Seven Local Stations Available via Satellite for the First Time Throughout the
Market Area
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
DIRECTV, Inc., the nation`s No. 1 satellite TV service, now offers local
programming, including three networks in HD, to customers in the Marquette,
Mich., market area.
The channels, available to Marquette customers for the first time via DIRECTV
digital satellite, will include WBUP/ABC, WJMN/CBS and WLUC/NBC - all in HD, and
FOX, WBKP/CW, WNMU/PBS, WNMU2/PBS and WZMQ/MNT in standard-definition.
With the launch of locals in Marquette, DIRECTV is rolling out a special offer
for customers who need to upgrade their equipment: the first receiver is free
and all additional receivers are only $49 along with free standard professional
installation. To upgrade, customers should call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit
directv.com.
With the launch of the Marquette market, DIRECTV will offer local broadcast
channels (both HD and standard-definition) in 155 markets, representing more
than 94 percent of U.S. TV households. Including Marquette, DIRECTV will offer
local HD channels in 136 markets or more than 92 percent of U.S. TV households.
"We appreciate the leadership and support of Congressman Bart Stupak in our
effort to launch local channels in the Marquette market," said Larry Hunter,
DIRECTV president and CEO. "Local channels carry essential programming and
consumers depend on them for critical news and weather information along with
entertainment, and now for the first time, they`re available via DIRECTV with
three networks in crystal-clear HD."
To receive DIRECTV`s local HD programming, customers must have an H20, H21 or
H23 receiver, or an HR20, HR21 or HR23 DIRECTV Plus HD-DVR, and a Ka/Ku band
dish. More information on programming package pricing and receiving equipment is
available at directv.com.
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation`s No. 1 satellite television service,
presents the finest television experience available to more than 18.4 million
customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than
130 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 all national cable companies for nine 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-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.
DIRECTV, Inc.
Robert Mercer, 310-964-4683
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