DIRECTV CEO Speaks at Phoenix Conference
DIRECT TV CEO Chase Carey spoke about the satellite TV company’s HD efforts, sports programming and competition at the Citi Global Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix last week.
Carey said that DIRECT TV will continue it’s High Definition push in which the company hopes to deliver about 100 national HD channels and local high-def selections. A satellite that’s being prepared for launch in the spring will help expand capacity for the service, Carey said.
As far as the competition goes, Carey said the satellite TV platform “has a lot more flexibility” for expansion into advanced services when compared to cable’s platform. DIRECT TV hasn’t encountered any trouble with AT&T’s fledgling U-verse platform.
As for sports programming, Carey said DIRECT TV has an exclusive lock on NFL Sunday Ticket through 2011. Given the NFL’s popularity and the interactive and HD efforts built around the product, “It’s an important franchise for us,” he said. If you’re an NFL fan, order DIRECT TV today. You won’t be disappointed.