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About Satellite HDTV (High-Definition TV)

The quality of images on a high-definition TV can be breathtaking. However, standard DISH Network and DIRECTV satellite dishes and receivers do not provide a high definition picture (VOOM does though). If you subscribe to DIRECTV or Dish Network and want to watch HDTV programming, you will need the following:

• HDTV-ready television and tuner OR an HDTV set
• HDTV-compatible satellite dish and receiver
• HDTV subscription (DISH or DIRECT TV only)
• HDTV channel broadcasts

The DISH Network and DIREC TV both offer about 10 high-definition channels while VOOM offers about 40 high-definition channels.