DISH Network and The Weather Channel they have reached a multiple year agreement for the distribution of The Weather Channel on DISH Network.

The deal puts a seal on the partnership between both the companies for developing a state-of-the-art, round the clock weather forecasting services, this service will be specifically designed for satellite customers using DISH Network. In addition to main feed of The Weather Channel on Ch. 214, a DISH Network subscriber will let localized weather programming on DISH Network channel 213. This weather service will offer interactive TV applications along with new Internet and mobile services. The operation of the new services will start this summer.

Dave Shull, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network said, “Through this new partnership with The Weather Channel, DISH Network is giving our subscribers exactly what they’ve asked for and more. Not only are we developing a unique satellite service that provides localized weather 24/7, but also we’ll soon deliver personalized weather reports via the Android mobile platform and the web.” He also added “This agreement recognizes the importance of cross-platform video delivery, ensuring that our subscribers will have the most detailed local weather information available at their fingertips anytime, anywhere.”

Mike Kelly, CEO and President of The Weather Channel said, “DISH Network and their customers are extremely important to us, and maintaining and expanding our partnership is a high priority for our company. He also said, “DISH Network will now be carrying two of our channels – The Weather Channel and a customized 24-hour, all-local weather information network – to provide even better service to their customers. We also look forward to working with DISH Network on other cross-platform and interactive initiatives, taking advantage of our leadership position in mobile and the Internet.”

It should also be mentioned that DISH Network has already launched a brand new weather survive called The Weather Cast on May 20 as a replacement of the weather channel. Now whether the service will still be available or not is a thing to ponder!