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06-18-03, 08:39 AM
Press release from D* on June 17th, which means that channels are available TODAY (June 18th):
WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc. announced today that it will begin offering local broadcast channels via satellite in Shreveport, La. The local broadcast channel package is available to consumers in combination with any TOTAL CHOICE® programming package. The TOTAL CHOICE® PLUS with Local Channels package is available for $39.99, and offers more than 130 channels.
WHEN: Beginning tomorrow, the following local channels will be available to customers in the Shreveport designated market area (DMA):
Shreveport DMA New Local Channel Package
KTBS (ABC)/Channel 3
KSLA (CBS)/Channel 12
KLTS (PBS)/Channel 24
KMSS (FOX)/Channel 33
KSHV(WB/UPN)/Channel 45
DIRECTV will begin broadcasting KTAL (NBC)/Channel 6 as soon as an agreement is reached with the stations owner.
Shreveport local channels will be available through a single 18-by-20-inch Multi-Satellite dish. Local Shreveport retailer, Comm-Craft, is offering new DIRECTV customers a two-room DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and installation for only $1, or a three-room DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and installation for just $69.95, available through July 26, 2003. Customers can also purchase a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System at national retail locations such as Best Buy, Blockbuster and Circuit City.
Contact: DIRECTV, Inc.; Robert Mercer; 310-726-4683
WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc. announced today that it will begin offering local broadcast channels via satellite in Shreveport, La. The local broadcast channel package is available to consumers in combination with any TOTAL CHOICE® programming package. The TOTAL CHOICE® PLUS with Local Channels package is available for $39.99, and offers more than 130 channels.
WHEN: Beginning tomorrow, the following local channels will be available to customers in the Shreveport designated market area (DMA):
Shreveport DMA New Local Channel Package
KTBS (ABC)/Channel 3
KSLA (CBS)/Channel 12
KLTS (PBS)/Channel 24
KMSS (FOX)/Channel 33
KSHV(WB/UPN)/Channel 45
DIRECTV will begin broadcasting KTAL (NBC)/Channel 6 as soon as an agreement is reached with the stations owner.
Shreveport local channels will be available through a single 18-by-20-inch Multi-Satellite dish. Local Shreveport retailer, Comm-Craft, is offering new DIRECTV customers a two-room DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and installation for only $1, or a three-room DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System and installation for just $69.95, available through July 26, 2003. Customers can also purchase a DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System at national retail locations such as Best Buy, Blockbuster and Circuit City.
Contact: DIRECTV, Inc.; Robert Mercer; 310-726-4683