HD Local Programming Available to 91% of the U.S.

DIRECTV, the #1 satellite TV provider in the nation, has improved its HD offerings again. Seven additional HD local markets have been added, bringing DIRECTV's count to 133 cities nationwide. That represents more than 90% of America's television-viewing households. Charleston-Huntington, W. Va; Huntsville-Decatur, Ala; Columbia, S.C.; Jackson, Miss; Lexington, Ky; Shreveport, La; and Roanoke-Lynchburg, Va are the new markets that DIRECTV will provide with local programming in high definition. Programming from primary broadcast networks CBS, FOX, ABC and NBC will be available in HD to DIRECTV subscribers

"Offering our customers the most compelling HD programming lineup available continues to be a top priority for us," said Derek Chang, Executive Vice President, Content Strategy and Development, DIRECTV, Inc. "We understand the importance local programming in HD plays in the overall television viewing experience for our customers and we will continue to extend our HD leadership with more national and local HD channels next year."