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EchoStar (DISH Quote) is playing catch-up on prices.
Starting Feb. 1, the operator of the Dish Network satellite service will raise prices on major programming packages by as much as 8%. The changes appear to outpace recent annual increases rolled out by major cable operators.
EchoStar, which has long labored to position itself as the cheaper alternative to cable TV, says the new prices reflect rising programming costs. The boost illustrates how EchoStar and fellow satellite operator DirecTV (DTV Quote) continue to fight with cable operators for subscribers -- without using price cuts as a weapon. ...
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