DISH Network Satellite TV Adds Spanish-Language Soccer Network -- GOL TV -- to English-Language Programming Package

LITTLETON, Colo. & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2003--EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) satellite TV service will add GOL TV(TM) to its America's Top 150 programming package on June 11 at no additional charge.

GOL TV is currently available in DISH Network's Spanish-language DISH Latino programming packages in Spanish, and it will now be available in English in America's Top 150 package. GOL TV in America's Top 150 will also be available in Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) in Spanish.

GOL TV is a 24-hour, Spanish-language channel dedicated strictly to the world's most popular and passionate sport: soccer. GOL TV provides 10 hours of original programming each day, including major international soccer news and events, such as "Super Estadio," a live one-hour show broadcast from Mexico City offering the most in-depth analysis of Mexican soccer. GOL TV offers hundreds of games each year from Mexico, Italy, El Salvador, Guatemala and South America. Additionally, GOL TV broadcasts programming from the Real Madrid TV Channel and the 2004 qualifying soccer matches from UEFA Cup, CONCACAF and EUROCOPA.

"English-speaking soccer fans will now get the opportunity to watch GOL TV's extensive soccer line-up in either English or Spanish audio," said Michael Schwimmer, senior vice president of Programming at EchoStar.

DISH Network will offer GOL TV on channel 407 in America's Top 150 programming package at no additional cost. A DISH 500 antenna is required to receive the new channel.

"GOL TV has been well-received on DISH Network and we hope to duplicate that success in English-speaking programming packages," said GOL TV Chief Operating Officer Roger Huguet. "DISH Network's commitment as the leader in delivering multi-ethnic programming to the U.S. audience is a natural choice for GOL TV. We are delighted to offer GOL TV to DISH Network's customers."

GOL TV is a subsidiary of Tenfield, Uruguay. The GOL TV signal, which is dedicated to all-soccer programming, is broadcast 24-hours, 7 days per week and is distributed across the United States.

SAP allows the viewer to receive specific programs in an alternative language, such as Spanish, French, German and others. DISH Network receivers offer SAP capability for specific programs. Many programs, such as movies, notify the viewer if they are offered in an alternative language.

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), through its DISH Network, is a leading U.S. provider of satellite television entertainment services with 8.53 million customers. DISH Network provides advanced digital satellite television services to the home, including hundreds of video, audio and data channels, personal video recording, HDTV, sports and international programming, professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 800/333-DISH (3474).

CONTACT: EchoStar Communications Corporation Marc Lumpkin, 303/723-2020
marc.lumpkin@echostar.com
or
GOL TV, Inc.
Roger Huguet, 305/864-9799
roger.huguet@goltv.tv

SOURCE: EchoStar Communications Corporation

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