This new satellite will provide our customers using HughesNet with much faster internet speeds.  We are excited to see this new satellite launch at One-Stop Communications.

PALO ALTO, Calif. & GERMANTOWN, Md. – May 14, 2012 – Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), the world’s leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that the EchoStar XVII satellite, designed and built for Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), a wholly owned subsidiary ofEchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), has arrived at the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle by Arianespace.  One of the highest capacity satellites ever built, EchoStar XVII will be used to provide HughesNet® Gen4 high-speed Internet service in North America. 

“Broadband access is essential for participation in today’s Internet economy,” said John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral. “It has been our privilege to team with Hughes and apply our four decades of experience with Ka-band satellites to help make their vision of expanded high-speed satellite Internet access across North America a reality.”  

EchoStar XVII, with JUPITER high-throughput technology, is an all Ka-band, broadband satellite designed to provide well in excess of 100 gigabits per second capacity to HughesNet’s rapidly growing subscriber base.  Its multi-spot beam architecture will expand coverage and focus capacity on the areas with the highest traffic demand for enhanced services by consumers and businesses in North America.

“EchoStar XVII will bring HughesNet Gen4 high-speed Internet access to over 1.5 million consumer and small business subscribers, further securing our position as the world’s leading provider of satellite broadband services,” said Pradman Kaul, president of Hughes. “Space Systems/Loral has been an excellent partner in building this complex spacecraft and we are very excited to see it launch next month.”

Based on the highly reliable Space Systems/Loral 1300 platform, EchoStar XVII is designed to provide service for 15 years or longer.   The satellite will be the fourth dedicated broadband satellite built by SS/L to orbit the earth.

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world’s leading provider of satellite broadband for home and office, delivering innovative network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. HughesNet is the #1 high-speed satellite Internet service in the marketplace, with offerings to suit every budget. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 2.8 million systems to customers in over 100 countries, representing over 50 percent market share. Its products employ global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A, and GMR-1.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), a premier global provider of satellite operations and digital TV solutions. For additional information about Hughes, please visit www.hughes.com.

About Space Systems/Loral

Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (NASDAQ: LORL), has a long history of delivering reliable satellites and spacecraft systems for commercial and government customers around the world. As the world’s leading provider of commercial satellites, the company works closely with satellite operators to provide spacecraft for a broad range of services including television and radio distribution, digital audio radio, broadband Internet, and mobile communications. Billions of people around the world depend on SS/L satellites every day. For more information, visit www.ssloral.com.

 

About Loral Space & Communications

Loral Space & Communications is a satellite communications company. Through its Space Systems/Loral subsidiary, the company is a world-class leader in the design and manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government applications including direct-to-home television, broadband communications, wireless telephony, weather monitoring, and air traffic management. Loral also owns 64 percent of Telesat, one of the world’s largest providers of satellite services. Telesat operates a fleet of telecommunications satellites used to broadcast video entertainment programming, distribute direct-to-home video and broadband data services, and other value-added communications services. For more information, visit Loral’s Web site at www.loral.com. 

DISH TV Everywhere Technology Now Available on iPad

• Watch live TV, DVR recordings and on-demand programs
• Stream premium and Blockbuster programs
• Performance improved and program browsing simplified
• New user interface leverages iOS5 and iPad 3 Retina display

DISH (NASDAQ: DISH), one of the nation’s leading pay-TV providers, is making TV and on-demand programs more engaging to watch on the iPad with the revamped DISH Remote Access app. Available now, this free app improves the performance and enhances the on-screen dashboard so customers can easily find and watch their favorite programs on the popular mobile device.

DISH is the only pay-TV provider with comprehensive TV Everywhere™ technology and the DISH Remote Access app is a key element of that capability.

Customers can watch live and recorded TV anytime, anywhere using the app in concert with an Internet-connected DISH receiver and a Sling® Adapter. On the iPad, DISH offers the added ability to stream thousands of titles from an expansive on-demand library of Blockbuster titles and premium networks.

In addition to the on-demand programs, the DISH app lets customers with an iPad access shows recorded using PrimeTime Anytime™, an exclusive feature found on the DISH Hopper™ Whole-Home HD DVR. PrimeTime Anytime allows customers, with one click, to record all of the primetime TV programming on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC in high definition. Programs recorded with PrimeTime Anytime are available on the Hopper (and through the DISH Remote Access app) for eight days after they have aired.

“The enhanced app improves an already dynamic and engaging TV viewing experience on the iPad,” said Vivek Khemka, vice president of Product Management at DISH. “The magic of our app is that it extends the value of DISH programming beyond the home. Customers can watch their programs anywhere and, with this upgrade, the viewing experience is even better.”

