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The DIRECTV Family Choice Programming Package is another one of DIRECTV's revolutionary offers.
Having already established itself as the nation’s leading digital television service provider, delivering satellite television services to offices and home across the country, DIRECTV continues to innovate, thus enhancing its customer's television viewing experience.
DIRECT TV puts Families First with its enhanced Family Programming Package. As the name suggests, this complete programming package is equipped to serve the entertainment needs of an entire family. Offering an interesting lineup of over 40 channels of programming, DIRECTV’s Family Choice Package has something for every one. Suitable for all age groups, the Family Choice can take care of your entire family's entertainment needs at just $29.99 per month.
These 40 channels of programming include popular children’s networks, general channels that offer non stop entertainment for the complete family as well as religious channels for those interested. What makes this package truly irresistible is the fact that it includes all your local channels as well - so much entertainment all at a much lower monthly price (only $29.99 per month.)
What's more, with DIRECTV you have complete control as a parent on what your children watch on Television. With the Locks & Limits feature, you can protect your children from flipping to channels that are inappropriate for their age group. This is a great feature for parents who wish to limit the programming that their children watch on DIRECTV, but don't want to limit their programming options, when they pick their programming packages.
There is no limit to the amount of channels that you can lock out from your children's view, and when it's time to watch what you want to watch, you can easily access the programming you like by entering your personal identification (PIN) number (see your owner's manual for details).
Could you ask for more?
To get an idea of all that is in store, take a look at this amazing channel lineup courtesy the Family Choice Programming Package from DIRECTV -
1. BYU TV, Channel 374 brings to you Non-commercial educational material from Brigham Young University's 3 campuses. Programming also includes BYU sports, devotionals, concerts and education week broadcasts from BYU and LDS General Conference.
2. Bloomberg Television, Channel 353
Minute by minute coverage of financial news and markets. This is a sophisticated 24-hour business and financial news channel with the best reporters to deliver the news and the best journalists to add perspective and analysis.
3. Boomerang, Channel 297
A perfect treat for kids with a wide selection of classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons and favourite cartoon characters including Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Popeye and George Jetson.
4. C-SPAN, Channel 350
Known for its unique news and information programming, C-SPAN includes 24-hour coverage of important political events from around the nation as well as debate from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
5. C-SPAN2, Channel 351
News which includes 24-hour coverage of important political events from around the nation. C-SPAN2 covers the U.S. Senate.
6. DIY Network, Channel 230
Television source for the latest do-it-yourself projects including inspirational creative projects and expert answers to most sought-after questions.
7. Daystar, Channel 369
Fastest growing Christian network in America with live broadcasts of major Christian events and nation's leading ministries.
8. Discovery Kids, Channel 294
Just what the doctor ordered to meet entertainment needs of young people in the age group of 7 through 14 - new adventure programming, entertainment trivia and programs made by kids, for kids.
9. Disney Channel (East), Channel 290
Offers programming for kids and families including movies, serials and specials every night at 7 p.m./6 p.m. CT.
10. Disney Channel (West), Channel 291
The only network for kids and families. Movies, series and specials every night at 7 p.m./6 p.m. CT.
11. EWTN, Channel 422
Watch live Papal events, Masses, documentaries, dramas and teaching series, plus children's animation from producers throughout Latin America and the world.
12. FitTV, Channel 368
Stay fit with FitTV - the only network delivering quality programming to men, women, and families for enhancing their well-being. Includes exercises, personal trainers, and motivational advice.
13. Food Network, Channel 231
A must-see for foodies! Hosts include world-class chefs like the popular Emeril Lagasse, plus restaurateurs, working mothers and celebrities. Master new recipes and cooking techniques, jazz up family meals, learn the latest in healthier cuisine and explore fine restaurants nationwide.
14. HITN-TV, Channel 438
Spanish language channel that educates and entertains the whole family with educational and cultural programming.
15. Hallmark Channel, Channel 312
A celebration of cinematic excellence with strong stories that are relevant to viewers and their lives. Original movies and award-winning entertainment from one of the most trusted brands.
16. Headline News, Channel 204
Catch the top stories during your busy morning and day with the Headline News fast-paced 30 minute newscast. Evening shows include Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace and Prime News Tonight.
17. Home & Garden Television, Channel 229
HGTV brings real people, places and life, home.
18. Home Shopping Network, Channel 240
