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Chairman and chief executive officer, EchoStar Communications Corporation

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Charles Ergen is famous for co-founding Dish Network, a Satellite Television provider, in 1980. He built the company into one of the largest pay-TV providers in the United States. Ergen is also known for his entrepreneurial success and business strategies in the telecommunications industry.

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What is Charles Ergen's net worth?

Charles Ergen has a net worth of approximately 17.1 billion dollars as of May 2014.


How much is Charles ergen house worth?

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Who made dish-network?

Charlie Ergen founded EchoStar Communications Corporation with Candy Ergen, and James DeFranco in 1980, DISH Network was then established in March 1996 and the two companies officially split in 2008, Charlie Ergen remained at the helm of both entities, therefore Charlie Ergen still owns EchoStar Communications Corporation. Charles Ergen


Where did Charles Ergen receive his education?

Charles Ergen attended the University of Tennessee, where he received his bachelor's degree in General Studies.


When was Charlie Ergen born?

Charlie Ergen was born on May 1st, 1953.


Who bought out Charlie Ergen?

Ergen ultimately lost DirecTV to Murdoch in 2002,


When was GΓΌlben Ergen born?

Gülben Ergen was born on 1972-08-25.


Who bought out Cahrlie Ergen?

Ergen ultimately lost DirecTV to Murdoch in 2002,


When was Selcuk Ergen born?

Selcuk Ergen was born on May 19, 1983, in Istanbul, Turkey.


Where was Charlie Ergen born?

Charlie Ergen was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in the United States.


How old is DISH TV?

Echostar was formed in 1980 by Charles Ergen, Candy Ergen, and Jim Defranco. In 1987, EchoStar applied for a direct broadcast satellite license with the FCC and was granted access to orbital slot 119° satellite in 1992. In March, 1996, DISH Network made its first broadcast to customers.


Who is the president of dishnetwork?

As of June 2011, the president of DISH Network is now, Joseph Clayton. However, Charles Ergen still remains the Chairman of DISH Network & EchoStar Corporation.