Echostar's DISH Network December 1st Distant Network Signal Cut-Off

Some customers of EchoStar's DISH Network may be losing access to imported network broadcast channels. Below are talking points asking about their ability to receive certain broadcast channels.

TALKING POINTS FOR ECHOSTAR'S DISH NETWORK DECEMBER 1st DISTANT NETWORK SIGNAL CUT-OFF

Some customers of DISH Network may be losing access to some imported network broadcast channels.
Due to copyright violations by DISH Network, a court recently found that DISH Network has been sending distant network signals to hundreds of thousands of consumers around the country illegally.
The court ordered DISH Network to stop providing these distant network signals to any of its subscribers starting December 1, 2006.
In the event you are affected by this court order, these are the other broadcast viewing options available to you:
1. Free Over-The-Air Television - This free option may be enhanced with an indoor or outdoor antenna.
2. Cable Television - You can find information about the cable television options in your community by going to: www.ncta.com .
3. Satellite Television - Other than DISH Network, satellite television can also be received from DirecTV. Information about DirecTV can be found by visiting www.directv.com .
4. Broadband Internet Providers - In some markets, broadband Internet providers such as Verizon ( www.verizon.com ), AT&T ( www.att.sbc.com ), and RCN ( www.rcn.com ) offer television services.