Since it has "communications" in its name, I really wish that EchoStar Communications
The company did disclose its results promptly, within a day of the nation's other satellite television provider, DirecTV
That said, the past quarter was reasonably good for EchoStar, if a bit less robust than those for DirecTV and cable providers Comcast
EchoStar's already embroiled in litigation with TiVo
While EchoStar's shares have increased more than 55% in the past year, I nevertheless believe that the company's slowing subscriber additions and mounting legal battles could begin to take their toll, slowing the shares' upward march at the very least. I'd rather see Fools seeking a piece of the television market invest in DirecTV, Comcast, or Time Warner instead.
For related Foolishness:
- Fool on the Street: DirecTV Is Flying Higher
- A Tale of Two Dishes: DirecTV vs. EchoStar
- Comcast Displays Its Fandango
Fool contributor David Lee Smith does not own shares in any of the companies mentioned. He welcomes your questions or comments. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.