DISH Network(R) Introduces CV 24 in Puerto Rico

DISH Network(R) Introduces CV 24 in Puerto Rico

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DISH Network(R) introduced CV 24, a top local Spanish-language channel, becoming the exclusive satellite TV provider of CV 24 in Puerto Rico.

"As the first and only satellite TV provider to offer CV 24 in Puerto Rico, we're excited to launch the channel into our already extensive lineup of local channels," said Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "We are committed to delivering the best television service in Puerto Rico and we will continue to add new channels in the market, making DISH Network the best value on the island."

Located on DISH Network Ch. 21 in Puerto Rico, CV 24 broadcasts the best Spanish-language content including entertainment, news, sports, drama series and children's programming. CV 24 is now available to DISH Network customers in Puerto Rico who subscribe to locals for no additional charge.

"With the addition of Puerto Rico's CV 24 feed on DISH Network, we continue to be a leader in Spanish-language programming in Puerto Rico and the United States," said Enrique de la Campa, vice president of Business and Affiliations. "We are excited that CV 24 is now available to DISH Network customers who subscribe to local channels in Puerto Rico."

"DISH Network is focused on expanding its programming lineup in Puerto Rico and we are excited that CV 24 is now available to its subscribers on the 'island of enchantment.' We are very grateful to DISH Network and we are committed to offering their subscribers the best local programming in Puerto Rico," says Alejandro Orvananos, CV Network's CEO.

"We are delighted to continue CV 24's expansion in Puerto Rico through carriage in Puerto Rico on DISH Network," said Mayda Nazario, President and General Manager of CV 24. "CV 24 now offers the Puerto Rican market new and original content that will be incorporated into an already extensive programming lineup."

DISH Network customers who subscribe to local channels will will have access to the exclusive programming of CV 24, which includes shows such as Ruben Sanchez Directo, Fenomenal con Hector Marcano, Aida, Escenas de Matrimonio, Xica Da Silva, Perla, Hollywood Cafe, Hollywood Cafe la Pelicula, El Comisario, La que se avecina, Amores Cruzados, Enterese Primero, 7 Vidas and many others.

To sign up for DISH Network in Puerto Rico, please call 1-(888) 868-2146 or visit www.dishnetwork.com.

About CV Network

CV Network is a Hispanic television network which reaches more than 4.5 million Hispanic households in the most important cities in the US, like Miami, New York, Puerto Rico and Chicago. CV Network is owned by Pegaso TV (Pegaso, Telecinco and Quantek). CV Network is a TV channel operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet the need for entertainment, news, sports and information of Hispanic TV viewers and audiences. CV Network made an alliance with Spain's popular television network Telecinco. CV Network is distributed by the nation's main Multiple Systems Operators (MSO) such as Time Warner Cable, Comcast, Choice Cable, Liberty Cable, and One Link Communications as well as others. For more information about CV Network, visit: http://www.cvnetwork.com/

About DISH Network Corporation

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH), the nation's HD leader, provides approximately 13.584 million satellite TV customers as of March 31, 2009 with the highest quality programming and technology at the best value, including the lowest all-digital price nationwide. Customers have access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most HD channels, the most international channels, state-of-the-art interactive TV applications, and award-winning HD and DVR technology including 1080p Video on Demand and the DuoDVR ViP(R) 722 DVR, a CNET and PC Magazine "Editors' Choice." DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dishnetwork.com.

DISH Network Contact
Parker McConachie, Corporate Communications
720-514-5351 or press@dishnetwork.com

CV Network Contact
Vladimir Gomez, Director of Public Relations
vgomez@cvnetwork.tv

Source: CV Network

CONTACT: DISH Network, Parker McConachie, Corporate Communications, +1-
720-514-5351, press@dishnetwork.com; or CV Network, Vladimir Gomez, Director
of Public Relations, vgomez@cvnetwork.tv

Web site: http://www.cvnetwork.com/
http://www.dishnetwork.com/

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