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Frontier Communications and DISH Network(R) Renew Strategic Alliance

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Posted 20 November 2008 @ 06:05 am ET

STAMFORD, Conn. and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR), the second largest rural local exchangecompany in the country, and DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), thenation's third largest pay-TV provider and the digital television leader,today announced the renewal of their strategic alliance. As a result,Frontier will continue to offer DISH Network(R) digital satellite TV serviceto households and businesses throughout its markets in 24 states.

Frontier's Connections Premium bundle offers Frontier customers access toDISH Network's more than 120 HD channels, one point of contact for customerservice, and a single bill for all telephone, video and High-Speed Internetservices. The bundle also provides subscribers with DISH Network'saward-winning HD and DVR technology, hundreds of video and audio channels,industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Pay-Per-View, DISH On Demandincluding 1080p movies where applicable, and sports and Internationalprogramming, together with standard professional installation and 24-hourcustomer service.

"Our partnership with DISH Network has been very successful for Frontierand great for our customers. DISH Network's ever-expanding list ofhigh-definition programming and top DVR technology, combined with Frontier'sreliable phone and always-on High-Speed Internet services, make an unbeatablepackage," said Pete Hayes, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing,Business Development for Frontier. "Now, more than ever, customers want greatin-home entertainment and a superior all-digital experience. That and muchmore comes with the Frontier Connections Premium bundle."

"As a low-cost leader, DISH Network offers a true value proposition forbudget-minded consumers and business owners, providing the highest-qualityprogramming and technology at the best price," said Tom Stingley, ExecutiveVice President of Sales and Distribution for DISH Network. "We are pleasedwith the opportunity to continue offering DISH Network's products and servicesas part of Frontier's value-driven broadband, telephone and video bundle."

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) is the second largest rural localexchange company in the country and included in the S&P 500 Index. Itprovides an array of telephone, video, Internet and Wireless Internet bundlesand services in markets in 24 states. Frontier's Peace of Mind service offersPC users nationwide Automatic Hard Drive Backup, Live and Online Tech Support,Wireless Network Setup, PC Security Check, PC Tune-ups and more. Additionalinformation about the company, its products and services may be found athttp://www.frontieronline.com.

About DISH Network Corporation

DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TVprovider and the leader in digital television, provides approximately 13.78million satellite TV customers as of Sept. 30, 2008 with industry-leadingcustomer satisfaction which has surpassed major cable TV providers for eightconsecutive years. DISH Network also provides customers with award-winning HDand DVR technology including the ViP(R)722 HD DVR, which received the Editors'Choice awards from both CNET and PC Magazine. In addition, subscribers enjoyaccess to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most Internationalchannels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latinoprogramming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers avariety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price inAmerica, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and afree upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included inthe Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visithttp://www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.

SOURCE DISH Network Corporation


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