Enjoy this interactive home shopping service that offers a large selection of brand-name merchandise. Make purchases in the comforts of your own home.
19. Link TV , Channel 375Get a global perspective on world events and cultures through independent documentaries, international films, world music and live interactive programs. Free to all customers.20. NASA TV, Channel 376
Non stop educational programming - delivers real-time coverage of NASA activities and missions, look at the early years of NASA, special updates on Space Shuttle missions, Earth views from the Shuttle and more.
21. NRB , Channel 378
NRB Network programming is designed to inspire, inform and enlighten its viewers and bring a greater understanding of the historic Christian faith.
22. National Geographic Channel, Channel 276
This is where it all takes place - environment, education, entertainment! The National Geographic Channel brings adventure, exploration, culture and natural science to life for you, with passionate storytelling, spectacular imagery and expert eyewitness accounts.
23. Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East), Channel 299
Enjoy sitcomes all nite long with Nick at Nite. Featuring hit comedies on Nick at Nite including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
24. Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West), Channel 300
Timeless television on Nick at Nite include The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. All sitcoms all nite long.
25. Nicktoons Network, Channel 302
Nick hits plus loads of original programming 24/7. Delivers animation in a bold, creative environment and serves up cutting-edge animation from around the globe.
26. Noggin/The N, Channel 298
Imagine preschool on TV airing seven days a week from 6am-6pm - Noggin is the 1st commercial-free network for preschoolers dedicated to helping 2-5 year olds learn and grow to meet the challenges of their world.
The N is nighttime on Noggin, dedicated to helping tweens (9-14) understand their lives. The N can be seen every day from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. ET and online 24/7 at the-n.com.
27. ONCE México*, Channel 415
General entertainment channel with programs with strong editorial content on political issues, cultural documentaries, tourism series, talk shows, news and awards winning series for kids.
28. PBS Kids Sprout, Channel 295
The place for children! Features programs that kids love, parents trust and educators endorse. Children's programming from the Public Broadcasting Service with favorites like "Barney," "Mister Rogers" and "Teletubbies."
29. QVC, Channel 317
Shop at home and enjoy big savings on big names in fashion, fitness, electronics, home furnishings, jewelry, gifts, tools and more. Airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
30. RFD-TV, Channel 379
A 24-hour network with educational and informational programming targeting rural America. Focus on rural news, events, and convention coverage, agricultural information and family-oriented programming.
31. Shop At Home, Channel 234
A specialty retailer dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with quality products and honest values featuring a collection of distinctive merchandise.
32. ShopNBC, Channel 370
Here you will find a 24-hour TV shopping network with products -- from exclusive fine jewelry, fashions, and health and beauty aids to personal computers and consumer electronics.
33. TCT Network , Channel 377
a worldwide television network bringing the best in Christian educational, news and entertainment programming to your home daily.
34. The Science Channel, Channel 284
Lets curious minds explore life's greatest mysteries and smallest wonders.
35. The Weather Channel, Channel 362
Provides 24-hour reports on regional and national weather conditions, special weather-related features and reports on unusual weather phenomena.
36. The Word, Channel 373
Multi-denominational urban religious programming with both spiritual and educational content. Free to all customers.
37. Toon Disney, Channel 292
Non Stop Disney magic all day, everyday. Toon Disney is the home for Disney characters and the heritage of Disney animation.
38. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Channel 372
One of America's most-watched religious networks provides a variety of original programs, including Nashville gospel concerts, health and fitness, talk, children's features and services from some of America's largest churches.
39. World Harvest Television, Channel 321
A family entertainment, news, and inspirational channel with programs designed to preserve and promote the traditional American value system through entertainment, education, news, and information.
40. XM: Radio Disney, Channel 867
Features Music that kids and tweens want to hear! The biggest new stars share center stage as pop music, novelty oldies and movie and television favorites are combined with hilarious interaction from kids coast to coast. Plus, fantasy prizes and amazing edutainment features!Artists — Hilary Duff, Aly & AJ, Jesse McCartney
41. XM: XM Kids, Channel 868
For kids and families all over America. Features award-winning original content blended with a music mix of the most popular kid's movie and TV soundtracks and all the best children's recording artists.
Artists — The Wiggles, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Tom Chapin, Kids Movie/TV Soundtracks.
Give your family the best entertainment package they could ever ask for! Call us Toll Free 800-431-1221 to take advantage of DIRECTV's FAMILY CHOICE package.

