UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of
Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 10, 2009
DISH NETWORK
CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
(State
or other jurisdiction
of
incorporation)
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0-26176
(Commission
File
Number)
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88-0336997
(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
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9601
S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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80112
(Zip
Code)
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(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
DISH DBS
CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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COLORADO
(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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333-31929
(Commission
File Number)
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84-1328967
(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
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9601
S. MERIDIAN BLVD.
ENGLEWOOD,
COLORADO
(Address
of principal executive offices)
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80112
(Zip
Code)
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(303) 723-1000
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
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DISH
Network L.L.C. today announced that it recently passed the
14 million customer milestone. See Press Release, dated December 10,
2009, “DISH Network Adds Its 14 Millionth Customer” attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
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(c)
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Exhibits:
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99.1
Press Release “DISH Network Adds Its 14 Millionth Customer”
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Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have
duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto
duly authorized.
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DISH
NETWORK CORPORATION
DISH
DBS CORPORATION
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Date:
December 10, 2009
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By:
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/s/ R. Stanton
Dodge
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R.
Stanton Dodge
Executive
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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Exhibit
No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press
Release “DISH Network Adds Its 14 Millionth
Customer”
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Exhibit 99.1
DISH
NETWORK ADDS ITS 14 MILLIONTH CUSTOMER
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 10, 2009 –
DISH Network L.L.C., the fastest growing pay-TV service in America, today
announced that it recently passed the 14 million customer milestone. This
significant achievement follows DISH Network’s third quarter in which it added
more net subscribers than any company in the multichannel video distribution
business.
“Surpassing
14 million subscribers is testimony to the strides we made over the past year in
providing a best-in-class video experience,” said Charlie Ergen, Chairman,
President and CEO of DISH Network. “We have more high definition channels than
any other TV provider, we feature award-winning DVR technology, and we do it all
at the most economical prices in the business.”
As the
nation’s leader in high definition, DISH Network offers more than 150 national
HD channels, local HD channels in 152 markets, and top-rated 1080p technology
that provides the best picture available anywhere. DISH Network also leads the
industry in technological breakthroughs, with award-winning HD DVR receivers,
the largest hard drives, the most comprehensive remote DVR manager, and the most
advanced DVR functionality including multi-room viewing capability – unmatched
by any other satellite or cable provider. Additionally, customers have access to
the most international programming in the nation, including more than 175
channels representing more than 28 languages and one of the largest
Spanish-language channel line-ups.
For more
information about DISH Network, visit www.dishnetwork.com.
# # #
About DISH Network
Corporation
DISH
Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C.,
provides more than 14 million satellite TV customers as of Dec. 10, 2009, with
the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the
lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video
and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels,
state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR
technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the ViP® 722
HD DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine “Editors’ Choice.” DISH Network is included in
the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dishnetwork.com,
follow on Twitter, @dishnetwork (www.twitter.com/dishnetwork), or become a Fan
on Facebook, www.facebook.com/dishnetwork.
DISH
Network Media Contact:
Francie
Bauer – 720-514-5351 – press@dishnetwork.com