| With our superb digital signal, the picture is | | I heard DISH Network and DirecTV are trying to |
| crisp and crystal clear. The sound is also | | merge, will this affect me? The merger has |
| digital with quality reproduction normally only | | been blocked by the government and therefore |
| found on CDs. In short, DISH Network gives you | | is no longer going to happen. |
| the finest picture and sound available today! | | |
| | What are the programming charges for a |
| Extensive NFL coverage is available on | | second receiver? There is no programming fee |
| ESPN, which is already included in DISH | | for your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th receivers? |
| Network basic packages. You can also watch | | There is, however, a nominal monthly second |
| exciting NFL matchups on either your local | | receiver Access Fee. |
| networks or, if qualified, on Local Broadcast | | |
| Networks or Distant Broadcast Networks East | | After I make my purchase, how do I activate my |
| and/or West Coast network feeds. | | programming? Instructions for ordering your |
| | DISH Network programming will be sent with |
| Our dish antennas comply with the Satellite | | your system. You will call DISH Network's |
| Consumer Bill of Rights, a regulation released | | toll-free number (24 hours a day) after your |
| by the FCC on August 6, 1996. This regulation | | installation is completed. |
| PREEMPTS area zoning ordinances and | | |
| Homeowners Association covenants and | | Why does a phone line connect to the |
| restrictions on DBS dish antennas. | | receiver? The primary reason why the |
| | receiver(s) connect to the phone line is to |
| We strive to make satellite programming as | | ensure your ability to purchase Pay-Per-View |
| affordable as possible. One way to achieve | | movies and events. |
| this is to provide stations in packages, rather | | |
| than mostly a la carte. To prevent us from | | Watch 100% Digital programming on up to two |
| having to raise prices, no substitutions are | | TVs and get FREE Basic Installation when you |
| allowed. | | purchase two satellite TV receivers for FREE |
| | and commit to 12 months of programming. |
| There is no equipment to buy. You get up to 4 | | |
| receivers and a satellite dish installed for free. | | How do I get my local networks? Local |
| | Networks are available to anyone who has a |
| There are 2 differences between Dolby | | qualifying ZIP code under the SHVA ruling. A |
| Surround and Dolby Digital. First, Dolby | | new law went into effect November 24, 1999 |
| Surround only has 4 channels; Dolby Digital | | which now allows satellite companies to carry |
| has 5.1 channels. In addition, AC-3 includes a | | locals into local markets on a broader scale. |
| Phase Delay which gives you the illusion of a | | |
| sound reflection which is either closer or further | | DishPVR is an integrated Satellite TV receiver |
| from you than the actual speaker and gives you | | and Personal Video Recorder (PVR) that gives |
| a more realistic sound profile. | | you the ability to record and control TV |
| | programming in a way you never could before. |