Directv Next 24 markets for HD

[Brewer4]

So much for them following the list of top DMA's.

I dont live in Denver but seeing the problems they had with the new digital OTA towers, you woulda thunk Denver would be one of the first markets outside of New York and LA.

 

[rkolsen]

Apparently the Baltimore roll out will be in June, according to my neighbor.

 

[charper1]

Here you go; this is the list, yet again it should be found in almost every thread by now. Enjoy! Note some cities have networks listed as "NOT" those are not sched to be on at the same time; more than likely thanks to affiliates fighting over contracts. Remember your milage may very as this is always subject to change.


Atlanta November 22, 2005
Milwaukee May 2006
Baltimore June 2006
Minneapolis April 19, 2006
Birmingham April 19, 2006
Nashville April 19, 2006
Boston December 8, 2005
New York since 2003
Charlotte June 2006
Orlando June 2006
Chicago November 22, 2005
Philadelphia November 22, 2005
Cleveland June 2006
Phoenix May 2006
Columbus- not CBS April 19, 2006
Pittsburgh April 19, 2006
Dallas- not ABC December 8, 2005
Raleigh J June 2006
Denver June 2006
Sacramento- not FOX April 19, 2006
Detroit October 20, 2005
St. Louis May 2006
Fresno May 2006
Salt Lake City May 2006
Hartford June 2006
San Antonio June 2006
Houston- not CBS December 8, 2005
San Diego- not CBS, FOX April 19, 2006
Indianapolis June 2006
San Francisco November 22, 2005
Kansas City April 19, 2006
Seattle June 2006
Los Angeles since 2003
Tampa. December 8, 2005
Miami June 2006
Washington, D.C. December 8, 2005
W. Palm Beach June 2006

 

[dcpoppy]

I dont live in Denver but seeing the problems they had with the new digital OTA towers, you woulda thunk Denver would be one of the first markets outside of New York and LA.

That would have been nice if they would have thrown us a bone, but instead we are made to suffer while a few idiots hold the entire metro area hostage.

It has gotten somewhat better with ABC now transmitting from Republic Plaza downtown with the rest of the low power stations (as opposed to their coathanger antenna and gerbil-powered transmitter on their rooftop which almost nobody could get).

Maybe I'll be able to get a slim line dish as a reward for having to wait?

 

[moonman]

According to Lyngsat, Columbus ohio CBS was added to stations carried on
5/2/06......
from the earlier list that said...
Columbus- not CBS April 19, 2006
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http://www.lyngsat.com/hd/space2.html

 

[moonman]

Per Skyreport...four more added today (5/17) for total of 24 Mkt area's......
Beginning today, DirecTV is offering local high-def channels to customers in four new markets: Milwaukee, Phoenix, Salt Lake and St. Louis.

DirecTV's roll out of local HD channels is part of a nationwide expansion of HD programming that will culminate in 2007, when the satellite TV service will have the ability to deliver more than 1,500 local HD channels and more than 150 national HD channels.

DirecTV offers local HD channels in 24 cities with plans to launch an additional 26 cities later this year, which will cover more than 65 percent of U.S. television households.

 

[Milwaukee12]

Anyone here know if the upgrade is free? We have the old dish and we already have 1 H20. I was just wondering if it would be free to upgrade the H10 I have in my room.

Thanks.

 

[charper1]

You will need the H20 for the MPEG4 LIL HD channels.

 

[Milwaukee12]

But is the upgrade free?

 

[charper1]

That I do not know as I understand there can be variables like: account length, account standing, and maybe what gear and the quantity of gear to be swapped also. You will need to call them directly, I can't see every users situation being the same.

you will also need the AT9 dish with the H20 receiver.

 

[moonman]

But is the upgrade free?

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Free? No...Customers who subscribe to a programming package that includes local channels receive both the standard and HD signals at no extra monthly charge. Customers in each of the four markets can receive local HD channels by purchasing a new H20 HD receiver and satellite dish. Existing HD customers can upgrade their HD receiver and dish for $99 per receiver. New residential customers can take advantage of a $100 Advanced Product Rebate through July 1, 2006. Receiving equipment is available at major consumer electronics retailers like Best Buy or Circuit City, and through DIRECTV.

 

[DirecAnnapolis]

Anyone have a date in June for Baltimore locals?? Tired of waiting

 

[Crystal Pepsi Ball]

Anyone have a date in June for Baltimore locals?? Tired of waiting

Around 6/28/2006

 

[charper1]

Could a MOD please sticky this list and lock it so it can't be replied to or bumped down? Thanks

Here you go; this is the list from a couple of months ago, it should be found in almost every thread by now. Enjoy! Note some cities have networks listed as "NOT" those are not sched to be on at the same time; more than likely thanks to affiliates fighting over contracts. Remember your milage may very as this is always subject to change. Those of you slated for June should remember today is only the 2nd day.


Atlanta November 22, 2005
Milwaukee May 2006
Baltimore June 2006
Minneapolis April 19, 2006
Birmingham April 19, 2006
Nashville April 19, 2006
Boston December 8, 2005
New York since 2003
Charlotte June 2006
Orlando June 2006
Chicago November 22, 2005
Philadelphia November 22, 2005
Cleveland June 2006
Phoenix May 2006
Columbus - not CBS April 19, 2006
Pittsburgh April 19, 2006
Dallas December 8, 2005
Raleigh June 2006
Denver June 2006
Sacramento - not FOX April 19, 2006
Detroit October 20, 2005
St. Louis May 2006
Fresno May 2006
Salt Lake City May 2006
Hartford June 2006
San Antonio June 2006
Houston- not CBS December 8, 2005
San Diego - not CBS, FOX April 19, 2006
Indianapolis June 2006
San Francisco November 22, 2005
Kansas City April 19, 2006
Seattle June 2006
Los Angeles since 2003
Tampa. December 8, 2005
Miami June 2006
Washington, D.C. December 8, 2005
W. Palm Beach June 2006

 

[moonman]

You may want to edit your list before it becomes a "sticky"
Milwaukee went live on May 17
St. Louis Mo. " " "
Phoenix " " "
Salt Lake City " " "
Seattle went live(not ABC,FOX) on May 31
Indianapolis went live (not NBC,CBS) on May 31

 

[charper1]

Thats just the list that has been out there for months, nothing that was put together today or in the last 3 weeks. It keeps getting buried in threads and then more of the same questions appear about cities listed on it because no one can find it.