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Big Ten Network is launched today and will be availble only on the leading satellite TV provider of the country www.directv.com. This Network is a joint effort between subsidiaries of the Big Ten Conference will will offer in-depth coverage of the athletic and academic achievements of the Big Ten Conference 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are a DIRECT TV customer, tune to channel 220 to watch the network at 7pm Today and if you are not a subscriber call Expert Satellite, DIRECTV's Preferred Online Retailer on 1-800-431-1221 and get connected to The Big Ten Network today.

DIRECT TV settled an agreement with Big Ten to carry Big Ten Network and also announced that many games will be broadcasted in high-definition. DIRECT TV will carry Big Ten Network on channel 220 and will be available to all of its 16 million customers.

Other cable operators are claiming that Big Ten is demanding high programming fees as they are forced to pay $50 million annually. Comcast, which covers eight states and has over 5.8 million customers said that they have to increase the package fees to its subscribers. Even without Big Ten in their line-up Comcast feels that thay can bring more games for their subscribers.

DIRECT TV, leading satellite TV provider in the country is also undisputed leader in providing exclusive Sport programming for its subscribers. DIRECT TV takes care of the customer needs and keeps on improving the programming and also bringing new programs to its subscribers. Comparing other operaters DIRECT TV has following programming available exclusively for its customers:-

NFL SUNDAY TICKET
NFL SUNDAY TICKET SuperFan

MLB EXTRA INNINGS
BIG TEN NETWORK and
US Open Interactive.
Many of the above progarmmes are avilable in high-definition and the customers are really happy to subscribe to DIRECT TV.