• $100 Back – This is an exceptional offer where new eligible customers can subscribe to AT120 or higher, get all the great channels the entertainment package provides, and receive $100 in savings. This is how it works:
  • Customers must subscribe to a minimum of AT120, DISH Latino Max or higher at the time of activation to qualify.
  • New subscribers must correctly complete and submit a redemption form. Redemption forms will be available on the Retailer Care Site to allow retailers to provide them at the time of installation. In addition, a message on the customers’ billing statement will direct customers where to obtain the redemption forms.
  • The $100 will be provided to eligible customers after the redemption form is received in $10/mo. credits for 10 consecutive months. It will not apply to the customer’s first bill.
  • Downgrade rules: If customers downgrade to a lower entertainment package than AT120 or DISH Latino Max before the completion of 10 consecutive months of the required minimum programming under this offer, no further credits would be provided to the bill, and they would not receive the total $100 credit.
  • Should customers implement DISH Pause before the completion of 10 consecutive months of the required minimum programming under this offer, no further credits would be provided to the bill, and they would not receive the total $100 credit.
  • Upgrade rules: If customers did not initially activate with at least AT120 or higher during the promotional offer time period, and they later upgrade to at least AT120 or greater, even if they send in the completed redemption form, they will not be eligible to participate in this offer. To qualify for the $100 Back offer, customers must initially activate with at least AT120 or higher.
  • Customers who disconnect (voluntary or for non-payment) will forfeit any remaining credits.
• Starz Free for 3 Months – New eligible customers can receive Starz Movie package free for three months! This is how it works:
  • This promotional offer does not occur automatically. The customer needs to agree to receive it at or around the time of their account set-up (within 30 days of activation).
  • The customer must have at least the minimum qualified programming to participate in this offer (AT60, Great Wall TV Package, DISH Latino, or higher). You can use this offer in conjunction with the $100 Back promotional offer should the customer initially activate with at least AT120 or higher!
  • After the 3 free months are over, customers will continue to receive Starz service and will begin to be charged for it in their billing statements unless they call DISH Network to communicate that they no longer wish to receive it.

Expiring Promotions - Expiring February 1, 2006

• DISH Madness Part II
  • $12/mo. off for first three months OR 1 Free Month
  • Free 25 Movie Channels for first 3 months
• Free SIRIUS Satellite Car Radio with new DISH Network activation

DVR Fee Increase

• Effective February 1, 2006, the DVR fee will increase from $4.98 to $5.98.
• Receivers include models ViP 622 DVR, 942, 625, 522 and 510.

Programming Changes

• DISH Network has launched Oxygen in place of Lifetime. Oxygen is the only woman owned and operated TV network and is available immediately to 12 million DISH Network customers currently as a 30 day free preview.
• New HD Local markets to launch in February
  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • Chicago
  • Boston
  • Atlanta
• As of February 1st, HD programming will only be activated with MPEG-4 receivers. Existing HD customers will continue to receive the current VOOM and HD pak content.

Programming Pricing Changes - Effective February 1, 2006

• America’s Top 60 will be $29.99.
• America’s Top 120 will be $39.99.
• America’s Top 180 will be $49.99.
• America’s Everything Pak will be $84.99.
• Latino Everything Pak will be $79.99.
• Locals are no longer bundled; customers may choose whether to subscribe to locals via satellite or not. Locals will be $5/mo extra (where available).
• America’s Top 60 price will be locked in until 2008.

New Hardware

• ViP 622 DVR HD Dual-Tuner MPEG-4 Receiver - Effective February 1, 2006

  DISH Network is introducing its next receiver, the ViP 622 DVR, which is launching on February 1, 2006. It is a dual-tuner HD-technology MPEG-4 DVR receiver.

  Here’s more information regarding DISH Network’s new top-of-the-line HD, dual-tuner DVR receiver features:

  • MPEG-4 & MPEG-2 functionality.
  • Independently watch and record programming on two TVs:
    • TV 1: View and record high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD) programming.
    • TV 2: View and record standard definition or down-converted HD programming.
  • TV 1 display supports four resolutions: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i.
  • TV 2 display resolution: 480i.
  • Supports Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound.
  • Up to 9-day widescreen electronic program guide (EPG) with easy search features.
  • On-screen Caller ID with history.
  • dish home Interactive TV.
  • Ethernet port (for future use).
  • Two USB 2.0 ports.
  • Digital off-air broadcast viewing and recording, including HD.
• DISH 411 and ViP 211 HD Single-Tuner MPEG-4 Receivers

  As you already know, new DISH 411 and ViP 211 single-tuner HD MPEG-4 receivers were launched December 15, 2005. They are both sold under the same promotions as the DISH 811 receiver.

  As of December 15, 2005, DISH 411 and ViP 211 are available in the following promotions:

  • Digital Home Advantage 18 ($49.99 lease upgrade fee for EACH DISH 411 and ViP 211).
  • Formers DHA-18 ($49.99 lease upgrade fee for EACH DISH 411 and ViP 211).
  • Free-For-All.

    International Programming

    • Launch of Abu Dhabi – Arabic-Language Programming

      Effective December 15, 2005, DISH Network launched Abu Dhabi, a 24-hour Arabic-language general entertainment channel, considered to be one of the most respected channels in the Middle East. It offers diverse programming including news, current affairs, movies, fashion, sports and more. It is located on channel 768 at the 121° orbital location, and is offered in the Arabic Elite Super Pack at no additional charge.

    • Launch of Television Dominicana – Spanish-Language Programming

      Effective December 13, 2005, this 24-hour Dominican network has been launched on DISH Network for the first time. Television Dominicana, which airs the highest rated and most compelling shows, humor, news and entertainment programming in the Dominican Republic, will be available exclusively through DISH Latino Spanish-language programming packages.

    • Launch of Deutsche Welle (DW-TV), which is replacing GERMAN TV – German-language Programming

      Effective January 1, 2006, DISH Network will no longer carry GERMAN TV. Due to the funding reduction by the German Committee on Cultural and Media Affairs, it does not allow GERMAN TV to sustain production and programming in the USA. This is a global change affecting all broadcasting companies.

    • Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) will be launched in its place and will be located on channel 725 at the 121° orbital location.
      • DW-TV is an English- and German-language channel broadcast from Germany; its programming provides the latest in politics, business, arts, sports, social issues, entertainment and news from its bureaus in Berlin, Brussels and Moscow.
      • DW-TV is available with the purchase of qualifying programming or as part of the German-Language Package:
        • A la carte for $9.99/mo. or $109.89/yr.
        • To purchase DW-TV a la carte, customers must subscribe to either: AT60, AT120, AT180, DISH Latino, DISH Latino Dos, DISH Latino Max or Great Wall TV Package.
        • Through German-Language Package for $16.99/mo. or $189.89/yr.
    • Launch of TVCI, which is replacing Channel One Russia – Russian-Language Programming

      Effective November 23, 2005, DISH Network is no longer carrying Channel One Russia, which has been replaced by the new Russian-language channel TVCI in both the Russian Value Pack and a la carte options.

      TVCI is located on channel 595 at the 61.5°/148° orbital locations, and on channel 741 at the 121° orbital location (the same channels Channel One Russia was located on). TVCI is a 24-hour Russian-language channel featuring a variety of programming including news, cultural, top-drama serials, documentaries, movies, comedies and more.

      • A la carte for $14.99/mo.
      • Through Russian Value Pak for $24.99/mo.
    • Korean-Language Programming Credits

      Two additional $10 credits will be added to the Korean Variety Pack and Korean Basic Pack customer billing statements. Due to recent Korean programming changes, DISH Network will provide one $10 credit to all existing subscribers of Korean Variety Pack or Korean Basic Pack during each of the next two months.

SIRIUS delivers the best 100% commercial-free music in virtually every genre plus over 55 channels of sports, news and talk.

Read their FAQ page for more detailed information

They are offering a $50 mail in rebate with sign up that ends on Dec 31st.

Experience the cutting edge of portable satellite radio with the most compact and versatile receiver available. Pause and rewind live broadcasts and store up to 50 hours of content.

Sirius S50 Features:

SIRIUS Media Dial pauses, rewind and fast-forward through your favorite content
1 GB/50 hours of mp3/WMA and/or stored SIRIUS content
Voice feedback announces paused channel
Full color display
30 channel presets
My SIRIUS” channels automatically generate custom content based on your listening patterns.
Sports Ticker shows scores from any play-by-play broadcast on SIRIUS while listening to your favorite content
Game Alert prompts you when your favorite teams play and score
One-touch access to traffic and weather reports for your city or use to tune to your favorite SIRIUS channel
USB-Rechargeable battery lasts up to 6 hours

It could be that those two million listeners can pick from 68 commercial-free music channels to listen to, which range from western to big band, hip hop to classical, blues to kids music. It could be the additional 33 channels of news and sports, leading talk shows and entertainment programs. Or the rave reviews may come from the 21 channels of up to date weather and traffic for many metropolitan areas in the country.

XM Radio reviews dont just talk about the selection of programming, though. They also mention the high-tech receivers, antennas, and other devices for picking up the satellite radio signals. The is the XM Direct tuner, which possesses universal compatibility with any satellite-ready radio. With the correct digital adaptors, the XM Direct device can hook directly into your vehicles stereo system. Have no worries, then, about tossing your existing system from your dash, or complicating your system with another component.

XM Radio also offers some of the smallest and lightest satellite receivers and antennae in the field, which allow you to also listen to regular radio AM and FM broadcasts if you want, including your CDs and cassettes. These include the Delphi XM Roady 2, the Delphi XM Roady, or the XMCommander receivers for your car, home, and office.

The latest XM Radio reviews cite the exceptional features that these components have. The receivers offer a display and memory to always provide the channel, artist, and song name, so you know exactly what song you are listening to. It also helps that all of this fine equipment is available in many new car models. It can be found in more than 100 new 2005 cars, in fact.

