| Since 1995, when DISH Network launched its first | | | | car load of listless passengers. |
| satellite, growth and expansion of services have | | | | In addition, DISH Network has now entered the |
| been ceaseless. From 100,000 subscribers that | | | | world of bundled services. DISH Network |
| year to over 12,000,000 currently, DISH Network | | | | announced their partnership with WildBlue some |
| programming has expanded to meet the needs of | | | | time back but the internet service rolled out in |
| their larger and more diversified audience. With | | | | March 2007. This satellite based high-speed |
| unparalleled high definition programming, interactive | | | | internet service is particularly valuable for those in |
| channels, pay-per-view offerings, and | | | | rural areas where high speed cable connections |
| programming for cultural groups from around the | | | | aren't even available as no phone or cable line is |
| globe, the services offered are vast. | | | | required for the service. For many years |
| Luckily for consumers, the end is not in sight. | | | | customers who wished to have one provider and |
| Just several months ago, DISH Network | | | | receive a single bill for both their television and |
| announced that their services were becoming | | | | internet services were forced to go the route of |
| more mobile. The announcement reported the | | | | cable, but as of this year satellite TV is able to |
| launch of the MobileDISH system which has now | | | | offer a similar program. |
| occurred in early 2007. The system provides a | | | | The DISH High-Speed Internet offering with |
| low profile mobile satellite antenna that can be | | | | WildBlue will offer three levels of service with |
| mounted on the roof rack of a vehicle. These | | | | connection speeds from 128Kbps to 256Kbps. |
| devices are said to be targeted primarily for | | | | Anti-spam and anti-virus protection will be available |
| larger vehicles such as SUVs and RVs. Larger | | | | and users will have several e-mail addresses |
| vehicles such as semi-tractor trailers and large | | | | offered to them. More information on the service |
| RV's have always had the option of mounted a | | | | is available on the DISH Network site. |
| small dish, but with this more streamlined system, | | | | Just as many technology related businesses |
| smaller, personal vehicles can now take advantage | | | | continue to expand and integrate services through |
| of DISH Network programming. | | | | diversification and partnering agreements, DISH |
| The company reports that the extensive | | | | Network appears to be staying ahead of the |
| programming now offers 100 channels of viewing | | | | curve providing an ever increasing array of |
| and provides excellent reception even at high | | | | services that are particularly crucial to those in |
| speeds. Good news for those on the road for | | | | underserved and less accessible areas. |
| extended periods of time; particularly those with a | | | | |