EchoStar Corporation · Englewood, CO United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): SATS)

EchoStar is thinking outside the set-top box. Spun off from DISH Network at the beginning of 2008, the company provides set-top boxes to direct-to-home satellite service providers. Its set-top portfolio includes standard and high-definition devices, some of which incorporate digital video recorders. Other products include satellite dishes, remote controls, and analog-to-digital converters. In addition to its traditional business, the company plans to launch a fixed satellite service business using its fleet of eight owned or leased in-orbit satellites. EchoStar also owns Sling Media, which provides equipment that allows consumers to remotely manage and watch TV programming on their PCs or handheld devices. To read the full description, subscribe now.