|
Englewood, Colo. and Paris, April 24, 2008 –DISH Network
Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)
today announced that DISH Network will test the DVB-SH (Digital Video
Broadcasting – Satellite services to Handhelds) mobile broadcast technology in
the United States, with the appropriate DVB-SH equipment, test tools and
training provided by Alcatel-Lucent. This evaluation will take place in DISH
Network’s laboratories in Atlanta, Ga. from May to August 2008, with the
ultimate objective to validate the performance and cost-efficiency of the
DVB-SH standard.
DVB-SH is an evolution of DVB-H and a powerful mobile broadcast standard
allowing cost-effective mobile TV deployments. It can be used in any frequency
spectrum below 3GHz, including UHF, L band and S band, and in terrestrial,
satellite or hybrid networks. The DVB-SH waveform definition was published by
the European Telecommunications Standards Institute(ETSI) in March 2008.
“As is our history, DISH Network continues to explore new, cutting-edge
technology for consumer applications,” said Nolan Daines, senior vice president
of Strategic Initiatives for DISH Network. “Considering the global momentum of
DVB-SH, we decided that performing a critical analysis of this new open
standard was the right thing to do for DISH Network. We look forward to working
in tandem with Alcatel-Lucent during this testing phase.”
“DVB-SH is today the most powerful mobile broadcast open standard leveraging
the DVB-H ecosystem and enabling an efficient delivery of TV services to all
mobile devices ranging from handsets to Personal Multimedia Players and in-car
units,” added Olivier Coste, Chairman of Alcatel-Lucent’s mobile broadcast
activities. “This is why Alcatel-Lucent is committed to the success of DISH
Network’s DVB-SH tests in the U.S., and, more than ever, to the expansion of
the DVB-SH ecosystem worldwide.”
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) 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  www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or
call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.
|
