DISH DBS Corp. operates as a holding company with interest in providing subscription television services. It operates through the DISH branded pay-TV service. The firm generates revenue primarily by providing pay-TV programming services to its subscribers. It also generate revenue from pay-TV equipment rental fees and other hardware related fees, including fees for DVRs, equipment upgrade fees and additional outlet fees from subscribers with receivers with multiple tuners; advertising services; and fees earned from its in-home service operations. The company was founded on January 16, 1996 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO.