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>Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 13:20:13 -1000
>From: Daniel Tom <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Dish Network
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>Importance: Normal

More than 2 years ago the satellite dish on the roof of our building was
blown down during heavy winds.  The dish itself was not damaged, but the
cost of remounting the dish was prohibitive.  We had been subscribing to
the International Channel, but we cancelled the subscription after we
learned we couldn't remount the dish.  We have been without
international programming ever since.



Recently we have been investigating the Dish Network as an alternative
because of the extensive international programming they offer.  I
noticed several postings regarding Dish Latino so it occurred to me that
several on this list must be using the Dish Network.  Can you provide me
with information regarding the arrangement you have with Dish Network
and what kind of subscription account they have for educational
institutions?  I know they have residential and commercial accounts, but
their website does not provide much info on educational accounts.  What
does it cost?



Because of our location in the middle of the Pacific, some things
readily available on the mainland US are not in Hawaii and this might be
case here with international programming on Dish Network.  Nevertheless,
several of our instructors would be very happy if we could restore some
kind of international programming.



Thank you.



Daniel Tom

Language Learning Center

University of Hawaii

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