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DIRECTV Adds Local HD Channels In 3 Cities
The overall total now stands at 82 cities.
By Swanni

Washington, D.C. (August 28, 2008) -- DIRECTV has added local High-Definition channels in three new markets, bringing its total to 82 cities.

The satcaster says the 82 cities with local high-def coverage represents more than 77 percent of U.S. TV households. DIRECTV adds that it will offer local HD channels in 121 cities by year's end.

DIRECTV yesterday said it added WTAJ/CBS and WJAC/NBC in Johnstown-Altoona; WJBF/ABC. WRDW/CBS and WFXG/Fox in Augusta, Georgia; and WTVC/ABC, WDEF/CBS, WDSI/Fox, and WRCB/NBC in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The company said it hopes to offer additional local HD stations in each market as they become available. Sometimes, cable and satellite TV providers can not offer all local channels in their lineups due to compensation disputes with the local stations.

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