09/05/2007

DIRECT TV to add about 30 HD channels

DIRECT TV, the leading satellite TV provider in the country is planning to launch more high-definition programming in its line-up. DIRECT TV has announced that they will come up with about 30 new HD channels this month. DIRECT TV is also coming up with another 20 channels by October 2007. These HD channels will be part of 70 HD channels that will be beamed by the end of the Third qaurter. Following are the HD channels to be broadcasted by DIRECT TV in October:-

Iowa vs. Syracuse on DIRECT TV

Mediacom and Other providers are still negotiating with The Big Ten Network to arrive for a settlement, DIRECT TV is the major provider in the country to bring The Big Ten Network to its subscribers, I think at no extra cost. I will enjoy watching Saturday Iowa's game against Syracuse and I would spend more time in coming weeks.

09/04/2007

High level of public interest for Big Ten Network

If you are a football fan and if you are interested in watching Hawkeyes' inaugural game on The Big Ten Network on Saturday at 7 pm against Syracuse at Kinnick Stadium. DIRECT TV, the major provider who carries this network has placed Big Ten on its basic level of cable programming. There is a news that DIRECT TV would add to your cable bill $1.10. DIRECT TV's public relations director Robert Mercer said that there is high level of interest in the network based on the call volume, and we've put extra installers in the field in many area's to make sure we install Big Ten fans as soon as possible