Press Release

DBRS Releases Report on EchoStar Communications Corporation

Telecom/Media/Technology
July 31, 2006

Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) has today released a report on EchoStar Communications Corporation and EchoStar DBS Corporation which supports the recent confirmation of the companies’ ratings at BB (low) and BB, respectively.

Note:
These ratings are based on public information.

To obtain a copy of the full report or the July 28, 2006, press release, please click on the link below or contact us at info@dbrs.com.