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KVH Unveils Breakthrough Marine HDTV Antenna with Simultaneous Tracking of Three Satellites

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 29, 1:21pm

There's a new definition for satellite television at sea and it's called the TracVision® HD7 from KVH Industries (NASDAQ:KVHI) . Unveiled today at the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, the TracVision HD7 is a breakthrough in maritime satellite TV design, offering boaters a DIRECTV® high-definition TV experience exactly like they enjoy at home thanks to simultaneous reception of two DIRECTV Ka-band satellites and one Ku-band satellite.

The 24-inch diameter TracVision HD7 is the world's...

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Motorola Unveils New All-Digital, High-Definition Set-Top for Cable Operators

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 28, 2:00pm

Expanding on Motorola, Inc.'s industry-leading set-top portfolio, Motorola's Home & Networks Mobility business today introduced the addition of the DCX700 all-digital, high-definition (HD) set-top to the DCX product line. This new low-profile design will help cable operators' successful migration to an all-digital network while accelerating the delivery of personal media experiences and multi-room-DVR (MR-DVR) capabilities.

The Motorola DCX700's small, streamlined profile allows for a space-saving wall-mounted installation. It is a cost-effective set-top with a single 1 GHz tuner that supports both MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC services. The all-digital DCX700 also includes...

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Eutelsat Breaks the Barrier of 100 HDTV Channels!

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 7, 5:33pm

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced that it has broken through the barrier of 100 High-Definition TV channels broadcasting through its video satellites. The 100th channel to take to the skies was Sky Sport 1HD, the flagship channel of the latest HD package from the SKY Italia pay-TV platform.

Commenting on passing the landmark of 100 HD channels, Eutelsat's Commercial Director Olivier Millies-Lacroix said...

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DIRECTV Has Launched Altitude in HD 24/7

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 7, 2:42am

Following its recent announcement that all Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets games this year will be available in high-definition (HD), Altitude Sports & Entertainment has launched Altitude programming in full-time HD on DIRECTV, and is now available in 5.1-channel surround sound. DIRECTV is currently the only satellite TV provider to offer Altitude in HD on a 24/7 basis.

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DIRECTV HD Customers Now Have Access to Popular Interactive Weather Features and On-Demand Content from The Weather Channel HD

By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 7, 2:28am

After its successful launch on the standard-definition version of The Weather Channel less than a year ago, DIRECTV's interactive weather applications, including "Local on Demand" and "Local on the 8's" have generated close to 1 billion total household impressions. Now, these same interactive features will be available on the crystal-clear feed of The Weather Channel HD(R) (TWC HD). As an additional benefit, customers can now access TWC VOD content 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week from the DIRECTV on DEMAND platform at the click of a button on their remote control.

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DISH Network(R) Announces Free Preview of CBS College Sports Network

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By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 5, 6:36pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH NETWORK® Expands Local HD Offerings in Six Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 17, 11:42amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV and DISH Network Urge Michigan Legislators to Reject Discriminatory Satellite-Only Tax

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By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 15, 3:24pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Microsoft Enhances the Digital Cable Experience and Names 2009 Windows Media Center Ultimate Install Winner

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By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 10, 4:23amProducts & EquipmentCable, Satellite & Fiber

Comcast First to Launch HBO On Demand® HD

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 23, 3:17pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

MSNBC HD Now Available Nationwide Exclusively on DISH Network

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 9, 1:33pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Cox Launches New HD Channels in Line-Up, Including Family-Friendly Channels

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 19, 1:30pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Introduces New National HD Channels

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By Shane Sturgeon • May 9, 4:40pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV Now Offers the Largest Selection of 1080p Movies

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By Shane Sturgeon • Apr 16, 4:36amCable, Satellite & Fiber

Dish Network Introduces Seven New National HD Channels from MTV Networks and BET Networks

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By Shane Sturgeon • Apr 13, 11:15amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Lights Up More National HD Channels

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By Shane Sturgeon • Mar 13, 10:27pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

AT&T U-verse TV Lineup Expands To 100 Or More High Definition Channels In Every U-verse TV Market

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By Shane Sturgeon • Mar 2, 6:59pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jan 15, 7:05pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Verizon Now Offers 100 or More High-Definition Channels in all FiOS TV Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jan 8, 1:41pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Introduces World's First 'SlingLoaded' HD DVR at 2009 Consumer Electronics Show

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jan 8, 1:35pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Expands 1080p Movie Lineup

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 31, 7:16pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

XStreamHD(TM) Performs Successful Transport System Test

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 17, 11:50amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands MPEG-4 Advanced Delivery System to Reach 32 Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Oct 16 2008, 1:43amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Launches Next-Gen Digital-To-Analog Converter Box: DTVPal(TM) Plus

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By Shane Sturgeon • Sep 24 2008, 11:43pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 19 2008, 2:37pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network(R) Meets 100 HD Channel Mark Ahead of Schedule; Announces Launch of 17 More National HD Channels

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 11 2008, 1:55amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jul 3 2008, 9:18pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Increases HD Local Market Coverage and Announces Summer and Fall Launch Plans

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30 2008, 5:08pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV On Demand Now Available Nationwide

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 30 2008, 5:06pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Launches WGN America in HD and Renews Retransmission Agreement With Tribune's 23 Television Stations

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jun 12 2008, 7:16pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Samsung Announces Its OpenCableTM High Definition DVR for tru2way

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By Shane Sturgeon • May 19 2008, 3:13pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Charges Forward With Another Round of National HD Channel Launches

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By Shane Sturgeon • May 12 2008, 3:52amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • May 1 2008, 7:35pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Expands Local High Definition Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Apr 15 2008, 12:42amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV Satellite Launch Sets the Stage for Delivery of Up to 150 National HD Channels

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By Shane Sturgeon • Mar 20 2008, 7:10pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Outlines Upcoming HD Launch Schedule

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By Shane Sturgeon • Mar 18 2008, 6:06pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Sea Launch Prepares for the Launch of DIRECTV 11

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By Shane Sturgeon • Mar 6 2008, 8:06pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV Launches Four New HD Local Markets

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By Shane Sturgeon • Feb 8 2008, 12:47pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

MTG: Viasat Launches High Definition Television

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jan 15 2008, 1:38pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Comcast On The March

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By Dale Cripps • Jan 8 2008, 4:40pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DISH Network Freezes Prices On Most Popular Packages

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By Shane Sturgeon • Jan 7 2008, 4:14pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Worst Cable TV Horror Story Will Win a 42" Plasma HDTV and Antenna from Antennas Direct™ Plus $1,000 for Stress Counseling

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 21 2007, 4:38amCable, Satellite & Fiber

ESPN2 HD is Latest Addition to Cablevision's Leading High-Definition Lineup

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 21 2007, 4:33amCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in Tucson, Ariz.

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 12 2007, 7:20pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

DIRECTV to Deliver Local HD Programming In 76 Markets by Mid-2008

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By Shane Sturgeon • Dec 5 2007, 6:26pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

Cablevision Adds HGTV HD and Food Network HD to Leading High-Definition Lineup

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By Shane Sturgeon • Nov 29 2007, 4:53pmCable, Satellite & Fiber

FCC Prohibits Exclusivity

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By Rodolfo La Maestra • Nov 20 2007, 3:16pmCable, Satellite & Fiber