NFL Sunday Ticket only from DIRECTV is here!

NFL Sunday Ticket is finally here and DIRECTV is offering everything that they have for only $69.99/month for 4 months.

NFL Sunday Ticket offers fans the ultimate NFL experience. With the ticket you get:

• Enhanced Games - With your DIRECTV interactive receiver you'll get detailed player and team stats, real-time scores and live updates from other games without missing any of the live action from the game you're watching.**

• NFL SUNDAY TICKET Highlights-on-Demand - Will automatically download Monday morning highlights of NFL SUNDAY TICKET games to your DIRECTV® DVR.***

• NFL SUNDAY SNAP - Every Sunday on channel 700 check real-time stats and scores.

• The NFL Network - The NFL Network gives you 24 hours per day, seven days a week of original news and information shows, weekly game preview shows, coaches' shows, press conferences, fantasy football shows, memorable game replays and live games during the four-week pre-season.

• NFL Europe League - NFL SUNDAY TICKET also brings you action from the NFL Europe League regular season. Over 230 NFL players from all 32 NFL teams play in the NFL Europe League during the 10 week season. (April through June on channel 704).

• Pregame Coaches' Shows - View pregame coaches' shows from outside your local area at the start of the NFL SUNDAY TICKET broadcast day.

• Player Tracker - Select your favorite players and follow their performance throughout the day. With your DIRECTV interactive receiver track up to 9 players with up to the minute alerts and stats. With Player Tracker you can:

- Pick or edit up to 9 players 24/7 during the NFL regular season

- Receive live "Big Play" Alerts for your players on all your Sunday Ticket Channels

- Real-time Cumulative Stats available at the touch of a button, whenever you want

- Alerts available on all standard-definition and high-definition Sunday Ticket game channels, Game Mix 1 & 2 and Red Zone Channel

PLUS – when you order NFL Sunday Ticket for $69.99/month, for 4 months you get DIRECTV’s top package (The Premier Package) for FREE. The Premier Package includes over 250 channels, Free DVR service, FREE HBO, SHOWTIME, CINEMAX and STARZ and a free DVR or HD receiver upgrade... you get all of this for free for 4 months when you order NFL Sunday Ticket.

DIRECTV also offers NFL SuperFan. SuperFan can be added to your NFL SUNDAY TICKET package to create the ultimate NFL viewing experience. Perfect for true fans and fantasy football players everywhere!

Links to the 2007 NFL Schedules: NFC Team Schedules; AFC Team Schedules

DIRECTV's HDTV Satellite Launches Friday

SOURCE: TvPredictions.com 07.02.07

'Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2007) -- DIRECTV this Friday night is scheduled to launch the first of two new satellites to expand its High-Definition programming lineup.

Called DIRECTV 10, the spacecraft will launch on July 6 at 9:16 p.m. ET from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, using an International Launch Services Proton rocket.

If successful, the satellite should be operational in roughly 30-45 days, although DIRECTV is not likely to begin adding high-def channels until early September. The satcaster will require some time to test the satellite under real conditions.

DIRECTV says it will offer 100 HD channels by year's end, but many are scheduled to be added in September.

The satellite service is expected to launch the second satellite designated for HD next year. After that satellite is operational, DIRECTV says it will have the capacity for up to 150 HDTV channels and local HD channels in most markets.'

DIRECTV Adds More HD (High-Definition) Channels

As part of DIRECTV's highly anticipated high-def expansion, the nation's largest satellite TV company has added nearly a dozen more HD channels just in time for the summer season.

Hoping to stay on track with its "100 high-definition channels by year's end" goal, the nation's largest satellite TV provider unveiled plans this week to launch four Discovery HD channels, five HD channels from Starz and CNBC and Chiller in HD.

Under terms of the agreement with Discovery, DIRECTV will launch four simulcasts - Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet and The Science Channel - and two other channels yet to be named (or launched) by Discovery sometime in the near future. The HD feeds of the four existing networks will launch in September, DIRECTV said.

Terms of the deal with Starz include the launch of three new HD movie channels: Starz Edge, Starz Comedy and Starz Kids & Family, as well as Starz's East and West coast HD feeds. The new Starz HD channels, which the company said will feature first-run movies, and the coastal HD feeds will also launch in September.

