-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, C8CA6qTYvEcT0ab+0vpdJjx2r8aWKatOLhpbgfGpcMCLjPkFNIqz8ngJg2cgaHKB uE9WR7RdAcsxu4HPzxCbqA== 0000891020-03-002125.txt : 20030813 0000891020-03-002125.hdr.sgml : 20030813 20030812184417 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891020-03-002125 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030812 ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure FILED AS OF DATE: 20030813 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001089511 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813] IRS NUMBER: 522126573 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-28167 FILM NUMBER: 03838751 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 TELEPHONE AVENUE STREET 2: - CITY: ANCHORAGE STATE: AK ZIP: 99503 BUSINESS PHONE: 9072973000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 TELEPHONE AVENUE STREET 2: - CITY: ANCHORAGE STATE: AK ZIP: 99503 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ALEC HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990624 8-K 1 v92240e8vk.txt FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2003 ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DELAWARE (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-28167 51-2126573 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 600 Telephone Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code (907) 297-3000 -------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.) Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Company press release dated August 12, 2003, announcing the offering of DISH Network Satellite TV Service to Alaskans. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure The Company announced an agreement with EchoStar Satellite Corporation, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation, to sell and market EchoStar's DISH Network service in Alaska as described in more detail in the attached press release. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: August 12, 2003 ALASKA COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS GROUP, INC. /s/ Kevin P. Hemenway ---------------------- Kevin P. Hemenway Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. EX-99.1 3 v92240exv99w1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Alaska Communications Systems to Offer DISH Network Satellite TV Service to Alaskans Alaska Communications Systems and DISH Network to Bring an Affordable Alternative to High-Priced Cable TV ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Aug. 12, 2003 - Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (ACS) (Nasdaq: ALSK), the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, today announced an agreement with EchoStar Satellite Corporation, a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), to sell and market EchoStar's DISH Network service in Alaska. "ACS has been actively pursuing the best way to integrate television into our wireline, wireless and broadband services," said Jeff Tyson, Vice President of Strategic Planning. "Our agreement with DISH Network puts ACS in a great position to compete aggressively in a market that has long waited for price relief on television services. DISH Network offers the lowest all digital TV price in America, providing the affordable alternative to the rising rates of cable TV. This agreement demonstrates ACS' continued effort at leading the Alaska telecommunications market with innovative new products that bring real value to our customers." DISH Network offers consumers the lowest all digital TV package price in America at only $24.99 per month for more than 50 popular TV channels such as ESPN, Discovery, CNN and the Food Network. DISH Network guarantees the lowest all digital TV price through January 2005. DISH Network also offers America's Top 100 channels at $33.99 per month with channels like Animal Planet and Toon Disney. ACS will begin offering DISH Network service through its ACS Wireless retail stores in the Anchorage area beginning in August, with expansion to its other stores statewide soon there after. Specific pricing for equipment and installation along with other bundled services will be announced later this month. Details will also be available on the ACS web site at www.acsalaska.com. "Our agreement with ACS provides Alaskans with an attractive entertainment and information package offering an alternative to analog and digital cable TV packages," said Amir Ahmed, Vice President of Sales and Distribution at EchoStar. About Alaska Communications Systems - ACS is the leading integrated communications provider in Alaska, offering local telephone service, wireless, long distance, data, and Internet services to business and residential customers throughout Alaska. ACS currently serves approximately 339,000 access lines, 83,000 cellular customers, 44,000 long distance customers and 45,000 Internet customers throughout the State. More information can be found on the Company's website at http://www.alsk.com. About DISH Network EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its DISH Network(TM), is a leading U.S. provider of satellite television entertainment services with more than 8.5 million customers. DISH Network delivers advanced digital satellite television services, including hundreds of video, audio and Interactive TV channels, digital video recording, HDTV, sports and international programming, professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Contacts: Ruth Sandstrom, Vice President and General Manager ACS Wireless, Alaska Communications Systems, Inc. 907/564-8002 Marc Lumpkin, Corporate Communications, EchoStar's DISH Network 303/723-2020 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----