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DIRECTV and EchoStar have expanded their local HD service over the last year, but do not offer the PBS high-def signal in most cities.
APTS says the Communications Act should state that the satcasters must carry PBS' "entire multicast digital programming," which would include the high-def signal and other digital feeds.
Satellite TV services are required to carry the analog feed of the local PBS station under the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act.
APTS says DIRECTV is considering carriage of PBS digital feeds, but talks are at an early stage. EchoStar, the group says, is refusing to carry the PBS digital feeds.
In January 2005, the PBS group signed an agreement with the National Cable and Telecommunications Association for carriage of all PBS digital signals on large cable TV systems. APTS says it hopes to sign a similar agreement with smaller cable systems in the near future.
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DIRECTV and EchoStar have expanded their local HD service over the last year, but do not offer the PBS high-def signal in most cities.
APTS says the Communications Act should state that the satcasters must carry PBS' "entire multicast digital programming," which would include the high-def signal and other digital feeds.
Satellite TV services are required to carry the analog feed of the local PBS station under the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act.
APTS says DIRECTV is considering carriage of PBS digital feeds, but talks are at an early stage. EchoStar, the group says, is refusing to carry the PBS digital feeds.
In January 2005, the PBS group signed an agreement with the National Cable and Telecommunications Association for carriage of all PBS digital signals on large cable TV systems. APTS says it hopes to sign a similar agreement with smaller cable systems in the near future.
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