DirecTV HDTV Satellite Programming Expansion on Track
Soon every household in America will be able to enjoy
high-definition television (HDTV) on their satellite receivers. The planned
expansion of DirecTV HDTV Satellite
Programming is on track with the launch of Spaceway 1 and Spaceway 2 already
completed in 2005. These satellites have the capacity for more than 500 local HD
channels. DIRECTV will have the ability to bring local HD programming to most of
the U.S. population, as well as continuing to expand standard-definition local
offerings and other enhancements.
DIRECTV 10 and 11 will launch in early 2007. A subscriber with a
DirecTV
HDTV receiver will be able to subscribe to an
additional 1,000 local HD channels, more than 150 national HD channels, and
other new program offerings. These satellites will provide DIRECTV the
capability to bring local and national HD programming and other advanced
services to every U.S. household. Consumers will be able to receive all of these
services, as well as existing programming, with a single small
satellite dish.
DirecTV 10 and 11 will be the most powerful Ka-band satellites in orbit. They
will take advantage of DIRECTV's advanced transmission techniques and
state-of-the-art video compression technology, deliver national HDTV satellite
programming and will be capable of supporting spot beams carrying local HD
broadcast channels to be received in all 50 states. Boeing will also build a
third satellite for DIRECTV that will serve as a ground spare.
Earlier this year, DIRECTV introduced the DIRECTV HD DVR, the most advanced DVR
in the world. The DIRECTV HD DVR enables satellite TV consumers to record and
play back HD programming, record a show while watching another or record two
shows simultaneously on the same receiver. It seamlessly supports all these
features for HDTV transmissions, standard-definition programming and off-air
ATSC broadcasts, all through an integrated advanced program guide. The DIRECTV
HD DVR allows customers to record more than 30 hours of HD programming or up to
200 hours of standard-definition programming.
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