DIRECT TV is the #1 choice in digital tv entertainment delivering outstanding programming, technology, customer service and value to over 15 Million Customers. Make the switch to DIRECT TV today - it's easy! Order DIRECT TV online or call now to talk to an eXpert SATELLITE representative.

DIRECT TV satellite television provides you with the ultimate variety of programming options, with access to over 250 channels, all in 100% digital quality, all the time. Get the channels you want for the entertainment you need. Select from our exciting channel packages, all of which include local channels (where available). DIRECT TV local channels are now available to over 94% of the nation, with more markets coming soon. Or check out our family programming package, packed with kid-friendly channels. You can also take advantage of the parental control options to help monitor and control what your kids are watching.

DIRECT TV Programming can't be beat. DIRECT TV's premium packages feature over 30 premium movie channels including HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax plus the Sports Pack. Sports options range from the exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET to regional sports networks to international action and other sports subscriptions.

With DIRECT TV HD Programming, you'll enjoy razor-sharp picture and crisp sound with movies, sports, local channels, Pay per View and special events in HD. Speaking of Pay Per View, DIRECT TV offers the biggest movies, the coolest events with up to 55 options to choose from every day.

DIRECT TV is also great for the music fan with over 70 XM Satellite Radio channels, live concerts and the exclusive CD USA, available only on DIRECT TV.

DIRECT TV International Channels also provide you with access to a variety of tv programming from around the world including DIRECT TV Para Todos Spanish language programming.

DIRECT TV's best equipment and receivers provide the entertainment experience you want. The DIRECT TV DVR allows you to pause, rewind and record up to 100 hours of live TV. The DIRECT TV HD Receiver provides movies, sports and events in crystal clear high definition while the DIRECT TV HD DVR showcases the clarity of HD with the control of a DVR.

DIRECT TV installation, service and maintenance includes a 100% satisfaction guarantee. You can't get that with your cable company or other satellite tv companies. Find out for yourself why DIRECT TV was #1 in Customer Satisfaction three years in a row.

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DIRECT TV has been successful in meeting the specific entertainment needs of television viewers with varied backgrounds, tastes and preferences through its state-of-the-art International Programming. The HindiDirect™ Service is a good example of this.

The DIRECT TV Hindi Direct™ Service offers a great way for the Indian audiences living in the United States to reconnect with their Indian roots.

The HindiDirect™ Service offers 6 channels of diverse South Asian Programming at $29.99 per month.

How: To enjoy HindiDirect™, viewers must first subscribe to one of the following base packages:

• DIRECTV® BASIC ($9.99/mo.)
• DIRECTV PREFERRED CHOICE™ programming package ($29.99/mo.)
• any DIRECTV base programming package (valued at $29.99/mo. or above)

Indian viewers who miss the sweet sound of Hindi and want non stop access to entertainment programs in Hindi should get the HindiDirect™ service.

The HindiDirect™ Service features a wide range of channels which are a great hit with the Indian audiences. These include –

STAR ONE
Complete entertainment for the youth and urban audiences. Star One offers a unique mix of South Asian programs that range from action to thriller, lifestyle, game shows, dance shows and original movies made for television, etc. Nach Baliye, DON, Kya Hoga Nimmo Ka, Exotica are some of the favorites. Also known for its great selection of comedy programs, STAR ONE features popular shows such as Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai, The Great Indian Laughter Champions, Naya Office Office etc.

STAR PLUS
An immensely popular channel featuring top 40 programmes on cable in India every week, Star Plus has been rated as India's number 1 cable channel for six years. Provides round-the-clock entertainment for people of all age groups with some of the most popular programs in Hindi including family dramas, epics, daily soaps etc such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kasautii Zindagii Kay etc.

STAR NEWS
Catch all the news live - 24 hour a day in Hindi. Covers news related to politics, business, crime, reports, consumer issues etc.

MTV Desi
is the channel for news, events, music videos, Awards and more – all from a desi point of view, just the way you like it! Watch MTV Desi to be in sync with the Desi India – its music, people and events.

NDTV
Round-the-clock and up-to-the-minute news coverage from India's most respected News Company. If it’s happened, it’s got to be on NDTV. NDTV includes National, International, Sports, Business, and Commodities News. There’s information about Environment, Books, Music and Celebrity Interviews, etc.

DD India
DD India is the 24/7 international service of Doordarshan, India’s state broadcaster and one of the oldest entities in India. Offers live news, films, public service, drama, educational programs, comedy etc. Programs include News in Regional languages, religious shows, old and new movies, reports etc.

