The document states that they have agreements with major sateliite companiesMaverickster said:
I guess it's at least a 50/50 that it's Directv.
Will DirecTV carry the "NBC Olympic Soccer Channel"/"NBC Olympic Basketball Channel"?
NBC has released the schedule for their remarkably extensive coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics. I'm not one to pat any network on the back, but really, this kind of devotion to coverage is something to be commended, I think.
Anyway, it can be found here: http://www.nbcumv.com/special/S__Press_DEPTS_NBCMV_Press_Kits_2008_olympics_schedule9.pdf
You will note that there is reference to a dedicated "NBC Olympic Soccer Channel" and a dedicated "NBC Olympic Basketball Channel". Folks at AVS have suggested that Comcast and Cox have deals in place to carry these specialty channels throughout the Olympics. Does anyone know whether DirecTV has done the same?
--Mav
Anyway, it can be found here: http://www.nbcumv.com/special/S__Press_DEPTS_NBCMV_Press_Kits_2008_olympics_schedule9.pdf
You will note that there is reference to a dedicated "NBC Olympic Soccer Channel" and a dedicated "NBC Olympic Basketball Channel". Folks at AVS have suggested that Comcast and Cox have deals in place to carry these specialty channels throughout the Olympics. Does anyone know whether DirecTV has done the same?
--Mav
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I guess it's at least a 50/50 that it's Directv.
It has been hinted here by those in the know that an announcement is forthcoming... I would be shocked if these two channels are not picked up by Direct TV -- I just hope they are available to regular subscribers and not not just those with HD pack.Maverickster said:NBC has released the schedule for their remarkably extensive coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics. I'm not one to pat any network on the back, but really, this kind of devotion to coverage is something to be commended, I think.
Anyway, it can be found here: http://www.nbcumv.com/special/S__Press_DEPTS_NBCMV_Press_Kits_2008_olympics_schedule9.pdf
You will note that there is reference to a dedicated "NBC Olympic Soccer Channel" and a dedicated "NBC Olympic Basketball Channel". Folks at AVS have suggested that Comcast and Cox have deals in place to carry these specialty channels throughout the Olympics. Does anyone know whether DirecTV has done the same?
--Mav
why would it be HD subscribers only? There is no mention of these channels actually being in HD so I don't think it would be HD subs only.dstorm said:It has been hinted here by those in the know that an announcement is forthcoming... I would be shocked if these two channels are not picked up by Direct TV -- I just hope they are available to regular subscribers and not not just those with HD pack.
As for that, satelliteracer has stated in this thread (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=132761&page=2)dstorm said:It has been hinted here by those in the know that an announcement is forthcoming... I would be shocked if these two channels are not picked up by Direct TV -- I just hope they are available to regular subscribers and not not just those with HD pack.
I read this as something of the Olympics will be in the HD Pack and the HD Pack will be free to those who sign up for it during that period. Cancel it right after.Satelliteracer said:In February the first 3 months free offer of HD Extra Pack ended. However, it was brought back on June 25th so if you don't have HD Extra Pack, sign up now and it will carry you through the Olympics.
Yes they will be in HD. There will be SD versions too however.GutBomb said:why would it be HD subscribers only? There is no mention of these channels actually being in HD so I don't think it would be HD subs only.
Just got off the phone w/DirecTV & the lady said that they weren't given any information about adding a dedicated channel. She also said, though, that she didn't know anything about the addition of extra on-demand stuff for the Olympics, either, so take that as you will.
I'd really like to be able to get access to the soccer channel, though. Ugh.
I'd really like to be able to get access to the soccer channel, though. Ugh.
I saw a commercial this morning advertising the fact that DirecTV will be showing the Olympic Soccer & Basketball channels.
no need to cancel right after. HD extra pack is free for 3 months if you call up now.tonyd79 said:As for that, satelliteracer has stated in this thread (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=132761&page=2)
I read this as something of the Olympics will be in the HD Pack and the HD Pack will be free to those who sign up for it during that period. Cancel it right after.
