Google and DISH Network, the fastest growing satellite TV provider in the United States, have announced the launch of Google TV. Google TV is going to be an open platform that combines multichannel television with rich web media. With this technology in their DVR receivers DISH Network subscribers will be able to bring a dramatic change in their TV viewing experience. They are now going to experience the full power of the Internet right on their TV.

Google TV will combine the conventional TV programming with the contents on the web. This will give the viewers the best possible access, control and flexibility over different forms of digital media. Using the Google TV feature DISH Network subscribers will be able to search content across DISH Network, the web as well as their DVRs. Interesting, isn’t it?

Charlie Ergen, Chairman, President and CEO of DISH Network said, “DISH Network has enjoyed a strong partnership with Google for many years, built on a common foundation of innovative thinking and risk-taking. “ He also added, “DISH Network’s integration of Google TV marks the next evolution in television, and only DISH Network customers will be able to enjoy the best of TV and the web in one platform using their existing HD DVR receivers and a Google TV device.”

“We are excited to bring the web to television and enable developers to innovate on the Google TV platform,” said Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO, Google.

Google and DISH Network plan to make the optimized Google TV experience available to customers later this fall. For this DISH Network will integrate android operating systems and necessary software in the HD DVR receivers. It is the beginning of a whole new era of entertainment and possibilities in TV entertainment.