Achievements
EchoStar has achieved the highest accolades for its technology, positioning us as one of the leading suppliers of connected device solutions worldwide.
- First to launch fully integrated place-shifting solutions for cable and satellite TV operators
- First company to offer a satellite receiver for less than US$200
- First to offer an Integrated Receiver Descrambler (IRD) for C-band satellite TV
- First to establish US installation network dedicated solely to satellite TV systems
- First to offer satellite receiver with built-in digital video recording (DVR)
- First to offer an MPEG-4 multi-room, high definition and digital video recorder satellite STB
- First to offer a satellite TV receiver with an integrated Internet browser
- First to launch UHF remote (RCU) with touchpad + cursor navigation for major MSO
Awards and Recognition
2011
Electronic House Publishing
Winner
SlingLoaded 922
Product of the year - Digital Content/Streaming Media/VOD Services
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Awards
Slingbox 700U – Video Components
EchoStar 722i – Video Components
2010
IPTV World Series Awards
Winner
SlingLoaded HD DVR
Best Hybrid Broadcast-IP Video Delivery Solution or Service
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards
Sling Receiver 300 – Multi-Room Audio/Video
Sling Touch Control 100 – Video Accessories
Mobile Apps Showdown – International CES 2010
SlingPlayer Mobile – Top 20 Consumer Mobile Apps
2009
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards
Touchpad Remote Control – Video Accessories
Graphic User Interface – Video Components
CNET
SlingLoaded 922: CNET Best of CES in the Home Video category
G4
Best of the Best award, CES 2009
SlingLoaded HD DVR
IPTV World Series Awards
Shortlisted
SlingLoaded HD DVR and Graphic User Interface
Best On-Demand Technology for IPTV
Best Hybrid Broadcast-IP Video Delivery Solution or Service
CSI Awards
Best customer premises technology
SlingLoaded HD DVR
2008
CNET
Editor’s Choice Award for ViP722 DVR
CNET
TR50-DVR: CNET Best of CES in the Home Video category
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Awards
211 + DVR (DVR Conversion: Honoured for excellence in the Video Accessories category for DVR Video Archiving feature
PC Magazine
Editor’s Choice for Best DVR with a ranking of 4.5 circles (highest in the category).
2007
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards
Video Displays ViP622 IPTV DVR
Video Accessories: DVR Video Archiving
2006
CNET
Editor’s Choice Award and ranked best-in-class for ViP622 DVRTM
Consumer Electronics Association – International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards
Honoured for excellence in the Video Accessories category for DVR Video Archiving feature
Honoured for excellence in the Video Displays category for the ViP622 DVRTM
Digital Trends
Editor’s Choice Award for Player - DVR 942
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award
Sling Media Placeshifting technology
2005
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award
Outstanding Interactive Program of the Year
2004
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Award
Pioneering Efforts in the Development of Spot Beam Satellites for Distribution of Local Broadcast Channels Directly to Home Receivers
2003
Consumer Electronics Show
Best of Show Award for 921 with Broadcom
2002
Consumer Electronics Show
Innovations Design and Engineering Best of Show Award in Satellite Systems product category for 721
Innovations Design and Engineering for Platinum Plus Keyboard
2001
Consumer Electronics Show
Innovations Design and Engineering Honouree in Satellite Systems product category for Model 6000
2000
Consumer Electronics Show
Best of Show Award for Product Excellence, Player 500
Sound & Vision Reviewer’s Choice Awards, Model 6000 HDTV Tuner/Satellite Receiver