THOMSON : DIRECTV and Thomson Launch New Version Of Unique Multi-Family Housing Triple-Play MFH3(TM) Distribution

PARIS and EL SEGUNDO, CA, Jun 06 (MARKET WIRE) --
DIRECTV and Thomson Launch New Version Of Unique Multi-Family Housing
Triple-Play MFH3(TM) Distribution System

- New Enhancement Doubles Number of Receivers That Can Be Deployed in MDUs

- New Strategic Partner To Speed Deployment of MFH3 Technology

Paris (France), El Segundo (USA), June 6, 2008 - Recently recognized as
themost significant and innovative technology for the multi-family housing
market,
the MFH3 (Multi-Family Housing version 3) satellite-based distribution platform
developed
by DIRECTV and Thomson (Euronext 18453; NYSE: TMS), is being rolled out with a
new software release that doubles the number of DIRECTV receivers MFH3 will
support, providing a more cost- effective installation for large properties and
enabling"injection" of local content, such as on-site amenity video feeds
into the system.

To speed deployment of the new technology, DIRECTV has established new
strategic partnerships with several companies including AFL
Telecommunications, the leading end-to-end FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) MFH3
system integrator, along with some of its largest customers, YRT2(TM)
(YourResidential Technology Team(TM), Inc.), and Crystal Clear Technologies.

MFH3 enables the delivery of all DIRECTV programming and services using
existing in-building wiring by converting DIRECTV signals into IP video packets
to IP-enabled DIRECTV receivers. The system, not to be confused with IPTV, uses
the technology as a simple distribution platform to deliver over a single
home-run wire satellite TV and other services from a private "on-property"
head-end to each customer dwelling. In addition to supporting both DIRECTV
standard
and HD DVR receivers, the IP distribution platform will also support voice,
internet and interactive services over a single connection, enabling the
delivery of triple-play bundles.

The new software release allows MFH3 to more than double the receiver
capacity and
provides support for local content insertion, enabling residents to access and
view their building's custom amenity feeds, and other unique on-site video
services.

"Customers in multi-family housing, whether they live in large vertical or
garden-style building, not only have a superior alternative to cable, they now
have access to virtually all of our services and technology, from HD to
international programming," said Tony Goncalves, vice president, Telco and
MDU Sales, DIRECTV, Inc. "The MFH3 platform provides a unique and simple
solution for our customers who want the benefit of the full DIRECTV experience,
and provides a great business opportunity for our dealers, who can now offer
a competitive, cost-effective and cutting-edge solution to multi-family
property owners. MFH3 is also ideal for new fiber infrastructure systems
integrators and telcos that are building out new fiber plants."

"This new version represents a sophisticated evolution of our pioneering
MFH3
platform and reflects Thomson's commitment to enabling its operator clients to
enhance the breadth and reach of their multimedia and entertainment services
offering," said Georges Laplanche, senior vice president, Thomson Premises
Systems within the Thomson's Systems division. "Meanwhile MFH3 maintains its
status
as the industry benchmark for the delivery of triple-play services over a
satellite infrastructure in the multi-dwelling and master planned community
markets."

DIRECTV's MFH3 product was recognized at the Broadband Properties Summit
inDallas, winning the 'Cornerstone Award' for the most significant and
innovated technology that has made a notable impact to the MDU and FTTH
community. The Broadband Properties Summit is one of the industries
premierannual events aimed at the MDU and FTTH markets.

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Certain statements in this press release, including any discussion of
management expectations for future periods, constitute "forward-looking
statements" within
the meaning of the "safe harbor" of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform
Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on management's current
expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of factors and
uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements due to changes in
global economic and business conditions, "media and entertainment" markets, and
regulatory factors. More detailed information on the potential factors that
could affect the financial results of Thomson is contained in Thomson's
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Thomson -- World leader in digital video technologies

Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) provides technology, services,
and
systems to help its Media & Entertainment clients - content creators, content
distributors and users of its technology - realize their business goals and
optimize their performance in a rapidly changing technology environment. For
more
information: http://www.thomson.net.

About DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV - News), the nation's leading satellite television
service provider, presents the finest television experience available to more
than
17 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution
with 95 national HD channels - more quality HD channels than any other
television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265
channels
of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading
customer satisfaction (which has surpassed cable for seven years running) and
superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the
most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the
most
up-to-dateinformation on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

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