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DIRECTV HD™ Revolution Begins EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct 15, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DIRECTV (NYSE:DTV), the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering 72 national HD channels - significantly more than any other television provider in the nation. This is the first wave in DIRECTV's unprecedented expansion of HD services that is building towards up to 100 HD channels by year-end(a). "If you own a high-definition television, or are thinking about buying one, you can now watch your favorite channels in crystal-clear DIRECTV HD(TM)," said Derek Chang, executive vice president, Content Strategy and Development, DIRECTV, Inc. "The DIRECTV HD programming expansion that consumers have been waiting for has become a reality. We overwhelmingly lead the industry in terms of both quantity and quality of HD programming. There simply isn't a better television experience on the planet." The full DIRECTV HD programming lineup, including the new channels, and details on receiving equipment needed for the new DIRECTV HD services, are available by calling 1-800-DIRECTV or visiting directv.com. DIRECTV's current HD lineup includes: -- A&E HD
Customers who want the ultimate HD experience can subscribe to the DIRECTV(R) HD EXTRA PACK for an additional $4.99 per month. This new addition of HD-only channels is for the true HD fan and includes: HDNet, HDNet Movies, Universal HD, MHD, Smithsonian HD and MGM HD. In addition to the national HD channels listed above, DIRECTV also offers 245 local HD channels across 61 cities, representing more than 70 percent of U.S. TV Households. The DIRECTV 11 satellite will be launched early next year to support further HD expansion. With the two satellites, DIRECTV will have the ability to deliver 150 national HD channels and 1,500 local HD and digital channels in addition to new advanced programming services for customers.
DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, presents the finest television experience available to more than 16.3 million customers in the United States, through exclusive content, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and superior technologies(c). Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 250 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming and the most comprehensive collection of sports programming available anywhere, including NFL SUNDAY TICKET(TM) and MLB EXTRA INNINGS(R). DIRECTV (NYSE:DTV) also leads the digital television technology revolution with exclusives such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET SuperFan(TM), US Open Interactive and YES Network Interactive and will soon have the capacity to offer over 150 national HD channels(a). For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com. (a) Number of HD channels subject to available HD programming and varies by base package selection. (b) Eligibility required. (c) 2007 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School. SOURCE: DIRECTV DIRECTV, Inc.
Posted by Shane Sturgeon, October 15, 2007 8:45 AM
Reader Commentary Does this mean that D*TV customers who subscribe to HD will get all of the FSN, CSN and Network HD feeds that are available? Or is this another bit of "fluff" from D*TV? I'm guessing that a given individual customer doesn't have nearly that many choices. Am I right? Jerry... The release lists items marked with a "b" as "Eligibility Required". And of course, HD versions of premium channels are only going to be available to those who have those premium packages. Otherwise, that implies that customers will receive all other channels if they have the HD package. I checked my line-up and I don't get the FSN or CSN channels, but I also don't have the "Sports" package on my plan, so I'm assuming if you did you would receive those as well. To answer your question directly, it appears that any given customer would get most of those channels with the "HD" package. And a majority of the remainder with premium packages if they are subscribed. - Shane... Interesting. Wonder how long it will take Dish to reply to this?... Does anybody have a list of the channel numbers for the HD lineup on DirecTV? Last time I checked their site online, it was difficult to find out where all the new channels are.... Most are the same number as the SD version...exceptions being food network at 231.1 and hgtv at 229.1.... Some of the 72 they were already offered but there has been a significant increase in HD channels. They actually kept their promise. Some of these are additional HD PPV also. They claim even more by year end. I'm glad that I had already updated my DVR's and dish. All I had to do was reprogram the custom channels list. They also continue to tweak the software and both my H20-700 and H20-100 are working perfectly. It is a good idea to do a periodic reboot (reset button) and also turn the box off (it'll still "wake up" to record your shows) when you're not using it.... Directv's list of HD channels include eight HD PPV channels and eight DNS (Distant Network Signals) channels on the list. I just looked over the new HD channel list Directv is bragging about I would get 42 HD channels from them (not having paid channels such as HBO) and I am already getting 42 high def channels from Dish Network. So the next press release from a sat provider should say "here are the number of HD TV channels you will really get"... DISH says they have 38 national channels and 5 of them are premium channels like HBO and Showtime. Shouldn't they be advertising 33 using your logic? They can't predict how many channels you'll want or how many you'll qualify to receive. Why don't HD PPV channels count? Does DISH offer HD for their On Demand movies? Why do DISH owners hate DirecTV so much? This sounds like the Mac vs. PC debates.... If you go look at the Dish website I count 38 national channels (not counting HBO etc.) then in my case a few of the locals are HD also. So what they are advertising is what you get ! Dish has 9 HD pay movies channels, You said "Why do DISH owners hate DirecTV so much? This sounds like the Mac vs. PC debates." I had Directv for 2 years but changed to Dish because of better stations in the package price I want and also a very good reason to have the new High Def system from Dish is the external hard drive to save an unlimited (depending on number and sizes of hard drives) amount of programing. I joined this board thinking it would be pretty even to stories suggestions etc but what I am finding it is seems to be a Pro Directv website and mentions Dish once in a while.... With all these additions, how many have any HD content at all? It is funny for me to see Speed HD on their list when they made an announcement last month that they would begin broadcasting in HD in Feb. 2008. How much HD programming does USA, Bravo, Sci-Fi, Cartoon Network, CNN, FX, and Speed actually have. I am sure it looks better than SD versions, but do they really have HD (by definition)?... More in Category: Programming
About Shane SturgeonShane Sturgeon is the Co-Publisher and Chief Technologist of HDTV Magazine, an industry publication with HDTV roots going back to 1984, when Dale Cripps founded The HDTV Newsletter. Today, HDTV Magazine is a leading online resource for HDTV news and information and captures the eyes and imaginations of over 3 million visitors annually. Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor & Gamble and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University. |
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