DIRECTV Remains Clear HD Leader with 130 HD Channels
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Each channel yes, satellite no. Only a few that they put the satellite number there (and they usually don't stay that way)
i wont be surprised to see the HBO and Cinemax HD channels being lit August 14th.
Only 13 more days left
Only 13 more days left
And keep in mind that the 130 is BY August 14th, not necessarily ON August 14th. So in the next two weeks, we might see 10-15 new nationals light up each week. 
And keep in mind that the 130 is BY August 14th, not necessarily ON August 14th. So in the next two weeks, we might see 10-15 new nationals light up each week.
We can only hope!!!
I could care less how many D* adds, just dont do it at the expense of PQ. They have very good HD now, dont screw it up.
I agree that the counting method is out of hand. I don't think counting MLB HD would be fair, because it is basically the RSN HD piped into another channel, as is NHL Center ICE HD. So you are really counting the same channels twice.
When they state national HD channels, for comparison purposes, I don't think they should count PPV or any type of on demand. Simply give us a count of live broadcast channels and then give us a seperate total for PPV or on demand.
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I notice some are still butchering the 130 number. D*'s website currently says "130 by mid August", NOT 130 by years end. Ive seen comments by some here, even staff once Dish made their 150 propaganda.
D*-130 by mid August
E*-150 by EOY
D*-130 by mid August
E*-150 by EOY
I got a response to my clarification question, wanting to be sure they intend to have 130 HD by Aug 14:
Essentially, after the RSN error, I tried to read too much into the press release
That should be solid indication that there will be a handful of national channels beyond what was indicated in the press release.
95 now, add 12 RSNs, 2 nationals, and a few PPVs (we'll say 6) = 115
Still upwards of 15 or so channels that are not named yet.
i think we might be gettina up to 4 new hd ppv channels. that's my impression from the test channels that are being reported! that would leave 10 new channels still to be named!
Chiller HD is Coming in October
i think i read that Directv will be adding it at launch..
ESPN was getting a relatively large amount of MPEG2 bandwidth, so the difference may not be that stunning. HBOE, SHOE HD Net and HD Net Movies should be substantially improved if all of the hubbub is to be believed.
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