DD India is available free of charge to all DIRECTV customers that have International equipment.

DIRECTV's HindiDirect™ Service is a perfect entertainment solution for your family needs. Once you get hooked to some of these daily soaps and family dramas, it will be hard to miss out on even a single episode. Build your home away from home with DIRECTV's HindiDirect™ Service.

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DIRECT TV (NYSE:DTV) will host an Internet webcast for its 2006 third quarter financial results, outlook, and other forward looking information at 11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, November 8th, 2006.

When: 11:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. PT; Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
Webcast: www.directv.com/investor
Host: Jon Rubin, Vice President
DIRECTV Investor Relations

Please access the web site approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time in order to download and install any necessary software.

An archived copy of the webcast of The DIRECTV Group's third quarter 2006 earnings call will be available on the company's website.

The DIRECTV Group (NYSE:DTV) is a world-leading provider of digital television entertainment services and is approximately 39 percent owned by News Corporation. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in the United States, Brazil, Mexico and other countries in Latin America, the DIRECTV Group provides digital television service to more than 15.5 million customers in the United States and approximately 4 million customers in Latin America.

SOURCE: DIRECTV

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ArabicDirect Package to Offer Five Industry-Leading Channels from the Middle East - Rotana Cinema, Rotana Zaman, Rotana Moossika, Orbit Al-Yawm and Orbit Seen (Arabic Series Channel)

DIRECTV continues to enhance its international programming platform WorldDirect, with the addition of a new Arabic programming package, ArabicDirect. The ArabicDirect package combines five of the leading Arabic-language channels from the Middle East - Rotana Cinema, Rotana Zaman, Rotana Moossika, Orbit Al-Yawm and The Orbit Arabic Series Channel (Seen).

The ArabicDirect package is currently available nationwide on the WorldDirect programming platform for $25.99 per month.

"With more than 800,000 Arab Americans living in the United States, there is an enormous appetite for programming that is relevant to the Arab culture," said Aaron McNally, vice president International, DIRECTV, Inc. "DIRECTV is proud to offer its subscribers exclusive premieres of the biggest Arabic-language movies, digitally restored classic films, the hottest music acts, and the best comedies and historical dramas available from the Middle East."

The ArabicDirect programming package includes:

Rotana Cinema Channel - DIRECTV Channel 2102
The Rotana Cinema Channel is the leading movie service in the Middle East. It draws from the largest and richest library of Arabic-language films in the world, as well as cinema news and entertainment programs, including "The Hala Show," hosted by Dr. Hala Sarhan.

Rotana Zaman Channel - DIRECTV Channel 2103
The Rotana Zaman Channel delivers state-of-the-art digitally restored classic Arabic movies to millions of viewers around the world. Enjoy the legendary stars and singers - Om Kalthoum, Halim and Fairouz, as well as the popular program "Kashf el Mastour."

Rotana Moossika Channel - DIRECTV Channel 2104
The Rotana Moossika Channel is an Arabic variety/entertainment channel that is dedicated to music videos, programs, concerts and festivals. Rotana Moossika has compiled the largest Arabic music library in the world, and exclusively features some of the top acts from the Arab world, including Amr Diab, Nagwa Karam, George Wassouf, Alissa and Kazem.

Orbit Arabic Series Channel (Seen) - DIRECTV Channel 2105

The Orbit Arabic Series Channel (Seen) is the first 24-hour Arabic thematic channel of its kind in the region, featuring the best Arabic TV series from the Middle East. The Series Channel delivers the widest variety of TV productions from drama to comedy and from melodrama to historical biography. Orbit Seen features outstanding dramas like Kkaled Bin Alwaleed and Sikkat Alhilali.

Orbit Al-Yawm - DIRECTV Channel 2106

Orbit Al-Yawm is a contemporary Arabic entertainment and variety channel, delivering more than 35 hours of live Orbit productions per week. Al-Yawm offers the smartest fashion tips, intimate beauty care advice, the best recipes, and light-hearted comedy shows. Orbit Al-Yawm top programs include Oyoun Beirut and Al-Qahira Al-Yawm.

WorldDirect customers must first subscribe to DIRECTV BASIC ($9.99/mo.) or any DIRECTV base programming package ($29.99/mo. or above).

The DIRECTV WorldDirect(TM) platform has launched 45 channels that deliver a wide variety of new programming in multiple foreign languages, including Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Italian and Ukrainian, to underserved ethnic markets throughout the United States. DIRECTV will continue to expand its international programming platform to reach more ethnic audiences.