The enhanced DISH Remote Access app improves on-device video quality, particularly on the new iPad 3’s Retina display, with the implementation of Apple’s HTTP live streaming (HLS) technology. The app features simple on-screen browsing that provides a responsive entertainment experience, including:

• A multi-tasking slider that allows users to simultaneously watch a program and, with the swipe of a finger, browse available video content without interrupting the current program on screen.
• A DVR tab that includes a PrimeTime Anytime section, allowing DISH customers with the new Hopper to watch on their iPad the primetime shows from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC recorded on their DVR.
• A Blockbuster @Home-branded tab that allows users to quickly access thousands of on-demand movies and children’s programs for DISH customers who subscribe to this service.
• An On Demand tab that makes it easy for DISH customers to access on-demand titles from popular networks, including HBO, Cinemax, EPIX, Encore, Starz and MoviePlex.
• A Guide tab that has been visually enhanced and now uses color coding options to highlight select categories of programs, including movies, sports, shows, family and favorites selections.

To watch live TV on the iPad, subscribers need a Sling Adapter from DISH and a compatible broadband-connected DISH HD DVR receiver, such as DISH’s Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR.

One-Stop Communications will be a golf hole sponsor for the Lewistown Healthcare Foundation and Friends of Lewistown Hospital’s annual Charity Golf Tournament at Lewistown Country Club. 

The tournament and fundraiser will take place on June 12-13, 2012.  Any team of four people can enter the scramble format tournament.  Registration information can be found at www.lewistownhospital.org/fundraising/golf, or call 717-242-7365. 

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help Lewistown Hospital purchase additional syringe pumps, as well as materials for the Simulation Training Lab.  Simulators are ideal training tools for health care professionals.

One-Stop Communications of Pa, Inc. is a local retailer that has been providing the local central Pennsylvania market with personal and business communication products for over 16 years.  They are located at 126 Electric Avenue, Lewistown.

Several wireless phones receive MasterCard’s approval to use with their PayPass service.

Press Release…….PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MasterCard Worldwide today announced several near field communications (NFC) enabled smartphones have been certified for use with MasterCard PayPass® technology, providing consumers with devices capable of making fast, secure contactless payments at hundreds of thousands of PayPass merchant locations around the globe. The new MasterCard-certified devices include the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9900 / 9790 and BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360 / 9380, HTC One X, Intel® Smartphone Reference Device, LG Viper™ 4G LTE, LG Optimus Elite, Nokia 603, Nokia Lumia 610 NFC, Samsung Wave Y, Samsung Galaxy mini 2, Samsung Galaxy S Advance, Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250), Sony Xperia S, Sony Xperia P and Sony Xperia sola.

MasterCard also unveiled a new brand identifier – “MasterCard PayPass® Ready” – now available to device manufacturers to use with NFC-enabled smartphones that have been tested and certified by MasterCard for use with PayPass technology. The MasterCard PayPass Ready identifier will signify a device is available for commercial deployment of PayPass, and can be included as a sticker on the approved device, and in an approved device’s packaging, marketing collateral and advertisements. Nokia and BlackBerry-maker RIM are among the first handset manufacturers committed to supporting this brand mark.

“Nokia is honored that the Nokia Lumia 610 NFC will be one the world’s first smartphones to include MasterCard’s PayPass Ready brand mark,” said Andrea Bacioccola, NFC Lead Program Manager, Nokia. “This sends a clear message to operators, banks and other service providers that Nokia is able to quickly enable their payment services on this smartphone.”

“We are pleased to support the MasterCard PayPass Ready brand mark as it provides consumers with a visual confirmation that an NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphone can easily be enabled with a MasterCard account for tap-and-go payments,” said Andrew Bocking, SVP Software Product Management, RIM.

By working closely with standards bodies including EMVCo and the NFC Forum, MasterCard continues to lead the industry in testing and certification processes for mobile payment devices. Devices certified by MasterCard go through a rigorous testing process by a MasterCard-accredited laboratory to ensure devices are functionally reliable and interoperable.

“In the near future, millions of phones will ship with NFC technology embedded within them. The new PayPass Ready identifier will help consumers make informed device purchasing decisions by providing a visual mark that indicates devices are certified to make simple, smart and secure payments via the MasterCard PayPass network,” said Mung Ki Woo, group executive, Mobile at MasterCard.

Last week AT&T Mobility expanded it’s 3G/4G wireless data service and speeds into Perry County.  Six towers in Perry County now have 3G/4G service (UMTS), see map below.  

At One-Stop Communications we are extremely excited about this expansion by AT&T.  We know it is only a matter of time before the upgrades are completed for Mifflin and Juniata counties. 

The new HTC One X for AT&T is now in stock at One-Stop Communications.

