SBC Communications Adds New Dish to the Menu, Launches Quadruple Play Bundle With DISH Network Satellite TV

5-Mar-04

In a move expected to reshape the telecommunications and television entertainment landscape, SBC Communications Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp. launched SBC/DISH Network satellite TV service across the SBC service area (13 states and 55 million telephone lines) offering consumers new choices, significant values, and un-matched convenience. With the SBC/DISH Network rollout, the SBC family of companies becomes the first major telecommunications provider in the nation to offer TV, wireless, broadband and local/long distance service, all with one call and one monthly bill -- a ìstrategic quadruple playî that significantly enhances customer benefits. In the future, SBC and EchoStar companies plan to develop set-top boxes that combine the features of satellite TV, digital video recording, broadband, home networking, and tele-communications services.ìThe future begins today when it comes to buying entertainment and communications services,î said Edward E. Whitacre Jr., SBC Chairman And Chief Executive Officer. ìWe now have perhaps the premier bundle in the industry. No competitor can surpass our compelling choices, great values and seamless customer experience.î No other major telecommunications provider in the nation has a more fully integrated relationship with a satellite TV provider or has greater benefit and customer experience available today on a broad basis. SBC/DISH Network satellite TV programming prices start as low as $29.99 a month and all SBC/DISH Network packages include local channels (where available) at no additional cost, free standard professional installation for up to four TVs, no long-term commitment requirements, no equipment purchase, and a choice of receivers, featuring the latest technologies -- including a digital video recorder (DVR) and a high-definition receiver -- at additional fees. For more information on SBC Communications, Inc., please visit www.sbc.com. For more information on EchoStar/DISH Network, please visit www.dishnet.com.

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