EchoStarVoom HD Claims $1B in Damages from DISH Network ExitAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 3, 2008 - 7:29am.
New York - Voom HD Networks, a suite of HD channels owned by Cablevision's (NYSE: CVC) Rainbow Media, has filed a complaint against satellite TV provider DISH Network (NASD: DISH) with the New York Supreme Court, claiming over $1 billion in damages in the wake of DISH's dropping Voom's channels from its service last month, Multichannel News reported. tags: Video | Law | Lawsuits | TV | HD | EchoStar | DISH Network | Cablevision | Rainbow Media | Voom HD Networks |
TiVo Wins DVR Patent Ruling Against EchoStarAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 31, 2008 - 11:48am.
EchoStar Renamed DISH Network; Plans Spin-Off of Set-top BusinessAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 7, 2007 - 10:02am.
Patent Office Upholds TiVo Patent; EchoStar Appeal Still PendingAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 29, 2007 - 12:16pm.
WSJ: AT&T Close to Bid for EchoStar or DirecTVAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 24, 2007 - 10:06am.
New York - AT&T, which has been pondering an acquisition in the satellite TV sector, is now closing in on a deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing "people familiar with the matter."
Appeals Court Looks to Favor TiVo Over EchoStar in Patent CaseAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2007 - 8:53am.
Washington - A panel of judges with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has signaled that it will likely rule at least partially in favor of TiVo in the company's patent infringement case against satellite TV firm EchoStar Communications, the Associated Press reported. EchoStar to Acquire Sling Media for $380 MillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 25, 2007 - 7:33am.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, has announced that it will pay $380 million to acquire Sling Media, a developer of TV "place-shifting" technology that lets users access premium home TV channels while on the go from Internet-connected devices. DISH Network Launches Setanta Sports ChannelAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 2, 2007 - 12:07pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, said on Thursday that it has added Setanta Sports' programming package -- which includes more than 1,000 live events, including U.K. and European soccer -- to its offering. The Setanta Sports channel will be available for $14.99 per month to residential subscribers, and $100 per month for business subscribers. Intelsat to Sell Majority Stake to BC Partners for $4.6 BillionAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2007 - 12:09pm.
Washington - British private equity firm BC Partners on Tuesday agreed to acquire a 76% stake in Intelsat, the provider of satellite communications services, in a deal that values the company at $5.03 billion. Intelsat Reportedly on Auction Block; EchoStar, Liberty Among BiddersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2007 - 11:47am.
Washington - Intelsat, a provider of satellite communications services, has put itself on the auction block, with major bidders including the team of EchoStar Communications and Liberty Media, according to various media reports. DirecTV, EchoStar to Offer High-Speed Internet Through ClearwireAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 14, 2007 - 11:38am.
Kirkland, Wash. - Clearwire, the operator of a wireless, high-speed Internet access service, announced on Thursday that it has signed agreements with the nation's two satellite TV broadcasters -- DirecTV and EchoStar Communications, which operates the DISH Network -- that will enable the satellite firms to offer high-speed Internet access to their subscribers. Gemstar-TV Guide, Ensequence Build Interactive TV Tool for EchoStarAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 25, 2007 - 3:16pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, said on Wednesday that it has partnered with interactive video developer Ensequence and Gemstar-TV Guide International on a new interactive TV application, slated to launch in the second quarter. DISH Network subscribers will be able to launch the TV Guide Channel application using their remotes, and receive programming recommendations in up to 10 different categories, as well as set program reminders and digital video recordings. Google, EchoStar Partner on Satellite TV Ad Sales SystemAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on April 3, 2007 - 10:38am.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Google on a new, automated system for buying, selling, delivering and measuring ads on the network's 125 national channels. EchoStar Invests $40 Million in Korean Satellite-based Mobile TV Firm TUAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 21, 2007 - 11:09am.
Englewood, Colo. - Satellite TV provider EchoStar Communications announced on Wednesday that its Asian subsidiary has made a $40 million investment in South Korea's TU Media Corp., the operator of a satellite-based mobile TV service. DirecTV, EchoStar Debut Portable, In-Car Satellite TVsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 9, 2007 - 10:35am.
Las Vegas - U.S. satellite TV providers DirecTV and EchoStar Communications on Tuesday unveiled dueling portable satellite TV receivers at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Court Blocks Injunction Against EchoStar in TiVo Patent CaseAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 4, 2006 - 1:07pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced that an appeals court has blocked an injunction against the company's digital video recorders that was part of a ruling won in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by TiVo. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Tuesday stayed the injunction ordered by a federal court in Texas, which would have prevented EchoStar from making or selling its digital video recorders, and compelled the company to disable set-tops already in customers' homes. "We are pleased the Federal Court found that EchoStar has a 'substantial case on the merits' and blocked the Texas decision for the duration of the appeal," EchoStar said in a statement. The ruling against EchoStar also ordered the company to pay TiVo $89.6 million in damages. "We are confident that the jury's decision in TiVo's favor will be upheld once the Federal Circuit has the opportunity to review the entire record in this case," TiVo said in a statement.
Satellite TV Firm EchoStar Names New President, CFOAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on September 18, 2006 - 1:20pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced on Monday that it has named Carl Vogel as president, and Bernard L. Han as chief financial officer. Vogel was EchoStar's president from 1994 to 1997, and has also served as president and CEO of Charter Communications. Han was most recently vice president and chief financial officer of Northwest Airlines. "We are very fortunate Carl has assumed this critical leadership role at EchoStar," said CEO Charles Ergen. "His extensive knowledge of the industry in general, and EchoStar in particular, will strengthen our company and allow us to continue delivering high quality programming to our more than 12 million subscribers."
Career Moves: September 18, 2006Authored by dmw on September 18, 2006 - 9:54am.
EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced on Monday that it has named Carl Vogel as President, and Bernard L. Han as Chief Financial Officer. Vogel was EchoStar's president from 1994 to 1997, and has also served as president and CEO of Charter Communications. Han was most recently vice president and chief financial officer of Northwest Airlines. EchoStar Countersuit Against TiVo Put on HoldAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 28, 2006 - 12:07pm.
Alviso, Calif. - A federal judge has put a hold on a patent infringement suit filed by satellite TV provider EchoStar against digital video recorder firm TiVo, while the U.S. Patent Office reexamines the EchoStar patents in question.
EchoStar Adds Warner Bros. Titles to DISH Network VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on August 25, 2006 - 1:07pm.
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service, announced on Friday that it has signed an agreement with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, to carry the studio's current and library titles on its video-on-demand and pay-per-view services. Colorado-based EchoStar said the agreement includes high-definition titles.
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