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DISH Network Big Ten Network Update

After March 19, 2008, the BIG TEN NETWORK free preview for America’s Top 100 customers will end. Big Ten Network is included in America’s Top 100 Plus within Big 10 states and in America’s Top 100 Plus with Multi-Sport Package outside Big 10 states. Please read below to find out about the great programming packages that include BIG TEN NETWORK, and how you can upgrade today to get all the best programming from DISH Network.

Important Details About Upgrading

What are the Big Ten states?

  1. IllinoisIndiana*
  2. Iowa
  3. Michigan
  4. Minnesota
  5. Ohio
  6. Pennsylvania
  7. *Wisconsin

*customers in parts of these states are considered out-of-area

    What programming packages include Big Ten Network?

  • If you do reside in one of the states listed above you can easily upgrade to a package that includes Big Ten Network. If you’re one of our America’s Top 100 customers with local channels, here are the great ways you can upgrade:
  • America’s Top 100 Plus (includes your Regional Sports Networks) – just $5 more a month, or
  • For just $12 more per month, get America’s Top 200 with DishDVR
  • Advantage Over 200 of your favorite channels, including your local channels and Big Ten Network
  • DishDVR service for two separate rooms in your house
  • Record your favorite shows to watch what you want when you want
  • Skip recorded commercials and the boring parts
  • Access your DVR recordings from two different TVs
    • If you do not reside in one of the states listed above you can easily upgrade to a package
  • that includes Big Ten Network. If you’re one of our America’s Top 100 customers with locals
  • programming, here are the great ways you can upgrade: America’s Top 100 Plus (includes your Regional Sports Networks) and Multi-Sport Package more –just $10.99 a month, or
  • For just $17.99 more per month, get America’s Top 200 with DishDVR Advantage and Multi-Sport Package
  • Over 200 of your favorite channels, including your local channels and Big Ten Network
  • DishDVR service for two separate rooms in your house
  • Record your favorite shows to watch what you want when you want

  • Skip recorded commercials and the boring parts
  • Access your DVR recordings from two different TVs

Why should I upgrade my programming package to America’s Top 100 Plus?

America’s Top 100 Plus package includes all of the great programming in our America's Top 100 programming package with the addition of the customer's local Regional Sports Network(s) and Big Ten Network. Take advantage of the opportunity to get into this package today, just log into your account and upgrade now.

What is the Multi-Sport Package?

With the Multi-Sport Package you will continue to enjoy the great programming from the Big Ten Network, including the best regional collegiate and high school games from across the country. You’ll get more football, more basketball, and many other top sports from the teams you love. Click here for more information on the Multi-Sport Package

Call 1-866-306-4611, enter your account number or phone number, and press 1 to upgrade today!

If you are a customer residing in apartment/condo complexes or other commercial properties, you may need to call 1-800-454-0843 to upgrade your programming.

DishDVR Advantage requires a DVR receiver. Additional fees may apply to upgrade existing receivers.