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Nick
03-09-07, 08:59 AM
DirecTV will use high-def sports to expand its audience.

By Phillip Swann, TVPredictions.com

Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2007)

High-Def Jewel - But whether the exclusive holds or not, the real jewel in the
deal is the high-def broadcasts.

DIRECTV is planning to launch two new satellites this year to dramatically
expand its high-def capacity. With the MLB deal, DIRECTV in 2008 will
have an HD sports offering that will tempt millions of cable and EchoStar
viewers to switch providers. ...

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