EchoStar Corporation Announces Conference Call for Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Results

February 16, 2009

ENGLEWOOD, CO, Feb 16, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) will host its fourth quarter and year end 2008 financial results conference call on Monday, March 2, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The dial-in number is (877) 500-5931.

EchoStar's press release about its financial results will be distributed prior to the conference call. The press release will be available at www.echostar.com.

About EchoStar Corporation

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) provides equipment sales, digital broadcast operations, and satellite services that enhance today's digital TV lifestyle, including products from Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., EchoStar has 25 years of experience designing, developing and distributing award-winning television set-top boxes and related products for pay television providers and is creating hardware and service solutions for cable, telco, IPTV and satellite TV companies. EchoStar includes a network of 10 digital broadcast centers and leased fiber optic capacity with points of presence in approximately 160 U.S. cities. EchoStar also delivers satellite services through eight satellites and related FCC licenses. Visit www.echostar.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jason Kiser
Email Contact
303-723-2210

Press Contact:
Marc Lumpkin
Email Contact
303-706-5236


SOURCE: EchoStar Corporation

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