DIRECT TV, the leading satellite TV provider in the industry is planning to launch its new HD channels starting from this month. Its learnt that they will end up with 100 new HD channels by the year end. Also DIRECT TV is planning to bring only HD channels package when it expansion begins next week. This package will have only high definition services and not simulcasts of standard-definition networks.

DIRECT TV to bring India's most famous youth channel 'MTV India' on its International programming and it will be available on HindiDirect and HindiDirect II Packages. The channel launched during 2006 is well received by the young fans and will have a good reciption in US. The channel brings both music-related and other original programming, and features shows geared towards Bollywood, fashion and style, reality and adventure, romance, technology and humor.

DIRECT TV, the undisputed leader in the satellite TV industry will bring Major League Baseball 2007 in high-definition. DIRECTV on its HD expansion this month is expected to launch TBS in high-definition and also more new channels in HD. The subscribers of DIRECT TV will be able to watch first and second round action of MLB in HD programming.

Ericsson groups Tandberg Television announced that they signed an agreement with DIRECT TV to provide WatchPoint Workflow System, which will offer programmers and service providers visibility and control in creating and executing their digital media strategies. DIRECT TV will use this technology for its On Demand service to be launched during Next quarter.

DIRECT TV is preparing for its second season of the widely popular original series 'Project MyWorld' and the program will be aired on high-definition on October 1st at 6pm ET on channel The 101. The second series will be from New Zealand and Australia and DIRECT TV had selected Bridgetta Tomarchio as a adventure girl and she would join with Shaina and Rene for season two. A special pre season program was aired yesterday on channel The 101.

Football fans of DIRECT  TV who subscribed to NFL SUNDAY TICKET got a preview of Superfan on Sunday and will have a preview Today also. Sunscribers of Superfan will get:-
Up to 12 HD games each Sunday, and over 180 HD games for the entire season with SuperFan
 The Game Mix channel
 Access to NFL Supercast. Can watch games on PC or laptop
 NFL Mobile
 To get all these additional features to NFL SUNDAY TICKET, subscribe to Superfan, Just call DIRECTV, preferred Online Retailer Expert Satellite on 1-800-431-1221.

DIRECT TV is going to launch a HD DVR that will have a capacity to store more than twice the limit of present DVR's. According to Multichannel News, DIRECT TV will launch HD DVR with a capacity to store up to 100 hours of high-def programming. This will be named as HR21 Pro, the recorder will attract Home Theater enthusiasts who wants more storing options.

DIRECT TV has moved Television Española Internacional(TVE) from channel 407 to 437. TVE offersgame shows, general programming, arts and educational programs, sports, fiction series, movies and news broadcasts all from Spain. This is unique entertainment alternative for Spanish speakers in the United States.

WildBlue, Broadband Operator is named as 2007 Broadband Satellite System Operator of the Year during the World Summit for Satellite Financing in Paris. This award is given on theperformance analysis of satellite market players, selected by a jury composed of representatives from Satellite Finance, Space News and Euro consult's analyst team.

Many people criticize Bob Gessner, president of Clear Picture on his interview on carrying The Big Ten Network. Cable TV subscribers feels better he should sign-up with Big Ten instead of giving interviews to the Newspapers. In an interview Gessner said"We're saying it should be like buying a ticket, people should have a choice whether they want it or not." I like this idea. I want the BTN and not A&E, AMC, CNN, E!, Hallmark, Lifetime, Oxygen, VH1, and the list goes on.
Many subscribers ranks 'The Big ten Network' in their top ten channels of viewing and wants cable operators to sign a deal with Big Ten. Only www.directv.com is a major satellite TV provider to clinch a deal and added Big Ten in its line-up.

DIRECTV On Demand(DoD) is on Beta and is being tested on about 1000 homes across United States. DIRECT TV's executive vicepresident for entertainment said that subscribers having HD DVRs can download the programs over high-speed Internet lines connected to the set-top box. This will be available to customers by early Fourth quarter. Customer will have 2,000-3,000 hours of programming like movies, TV shows and many programs of about one fifth will be available in high-definition.

DIRECT TV, the leading satellite provider in the country is working towards its committed 100 high-definition by the year end. DIRECTV 10, a satellite was launched by July to enhance the bandwidth to serve 100 HD channels. This month DIRECT TV is planning to launch 30 HD channels and by October another 20 channels will be beamed. The fourth quarter will see DIRECT TV completing its commitment. Other satcater are also lining up with new HD channel announcement.

If you are a football fan and if you are interested in watching Hawkeyes' inaugural game on The Big Ten Network on Saturday at 7 pm against Syracuse at Kinnick Stadium. DIRECT TV, the major provider who carries this network has placed Big Ten on its basic level of cable programming. There is a news that DIRECT TV would add to your cable bill $1.10. DIRECT TV's public relations director Robert Mercer said that there is high level of interest in the network based on the call volume, and we've put extra installers in the field in many area's to make sure we install Big Ten fans as soon as possible

www.directv.com is offering Local HD Sports from some local channels and regional Sports networks in high-definition programming. Customers to receive HD programs should have HD access, needs H20  or HR20 receivers and 5-LNB dish. Customers can select HD games on channel 94 or 95 available in their area. Tune to channel 96 or 97 to find HD games availbale in HD spot beam in their territory. Check DIRECT TV for program availablility in your area.

DIRECT TV brings NFL SUNDAY TICKET to its football fans and is a weeks away to begin. There is a preview available for all NFL Sunday Ticket customers on first Sunday the September 9th. If you are not subscribed to NFL games there are TWO options for you to pay $269 1-pay or 5-pay at $53.80. After subscribing to NFL SUNDAY TICKET you can also add SuperFan for just 1-pay at $99 or 3-pay at $33or 4-pay at $24.75 and can watch Up to 12 high definition games each Sunday and also can to NFL Supercast (access through PC or Laptop) and NFL Mobile. If still have doubts or needs clarifications, just call DIRECTV's Preferred Online Retailer Expert Satellite on 1-800-431-1221.

Cricket fever is catching up as 'Twenty-Twenty' First World Cup is scheduled to start in South Africa on11th and will end up on 24th September. www.directv.com is to bring live all the matches from South Africa. Just pay $99 or 2pays of $49.50 and Subscribe to DIRECT TV's 2007 ICC Cricket WorldChampionships and watch 27 matches played between leading Test Playing countries. If you subscribe tothis package you get 'Free access to broadband package to TV package' and 'One month of HindiDirect II free'

DIRECT TV, the leading satellite TV provider in the country, will start its high-definition expansion starting from second week of September. DIRECT TV will also include Fox News Channel which will be launched sometime in the first week of September. DIRECT TV has agreed to carry Fox news in its initial expansion.
When the Fox news is launched in HD, it will be available on the same channel 360 and if the HD viewer will get default Fox News HD on channel 360.

According to the DIRECT TV officials from wednesday they started offering local high definition channels in Mankato. DIRECT TV is now offering local HD broadcast in more than 60 cities, this will have a share of 70% of The US households. This is a part of nationwide expansion plan by DIRECT TV and to end up the year up to 75 markets and 100 national HD channels.