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Media: The two companies disagree on who should supply system for unscrambling satellite TV signals.
April 29, 1997
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EchoStar Communications Corp. is reaching out to telephone companies as possible partners for a bid to buy rival satellite TV company Hughes Electronics Corp., sources familiar with the situation said Tuesday.
May 30, 2001
Broadcasting: News Corp. and MCI WorldCom will exchange a wide range of assets for 37% of provider’s stock.
Dec. 1, 1998
Merger: Sale of El Segundo-based DirecTV would make EchoStar the No. 1 subscription service. But plan faces regulatory hurdles.
Oct. 29, 2001
The company submits a modified DirecTV deal to the FCC for approval, but chances appear slim.
Nov. 30, 2002
Television: The direct- broadcast satellite firm asks a judge to require $200-million loan from News Corp.
May 10, 1997
News Corp.’
Sept. 15, 2000
Federal regulators halted a review of satellite television company EchoStar Communications Corp.’
March 8, 2002
Satellite Deal Gets OK by FCC: EchoStar Communications Corp.’
May 20, 1999
Media: Firms fear satellite service would draw customers away. Analysts skeptical of plan.
Feb. 26, 1997