Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
bobbo527
Specialist - Level 3

@film11 wrote:

@retiredme wrote:

I see from the chart that VZ is the ONLY carrier that has the .tv channels. That should make everyone feel better.



LOL!!!!!

Y'lmow what really ticks me off?  No, not the fact that VZ only adds sports and Hispanic channels.  It's the fact that the .tv contracts expired last year. And, rather than add channels people have been waiting years for (CARTOON, HD, BBC-HD, etc. etc.), they decided to RENEW the contracts for the useless .tv channels!!!!  Unbelievable but true.


I missed this post originally, but you said it far better than I have been. That is exactly why I have been so **bleep** off at verizon, the fact those SIX .tv channels are still around. I can understand one or two, it's for diveristy's sake since they are minority owned channels but carrying all SIX, that is pathetic.  The fact that those SIX channels spend more than half of their broadcast day showing commericials and infomercials IN STANDARD DEFINITION is just rubbing salt in the wounds.

But hey, it looks like BBCA-HD is coming, so I am happy about that!!!!!

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Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
Coachdny
Enthusiast - Level 3

We need goltv-hd and bein sports- hd.  Cartoon network in hd as well. 

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Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
prisaz
Legend

@PKee wrote:

Justin - Thank you for the chart.  This is great and very helpful.  After reviewing it, it did confirm my feeling toward Fios HD channels when compared to cablevision.  I do agree that this depends on what channel one is watching more often than the others.  Well, my opinion is purely based on my viewing preference.  Yes, I should be more educated consumer and research it.  I heard any good thing about Fios Internet and that's the main reason while I switch and take advantage of the promotion.    I'm very happy with Fios Internet but very disappointed by its HD channels.

I'm surprised by many Fios protectors on this board and wonder if these were compensated somehow {please keep it relevant}

Well, it's not the end of the world.  I will live even with horrible HD channels.  There are many important things than HD channels.  It would be nice to get more HD channels though.  No plan to cancel anytime soon.  After 2 years, we will see where we are and decide. 


If there are any users on here that seem to be "FiOS Protectors", I can insure you we are not compensated at all. Just been around for a long time, and like the technology and services. Could it improve, sure, there is always room for improvement. I was up until recently, one of the community leaders. I can tell you there is no compensation going on! FiOS customer since 2005, and a member here since the community started.

You can compare channels here. This is a very popular site, and the list was just updated.

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1058081/official-avs-national-hd-channel-lineups-cable-dbs-fiber-iptv-upda...

Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
charliewatts
Contributor - Level 2

I have no interest in BeIn Sports.  Or any soccer channels.

TVLand HD. HLN HD, CARTOON HD and Ovation HD offer programming unique porogramming needed in HD.

Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
steven113
Contributor - Level 3

please add FEARNET HD before october 31, 2012 for nyc ty

Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
skibum21
Enthusiast - Level 1

DIY HD and most importantly...BeIn Sports!

Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
charliewatts
Contributor - Level 2

<bump>

DIY HD going to DirecTV.  BeIN talk.  PAC10 talk.  This thread needed a bump.

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Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
thewebcobbler
Contributor - Level 3

DiY HD and H2 HD channel are what I want most. I hopw they add them very soon. 

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Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
charliewatts
Contributor - Level 2

Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2013) -Could DIRECTV launch eight new High-Definition channels as soon as this week?

There's a good chance considering the satcaster has been testing the signals for eight new HD channels, according to Sixto, a frequent poster at the DIRECTV-favored message board, DBSTalk.com.

Sixto, who has correctly predicted past DIRECTV channel additions after spotting pre-launch test streams, said the satcaster is now testing the following HD channels:

CNN Headline News
The Cooking Channel
Lifetime Movie Channel
H2
Investigation Discovery
TV Land
Encore Action
Independent Film Channel

 

http://www.tvpredictions.com/dchannels011413.htm

 

 

H2, TVLand and Cooking & HLN have been amongst the most requested HD channels on Verizon as well.  Are we next??????

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Re: WHY Hasn't There Been Any New HD Channels Added Lately?
RayT1
Enthusiast - Level 1

DIY HD Please!

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