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DirecTV broadcasts select holes of 2017 PGA Championship in 4k
August 10, 2017 | contributor
DirecTV is broadcasting parts of the 2017 PGA Championship from Charlotte, North Carolina in 4k Ultra HD. The AT&T-owned satellite TV company is featuring holes 16, 17 and 18 in Ultra HD on Channel 106, available to subscribers with the advanced service.
To … Read More
MLB Extra Innings airing free on DirecTV for a limited time
July 12, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
When the MLB resumes its regular games after the All-Star break on Friday, July 14th, DirecTV will begin offering a free one-week preview of MLB Extra Innings.
There are a total of 15 games on Friday, 15 games on Saturday, … Read More
DIRECTV adds HD channels Sprout & El Rey
July 7, 2017 | hdreport
DirecTV has added Sprout and El Rey Network to their HD channel lineup .
Owned by NBCUniversal, Sprout offers kids’ programming geared more towards younger children and pre-schoolers. The network broadcasts some of its shows like Dot., Maya the Bee, and … Read More
DirecTV Now adds more ABC, NBC and FOX local networks
July 6, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
AT&T’s over-the-top television service DirecTV Now has more than doubled its live, local network lineup with the addition of new ABC, NBC and FOX affiliates.
The expansion includes thirty new ABC markets in cities such as Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Boston. … Read More
DIRECTV App lets customers download rented & purchased titles
June 26, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Just in time for that long flight with no Wi-Fi. The latest update to the DirecTV app for Android and Apple iOS devices allows you to download purchased or rented movies and TV shows. That means you can take your … Read More
HBO & Cinemax Free Previews Start On Friday
April 18, 2017 | Sam Donaldson 2
HBO and Cinemax will be offering free previews starting Friday, April 21st for many customers with cable or satellite TV service. The previews will be available with AT&T U-Verse, DirecTV, Dish Network and just confirmed, Frontier FiOS (licensed through Verizon).
We’re waiting to … Read More
DirecTV Adds Local HD Networks in Bangor, Maine
April 15, 2017 | contributor
It’s been a long time waiting, but DirecTV customers in the Bangor, Maine market area can finally get local channels in HD (High Definition). The local broadcast networks now available in HD include WLBZ/NBC, WVII/ABC, WABI/CBS, WFVX/FOX and WMEB/PBS.
The … Read More
DirecTV to Broadcast Select MLB Games in 4k Ultra HD
March 24, 2017 | Jeff Chabot
AT&T announced their satellite TV service DirecTV will be broadcasting up to 25 select MLB games this season in 4k Ultra HD. The first game will be the Chicago Cubs visiting the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, April … Read More
DirecTV Free Preview includes Cinemax, HBO, Showtime & Starz
February 16, 2017 | Sam Donaldson
Get your DVR cleared out! DirecTV is having a free preview of premium channels this weekend including Cinemax, HBO, Showtime, and Starz. The preview runs from Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20,
During the weekend preview viewers can catch original programming such … Read More
DirecTV Subs In 33 Markets May Lose Some Local Stations Jan. 1
December 26, 2016 | contributor
DirecTV subscribers may lose access to 33 local network stations spanning 28 markets next weekend on January 1st, 2017 if a carriage agreement with Hearst Television is not reached in time.
Local affiliates such as KOAT-TV (ABC) in Albuquerque, Santa … Read More
Here Are The DIRECTV NOW Launch Deals
November 30, 2016 | hdreport 2
As you may have heard AT&T launched DIRECTV NOW, a new internet TV service that doesn’t require a long term contract, a service agreement with a cable company, or any fancy equipment. All it requires is a decent internet connection and … Read More
AT&T Launching DIRECTV NOW Internet TV Service
November 29, 2016 | Jeff Chabot
AT&T has officially announced the launch date for DIRECTV NOW, an internet-delivered TV service that starts at $35 per month for over 60 channels. The service will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for anyone with a U.S. internet connection.
Other plans … Read More
AT&T Customers Can Now Stream DirecTV Data-Free On Mobile Devices
November 28, 2016 | Jeff Chabot
AT&T just launched a new perk for mobile customers with DirecTV service. Subscribers in US states can now stream DirecTV through the mobile app for Android, iOS and Fire HD devices without using data against their monthly allowance.
This doesn’t mean DirecTV customers can … Read More
DirecTV Finally Launches Oxygen HD Channel on 251
November 22, 2016 | contributor
New HD channels are few and far between these days, but there remain some networks that just aren’t available in high definition through certain TV service providers.
Oxygen has been broadcasting in 1080i since 2011, but up until now the … Read More
DirecTV Offering Free Preview of 9 HD Channels
November 19, 2016 | contributor
DirecTV is currently offering a free preview of the HD Extra Pack from Nov. 16 through Nov. 22. The HD Extra Pack is a bundle of hi-def channels that usually costs $4.99 per month and includes networks such as Hallmark Movie Channel, MGM … Read More
DirecTV Now To Offer Free Apple TV Or Fire TV Stick Upon Sign-Up
November 9, 2016 | contributor
When AT&T launches its new over-the-top streaming service called DirecTV Now, new customers will be able to get a free Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV Stick by trying the service.
The news comes via leaked online documents that Variety was … Read More
DirecTV To Deliver Notre Dame Football Games In 4k
September 8, 2016 | Jeff Chabot
DirecTV has announced they will deliver six Notre Dame Football games in 4k Ultra HD on NBC this season. The first game in 4k will be on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern when The Fighting Irish take on the Nevada … Read More
DIRECTV Launches One World Sports Channel HD
September 5, 2016 | contributor
DirecTV has added One World Sports HD to its lineup, bringing more international sports to subscribers such as cricket, the 2016 World Cup of Darts, NASL Soccer, Bundesliga Soccer, and more.
The channel also broadcasts many popular American sports that … Read More
DirecTV Subscribers Get Preview Of HD Extra Pack Channels
August 31, 2016 | contributor
Every so often DirecTV provides a free preview of their HD Extra Pack, a bundle of hi-def channels that usually costs $4.99 per month and includes networks such as HDNet Movies, MGM HD, Sony Movie Channel HD and Universal HD. The high-definition … Read More
NBC Will Broadcast 2016 Rio Olympics in Ultra HD
July 31, 2016 | contributor
If you’re looking for an excuse to purchase a 4k Ultra HD TV, the 2016 Summer Olympics from Rio may be a good enough reason. NBC plans to broadcast events from the Rio Olympics in Ultra HD through service providers … Read More
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