EchoStar Communications said today that its DISH Network satellite TV service will expand its high-definition channel lineup by adding 10 of the original VOOM HD networks, expected to be available May 1. The 10 VOOM HD networks added will include RUSH HD, Gallery HD, Rave HD, Ultra HD, Equator HD, Monsters HD, Animania HD, Majestic HD, HD News and Guy TV HD.
DISH is currently running a promotion in which new customers receive six free months of HD programming (regularly $9.99 a month) with a one-year contract. Existing VOOM customers are also guaranteed next-day installation.
With the addition of the 10 VOOM networks, DISH now offers 17 high-def channels in addition to HD pay-per-view, which will vault it ahead of cable competitors (and DIRECTV) in most markets.
In a related announcement, Rainbow Media Holdings said this morning that it will license the VOOM 21 to any cable or satellite provider that is interested, and that DISH is expected to add the remaining 11 channels of the VOOM 21 sometime in 2006.
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