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DIRECTV Begins Public Beta of Multi-Room HD DVR Service

DIRECTV has started the public beta of it's much anticipated Multi-Room HD DVR Service. I don't know about you but I've been waiting for this new service for quite some time.

Here's some details from DIRECTV:

Watch what you want, when you want, in any room you want. With just one HD DVR, you can watch your recorded shows on any TV in your house that's connected to an HD receiver. But that's just the beginning. You can also:

• Start watching a recorded show in one room and continue watching it where you left off in another room
• Record and delete shows from any TV connected to an HD receiver, not just the one connected to the HD DVR
• Record two shows at once, while watching two different shows in separate rooms
• Set separate parental controls for each TV

If you have more than one HD DVR, the DIRECTV Multi-Room HD DVR service keeps things simple by showing you a single, combined playlist of all your recorded programs on any connected TV.

You need an HD DVR* (models HR20-23) and at least one compatible HD receiver (models H21-23) that are already networked, along with HD Access and DVR service.

Visit DIRECTV for more information or check out the DIRECTV MRV Beta Technical Forum.

DIRECTV Extends the Hotel Premier Buydown Program!

The Hospitality industry continues to make upgrades to keep up with the demand for more home-away-from-home hotel options. As a result, most large brand name hotels are mandating their properties to carry HD programming in their guest rooms by the end of 2010. To capitalize on this great opportunity we’ve developed the Hotel Premier Program.

HOTEL PREMIER REBATE TIERS FOR HD DEALS:

ROOM COUNT   HOTEL REBATE
100 – 199            $2,500
200 – 299            $6,000
300 – 399            $9,500
400 – 499            $13,000
500+                   $17,000

HOTEL PUBLIC AND BUSINESS VIEWING INCENTIVE
In addition to the base rebate, an incentive will be available to either the Public or Business viewing space (cannot be both) located on the hotel property. Public or Business viewing accounts new to DIRECTV will receive NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, MLB EXTRA INNINGS® and NCAA® MEGA MARCH MADNESS® free for the first year with the 12-month purchase of a qualifying base package (COMMERCIAL XTRA™ Pack, COMMERCIAL CHOICE® PLUS and BUSINESS CHOICE®). 

HOTEL ELIGIBILITY
New and existing hotels with 100+ rooms with no previous DIRECTV HD® programming services.

HOTEL REQUIREMENTS

1. IN-ROOM CHOICE™ Package
2. HD Access
3. Must have a minimum charge of $9.50 per room per month, which includes the IN-ROOM CHOICE™ Package and HD Access cost
4. 5-Year Agreement
5. Credit Approval

SMATV Dealers & Property Owners: For more information on upgrading a property to HD please contact me directly:

Dave Ward

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DIRECTV Delivers Local HD Programming To Customers in Missoula, Mont.

Local HD Programming from DIRECTV Now Available in 136 U.S. Cities

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– DIRECTV, Inc.: 

WHAT:

DIRECTV, Inc., the nation’s No. 1 satellite television service, is offering local HD programming to customers in the Missoula, Mont., designated market area. The following broadcast networks will be  available in HD: KTMF/ABC, KPAX/CBS, FOX/MNT, KECI/NBC, KUFM/PBS, and CW in standard-definition. DIRECTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 136 markets, representing more than 92 percent of U.S. TV households.

HOW:

To receive DIRECTV’s local HD programming, customers must have an H20, H21 or H23 HD receiver, or an HR20, HR21 or HR23 DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR and a Ka/Ku band dish. For information on how to get DIRECTV HD consumers can visit directv.com. Eligibility for local channels is based on service address within certain designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. Visit directv.com for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT ONLY:

rgmercer@directv.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

1-800-DIRECTV

Press Release Contact Details:

MEDIA CONTACT ONLY: DIRECTV, Inc. Robert Mercer, 310-964-4683 rgmercer@directv.com

DIRECTV to Deliver Local Programming in Marquette, Michigan

Seven Local Stations Available via Satellite for the First Time Throughout the Market Area

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov 11, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's No. 1 satellite TV service, now offers local programming, including three networks in HD, to customers in the Marquette, Mich., market area.

The channels, available to Marquette customers for the first time via DIRECTV digital satellite, will include WBUP/ABC, WJMN/CBS and WLUC/NBC - all in HD, and FOX, WBKP/CW, WNMU/PBS, WNMU2/PBS and WZMQ/MNT in standard-definition.

With the launch of locals in Marquette, DIRECTV is rolling out a special offer for customers who need to upgrade their equipment: the first receiver is free and all additional receivers are only $49 along with free standard professional installation. To upgrade, customers should call 1-800-DIRECTV or visit directv.com.

With the launch of the Marquette market, DIRECTV will offer local broadcast channels (both HD and standard-definition) in 155 markets, representing more than 94 percent of U.S. TV households. Including Marquette, DIRECTV will offer local HD channels in 136 markets or more than 92 percent of U.S. TV households.

"We appreciate the leadership and support of Congressman Bart Stupak in our effort to launch local channels in the Marquette market," said Larry Hunter, DIRECTV president and CEO. "Local channels carry essential programming and consumers depend on them for critical news and weather information along with entertainment, and now for the first time, they're available via DIRECTV with three networks in crystal-clear HD."

To receive DIRECTV's local HD programming, customers must have an H20, H21 or H23 receiver, or an HR20, HR21 or HR23 DIRECTV Plus HD-DVR, and a Ka/Ku band dish. More information on programming package pricing and receiving equipment is available at directv.com.

About DIRECTV

DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation's No. 1 satellite television service, presents the finest television experience available to more than 18.4 million customers in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with more than 130 HD channels - more quality HD channels than any other television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has surpassed all national cable companies for nine years running) and superior technologies that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere. For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit directv.com.

SOURCE: DIRECTV, Inc.

DIRECTV, Inc.
Robert Mercer, 310-964-4683