STO: DIRECTV Lacks 'Bandwidth' For Indians In HD
The channel says the satcaster doesn't room due to other programming.
By Swanni
The reason: Lack of bandwidth, says the regional sports channel.
SportsTime Ohio says the satcaster doesn't have room for the high-def broadcast because of other programming commitments. (The SD broadcast is airing on DIRECTV on channel 657.)
"DIRECTV will NOT air this afternoon's Indians game on STO HD. Bandwidth constraints is the reason, because of the many NBA, NHL and MLB HD games," the channel says in a message posted at its web site. "They should have room for the April 4th STO HD Indians game. DIRECTV customers can voice their displeasures at directv.com/email."
Robert Mercer, a DIRECTV spokesman, today denied that the satcaster lacked the bandwidth to air the game.
"We have the bandwidth and we will be ready to broadcast the Indians games tomorrow. We've asked them to change the verbiage on their website," Mercer said.
The satcaster is showing today's game in high-def on its free preview of the MLB Extra Innings package. However, the Extra Innings telecast is blacked out in the Cleveland area.
DIRECTV also did not show yesterday's Indians-White Sox game in high-def on channel 657-1.
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