Dish had already provided some local HD channels in the seven markets. Satellite and cable TV services sometimes do not offer all major broadcast networks in local high-def due to carriage disputes with the local affiliates.
The new HD channels announced today are:
Abilene, Texas – KTXS ABC Ch. 12
Wilkes Barre, Penn. – WOLF FOX Ch. 56
Lincoln, Neb. – KHAS NBC Ch. 5
Albany, N.Y. – WXXA FOX Ch. 23
Chattanooga, Tenn. – WRCB NBC Ch. 3
Syracuse, N.Y. – WSYR ABC Ch. 9
Greenville, N.C. – WFXI FOX Ch. 8 and WCTI ABC Ch. 12
A Dish Network spokesman said customers who subscribe to local channels and HD will receive the new channel at no additional charge.
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