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DIRECTV Launches Local and Broadcast Network Channels in Butte-Bozeman, Mont.
-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - DIRECTV: -0- *T WHAT: DIRECTV is now delivering local news, weather, sports and prime-time broadcast network programming via satellite in digital-quality picture and sound for viewers in Butte- Bozeman, Mont. Local channels and broadcast networks available in the Butte- Bozeman designated market area include: KWYB/ABC, KBZK/CBS, CW, KBTZ/FOX/MNT, KTVM/NBC, and KUSM/PBS. DIRECTV now offers standard-definition local channels in 147 markets, representing approximately 94 percent of U.S. TV households. WHEN: Beginning today, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 HOW: To receive local and broadcast network programming in Butte- Bozeman DIRECTV customers must have MPEG-4 equipment and a five LNB Multi-Satellite - Ka/Ku compatible dish, and upgrade to the CHOICE XTRA(R) programming package at $44.99 per month. New DIRECTV customers can subscribe to the new CHOICE(TM) programming package for $39.99, which includes more than 140 movie, sports, family, music and local broadcast network channels. Existing DIRECTV customers can upgrade one receiver free of charge. *T
Eligibility for local channels is based on service address within certain designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. Visit DIRECTV.com for more information.
