August 4, 2008

Recent High-Def Launches

DISH launched 17 additional HD nets last week to reach more than 100 total, and plans to offer up to 150 channels by year-end. In support of the plans, the DBS op on Fri begins to roll out a system upgrade including the ability to output 1080p programming. — Time Warner Cable launched Outdoor Channel HD in Kansas City, San Antonio, Rochester and Portland, ME. — Cox News Orleans has inked a retrans deal to carry both WVUE-TV's SD and HD feeds, as well as an additional digital channel on Cox's digital tier. Cox said it now provides its digital customers with all HD signals broadcast from the 7 Metro New Orleans TV stations. — Time Warner Cable Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island have received 4 new HD channels: Biography HD, Starz Edge HD, Starz Kids & Family HD and Starz Comedy HD. — SureWest has launched WealthTV ’s SD and HD feeds in Kansas City.