EXHIBIT 99.1

ECHOSTAR COMPLETES EARLY REDEMPTION OF
5 ³/4% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES

Englewood, Colo., Feb. 16, 2007 — EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced the results of its previously announced redemption of all of its 5 ³/4% Convertible Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the “Notes”). EchoStar has been advised by US Bank, as paying agent, that Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $15,000 were converted prior to the expiration of the conversion period at 5 PM ET on Feb. 14, 2007. Accordingly, effective Feb. 15, 2007, the outstanding principal amount of $999,985,000 was repurchased at 101.643 percent, for a total of approximately $1.016 billion, plus accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in EchoStar Communication Corporation’s Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements included in its recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K and its most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and EchoStar Communications Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

About EchoStar
EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 13 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network™, the fastest-growing pay-TV provider in the country since 2000. DISH Network’s services include hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. EchoStar has been a leader for more than 25 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 500 company. Visit EchoStar’s Web site at www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Press: Kathie Gonzalez, 720-514-5351, press@echostar.com
Investor Relations: Jason Kiser, 303-723-2210, Jason.kiser@echostar.com