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DISH Network - First TV Provider To Offer HD Programming In 1080p Resolution

07.31.08 (10:27 pm)   [edit]
DISH Network has announced that they are the first in the industry to offer high definition programming in 1080p. The HD war between DISH Network and DirecTV is heating up as DISH Network claims that they are the first to reach
DISH Network - First TV Provider To Offer HD Programming In 1080p Resolution

DirecTV Incorporates CSS technology in DirecTV’s SWM-ODU Dish Unit

07.31.08 (10:22 pm)   [edit]
DirecTV has announced that they just switched to Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) technology in DIRECTV's SWM-ODU dish unit with the help of leading provider of silicon solutions Entropic Communications. This technology will deliver
DirecTV Incorporates CSS technology

X Games XIV Competition Schedule On ESPN Networks

07.30.08 (4:29 am)   [edit]
The Summer X Games XIV to be held in Los Angeles, California from Thursday, July 31 to August 3 will be broadcasted on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. ESPN Networks is planning to bring 20 hours
X Games XIV Competition Schedule On ESPN Networks

Outdoor Channel Launches in HD on Time Warner

07.30.08 (4:23 am)   [edit]
Outdoor Channel offering programming that includes hunting, fishing, Western lifestyle, off-road motor sports and adventure, has announced that Outdoor Channel HD is launched on Time Warner Cable. Subscribers in following areas
Outdoor Channel Launches in HD on Time Warner

DirecTV To Launch 30 New HD Channels in August

07.28.08 (11:34 pm)   [edit]
The high-definition war is heating up in satellite industry as DirecTV has announced today that the satcaster will launch more than 30 high-definition channels starting from August 14. Now DirecTV is offering 95 high-definition channels. With these new HD channels
DirecTV To Launch 30 New HD Channels in August

DIRECTV To Deliver HD Local Channels in 121 Markets

07.28.08 (11:28 pm)   [edit]
DirecTV is proving its dominance in the high-definition broadcast as they announced that the satcaster will launch 30 new HD channels in August. Further more DirecTV will also add 44 new HD local channel markets in August
DIRECTV To Deliver HD Local Channels in 121 Markets

Verizon FiOS Adds 22 New Channels In Oregon

07.24.08 (10:36 pm)   [edit]
Verizon's 22 new channels includes 15 high-definition channels
Verizon Communications headquartered in New York, has launched 22 new channels which includes 15 new high-definition channels in Oregon on Monday, July 21, 2008. Verizon now offers 42 HD channels, more than 440 HD choices available
Verizon FiOS Adds 22 New Channels In Oregon

Cox Preparing For Olympics Broadcast

07.24.08 (10:32 pm)   [edit]
Cox Communications is to deliver four new high-definition channels in Phoenix area. As Cox prepares for 2008 Olympics, out of these four HD channels three will deliver 750 hours of Olympics
Cox Preparing For Olympics Broadcast

CBC To Present More Than 280 hours of HD Olympic coverage

07.23.08 (5:50 am)   [edit]
CBC begins its 2008 Beijing Olympic coverage on Wednesday, August 6 at 4:45 a.m. ET with live coverage of a preliminary women's soccer match featuring Argentina playing Canada.
CBC HD Olympic coverage

Cox Communications Preparing For Olympics Broadcast

07.22.08 (5:34 am)   [edit]
Cox Communications is to deliver four new high-definition channels in Phoenix area. As Cox prepares for 2008 Olympics
Cox Communications Preparing For Olympics Broadcast

Comcast delivers 5 HD Channels to Baltimore

07.22.08 (5:29 am)   [edit]
Comcast has launched five new high-definition channels in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Comcast had already added new HD channels in this area during April
Comcast delivers 5 HD Channels

DirecTV Ties with NBC Universal To Offer 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on DIRECTV VOD

07.18.08 (5:50 am)   [edit]
DirecTV is also joining the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games broadcast as the satecaster has reached an agreement with NBC Universal. This agreement will allow DirecTV to launch a special video on demand (VOD) Olympics programming package to its subscribers who have the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR or R22 DVR receiver. NBC Universal will provide DirecTV with 10 VOD titles each week, which will include athlete features, Beijing previews
DIRECTV's Olympics programming package

DIRECTV Mas Community Service Award Goes To 'Oscar De La Hoya'

07.18.08 (5:45 am)   [edit]
DIRECTV Mas, which offers Spanish and English-language programming, has honored Oscar de la Hoya, a legendary boxing hero. Oscar De La Hoya, nicknamed as "The Golden Boy" comes from a boxing family was awarded with "DIRECTV Mas Community Service
DIRECTV Mas Community Service Award

The US Open Series 2008 Broadcast Schedule on ESPN2

07.17.08 (6:00 am)   [edit]
The US Open Series, also known as North American hard court season, begins this weekend and runs through six-weeks linking 10 ATP Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tournaments together. The US Open Series begins with the Sony Ericcson WTA Bank of the West Classic from Stanford, California on Saturday, July 19, and the ATP Indianapolis Tennis Championships on Sunday
The US Open Series 2008 Broadcast Schedule on ESPN2

