Dish Network Satellite TV offer Local HD Channels

Dish Network Satellite TV announced it will launch local high definition to customers in the greater metropolitan area of Chicago. The following local TV channels will be available: ABC Ch. 7 (WLS), CBS Ch. 2 (WBBM), NBC Ch. 5 (WMAQ) and FOX Ch. 32 (WFLD).

The addition of high definition quality with local channels means subscribers can now watch Desperate Housewives, CSI, American Idol, and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Customers will not have access to over 1,700 hours of HD programming very week with Dish Network Satellite TV. Cable companies currently have a national average of just 10 HD channels.

This offer is available to the following counties in the Chicago Satellite TV area: : Cook, De Kalb, Du Page, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake, McHenry and Will. In addition, DISH Network will deliver HD locals in five Indiana counties including: Jasper, La Porte, Lake, Newton and Porter.

With up to four different programming packages to choose from, high definition Dish Network customers can find a package that fits their viewing needs and the budget. For as little as $49.99 a month, customers can access the entire DishHD lineup and get more than 70 all-digital standard definition channels and more than 23 high definition channels. Customers can add local channels in both high definition and standard definition for just $5 a month.

Other plans during 2006 is to add five new original VOOM HD channels, bringing the total VOOM channels to 15 -- as well as other new HD networks including ESPN2 HD and Universal HD.

Furthermore, DISH Network is launching high definition local channels through other regions starting with Los Angeles and New York last week and Chicago today. DISH Network will reach more than 50 percent of U.S. TV households with local HD channels by year end.

This is just another example why Dish Network satellite TV is a better choice over cable.