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DIRECTV Adds 4 HD Networks

The satcaster also adds some PPV channels.
By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (August 14, 2008) -- DIRECTV today added four new High-Definition networks and 18 new HD PPV channels.

The new HD networks are: Planet Green HD (channel 286); ABC Family HD (channel 311); Showtime Showcase HD (channel 541); and Showtime Extreme HD (channel 542)

The satcaster also added 18 new HD PPV channels and it converted nine regional sports networks to 24 hours a day.

The new 24/7 regional sports networks are:

FSN South; FSN Midwest; Sports South; FSN Pittsburgh; FSN North; FSN Rocky Mountain; FSN Arizona; Sun Sports; and FSN Northwest.

DIRECTV launched a new satellite in March (DIRECTV 11) that will enable more high-def expansion. The satcaster says the new satellite -- and an additional one that will be launched next year -- will give it capacity for 200 national HD channels.

The satcaster did not say if the DIRECTV 11 satellite will permit it to offer more high-def channels this fall.

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