AMCX vs DISH

AMC Global Media Inc.

AMC Networks Inc., an entertainment company, owns and operates a suite of video entertainment products that are delivered to audiences and a platform to distributors and advertisers in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, National Networks; and International and Other. The National Networks segment operates five national programming networks under the AMC, WE tv, BBC AMERICA, IFC, and SundanceTV names. This segment also produces original programming for its programming networks; and licenses, such as programming worldwide, as well as services the national programming networks. The International and Other segment operates a portfolio of channels under the AMCNI name worldwide; subscription streaming business under the Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, and AMC+ names; production and comedy venues activities under the Levity name; and film distribution business under the IFC Films name. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

DISH Network Corporation

DISH Network Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides pay-TV services in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Pay-TV and Wireless. It offers video services under the DISH TV brand; and programming packages that include programming through national broadcast networks, local broadcast networks, and national and regional cable networks, as well as regional and specialty sports channels, premium movie channels, and Latino and international programming packages. The company also provides access to movies and television shows through TV or Internet-connected devices; and dishanywhere.com and mobile applications on Internet-connected devices to view authorized content, search program listings, and remotely control certain features of their DVRs. In addition, it offers Sling TV services, including Sling domestic, Sling International, Sling Latino, Sling Orange, and Sling Blue services that require an Internet connection and are available on streaming-capable devices, such as streaming media devices, TVs, tablets, computers, game consoles, and phones primarily to consumers who do not subscribe to traditional satellite and cable pay-TV services. As of December 31, 2020, it had 11.290 million Pay-TV subscribers in the United States, including 8.816 million DISH TV subscribers and 2.474 million SLING TV subscribers. The company offers receiver systems and programming through direct sales channels, as well as independent third parties, such as small retailers, direct marketing groups, local and regional consumer electronics stores, retailers, and telecommunications companies. DISH Network Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.