Get turbocharged 4G LTE performance with Beats Audio™, 4.7″ HD screen, advanced camera, and quick-load movies, games, and music. 

Break your sound barrier. With Universal Beats Audio, nothing comes between you and the studio.  Exclusive Beats Audio technology inside and
specially designed Beats headphones on the  outside deliver deep, rich, sound like the artist intended. 

Quicker. Smoother. 1.5GHz dual-core processor and super-fast 4G LTE network for blistering performance. Within seconds of starting a movie download, you can watch in vivid detail on the rockin’ pixel-packed 4.7″ 720p HD display with crisp, sharp views from any angle. 

You get direct access to camera shutter for quick shots and continuous shooting in burst mode up to 5 fps. Snap photos and shoot video at the same time. Fast f/2.0 lens captures 40% more light for great results even in low-light situations. 1080p full HD video camera removes jitters and records 60 fps for slow motion. 
Android’s latest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system topped by HTC Sense UI version 4.0 handles the most demanding applications with ease. And speaking of applications, you get access to thousands of apps from Google Play. 

DIRECTV just made a BIG Deal out of their new promotion.  If you been thinking about about satellite TV you should take advantage of The BIG Deal.  This is the best deal we have ever seen from DIRECTV.

• Only DIRECTV gives you two years of savings.
• Over 140 channels for $29.99/month for one year.
• 2012 NFL Sunday Ticket included at no charge.
• HBO, Starz, Showtime & Cinemax FREE for 3 months.
• FREE HD DVR plus 3 HD receivers.
• FREE HD channels.

SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.  All offers require 24-month agreement. Programming/Pricing may vary in certain markets. Offers end 7/18/12 and are based on approved credit; credit card required, except in MA & PA. New customers only (lease required). Applicable use tax adjustment may apply to the retail value of the installation. °Customers activating the CHOICE XTRA Package or above will be automatically enrolled in and receive the 2012 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET at no additional cost.

It’s spring cleaning time at One-Stop Communications, your exclusive AT & T Mobility dealer. Stop by our store before April 30th to take advantage of our spring cleaning specials. You’ll save… 

• $30 off the purchase of any phone with any two-year new activation or upgrade.
• 20% off any standard phone accessory.

Yes, $30 off all phones!  With the spring cleaning sale we have over 20 free phones in stock, including iPhone and Android smartphones.

The spring cleaning sale ends April 30, 2012.  See store for complete details.

ENGLEWOOD, CO–(Marketwire – Apr 19, 2012) – DISH (NASDAQ: DISH), one of the nation’s leading pay-TV providers, has introduced Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, for the DISH Hopper™ Whole-Home HD DVR system. Pandora on the Hopper allows customers to easily search for their favorite artists or songs and create personalized radio stations that play only the music they love from the comfort of their homes.

DISH customers with a Hopper can login to their existing Pandora account, or create a new Pandora account, to stream their personalized radio stations through their television. Streaming Pandora on the Hopper requires an Internet connection.

“Pandora adds new dimension to the Hopper experience,” said Vivek Khemka, vice president of product management at DISH. “This partnership is another example of how we are working to make Hopper the entertainment platform of choice for America’s homes.”

“We’re thrilled that DISH is making Pandora available to their customers on a great new platform like the Hopper,” said Ian Geller, vice president of Business Development at Pandora. “More than a third of all radio listening takes place in the home and Pandora delivered through the Hopper allows everyone in the family to easily access and enjoy music they love through their personalized radio stations.”

DISH’s Hopper features three satellite TV tuners and a two-terabyte hard drive that stores up to 2,000 hours of video. Accompanied by small, sleek Joey™ units, the Hopper enables customers to pause live TV in one room and continue watching in another room. DISH launched Hopper in March and it is available to both new and existing DISH customers.

In addition to Pandora, DISH’s Hopper features apps that give viewers real-time access to Facebook, Twitter and photo sharing, as well as games, news, weather, sports and stock quotes.

More information about DISH’s Hopper is available at www.dish.com/hopper.

About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary DISH Network L.L.C., provides more than 13.967 million satellite TV customers, as of Dec. 31, 2011, with the highest quality programming and technology with the most choices at the best value, including HD Free for Life. Subscribers enjoy the largest high definition line-up with more than 200 national HD channels, the most international channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network’s subsidiary, Blockbuster L.L.C., delivers family entertainment to millions of customers around the world. DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 200 company. Visit www.dish.com.

About Pandora
Pandora gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we’ve added comedy as well so we’re also up for playing some jokes you’ll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single “seed” — a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed, hand-built musical taxonomy, powers Pandora’s personalization — using musicological “DNA” and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the United States turn on Pandora to hear music they love.