DIRECTV customers will need to use a WorldDirect services satellite dish that is capable of receiving both international and English-language programming. In some markets, customers who subscribe to a local channels package will require a second smaller dish.

SOURCE: DIRECTV

Just found this at Sky Report dot com…

By now the news that EchoStar has lost its “distant signals” case has rippled throughout the satellite TV pond, but what remains in the recent decision’s wake may be what really leaves the company and its subs wet behind the ears. Beginning Dec. 1, approximately 800,000 DISH subscribers, or about seven percent of the company’s entire customer base, will be impacted by U.S. District Judge William Dimitrouleas’ decision in Fort Lauderdale late last week.

What’s important to realize about the injunction, said Bernstein Research’s Craig Moffett, is the ruling applies to both subs receiving the distant nets illegally and legally. Dimitrouleas’ decision rejects a previous settlement between EchoStar and broadcasters, and by doing so has indicated that the company’s repeated violations of the distant net laws require the revocation of all rights to offer the signals. Basically what the judge has done is to say it doesn’t matter that EchoStar reached an agreement with the broadcasters, only that the company has openly violated the law, he said.

“Over the nine year course of the litigation, EchoStar was able to reach settlements with seven of the eight plaintiffs, representing approximately 90 percent of all television network stations in the United States,” EchoStar said in a statement. “We are disappointed the judge concluded that given the statutory language he was required to ignore those settlements and impose the injunction.”

Moffett said barring a stay from the Supreme Court, or an “improbable” intervention from Congress, there will be two likely results: a loss of revenue and increase risk of churn.

“The lost revenue associated with the distant signals package (is) approximately $50 million per year ($5 per month per subscriber),” the analyst said. And the risk of higher churn becomes a looming reality as customers turn to their alternative options for pay TV - namely “cable, using an over-the-air antenna, or DIRECT TV. If a quarter of the customers (i.e. 200,000) were to leave over the next six months, the impact would amount to approximately 25 bps of additional churn monthly.”

Moffett also said DIRECTV is likely to be the biggest beneficiary since the customers that are affected are “overwhelmingly rural” where in most cases, cable is not an option.

The analyst did say, however, that it is not certain customers will abandon DISH. “Ironically, it is the legal distant signals customers who are most at risk since the channels they lose will be legally available from competitors,” Moffett said. “For the illegal customers, there is likely no benefit to going somewhere else since the illegal channels won’t be available elsewhere, either.”

DIRECT TV has always been responsive to the entertainment needs of its customers, introducing newer programming options that fulfill their demands for non-stop entertainment.

With DIRECTV’s Regional Sports Networks (RSN) in place, subscribers have complete and uninterrupted access to games played by their favorite hometown players. Keeping in tune with its commitment to customer needs, DIRECTV now has some even greater news for its hardcore sports fans –

Besides watching national games in HD, you now have the opportunity to enjoy some of your favourite local teams and games that you really care about in high definition as well. What’s more, you do not have to pay outrageous cable bills to watch your favorite teams - you can catch all the action right here on DIRECTV in stunning detail with 100% crystal clear picture & crisp sound quality – thanks to the DIRECT TV Regional Sports Networks in HD.

Oh and the best part - DIRECTV costs less than cable.

The HD games through the Regional Sports Networks are broadcasted by DIRECTV via a local market spot beam and customers living within that designated local area can enjoy the RSN programming at no extra charge. The HD receiver is FREE from Expert Satellite.

Here is a list of Regional Sports Networks to be broadcast in High Definition in various cities and states –

1. Atlanta
FSN South, Channel 630: Enjoy these teams in sparkling HD:
Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals; the NBA Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies; and the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators. Additionally, FSN South has comprehensive telecast packages with the Atlantic Coast Conference and Southeastern Conference.

2. Boston-
NESN, Channel 623: Catch these teams live in picture perfect HD:
Major league baseball's Boston Red Sox and the Boston Bruins of the NHL. Additionally, NESN covers the New England area, including college conferences Big East and ECAC with emphasis on Boston College, Connecticut and Boston University.

FSN New England, Channel 620: Watch these teams in 100% HD clarity:
Boston Celtics, Connecticut Suns, and New England Revolution.

3. Chicago
CSN Chicago, Channel 640: Witness non stop action with your favorite teams in awe inspiring high definition -
White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks, plus, Bears post-game show and press conferences and the area's most in-depth sports news programming source via SportsNite and SportsRise.

