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PRESS RELEASES
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado and PARIS, April 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DISH
Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and
NYSE: ALU) today announced that DISH Network will test the DVB-SH (Digital
Video Broadcasting - Satellite services to Handhelds) mobile broadcast
technology in the United States, with the appropriate DVB-SH equipment, test
tools and training provided by Alcatel-Lucent. This evaluation will take
place in DISH Network's laboratories in Atlanta, Ga. from May to August 2008,
with the ultimate objective to validate the performance and cost-efficiency
of the DVB-SH standard.
DVB-SH is an evolution of DVB-H and a powerful mobile broadcast standard
allowing cost-effective mobile TV deployments. It can be used in any
frequency spectrum below 3GHz, including UHF, L band and S band, and in
terrestrial, satellite or hybrid networks. The DVB-SH waveform definition was
published by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) in
March 2008.
"As is our history, DISH Network continues to explore new, cutting-edge
technology for consumer applications," said Nolan Daines, senior vice
president of Strategic Initiatives for DISH Network. "Considering the global
momentum of DVB-SH, we decided that performing a critical analysis of this
new open standard was the right thing to do for DISH Network. We look forward
to working in tandem with Alcatel-Lucent during this testing phase."
"DVB-SH is today the most powerful mobile broadcast open standard
leveraging the DVB-H ecosystem and enabling an efficient delivery of TV
services to all mobile devices ranging from handsets to Personal Multimedia
Players and in-car units," added Olivier Coste, Chairman of Alcatel-Lucent's
mobile broadcast activities. "This is why Alcatel-Lucent is committed to the
success of DISH Network's DVB-SH tests in the U.S., and, more than ever, to
the expansion of the DVB-SH ecosystem worldwide."
About DISH Network Corporation
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) provides more than 13.78 million
satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction which has
surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network
customers also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video
Recorders (DVRs), hundreds of video and audio channels, the most
International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV
applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH
Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest
all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed
Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH
Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300
company. Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call +1-800-333-DISH
(3474) for more information.
About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that
enable service providers, enterprise and governments worldwide, to deliver
voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in
fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies,
applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions
that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work
and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent
is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced
global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research,
technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry.
Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 17.8 billion in 2007 and is
incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more
information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet:
http://www.alcatel-lucent.com
SOURCE Alcatel-Lucent & DISH Network Corporation
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