The Universal HD channel is in the HD Extra Pack and will carry a lot of Olympic programming (I think it is mainly simulcasts of what will be on some SD channels, like MSNBC).tonyd79 said:As for that, satelliteracer has stated in this thread (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=132761&page=2)
I read this as something of the Olympics will be in the HD Pack and the HD Pack will be free to those who sign up for it during that period. Cancel it right after.
Thanks for that heads up - I could enroll in this online as well!dtrell said:no need to cancel right after. HD extra pack is free for 3 months if you call up now.
FYI I actually saw a commercial today from D* with a guy talking about the special channels. The channels were in the 700's like 760 or something like that and it believe it was about 6 dedicated channels. Anyway, just about to check there to see if they are listed yet.
750-756 are the channel range that directv.com is stating they have set aside for the olympics.
mshaw's correct. More info:
2008 Olympic Games
DIRECTV delivers complete coverage of the 2008 Summer Games with Interactive TV, On-Demand Videos and a dedicated channel range.
More information available here.
General Information
For the 2008 Summer Games, DIRECTV complements NBC´s broadcast of over 750 hours of live coverage with an interactive application, on-demand video a dedicated channel range to create an easy-to-use, exciting Olympics Experience.
Channels
All of NBC Universal´s cable networks plus dedicated basketball and soccer channels, all in one convenient range.
Dedicated Channel range:
DIRECTV will mirror all existing cable networks in a dedicated Olympics channel range 750-756.
Basketball and Soccer
Special HD basketball and soccer channels during the Summer Games.
Feeds will be live for 12 hours a day.
Mandarin and Korean Language Channels
Special Mandarin and Korean language channels covering the Summer Games.
Feeds will be live for 6 hours a day.
Korean feed: Ch.2085
Chinese feed: Ch.2053
USA (SD/HD)242/750
CNBC (SD/HD)355/751
MSNBC (SD Only)356/752
Oxygen (SD Only)251/753
Basketball (HD Only)NA/754
Soccer (HD Only)NA/755
Universal HD (HD Only)259/756
Mandarin Channel (SD Only)2053/NA
Korean Channel (SD Only)2085/NA
Scheduling Notes
Olympics Only Channel range appears in guide August 8, 2008.
As Basketball, Soccer, Mandarin, and Korean channels do not begin until 8/9, these channels will remain unmapped on August 8, 2008.
Menu
The Menu is available through the RED color key on the remote.
NBC Olympics Guide
A detailed NBC Olympics Guide shows customers current and upcoming events. The guide lists by events by sport on the right and the individual events on the right. Program information will be updated in real-time.
Medal Count
A full-screen, country-by-country count of the total medals awarded, updated dynamically as medals are awarded. Three columns display the number of Gold, Silver and Bronze medals captured by each country, along with each country's total medals.
Today's Trivia
This quiz provides 2008 Olympic news to viewers in the form of an interactive challenge. New questions are posted each day relating to the Olympic events in Beijing from the previous 2-3 days.
Snipe
A "Welcome Snipe"will appear on first tune to any cable network or any additional Olympics-only Channel.
Advertises the availability of interactive features.
Highlights links to bonus coverage.
Attract Icon
An "Attract Icon" will be used throughout the day, reminding viewers of the availability of the interactive features.
Sports Mix Banner
A banner will appear persistently on Sports Mix at bottom of the screen for the duration of the Games advertising the Olympics Experience channel range.
On Demand Videos
Additional Olympics video content -- including previews, historical reviews and athlete profiles with select programs in HD -- is available On Demand within the DIRECTV on Demand service.
Pre-Games Content
Previews, historical reviews, athlete profiles.
Available up to 30-days before games begin.
In-Games Content.
Daily highlights by sport.
Encores-long-form replay of the 5 best sessions/games per day.
Too bad they already missed 14 Soccer games.
Acc'd to the nbcolympics.com schedule, 'live' = on because they acc'd to that schedule, they won't be airing every game live.Basketball and Soccer
Special HD basketball and soccer channels during the Summer Games.
Feeds will be live for 12 hours a day.
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