first=Mark|work=[[PC Magazine]]|date=2011-08-29|access-date=2012-07-12}}</ref> ==== Wally ==== The Wally is a solo-receiver without a built in digital video recorder (DVR). ==== Hopper and Joey ==== {{Main|Hopper (DVR)}} [[File:DishHD2012.jpg|thumb|DISH HD, newest version used with the Hopper and Joey system]] Hopper is a line of multi-tuner set-top boxes first introduced in 2012; they are digital video recorders that can be networked with accompanying "Joey" set-top boxes for multi-room access to recordings. DISH Network subsequently introduced updated versions of the Hopper, including Hopper with Sling (which adds integrated [[placeshifting]] capabilities), the Hopper 3, and the Hopper Plus <ref name=AllAmericanDish-hopperplus>{{cite web|title=Dish Network Hopper Plus|url=https://allamericandish.com/dish-hopper-plus/|work=All American Dish|access-date=15 November 2022}}</ref> which features [[4K resolution|4K]] support and 16 tuners. Hopper supports a voice-activated remote,<ref name=pcmag-hopperreview>{{cite web|title=Dish Network Hopper|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2403072,00.asp|work=PC Magazine|access-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=engadget-review>{{cite web|title=Dish Hopper whole-home DVR review|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/04/30/dish-hopper-whole-home-dvr-review/|work=Engadget|access-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=pcmag-hopperslingreview>{{cite web|title=Dish Network Hopper With Sling|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414800,00.asp|work=PC Magazine|access-date=5 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=engadget-hopper4k>{{cite web|title=Dish Network will have 4K this summer for every UHD TV|url=https://www.engadget.com/2015/01/05/dish-network-4k-joey/|website=Engadget|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="mcn-4kjoey">{{cite web |title=The new DISH voice remote with the Google Assistant |url=https://www.infinitydish.com/voice-remote-google-assistant/ |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=Infinity DISH}}</ref><ref name="verge-hopper3">{{cite web|title=Dish's Hopper 3 DVR lets you watch four shows at once on your 4K TV|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/1/5/10719456/dish-hopper-3-dvr-announced-hoppergo-ces-2016|website=The Verge|date=5 January 2016|access-date=1 February 2016}}</ref> as well as [[Amazon Echo]] and [[Google Home]] integration.<ref name="engadget-alexahopper">{{cite web|title=Dish brings Alexa and multi-room music to Hopper DVRs|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/03/dish-brings-alexa-and-multi-room-music-to-hopper-dvrs/|website=Engadget|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/03/google-assistant-now-works-with-5000-smart-home-devices/|title=Google Assistant now works with 5,000 smart home devices – TechCrunch|website=techcrunch.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-25}}</ref> === Apps === '''DISH Anywhere''' DISH Anywhere is DISH's subscriber-only streaming video service. The DISH Anywhere app combines [[Sling TV|Sling]] broadcast technology and internet to bring subscribers DISH content wherever they are.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DISH Anywhere {{!}} Stream DISH Network Online & On The Go|url=https://www.usdish.com/dish-anywhere|access-date=2021-03-02|website=www.usdish.com}}</ref> It also pairs with DISH On Demand, a library that has over 80,000 movies and shows.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Watch New Movies & TV Shows On Demand {{!}} DISH|url=https://www.dish.com/programming/watch-on-demand/|access-date=2021-03-02|website=www.dish.com}}</ref> As of late 2018, [[HBO]] and [[Cinemax]] were no longer available for DISH customers due to Contract disputes.<ref>Graeme McMillan, Tech Land." [http://techland.time.com/2011/04/21/sorry-netflix-dishonline-signs-hbo-cinemax-streaming-content/ Sorry, Netflix: DishOnline Signs HBO, Cinemax Streaming Content]." April 21, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2011.</ref> However, Dish returned HBO and Cinemax programming as of August 2021 [https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/08/good-news-hbo-is-back-on-dish-network-but-does-it-matter/]. ==== Sling TV ==== {{Main|Sling TV}} In May 2012, DISH launched DISHWorld, a subscription-based [[over-the-top content|over-the-top]] [[internet television|streaming]] [[IPTV]] service, as an app on [[Roku]] devices, offering access to over 50 international television channels via [[broadband]] streaming.