DISH NETWORK SATELLITE TV PRESENTS IRISH POP GROUP ON DISH ON DEMAND PAY-PER-VIEW

Grammy-Nominated Group Presented Live In Concert From Dublin's Legendary Landsdowne Road Stadium

Littleton, Colo., June 7, 2001 – DISH Network™ (NASDAQ: DISH, DISHP), the fastest growing U.S. direct broadcast satellite television company, announced today it will broadcast Irish pop group The Corrs live in concert on DISH On Demand pay-per- view on Saturday, June 9 at 9 p.m. ET (with pre-show coverage beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET). The concert, performed in front of 50,000 fans at Dublin's Landsdowne Road Stadium, is available to DISH Network customers on channels 455 and 538 for only $14.95.

The Corrs, a band of three sisters and a brother, is one of the most popular and successful groups to come out of Ireland in recent years. The Corrs formed the band in 1990, featuring an original sound that fused traditional Celtic music with modern rock. After signing with Atlantic Records, they released their debut in 1995. Their most recent album release, "In Blue," has hit number one in 10 countries and is the top seller in Europe. The Corrs' pay-per-view concert will feature the latest releases from "In Blue," including the hits "Breathless" and "Irresistible."

DISH On Demand pay-per-view offers premiere movies and a variety of special events, from concerts to boxing to wrestling. To order The Corrs in concert on DISH On Demand pay-per-view, customers can simply highlight the event and push the "Select" button on the remote control, or call 1-877-363-EVNT (3868). For more information, visit your local DISH Network retailer or www.dishnetwork.com.

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