Super Bowl XLII is almost here, and DIRECTV is bringing it you in HD! Today, DIRECTV offers HD local channels to over 74% of US TV Households – so chances are, you will be able to watch the Giants take on the Patriots in crystal clear high-definition.
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Analyst: Remote DVR Again Demonstrates DIRECTV’s Leadership
That’s the question Pali Research analyst Rich Greenfield pondered on his blog last week during a discussion of the satcaster’s new remote DVR scheduling tool.
“DIRECTV has created an elegant, yet simple application that subscribers nationwide can use to program their DVRs remotely via any broadband connection or any wireless device with web access,” Greenfield wrote. “No specific software is needed, no special wireless device, and your set-top box does not even need a broadband connection. Remote programming decisions are beamed via satellite to your individual DVR.”
In Greenfield’s view, the announcement of the remote scheduler is just another example of DIRECTV’s forward thinking approach to the pay TV space. Although some cable operators — including Comcast with its upcoming Fancast service — offer similar functionality, most are currently based on Sprint’s proprietary Pivot wireless service instead of in-house technology.
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Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 the following broadcast networks are available in HD: WATE/ABC, WVLT/CBS, WTNZ/FOX and WBIR/NBC. With the addition of Knoxville, DIRECTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 72 cities, representing more than 74.3 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV’s roll out of local HD channels in Knoxville is part of a nationwide expansion of HD programming that includes 92 national HD channels.
How to get DIRECTV HD: To receive DIRECTV’s local HD programming, customers must have an H20 or H21 HD receiver or an HR20 or HR21 DIRECTV Plus HD DVR and a Ka/Ku band dish. DIRECTV is offering new customers a $100 instant rebate on a DIRECTV HD or HD DVR receiver. Customers can also learn more about DIRECTV’s advanced products by calling 1-800-431-1221.
Eligibility for local channels is based on service address within certain designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. Click here for more information.
Local HD Programming from DIRECTV is Now Available in 72 U.S. Cities.
DIRECTV makes the following broadcast networks available in HD: KLTV/ABC and KYTX/CBS. With the addition of Tyler - Longview, DIRECTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 72 cities, representing more than 74.3 percent of U.S. TV households.
DIRECTV’s rollout of local HD channels in Tyler - Longview is part of a nationwide expansion of HD programming that includes 92 national HD channels. Click here to view your local HD channels.
DIRECTV launched standard definition local and broadcast network channels in
Once again Comcast proves “comcastic” is NOT fantastic! Anything But! Goodbye Cable. Hello satellite! I am switching to DIRECTV!!
Not only do Medford residents pay more than almost everyone else in Massachusetts for basic cable, the rates are set to rise again on 2/1/08. Even local government officals are fed up. Now what does that tell you!! The department’s documentation also shows that 53 communities in Massachusetts offer their citizens more than one cable provider to choose from
Many Medford residents will see another increase in the cost of cable television this year and city officials are eager as ever to bring in a second cable provider, hoping that some competition will help regulate pricing. “The New Year is upon us and residents will be getting their New Year’s present from Comcast — higher cable rates,” said City Councilor Michael Marks. At a City Council meeting last Tuesday, Marks expressed some aggravation about the ever-climbing price of cable television. Comcast has to raise rates to increase corporate profits to fund its ever increasing executive compensation packages. Just google “Comcast CEO salary” of you don’t believe me, its insane what that guy makes every year. Cut his salary by 50% and its still more than 10 million and give the subscribers a break for once!
People all across the country who are sick of cable rate increases are switching to DIRECTV.
They offer the best price for more HD channels than any Cable company or the other satellite dealer, better customer service (According to JD Powers 3 years running), and their call centers are in America not Asia!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, Daily Courier
PRESCOTT VALLEY - Get ready to pay more for cable service. Cable One is raising rates more than 5 percent, effective January 2008. Cable One said customers will see a 6.2 percent spike in their statements. Cable rates are increasing in Chino Valley, AZ.
The exact dollar amount of the increase depends on the services customers are paying for. If you annualize that, it averages out to about 3.1 percent per year. The most recent rate increase hit customers’ wallets in May 2006. The cable provider hit subscribers with an average increase of 3.1 percent. Cable One is the cable division of the Washington Post Company and operates 52 cable systems serving 750,000 subscribers.
Cable customers tired of rate increases are switching to DIRECTV
According to The Business Journal of Phoenix, Cox Communications Inc. is raising its basic cable rate by $2 in response to higher operating and programming costs. The cost of Cox’s 22-channel basic service will increase to $17.95 a month from $15.95 beginning Feb. 15. The Cox “Classic” package will increase to $39.95 a month from $37.95 and there also will be a 95-cent increase in the monthly cost of premium channel packages like Showtime and HBO. The Cox rate increase amounts to 5 percent. As the cost to carry channels steadily increases for cable and satellite providers such as Cox, Vice President Ivan Johnson said eventually those increases have to be passed back to customers. Customers who are tired of paying higher prices for cable are switching to DIRECT TV satellite television.
Rock legend Meat Loaf will host Rock & A Hard Place, an all-new original game show featuring current and classic music superstars as they battle it out for charity in the ultimate trivia challenge. The series, which debuts January 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on The 101, DIRECTV’s original entertainment channel, will showcase music greats including The Pointer Sisters, Warrant, Shelia E., the Pussycat Dolls and others as they test their knowledge on everything from music history to current-events trivia, all for charity. Order DIRECT TV today and start enjoying all of the original programming it has to offer.
Basketball fans can get a free preview of NBA League Pass on Direct TV. From January 21 to January 27, you’ll get a FREE pass to follow your favorite NBA teams. This special FREE preview also includes NBA TV on Direct TV Ch. 601. Don’t miss this opportunity to see this popular sports programming package for Free on Direct tv!