NOW AVAILABLE! The most exciting program ever available to Private Cable Operators The Dish Network PCO Program through Satellite Management Services

SMS is proud to be an Official Distributor of Dish Networks PCO Program. Pricing, Policies and Agreements are identical to going to Dish Network direct, but we offer a value add at no additional cost!.

There are 3 different agreements to choose from as well as the NVP.

Here is a simple description of the different types of agreements & how you may apply them for your specific needs.

Analog Programming Service Agreement
· The PCO broadcasts channels via a headend.
· Can be launched in an MDU or Single Family Home environment.
· PCO chooses the lineup you want to broadcast from the offerings in the Analog PSA.
· PCO marks up & bill the programming to the subscriber.
· Customer Service & Installations are provided by you, the PCO
· Minimum Agreement term is 3 years, maximum is 10.
· Subscriber minimums are 35% of the total units or 60 subs whichever is greater.
· It’s recommended you launch between the 21st & the 31st of the month.

Bulk Programming Service Agreement
· The PCO broadcasts channels via a headend or an L-band environment depending on the property type.
· If launched L-band, every unit must have it’s own bulk receiver.
· PCO chooses the lineup you want to broadcast from the offerings in the Bulk PSA.
· Programming is provided to 100% of the units.
· Programming can be marked up & sold to the HOA or the Owner of property, but not to the subscriber.
· Minimum Agreement term is 3 years, maximum is 10.
· Subscriber minimums are 35 or total number of units, whichever is greater.
· Billing starts the day you launch.

Digital Programming Service Agreement
· Broadcast channels via QAM or L-band.
· Your subscribers can upgrade to channels or packages of their choice beyond what you are offering them.
· Pay per View, HD & DVR’s are available.
· PCO is responsible for customer service/billing your subscribers
· PCO bills rates set by Dish Network.
· PCO receives a monthly incentive payment of 30% of the Net Revenues.
· Minimum Agreement term is 3 years, maximum is 10.
· No subscriber minimums.
· Once the agreement has been submitted & approved there is a 15 business day minimum waiting period to launch a subscriber.
· Can be launched anytime during the month.

Neighborhood Value Program
· This program is designed for bulk properties who wish to offer their subscribers the ability to upgrade beyond what is offered in the bulk program.
· Can be launched in a headend or via L-band
· If L-band every unit must have a bulk receiver
· The subscriber has the ability to upgrade the bulk programming at standard Dish Network price intervals.
· Subs can upgrade to PPV, Premiums, Sports Events, & International programming.
· PCO is responsible for customer service/billing your subscribers
· Can be added at anytime, once the Amendment has been approved there is a 15 business day waiting period to launch.