DISH Network Enhances Content Protection Through Nagravision Agreement

Nagravision SA, a Kudelski Group company and an independent provider of value-added content protection solutions, has announced the execution of a Conditional Access System agreement with DISH Network LLC, a subsidiary of DISH Network.

DISH Network recently completed a migration of its more than 14 million subscribers (as of Dec 10, 2009) to Nagravision’s new-generation security technology. The new ten year agreement with Nagravision and NagraStar LLC aligns DISH Network’s and Nagravision’s interests to optimise the resilience of DISH Network’s security solutions, including the deployment of next-generation security smartcards in addition to a broader scope of signal protection covering traditional and emerging piracy threats.

“Nagravision’s flexible solutions in supporting new services, features and functionalities as well as their pragmatic approach have helped us grow our pay-TV business in an innovative way,” said Charlie Ergen, Chairman, CEO and President of DISH Network. “In an increasingly competitive environment, Nagravision is a strong partner to be with today and going forward.”