Dish Network: HD Plans 'On Track'
The satcaster says a failed satellite will not affect expansion.
By Swanni
The statement, which was made in a regulatory filing, was the first comment from Dish since a new satellite it planned to use to increase its high-def capacity was officially declared a failure.
The satellite last month failed to reach its proper orbit shortly after launch; Dish had planned to lease space on the satellite for national and local HD channels.
But the satcaster noted yesterday that two more satellite launches are scheduled in 2008.
Dish said in January that it will expand its national HD channel count from around 75 to 100 by year's end. The satcaster added CNN HD this week, the first high-def channel addition in weeks.
Dish also said in the regulatory filing that it will not incur any financial liability from the failed satellite because it was insured, Reuters reports.
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