Description

DISH Network Corporation, founded in 1980 and based in Englewood, Colorado, delivers pay-television services across the United States through its two main business segments: Pay-TV and Wireless. Its Pay-TV division includes the DISH TV brand, offering satellite television with extensive programming packages. These packages feature national and local broadcast networks, a variety of cable channels, specialized sports content, premium movie options, and international or Latino programming. Customers can enjoy this content on their televisions or through internet-enabled devices via dishanywhere.com and mobile applications, which also allow for remote DVR management. Furthermore, DISH provides Sling TV, an internet-based streaming service targeting consumers who opt out of traditional satellite or cable subscriptions. Sling TV offers various packages, such as domestic, international, Sling Orange, and Sling Blue, accessible on an array of streaming media devices, smart TVs, tablets, computers, and mobile phones, requiring only an internet connection. The Wireless segment supplies consumer mobile plans that eliminate annual contracts, providing monthly services with high-speed data, unlimited talk, and text. By December 31, 2021, DISH Network reported a total of 10.707 million pay-TV subscribers in the U.S., consisting of 8.221 million DISH TV customers and 2.486 million SLING TV users. The company distributes its systems and programming through both its direct sales channels and a broad network of independent partners, including small retailers, direct marketing groups, consumer electronics stores, and telecommunications companies.