4. Cleveland
Sports Time Ohio: Enjoy these teams in sparkling HD:

FSN Ohio, Channel 637 : Catch these teams as they take on the challenge in stunning HD quality
Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Destroyers, Xavier Musketeers, Kentucky Wildcats and Mid American Conference (MAC) basketball and football.

5. Dallas
FSN Southwest, Channel 643: Watch these teams in action like you've never seen them before
MLB's Houston Astros and Texas Rangers; the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets; the NHL's Dallas Stars; the AFL's Dallas Desperados and Austin Wranglers; the WNBA's Houston Comets; the MLS's FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo; Big 12 Conference, Southland Conference, SEC, ACC and Pac-10 collegiate events; and Texas High School sports programming.

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6. Denver
FSN Rocky Mountain, Channel 645: Enjoy these teams in amazing HD
Colorado Rockies, Utah Jazz, Denver Broncos pre- and post-game shows, Colorado Crush, Real Salt Lake, University of Colorado and University of Denver.

7. Detroit
FSN Detroit, Channel 636: You just can't have enough of these teams in attractive HD quality
Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Pistons, Central Collegiate Hockey Association and selected championship events of the Michigan High School Activities Association.

8. Houston
FSN Southwest (Houston), Channel 643: These teams look great in sparkling high definition television
MLB's Houston Astros and Texas Rangers; the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets; the NHL's Dallas Stars; the AFL's Dallas Desperados and Austin Wranglers; the WNBA's Houston Comets; the MLS's FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo; Big 12 Conference, Southland Conference, SEC, ACC and Pac-10 collegiate events; and Texas High School sports programming.

9. Indianapolis
CSN Chicago, Channel 640: Catch these teams in HD
White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks, plus, Bears post-game show and press conferences and the area's most in-depth sports news programming source via SportsNite and SportsRise.

10. Los Angeles
FSN West, Channel 652: Don't miss these teams live in 100% clear HD
Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Kings and Los Angeles Galaxy.

FSN Prime Ticket, Channel 653: Watch these popular teams in the wonders of HD
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, AVP, Club Deportivo Chivas USA, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Avengers, USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins, local high school sports and Big West, WCC, ACC and Pac-10 conference competition.

11. Miami
FSN Florida, Channel 634: Support your favourite teams as you watch them live in spectacular HD
MLB's Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the NHL's Florida Panthers, ACC athletics including extensive men's basketball coverage, and original series/specials such as "Inside the Marlins, " etc.

Sun Sports, Channel 632: Watch these teams as they battle it out in HD
NBA's Orlando Magic and Miami Heat, the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida State University, the University of Florida, SEC athletics.

12. Minneapolis
FSN North, Channel 641: Your favourite teams never looked better thanks to High Definition
NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks, MLB's Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers, the NHL's Minnesota Wild and the WNBA's Minnesota Lynx as well as the University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin athletic events.

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With American viewers' appetite for high-definition programming on a steadily picking up pace, and HDTV prices gradually coming down to earth, it's time for the service providers to give those HD-strapped customers something to watch. And although the high-definition race is more a marathon than a sprint, industry analysts see some providers - like DirecTV - clearly out in front of the pack.

According to Kaufman Bros. analyst Todd Mitchell, DirecTV's plan to dominate the HD landscape is finally coming together. With the company launching 25 high-definition markets during the last quarter of 2006, DirecTV will bring its total to 67 regions with HD. Through those 67 markets, Mitchell said, the nation's leading satellite provider will be able to reach nearly three out of every four (74 percent) television viewing households in America.

Plus, DirecTV's new HR20 HD DVR - which has received high praise from industry press and early adopters - is now available in all markets for $299 ($200 after a $99 rebate).

"Last week (Liberty Media's) John Malone told investors he was still negotiating to acquire News Corp.'s interest in DirecTV and that he believes AT&T's DSL-based IPTV will not be able to compete with HD offerings from satellite and cable," Mitchell said.
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WHAT? The DIRECTV HD Programming Package offers the ultimate in television entertainment with this exciting Channel Lineup:
ESPN HD
on channel 73 delivers the best lineup of entertainment, news, and best quality sports events including SportsCenter in HD. Tune in to watch your favorite games from NBA, MLB, NFL and NHL.
ESPN2 HD
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Discovery HD Theater
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HDNet Movies
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HDNet
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Universal HD
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