Article: Entry into Montgomery, Ala., Makes DISH Network Local Channels Available to 100 Million TV Households.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) will offer local TV channels to Montgomery, Ala., and the surrounding area, representing a significant milestone for the satellite TV service. DISH Network now offers local channels to 100 million TV households nationally -- or 92 percent of the total TV households (based on Nielsen 2004 figures). The following local TV channels will be available: ABC Ch. 32 (WNCF), CBS Ch. 8 (WAKA), FOX Ch. 20 (WCOV), NBC Ch. 12 (WSFA), PBS Ch. 26 (WAIQ), Independent Ch. 29 (WBIH) and UPN Ch. 67 (WRJM).

This is the first time local TV channels are available on satellite ...

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