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Dish Network
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Dish Network

Dish Network

Public

Leading TV & streaming provider with wireless services

HQ
Englewood, CO, US
Founded
1980
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DISH Network Corporation, originally founded as EchoStar Communications Corporation in 1980 by Jim DeFranco, Charlie Ergen, and Cantey Ergen, is a leading provider of satellite television and telecommunications services. Headquartered in Meridian, Colorado, DISH offers direct broadcast satellite subscription television, audio programming, and interactive TV services to both commercial and residential subscribers across the Americas. The company's core mission is to enhance the TV viewing experience and ensure reliable service even during adverse weather conditions through innovations like Signal Protector.

Notable figures associated with DISH Network include its founders, particularly Charlie Ergen, who has played a significant role in the company's growth. DISH is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DISH. The company has achieved significant milestones, including maintaining a competitive edge over rivals like DirecTV and expanding its offerings to include wireless services. Its impact is evident in its large subscriber base and continuous innovation in satellite and streaming technology.

Dish Network - Quick Facts

When was Dish Network founded?

Dish Network was founded in 1980.

Where is Dish Network's headquarters located?

Dish Network's headquarters is located in Englewood, CO, US.

When was Dish Network's last funding round?

Dish Network's most recent funding round was for $1.5B (USD) in January 2023.

How much has Dish Network raised to-date?

As of Jan 17, 2023, Dish Network has raised a total of $9.8B (USD).

How many employees does Dish Network have?

Dish Network has 14,200 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Dish Network - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Satellite
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • SaaS
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Streaming
  • Television
Tags
  • Telecommunications
NAICS
  • 517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
  • 510000Information
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 517112Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
SIC
  • 4840Cable And Other Pay Television Services
  • 4841Cable And Other Pay Television Services
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
ISIC
  • 4649Wholesale of other household goods
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NAICS
  • 423000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
  • 423600Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers
  • 423620Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
  • 423700Hardware, and Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
  • 423720Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
  • 425000Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
  • 425120Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 444000Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
  • 444100Building Material and Supplies Dealers
  • 444180Other Building Material Dealers
  • 449000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
  • 449200Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 449210Electronics and Appliance Retailers
  • 516000Broadcasting and Content Providers
  • 516100Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 516120Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 516200Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
  • 516210Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
  • 420000Wholesale Trade
  • 425100Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
SIC
  • 4830Radio And Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 4833Television Broadcasting Stations
  • 5060Electrical Goods
  • 5064Electrical Appliances, Television And Radio Sets
  • 4800Communications
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods