DISH Network - First TV Provider To Offer HD Programming In 1080p Resolution
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 the 100 HD mark by launching 17 HD channels on August 1. In response, DirecTV announced that they are launching more than 30 HD channels on August 14 and will reach 150 HD channels before the year end, and also to add 44 new HD local channel markets in August. DISH Network claims that they offer 114 national HD channels and plans to expand that line-up to 150 channels by the end of 2008.
DISH Network is scheduled to launch 17 new HD channels today and with the successful launch of new satellite Echo XI, the satcaster is planning to launch more HD channels. DISH Network has also announced that a new all-HD suite of programming package “TurboHD” would also be launched. Following are the 17 new HD channels launched today :
ActionMax HD - DISH Network Channel - 313
CBS College Sports HD - Ch. 152
Lifetime HD - Ch. 108
Lifetime Movie Network HD - Ch. 109
Planet Green HD - Ch. 194
Encore HD - Ch. 340
HBO 2 HD - Ch. 301
HBO Comedy HD - Ch. 307
HBO Family HD - Ch. 305
HBO Latino HD - Ch. 309
HBO Signature HD - Ch. 302
HBO West HD - Ch. 303
HBO Zone HD - Ch. 308
Starz Comedy HD - Ch. 354
Starz Edge HD - Ch. 352
Starz Kids & Family HD - Ch.356 and
Starz West HD - Ch. 351
Dish said in a press release its 1080p resolution will be offered when it unveils a new subscription package in August. DISH Network said that starting August 1, a new system upgrade will be rolled out to all MPEG-4 HD DVR receivers. The upgrade will activate a feature in the set-top that improves the current standard of high-definition delivery used by pay TV providers, such as the ability to output 1080p programming. By early August, all DISH Network customers with MPEG-4 HD DVRs will have set-tops that can display 1080p.
DISH Network to celebrate this launch has announced that Warner Bros. Pictures’ blockbuster “I Am Legend” starring Will Smith will be available in 1080p resolution from August 1. The movie is same as Blu-ray Disc quality on DISH Network’s VOD service, DISH On Demand, at a discounted price.
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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
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