DirecTV -- News and Updates
09-17-07, 06:32 AM
#126
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Originally Posted by Deftones
Well, the 19th could be pushed up. Supposedly 15 of the 16 transponders are lit. Could mean the rumors of a super announcement and launch during the Emmy's is true.
09-18-07, 09:59 PM
#130
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"Film and television studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a high-definition television channel this fall on the DirecTV satellite service with a mix of movies and original programs."
Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/techn...44981220070918
Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/techn...44981220070918
09-19-07, 07:02 AM
#134
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Originally Posted by raven56706
just got off the phone with a CSR... they said they moved it to friday.... 09/21/07 6am
09-19-07, 08:27 AM
#136
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Originally Posted by abrg923
No new HD today. CSRs are saying it's delayed - new date unknown. Gotta love DirecTV.
Considering there was never an "official" launch day, we can't really know this is a delay (if there is one).
09-19-07, 10:51 AM
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Where did the 9/19 date come from, anyways? Was never officially announced by DirecTV. Which is pretty much why I'm not gonna get my hopes up until there's an official announcement.
09-19-07, 12:47 PM
#140
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No, it came from a "leaked" memo from within DirecTV. CSRs didn't have a clue, and if they did, it was because they read it on DBSTalk.
09-19-07, 12:49 PM
#141
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Originally Posted by aktick
Apparently all the bitching has once again killed DBSTalk. 
Only way I'll get pissed is if they don't have a bunch of new HD stations by the end of the year.
Only way I'll get pissed is if they don't have a bunch of new HD stations by the end of the year.
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09-19-07, 05:15 PM
#142
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I just received an automated call from DirecTV saying that "they are very close" to launching additional HD channels, and it wanted to make sure I had the correct equipment specifically the BBC. No mention of how close is close.
09-19-07, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by TallGuyMe
I just received an automated call from DirecTV saying that "they are very close" to launching additional HD channels, and it wanted to make sure I had the correct equipment specifically the BBC. No mention of how close is close.
09-19-07, 10:21 PM
#145
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Originally Posted by briank
I believe that automated message has been calling people for WEEKS.
09-21-07, 03:36 PM
#146
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New test channel is up on 498. Some people are seeing it, some aren't. It's just a slide (with no sound) indicating you are ready for the new channels.
If you don't see it, go to 72, then 73, then 74, then 498. Should fix the "glitch" that won't allow some to see it.
If you don't see it, go to 72, then 73, then 74, then 498. Should fix the "glitch" that won't allow some to see it.
09-21-07, 07:22 PM
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I haven't received the call. But I just had the service people out here a couple of weeks ago for the install in my new house.
And I am getting channel 498 in. Soon, soon, soon....
And I am getting channel 498 in. Soon, soon, soon....
09-24-07, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by DaveNinja
anything new over the weekend?