The secret to the successful relationship between XM Radio & BMW are the top-flight components and equipment that XM Radio offers its customers. For instance, the XM Direct is a tuner that holds universal compatibility with any satellite-ready radio via a number of different digital adaptors. These different digital adaptors hook the XM Direct device directly into your vehicles stereo system. That means no need to tear out your existing system from your dash, or add another complicated component to your automobiles system. The XM Direct will allow you to listen to your XM Radio subscription and control it with the controls and display already on your old stereo system.

The XM Direct is available for many BMW and Mini models. Its power lies in its ability to permit satellite-ready radios and aftermarket in-dash systems to pick up a full XM Radio subscription service. No matter your original BMW audio system, you still receive that awesome digital sound, the best in the business, that you expect from XM Radio. And dont worry about bulky receivers or all too apparent antennas. The XM Direct easily integrated into your existing system or hidden behind your dash.

You shouldnt get caught up in worrying about the difficulty in setting up an XM Direct system, either. When it comes to attaching them to your aftermarket radios, all it takes are a few adaptor cables. These can work with stereo components from manufacturers such as Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood, and Alpine. This ease of installation also holds true for factory vehicle stereos.

XM Radio & BMW are the only two companies that have such a successful relationship. XM Radio enjoys installation in Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, Buicks, Cadillacs, GMCs, Minis, Pontiacs, and Saturns. Ask your local car dealer about the packaging options for your new or used vehicle.

The Sportster comes with great features that all Sirius satellite equipment receivers comes with, and then some. Some of the sport receivers additional aspects include the Game Alert function, which alerts you when your favorite sports teams are about to play on the radio. If this game doesnt interest you, use the S-Seek feature to search for other sports and games.

The Sirius sportster boom box will also pack additional capabilities, like a list of all available play-by-play games in all major sports leagues. Easy access to all your favorite teams play-by-play games in My Game Zone. You can also access a 30 channel preset memory to guarantee easy navigation from one game to the next. And dont forget the added touches like a wireless remote control, an alarm, and auto dimmer.

You get top quality sound with the Sirius sportster boom box, too. This is ensured with its digital volume control, which you can operated with the remote control. The boom box sports Aux/MP3 input for the best in digital audio, and the five watt amp and four inch speakers to make sure you can hear that digital audio.

Youll need these features to not only hear your favorite sports, but also all of the incredible music and talk programs that they offer. The satellite radio provider cranks out 65 channels of all sorts of music, from rock to reggae, county to hip hop. Plus, the satellite radio provider offers 50 channels for different types of audio experiences, such as sports, new, and traffic. All of the programming comes without commercials, too. That equals a win-win situation if you like the best that radio has to offer, without the hang ups of commercials and fuzzy sound.

Sirius radio reviews are off the charts because the satellite radio service offers more than 120 channels of the top music, sports, information, and news. All of it comes with digital quality sound, and better yet, no commercials. The broadcast is comes daily from major cities like New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, Houston and Daytona, and is available anywhere in the United States. Heck, anywhere in the world.

One of the best aspects of the satellite radio service are its premium brand of feature programs. The NFL tops the list, as well as all the other major sporting events and leagues out there. Dont forget the recent announcement that the infamous Howard Stern will be making a move to satellite in the coming year. People either love Howard or hate him, but one thing is for certain. People listen to him.

The Sirius radio reviews also rave about the hardware that you get with your service. The satellite radio hardware technology is available for your car, truck, home, office, and boat. Top brands in the electronics field make the equipment, such as Alpine, Audiovox, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Eclipse, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, and Panasonic.

You can pick up the equipment at the leading retailers in the county. These include car parts stores, electronic stores, and your neighborhood super stores. Check out Advance Auto Parts, Audio Express, Best Buy, Car Toys, Circuit City, Crutchfield, Good Guys, Sears, Tweeter, Ultimate Electronics, RadioShack, and Walmart for real live products, subscription information, and purchase prices. You can also get your Sirius receiver and service including in your new car purchase. Such vehicle manufacturers as BMW, MINI, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Audi, and Ford will put a satellite receiver in your car for a minimal additional price to your overall purchase.

Satellite television, for instance, requires the correct receivers and dishes to bring you your commercial-free, digital content. Television satellite receivers, when connected with the properly positioned satellite dish, can give you acces to hundreds of digital-quality channels. Receivers from the top subscription services can also give you additional features, such as an onscreen program guide that helps you to customize your television viewing schedule. Other receiver features can also include features that help you control the television programs that your children watch.

You also need the latest sattellite accessories for your satellite radio service. These accessories are some of the best equipment on the market, including the satellite receivers and antennae that you need to pick up your service. Equipment from the top subscription services can also provide essential features, such as AM and FM accessibility and CD and cassette use.

Sattellite accessories for your Radio listening pleasure can also bring your unparalleled convenience and accessibility. They can be set up with your existing home entertainment system or your car audio system, as well as independently in your home, vehicle, or on your person. Wherever you are, they bring you the display and memory to show you the channel name, artist name, and song title for each and every song you listen to.

Whatever satellite gear and service you need, when you get it you will realize that the investment is well worth it. Satellite service for your television, radio, and computer can include you in a world revolution that is changing the face of how information and entertainment is done in this world. The sky is the limit with satellite services, literally, when it comes to speed, choice, price, and potential, so dont hesitate to enjoy your share of it.