<ref name=bandc-dishworld>{{cite web|title=DishWorld Launches on Roku|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/technology/dishworld-launches-roku/49281|website=Broadcasting & Cable|date=23 May 2012|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref> In 2014, DISH Network began to reach carriage deals with broadcasters for a new over-the-top service that would be aimed towards [[cord cutter]]s as a low-cost alternative to traditional pay television.<ref name=variety-scrippsott>{{cite web|title=Dish Adds Food Network, HGTV and Other Scripps Cable Nets to Internet TV Lineup|url=https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/dish-adds-food-network-hgtv-and-other-scripps-cable-nets-to-internet-tv-lineup-51201306655/|website=Variety|date=16 September 2014|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref> On January 5, 2015, DISH Network officially unveiled [[Sling TV]], an over-the-top IPTV service designed to complement subscription video on-demand services such as Hulu and Netflix.<ref name=variety-slingunveil>{{cite web|title=Dish Unveils Internet Pay-TV Service, Sling TV, Starting at $20 per Month|url=https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/dish-unveils-internet-pay-tv-service-sling-tv-starting-at-20-monthly-1201392262/|website=Variety|date=5 January 2015|access-date=5 January 2015}}</ref> Some broadcasters have been hesitant about over-the-top services such as Sling TV, showing concern that they may undermine their carriage deals with larger conventional [[cable television|cable]], [[direct broadcast satellite|satellite]] and Internet TV providers. Time Warner initially noted that the carriage of its channels on the service was only for a "trial" basis, while both Time Warner's CEO [[Jeffrey Bewkes]] and an analyst from the firm [[Macquarie Group|Macquarie Capital]] disclosed that current contract language in DISH's OTT carriage deals with the service's content distributors would cap the number of subscribers that the service is allowed to have at any given time to 5 million. Neither DISH Network or its content providers have confirmed any such cap.<ref name="SlingCap">{{cite web|title=Report: Sling TV Subscriber Cap Revealed|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2480368,00.asp|author=David Murphy|periodical=PC Magazine|publisher=Ziff Davis|date=April 5, 2015|access-date=April 7, 2015}}</ref><ref name=mcn-unveil>{{cite web|title=Dish Unveils Sling TV|url=http://www.multichannel.com/news/technology/dish-unveils-sling-tv/386592|author=Mike Farrell|website=Multichannel News|publisher=NewBay Media|date=January 13, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref><ref name=thestreet-toopopular>{{cite web|title=Dish Network Doesn't Want Sling TV to Become Too Popular|url=http://www.thestreet.com/story/13004971/1/dish-network-doesnt-want-sling-tv-to-become-too-popular.html|author=Jeff Berman|website=TheStreet|date=January 9, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2015}}</ref> As of January 2022, the service has reached 2.49 million subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-24|title=Sling TV Ended 2021 with 2.49 Million Subscribers|url=https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-ended-2021-with-2-49-million-subscribers/|access-date=2022-02-25|website=Cord Cutters News|language=en-US}}</ref> === Satellite fleet === Until 2019, most of the satellites used by DISH Network were owned and operated by EchoStar Corporation. DISH frequently moves satellites among its many orbiting slots so this list may not be accurate. Refer to Lyngsat and DISH Channel Chart for detailed satellite information. {| class="wikitable sortable" |+ '''DISH Network satellites''' |- !Satellite||Location (degrees west)||Launched||Type||Notes |- |[[EchoStar I]]||77||{{dts|format=mdy|1995|December|28}} ||[[Lockheed Martin]] Astro Space Series 7000 (AS-7000)||Can carry a limited number of services on odd numbered transponders. DISH is not licensed to serve CONUS customers in the United States from this location but may transmit local stations. |- |[[EchoStar II]]||148|| {{dts|format=mdy|10 September 1996}}||[[Ariane 4]]||On 14 July 2008, EchoStar reported to the [[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission|SEC]] that EchoStar II "experienced a substantial failure that appears to have rendered the satellite a total loss". Retired in mid-2008. |- |[[EchoStar III]]||61.5||{{dts|format=mdy|1997|October|5}} ||[[Lockheed Martin]] Missiles and Space [[A2100]]AX||Replaced by EchoStar XV and was serving as an in-orbit spare. Placed on graveyard orbit by {{dts|September 6, 2017}}.