Smithsonian Networks today announced it has signed its first carriage agreement with DIRECTV and will begin broadcasting its original programming on a new linear High Definition channel, Smithsonian Channel, on or about September 26. The announcement was made by Tom Hayden, General Manager for Smithsonian Networks.
Carriage on DIRECTV immediately creates a major national presence for Smithsonian Channel and will make the network's programming available to more than 16.3 million customers across the United States.
Much of Smithsonian Networks programming will...
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All of the channels Direct TV announced are there. I put all of the new ones in my "favorites". I think that Smithsonian will give DSHD a run for its money.
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