New HD Channels Starting 5/12/2008

[Yes616]

Wow! All I did was get a nights sleep then I wake up to find all of this!

Yeah I know we already have USA and CNN.

Here is the press release..

Press Release

DISH Network Charges Forward With Another Round of National HD Channel Launches
Sunday May 11, 10:27 pm ET
Satellite Provider Remains On Schedule to Reach Year-End Goal of 100 National HD Channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH - News), today announced plans to bolster its rapidly expanding HD programming with the launch of an additional 22 national HD channels beginning Monday, May 12. These additions include:

-- ABC Family HD ( Ch 180)
-- Disney HD East (Ch. 172)
-- ESPNews HD (Ch. 142)
-- Biography HD (Ch. 119)
-- Hallmark Movie Channel HD (Ch 187)
-- Bravo HD (Ch. 129)
-- Cartoon HD (Ch. 176)
-- MGM HD (Ch. 385)
-- Cinemax 5 Star (Ch. 381)
-- Sci Fi HD (Ch. 122)
-- Cinemax HD West (Ch. 380)
-- Smithsonian HD (Ch. 374)
-- Comcast Sports Network Bay Area HD (Ch 419)*
-- Tennis Channel HD (Ch. 400)
-- Toon Disney HD (Ch. 174)
-- Comcast Sports Network New England HD (Ch 435)*
-- Travel Channel HD (Ch. 215)
-- USA HD (Ch. 105)
-- CNBC HD (Ch. 208)
-- Weather Channel HD (Ch. 214)
-- CNN HD (Ch. 200)
-- World Fishing Network HD (Ch. 396)

*Launch Wednesday, May 14

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``We are excited to extend our competitiveness in HD by enhancing our already comprehensive HD lineup with these 22 channels, bringing our total HD lineup to over 95 channels,'' said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. ``These launches, along with other recent additions such as the New England Sports Network (NESN) HD, reinforce our commitment to offer the best in entertainment.''

DISH Network offers new customers the opportunity to upgrade for free to a dishHD DVR receiver like the ViP722(tm) -- which recently received the top-ranking Editors' Choice awards from both CNET and PC Magazine. The ViP722 is a dual-tuner HD DVR that operates two televisions in separate rooms. The ViP722 can record up to 55 hours of HD and up to 350 hours of standard definition and allows customers to pause, rewind and fast forward their favorite TV programming.

``Our HD services include innovative packages that are aggressively priced,'' said Jessica Insalaco, senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer for DISH Network. ``That combined with our award-winning HD and DVR technology make DISH Network the clear choice for customers seeking the best value and quality in HD today.''

Qualified new DISH Network customers who sign up with a 24-month commitment will also receive three months of free programming (a $120 value), a free dishDVR like the ViP722 and free installation (a $49.99 value). For more information on DISH Network, visit DISH Network -- Home or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

ABOUT DISH NETWORK CORPORATION

DISH Network Corporation (NasdaqGSISH - News) provides more than 13.78 million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction which has surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network customers also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit DISH Network or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.


Contact:

DISH Network Corporation
Francie Bauer
720-514-5351
press@echostar.com

[jpfrasier]

I assume they will be turned on around 2:00est?

[Yes616]

Originally Posted by jpfrasier

I assume they will be turned on around 2:00est?

Normally you would think so but this is alot! Also notice the official release says "beginning today" so I don't think we will see all of the channels by tonight. The link on the headline page provided sends you to Swanni's page. That says today. This is the real deal.

I knew this was going to be a good week as I stated in another thread as Team Summit starts Thursday. Dish wants to look real good before then.

[bigbeer]

Wow, that's impressive. The patience pays off! Now we have the channels, the best pricing and the best equipment.

I'm disappointed to not see WGN in with all those channels. I was hoping for more HD baseball. (Never happy)

[spokybob]

I have called DISH twice this year asking about opting out of my contract. When they asked why, I told them that Directv had many more HD channels. Boy, I'm glad I stayed right here.

[chris885]

Will these all be available, with the execption of the premium movie channels, to all subscibers?
I currently have the AT100 plus the HD pack.
I think it is called the Bronze package.

[Iain1974]

Originally Posted by spokybob

I have called DISH twice this year asking about opting out of my contract. When they asked why, I told them that Directv had many more HD channels. Boy, I'm glad I stayed right here.

Despite all my complaining, I'm glad I was too lazy to switch as well.

[18 is # 1]

Thanks Yes, as always you da best!!!

[Yes616]

Originally Posted by 18 is # 1

Thanks Yes, as always you da best!!!

Your welcome.

NEWSFLASH!!
Channels are now being turned on.. I will report back in a few minutes!

[golfnut678]

New HD channels now on. Happened about 1:45 CST.

[spokybob]

I just rebooted. Yippee.

[JeffJ72]

Yeah its funny, not all listings loaded yet

[flyncj7]

Confirmed I got them too.

Thanks Dish!!!

[Yes616]

Here they are..
BIO - 9443, 119
BRAVO - 9492, 129
ESNWS - 9494, 142
DISE - 9433, 172
TDIS - 9449, 174
TOON - 9463, 176
HMC - 9444, 187
CNBC - 9439, 208
TWC - 9438, 214
TRAV - 9437, 215
MAX-W - 9440, 311
5-MAX - 9441, 314
SMITH - 374
MGM - 385
WFN - 394
TENIS - 9442, 400
ABCFM - 9434, 180

I hope I didn't miss any. I tried to do this fast.

Also, all the HD Only channels have been mapped down to the upper 300's. I will list those in a few minutes but the new ones are shown above.

It looks like the only reason to watch anything in the 9400's are Voom channels. Everything else has been mapped down.

HDNET - 362
HDTHR - 364
UNIHD - 366
MHD - 369
HDNMV - 383
MGM - 385
VS/GF - 398

[garys]

Originally Posted by JeffJ72

Yeah its funny, not all listings loaded yet

That always happens, if you want complete program info, do a switch test and force the new info to download.