Established in 1980, EchoStar was the vision of now Chairman and CEO, Charlie Ergen along with his wife, Cantey and friend, James DeFranco. With the company's focus on customer service and cutting-edge equipment, it wasn't long before EchoStar quickly began to grow.
In 1986, EchoStar introduced the world's first UHF remote control and just one year later, filed for a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) license with the FCC. They were granted that license in 1992. EchoStar soon turned its focus to providing its own DBS service and in 1995, realized that goal with the launch of EchoStar I from Xichang, China.
And the DISH Network brand name was born.
DISH Network Today
Ten years and eight satellites later, EchoStar and DISH Network continue to pursue that same groundbreaking leadership that has set them apart from the competition. In 1999, DISH Network unveiled the DISH 500, the world's first and only 500-channel satellite TV system. Just a few months later, DISH Network does it again by releasing the new HDTV Satellite TV Receiver in January of 2000. By 2004, DISH Network had become the first satellite TV service to offer local channels to all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. and it was DISH Network who said thanks to their customers by giving away 1,000 complete high definition television systems.
Today, DISH Network remains the lowest all-digital TV choice in America and most recently, introduced the DISH Player-DVR 942, the first multi-room satellite TV receiver that can record in high definition.
But then, that's nothing new. EchoStar has been full of firsts. Each year, EchoStar and DISH Network have reaffirmed their standing by realizing new levels of service and cutting-edge technology. Partnering with communication masters such as SBC and Earthlink, DISH Network has been able to offer even greater discounts and services in the form of bundled packages. Ranked No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates, DISH Network reached their 10 millionth customer milestone in 2004 and boasts an impressive satellite network with the capacity to provide hundreds of channels of digital video, audio and data services via DISH Network service to homes, businesses and schools throughout the United States. With over 20,000 employees, EchoStar and DISH Network remain dedicated to the delivery and advancement of Direct Broadcast Satellite worldwide.
DISH Network of Tomorrow
What's on the horizon for EchoStar and DISH Network?
The satellite industry continues to grow and expand, creating new opportunities and exciting, innovative technologies. High definition television and digital video recording are just two great examples of how far a little ingenuity can take you. DISH Network recognizes this unlimited potential in satellite broadcasting and continues to look ahead, exploring new services and programming choices for its customers. With the passage of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (SHVERA), DISH Network anticipates the possibility of distant high definition TV network channels within the next few years.
Whatever the future holds, there are two things you can be sure of: it's bound to be exciting and EchoStar and DISH Network will continue to lead the pack.
For more information please visit the EchoStar (http://www.echostar.com) and DISH Network (http://www.dishnetwork.com) websites.
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Hudson's Bay Company History
In 1895, the Rotary brand was invented. With family at the heart of his business Moise Dreyfuss opened his factory in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds, one of the largest cities in the French speaking district of Switzerland. Even till this very day the company claims that watch making is still ?a family affair?.
One of the main reasons for the success of the business was a keen eye for quality and value, resulting in phenomenal growth over the next 25 years. In 1925, Rotary Watches expanded to realms of business it had never experienced when Georges and Sylvain Dreyfuss opened an office in Britain to import the family watches. The company continued to grow, and in 1925 they introduced the now famous Rotary logo, the "winged wheel", which portrays everything the rotary brand stands for.
With the outbreak of the Second World War, Rotary was appointed as official watch supplier to the British Army. The Rotary brand was now cemented firmly in history. Soon enough, Rotary became a household brand. Still recognized for quality and value, Rotary continued to expand.
The current chairman of the company, Mr Robert Dreyfuss, is the fourth generation to have a hand in the family business and remains the chairman as of the present day. Without forgetting the Swiss roots of the brand, Mr Dreyfuss officially opened the new head office at Regent Street in London at the start of the new millennium. Meanwhile in Switzerland, the brand has relocated to larger premises at Neuchatel.
Today Rotary still is at the pioneering forefront of watch development. In 2005, Rotary announced the Dolphin Standard, a standard bestowed on watches which show a high level of water resistance, allowing the wearer to swim and dive while wearing the watch. Recently, Rotary has also won several awards including jewellery supplier of the year in 2002 and 2003.
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