DISH Network Announces $500 Million Debt Offering

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) today announced that its subsidiary,
EchoStar DBS Corporation, is offering approximately $500 million aggregate
principal amount of debt securities in accordance with Securities and Exchange
Commission Rule 144A. The net proceeds of the offering are intended to be used
for general corporate purposes.

This notice does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an
offer to buy, securities. Any offers of the securities will be made only by
means of a private offering circular. The notes have not been registered under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the securities laws of any other
jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent
registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in
this press release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement,
including the risks and uncertainties discussed in DISH Network Corporation's
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements included in its recent filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form
10-K and its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date made, and DISH Network Corporation
expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

About DISH Network

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 13.815 million satellite
TV customers through its DISH Network, and is a leading U.S. provider of
advanced digital television services. DISH Network's services include hundreds
of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international
programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer
service.

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