DISH Network Corporation (commonly known as Dish Network) is a leading American television provider and owner of the direct-broadcast satellite provider Dish, as well as over-the-top IPTV service Sling TV. Additionally, Dish also offers mobile wireless service, Dish Wireless. In July 2020, Dish acquired prepaid service Boost Mobile and plans to add postpaid service in the near future. Based out of Englewood, Colorado, DISH Network employs 16,000 people and is currently headed by CEO Erik Carlson.
The company was originally founded in 1980 by Charlie Ergen as a satellite television equipment distributor, EchoStar Communications Corporation. In 1996, they began using the consumer brand DISH Network after the successful launch of their first satellite, EchoStar I. This marked the start of their subscription television services.
In December 2017, Joe Clayton retired after being president and CEO since June 2011, when Charlie Ergen resumed the post. Ergen has stated his priority is to diversify and update the company’s technology to provide internet, telephone, and video service for both home and mobile applications.
As of November 2016, the company served 13.7 million television and 580,000 broadband subscribers. In 2019, DISH entered an agreement in the Sprint/T-Mobile merger that allowed them to acquire Sprint’s prepaid wireless businesses, including Boost Mobile. This agreement made DISH the 4th-largest major wireless carrier. The Justice Department approved the merger and DISH has announced plans to deploy a 5G broadband network capable of serving 70% of the population by 2023.
Dish Network offers a range of subscription packages for customers who want the best in home entertainment. The America’s Top 120 package is the most basic offering with a 3-year price guarantee and 2-year commitment. It includes a range of all-time favorites, including ESPN, CMT, Disney Channel, E!, USA, and local channels. The base price for America’s Top 120 is $67.99, with a discount of $5.00 applied when you choose to pay by autopay. Local channels are an additional $12.00, but you can choose to not include them in your subscription. The Hopper 2 DVR is an extra $10.00, though you can opt for the standard DVR at $5.00 per month. When all the options are selected, the total monthly payment comes to $84.99 plus tax.
The America’s Top 200 package provides customers with a more comprehensive offering than America’s Top 120, including a 3-year price guarantee and 2-year commitment. It includes all the features of America’s Top 120 as well as additional sports and entertainment channels such as NFL Network, NBA Network, NHL Network, and the Golf Channel, plus additional top channels like Hallmark, Disney Channel, A&E, and Sundance. Furthermore, local channels are included, and there are over 35,000 free on-demand titles. The base price for America’s Top 200 is $87.99, with a discount of $5.00 when you choose to pay by autopay. Local channels are an additional $12.00, while the Hopper 2 DVR is an extra $10.00. When all the options are selected, the total monthly payment comes to $104.99 plus tax.
Finally, America’s Top 250 is the most comprehensive subscription package available from Dish Network, with a 3-year price guarantee and a 2-year commitment. It includes all the features of America’s Top 200, plus 17 movie channels including Turner Classic Movies, STARZ Encore channels, The Movie Channel, and many more. Additionally, there are additional top channels like Smithsonian, Bloomberg, Nicktoons, and Great American Country, local channels are included, and there are over 36,000 free on-demand titles. The base price for America’s Top 250 is $97.99 per month, with a discount of $5.00 when you choose to pay by autopay.
Dish Network CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
Billing Address
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Reason for Cancellation
Account Number
Account PIN
Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
Phone (Live Agent)
Follow these steps:
Contact customer service at 1-888-496-1260
Give the rep your account info
Advise the rep that you need to cancel
Make sure that you won’t be charged again
Request a refund, it never hurts to ask
Be sure to get a confirmation number or email for the cancellation
Be sure to keep the email and/or confirmation info about the cancellation
