MTV Networks, BET Networks Go HD on DISH

ENGLEWOOD: DISH Network is launching high-definition feeds of BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike TV and VH1 at no additional cost to customers via a new agreement with MTV Networks and BET Networks.

CMT HD, Comedy Central HD, MTV HD, Nickelodeon HD, Spike TV HD and VH1 HD are now available to DISH Network customers who subscribe to Classic Bronze 100 HD and above. BET HD is now available to customers who subscribe to Classic Silver 200 HD and above.

"We are pleased to now offer our customers these top-rated high-definition channels, and we look forward to a long-term partnership with MTV Networks and BET Networks that includes broad video-on-demand and Internet streaming rights," said Dave Shull, the senior VP of programming for DISH Network. "The launch of these channels is a testament to our continued HD leadership, as no one has more HD channels or a higher quality picture than DISH Network."

"DISH Network is a valued and long-standing partner, and we’re thrilled to expand that partnership by offering our full lineup of HD channels," added Denise Denson, the executive VP of content distribution and marketing for MTV Networks and BET Networks.