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/echostar-iii-satellite-recovered-and-retired-300514733.html|title=EchoStar III Satellite Recovered and Retired|publisher=EchoStar Corporation|website=www.prnewswire.com}}</ref> |- |[[EchoStar IV]]||77||{{dts|format=mdy|1998|May|8}} ||[[Lockheed Martin]] Missiles and Space [[A2100]]AX|| This satellite had a launch issue, is now in an inclined orbit and is not currently{{When|date=April 2011}} operational. It largely serves as a placeholder for EchoStar slots. |- |[[EchoStar V]]||Deorbited from 148||{{dts|format=mdy|1999|September|23}} ||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300|FS-1300]]||EchoStar V was moved from 110 to 129 and finally to 148. International programming at 148 has moved to Anik F3/118.75°. Locals have moved to spot beams at other locations. The satellite was to serve as a placeholder for EchoStar at the 148 slot. The satellite was experiencing stability issues that made signal levels unstable for the short time it was located at 148. On July 31, 2009, all remaining programming at 148 ceased. Factors now indicate discontinuation of the 148 slot, at least for the short term, 3–4 years. |- |[[EchoStar VI]]||77||{{dts|format=mdy|2000|July|14}} ||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300|FS-1300]]|| Replaces EchoStar VIII. |- |[[EchoStar VII]]||119||{{dts|format=mdy|2002|February|21}} ||[[Lockheed Martin]] Missiles and Space [[A2100]]AX|| Currently{{When|date=April 2011}} an on orbit spare. Provides DISH Network's spot beam services to the western United States, as well as [[Muzak Holdings|Muzak]] programming to businesses on leased bandwidth. |- |[[EchoStar VIII]]||77||{{dts|format=mdy|2002|August|21}}||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300|FS-1300]]||Formerly at 110. On January 30, 2011, the satellite experienced a single event upset and drifted out of its intended orbit, this required all services to be relocated to other available satellite capacity in the Eastern Arc. One week later some services were restored, but the satellite is expected to be taken out of service again and replaced temporarily by EchoStar VI in order to conduct further testing. |- |[[EchoStar X]]||110||{{dts|format=mdy|15 February 2006}}||[[Lockheed Martin]] Missiles and Space [[A2100]]AXS||First seen functioning May 2006 in the 110.0W slot and is still transmitting from the same location as of October 2016. |- |[[EchoStar XI]]||110||{{dts|format=mdy|2008|July|16}}||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300]]|| |- |[[Echostar XII|EchoStar XII]]||61.5||{{dts|format=mdy|2003|July|17}} ||[[Lockheed Martin]] AS-2100||Originally known as [[Rainbow-1|Rainbow 1]], this satellite was launched by Cablevision/Rainbow DBS and used for the Voom DBS service at 61.5° W until the satellite and transponder licenses were sold to EchoStar in 2005. Renamed EchoStar 12 in March 2006. Currently only used for spot beam capabilities. |- |[[Echostar XIV]]||119||{{dts|format=mdy|2010|March|20}}||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300|FS-1300]]||Replaced Echostar VII. EchoStar XIV launched on an International Launch Services Proton/Breeze M vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Resides at an altitude of 22,000 miles. |- |[[EchoStar XV]]||61.5||{{dts|format=mdy|2010|July|10}} ||[[Space Systems/Loral]] [[LS-1300|FS-1300]]|| A [[Contiguous United States|CONUS]] only satellite. |- |[[Anik (satellite)|Anik F3]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satnews.com/stories2007/4281/ |title=launch of Anik F3 |publisher=Satnews.com |date=April 12, 2007 |access-date=April 21, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205142539/http://www.satnews.com/stories2007/4281/ |archive-date=February 5, 2012 }}</ref>||118.75||{{dts|format=mdy|2007|April|12}} ||[[Eurostar E3000|Astrium Eurostar 3000]]||Customers use the 36 inch DISH 500+ or DISH 1000+ to receive this non-DBS, medium-powered signal. Anik F3 is leased by DISH from [[Telesat Canada]] to serve [[Contiguous United States|CONUS]] customers. It broadcasts on non-DBS FSS frequencies (~11.7–12.2 GHz) using circular polarity (the only satellite serving the United States in this mode). It permanently replaces AMC-16, which was temporarily placed at 118.75° W due to delays in Anik F3 production. AMC-16 moved back to 85° W when Anik F3 was fully operational. A primarily international satellite with international channels once on 61.5, 121, or 148. |- |[[Ciel-2]]||129||{{dts|format=mdy|2008|December|10}}||[[Thales Alenia Space]] [[Spacebus 4000|Spacebus-4000C4]] ||Replaced EchoStar V at the 129°W orbital location. Owned by Canadian Ciel Satellite Group, DISH leases the entire bandwidth of the Ciel-2 satellite. Provides national HD programming and HD spot beam locals. |- |[[Nimiq 5]]||72.7||{{dts|format=mdy|2009|September|17}} ||[[Space Systems/Loral]] LS-1300|| A Canadian satellite operated by Telesat Canada. DISH leases the satellite's capacity. |} Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. 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