EchoStar Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH, DISHP) has announced that the DISH Networkô One-Rate Plan is making satellite television even more affordable by offering new customers a professionally installed satellite TV system FREE, after a $298 rebate, with a 1 year commitment to DISH Network programming of $56.98 per month.DISH Networkís One-Rate Plan also offers new customers a FREE commitment of $48.98 per month. In addition, another option for new customers is a $100 rebate on a satellite TV system with a 1-year commitment of $39.98 per month. These DISH Network One-Rate Plan offers are valid from May 1 to July 31, 1999.""Now that we offer three DISH Network One-Rate Plans and rebates, customers can choose the plan best for them,"" said Mary Peterson, Vice President of Marketing at EchoStar. ""We want to make satellite television easy and affordable, so for the first time weíre including the option of a free DISH Network satellite system with professional installation after rebate for new customers. This promotion proves DISH Networkís leadership in satellite TV, offering more TV for less money.""Hereís how these three DISH Network One-Rate Plans work:Plan 1:Purchase EchoStarís multiroom-ready satellite receiver and make a 1-year commitment to the DISH Network One-Rate Plan of $56.98 per month, which includes Americaís Top100 CD package and the choice of THREE premium movie packages, and receive a $298 rebate after the first programming payment. Thatís a FREE digital satellite TV system PLUS a choice of either a FREE basic professional installation or a second satellite TV receiver!Plan 2:Purchase EchoStarís multiroom-ready satellite receiver and make a 1-year commitment to the DISH Network One-Rate Plan of $48.98 per month, which includes Americaís Top 100 CD package and the choice of TOW premium movie packages, and receive a $199 rebate after the first programming payment. Thatís a FREE digital satellite TV system plus a FREE self-installation kit!Plan 3:Purchase one of EchoStarís multiroom-ready satellite receivers and make a 1-year commitment to the DISH Network One-Rate Plan of $39.98 per month, which includes Americaís Top 100 CD package and the choice of ONE premium movie package, and receive a $100 rebate after the first programming payment, plus a FREE self-installation kit!Customers can also choose to purchase a standard professional installation for only $99 and a second satellite receiver, an EchoStar Model 2700, for $99. DISH Networkís all-digital programming packages start as low as $19.99 per month and other EchoStar satellite TV systems starts as low as $149.For more information, phone 1 800 333 DISH (3474). DISH Network is located on the Internet at: www.dishnetwork.com.