A List of Satellites and Its Respective Programming Functions from Dish Network
Over the years, Echostar and Dish Network have made several changes to the location and functions of its satellites for the consistent improvement of its service.
61.5° W.L.
This orbital location is currently utilized by satellites Echostar III and Echostar XII, which is also known as “Rainbow I”. These satellites provide local programming as well as offering access to Dish Network HDTV, Voom, and Sky Angel.
77° W.L.
This is currently occupied by a single satellite, Echostar IV, and offers U.S. service. In the future, Echostar IV shall also provide access to future Latin American programming.
105° W.L.
AMC-15, a leased FSS-Ku satellite, is the sole one orbiting this location and offers local programming.
110° W.L.
Three commercial satellites make use of this particular location. Echostar VI, VIII, and X are programmed to offer Dish Network’s core programming as well as access to local channels and HDTV.
118.75° W.L.
Another leased FSS-Ku Satellite, Anik F-3, currently occupies this location. It offers both local and international programming.
119° W.L.
Only Echostar VII, which provides core programming, is at this orbital location.
121° W.L.
Echostar IX, an FSS-Ku satellite, is at this location and offers both international and local programming.
129° W.L.
Echostar V offers local and HDTV programming from this location.
148° W.L.
Two of the company’s first satellites, Echostar I and Echostar II, are at this orbital location. They currently offer international and local programming as well as HDTV.
Programming Choices from Echostar
Here is a brief description of the various programming choices offered by Echostar.
VOOM HD Network
This international channel offers 24/7 programming to its subscribers, together with a state of the art 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound and HD for an unparalleled TV experience. Voom HD is widely enjoyed in numerous parts in Europe and Asia. The company’s second channel, Rush HD, is offered at present in Europe.
Sky Angel
Founded by the late Robert W. Johnson, Sky Angel is a TV network that offers more than seventy-five faith and family channels for you to choose from. This Christian-oriented, family-centered company also offers one of the largest Video On Demand (VOD) libraries available as well as 48-hour playback.
HDTV
For those who want the best of TV, Echostar has its comprehensive HDTV programming to offer. With HDTV, subscribers are able to enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound, widescreen viewing similar to theaters, clearer reception, more vivid color, and higher resolution.
International Programming
At present, Echostar is able to offer more than 150 channels in twenty-languages for its international subscribers.
One last location, 157° W.L., is also registered under Echostar but is currently vacant.
More Satellites Mean More and Better Programming from Echostar
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DIRECTV transmits digital satellite signals to households across the United States as well as Latin America. For subscribers in Alabama & Hawaii, these subscribers must maintain a different type of satellite dish.
Dish Network offers its subscribers a large package base to choose from. With local programming only an additional $5 a month and no additional equipment required to view this programming, subscribers are happy to maintain their neighborhood broadcasts.
As a television viewer, we recognize the importance of having local channel programming. With a new satellite TV subscription, the importance and ease of finding a provider who offers local channel programming is atop a priority list for new subscribers.
