D* will carry CBS-HD for Superbowl and in O&O Markets!

[Sean Mota]

DIRECTV today announced a comprehensive agreement that secures continued carriage of all of MTV Networks' program services currently carried by DIRECTV, and BET. The deal also provides for CBS analog broadcasts, as well as high-definition broadcasts for CBS's coverage of Super Bowl XXXVIII and its industry-leading HDTV lineup in owned-and-operated markets. DirecTV will also continue to carry UPN analog broadcasts.

Entire Article

 

[Sean Mota]

No more exclusive CBS-HD on E*....

 

[silversurfer]

The same article also mentions they will be adding Nicktoons to the line up for Total Choice Plus subsribers. It will be on channel 302. No mention as to when it will be available.


Click here for the article.

 

[Sean Mota]

The 17 markets served by CBS O&O stations are: Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Marquette, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Green Bay.

If you are not in these markets, you may apply for waivers (if you think, you may qualify for it).

 

[JEFFDUBE]

Black Outs?

How about local blackouts? Current CBS HD D* offers blackout free reception.

 

[silversurfer]

It is being reported on another forum that Nicktoons will be available on Jan 15th

 

[sinnfein07]

With E*, you can also receive CBS-HD if you live in a white area in a non-O&O market. Will D* have the same terms for their CBS and Fox feeds? If so, I would very strongly consider switching to D*.

 

[veander]

With E*, you can also receive CBS-HD if you live in a white area in a non-O&O market. Will D* have the same terms for their CBS and Fox feeds? If so, I would very strongly consider switching to D*.

I called E* customer service yesterday and the guy said you would have to pay for the HD programming ($10 amonth) to get CBS-HD. Was he wrong? Honestly I can't get any of this HD-satellite stuff straight.