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Comcast: 35 HDTV Channels In 2007
The cable op says expanding its high-def lineup is an important priority.
By Phillip Swann

Washington, D.C. (September 14, 2006) -- Comcast plans to expand its High-Definition TV lineup to approximately 35 channels by next year's third quarter.

The cable operator now offers around 20 national and local HD channels; the number varies by market.

Comcast made the disclosure in a TVPredictions.com interview with Steve Burke, the company's COO and president

"We’re planning to offer 32-35 HD channels (including broadcast) by the third quarter of 2007," he told Joseph Whip, a HD Observer for TVPredictions.com.

Burke also said the cable op hopes to soon add high-def feeds for Fox's regional sports channels.

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