The Open Championship 2008 Broadcast Schedule on ABC

07.16.08 (1:00 am)   [edit]
The Open Championship, the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf and only major held outside the USA is administered by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews
The Open Championship 2008 Broadcast Schedule

Dish Network's New Satellite 'EchoStar XI' Lifts Off Today

07.16.08 (12:55 am)   [edit]
Dish Network is to launch a new satellite EchoStar XI on July 15 designed to expand its high-definition capacity. The Sea Launch, headquartered in Long Beach, Calif. is in preparation for the launch of the EchoStar XI
Dish Network's New Satellite 'EchoStar XI' Lifts Off Today

The Open Championship 2008 Broadcast Schedule on ABC and ESPN

07.15.08 (5:17 am)   [edit]
The Open Championship started in 1860's, also known as The British Open is the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf and only major held outside the USA is administered by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. The Open Championship 2008
The Open Championship 2008 Broadcast Schedule

Showtime To Launch 'Inside the NFL' in HD on Sept. 10

07.13.08 (10:40 pm)   [edit]
Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Showtime Networks, Inc. and Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports and Executive Producer announced that James Brown, Phil Simms and Cris Collinsworth will host INSIDE THE NFL when
Inside the NFL on Showtime

Verizon FiOS Launches 22 New Channels In Fort Wayne

07.13.08 (10:32 pm)   [edit]
Verizon Communications has announced the launch of 22 new channels, including 15 additional high-definition channels in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. Customers in this area now receive 41 high-definition channels. Verizon's FiOS TV
Verizon FiOS Adds 15 New HD Channels

Dish Network To Launch 17 HD Channels on August 1

07.10.08 (10:15 pm)   [edit]
Dish will be the First Provider To Reach 100 HD channel DISH Network will be the first satellite television provider to reach 100 high-definition channels in August. DISH Network has announced on Thursday that the satcaster will launch 17 high-definition channels on August 1 to reach 100 channels
Dish Network To Launch 17 HD Channels on August 1

NBC Universal’s Broadcast Schedule of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in The US

07.09.08 (10:51 pm)   [edit]
NBC Universal will present an unprecedented 3,600 hours of Beijing Olympic Games coverage which will be the most ambitious single media project in history. This will surpass ABC's Olympic coverage for the most Olympics broadcast by any network.
NBC Universal’s Broadcast Schedule of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in The US

RCN Corporation delivers 10 HD channels to New York City

07.04.08 (6:35 am)   [edit]
RCN Corporation, a cable television and high speed Internet service provider based in Herndon, Virginia has announced that they are adding 10 new high-definition channels to its programming line-up in the New York City market
RCN Corporation delivers 10 HD channels

RCN Corporation Adds Seven New HD Channels

07.04.08 (6:29 am)   [edit]

RCN also begins HD programming in its VOD Service

RCN Corporation, first American facilities-based competitive provider of bundled telephone, cable television and high speed Internet service based in Herndon, Virginia, has announced that it is adding seven new

Cablevision To Add 15 HD Channels From Aug.1

07.03.08 (5:22 am)   [edit]
Cablevision Systems Corp will deliver 15 free high-definition channels in July. The Cable operators announcement comes at the right time as DirecTV will start its HD expansion to deliver 150 HD channels and other operators are delivering with HD channels everyday. Cablevision has announced
Cablevision To Add 15 HD Channels

Time Warner Cable To Launch 12 HD channels in Southern California

07.03.08 (5:15 am)   [edit]
Time Warner Cable is also planning to deliver more high-definition channels to its customers. According to www.engadgethd.com, Cable operator is all set to deliver twelve HD channels in Southern California. Cox Communications, Verizon FiOS and Cablevision
Time Warner Cable To Launch 12 HD channels

Verizon FiOS Adds 22 New Channels In Fort Wayne

07.02.08 (6:09 am)   [edit]
Verizon FiOS TV has announced the launch of 22 new channels, including 15 additional high-definition channels in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. Customers in this area now receive 41 high-definition channels. Verizon's FiOS TV
Verizon FiOS Adds 15 New HD Channels

DirecTV Officially Launches On-Demand Service

07.02.08 (6:02 am)   [edit]
DirecTV has launched 'DIRECTV on Demand service' to its subscribers across the country on 30 June. DirecTV has tested 'on Demand service' since October and the customers highly anticipated service. DirecTV subscribers with a DirecTV Plus
DIRECTV on Demand Service

Cox Adds 10 HD Channels and 3 Digital Channels in Santa Barbara, California

07.01.08 (5:38 am)   [edit]
Cox Communications have announced the launch of ten high-definition channels and three new digital channels in Santa Barbara, California. Following HD channels are added in the programming
Cox Adds 10 HD Channels

Cox To deliver Three New HD channels in Phoenix, Arizona

07.01.08 (5:32 am)   [edit]
Cox Communications added 10 new HD channels and three new digital channels in Santa Barbara, California. Now its time for Phoenix area subscribers to get more HD channels.
Cox To deliver Three New HD channels in Phoenix