The news comes on the heels of DIRECTV's recent announcement that it will be the first to launch the History Channel HD, a new 24-hour HD network, and A&E HD later this year. DIRECTV also said it has inked a deal with Disney Channel for the exclusive rights to broadcast the premiere HD version of High School Musical 2.

HDTV’s Most Reliable Brands

SOURCE: TvPredictions.com. 4.11.07

Washington, D.C. (April 11, 2007) -- When buying a High-Definition TV, you need to be sure that the set will not require frequent repairs. Reliability is almost as important as the picture.

With that in mind, Consumer Reports has just published a comprehensive review of the reliability of dozens of major brands, including big-screen TV makers.

Although the magazine said LCD, Plasma and some rear projection technologies are too new to draw final conclusions, it did offer some judgments based on data over the last two years.

LCD
In the LCD category, Consumer Reports said the following brands have shown "promising reliability," meaning they have needed few repairs:

JVC; Magnavox; Panasonic; Philips; Samsung; Sanyo; Sharp; Sony; and Toshiba

However, the magazine said Dell LCD sets have needed "more repairs than average."

Plasma
In the Plasma category, Consumer Reports said the following TV makers have shown "promising reliability":

Fujitsu; Hitachi; Panasonic; Pioneer; Sony; and Toshiba.

Consumer Reports said Philips and Vizio Plasma sets have needed "more repairs than average."

Microdisplay Rear Projection
In the Microdisplay Rear Projection category, the magazine said the following brands have demonstrated "promising reliability."

Panasonic and Sony

However, it said RCA (DLP) and JVC (LCoS/D-ILA) have needed 'more repairs than average."

Based on data from 2001 to 2006, Consumer Reports also rated tube TVs from 30 to 36 inches. It said JVC, Sharp, Sanyo and Toshiba needed repairs only three percent of the time.

In the 34 to 36-inch category, the magazine said Toshiba tube TVs needed repairs only four percent of the time while Sony sets needed repairs just five percent of the time.

DirecTV Rolls Out VOD

SOURCE: multichannelnews.com; 04.02.07

'El Segundo, Calif.— Looking to make up ground against cable operators and their interactive networks, DirecTV is preparing to roll out a new service that will essentially give basic-cable networks their own dedicated channels for programming delivered on-demand to viewers.

Food Network and Discovery Channel are among more than a dozen programming services that are expected to be available when the big satellite broadcaster launches its new on-demand service in July, according to DirecTV.

LEVELING THE FIELD

The service will allow DirecTV to better compete with cable operators that have been offering on-demand content for years. The biggest cable operator, Comcast, claims to have served up 3.7 billion streams of video on customers’ requests since 2004, for instance.

Now, the largest satellite operator will try to match that. DirecTV executive vice president for entertainment Eric Shanks said the satellite giant has the technological capacity to download video via a broadband connection at speeds that will allow consumers to watch the content in real time.

Shanks said the service will give individual networks complete control over their own channel, including content and marketing messages; and that DirecTV has more than a dozen networks signed up to provide on-demand content.

Scripps Networks confirmed that it will provide content from its Food Network and HGTV-owned channels. Executives close to DirecTV also said Discovery Channel will be part of the service when it debuts. Discovery executives would not comment.

DIFFERENT DEMANDS

The satellite provider’s network branded on-demand strategy differs somewhat from that of many cable operators that amass free on-demand cable-network content within such genres as kids, news and entertainment. Programming executives say such categorization prohibits networks from effectively marketing their brands and content to viewers.

DirecTV subscribers with the company’s high-definition DVR receiver and a high-speed modem connection will be able to access more than 2,000 on-demand movies — many of which will be in high-definition — as well as the cable-network content. Shanks said DirecTV will begin beta-testing the service in April and expects to roll it out to customers in July.

“It depends on your connection,” Shanks said. “A lot of times the content will download faster than real time. There’s nothing technically on our side that limits the consumer’s ability to watch it in real time.”

In other DirecTV new-media news, Shanks said the company will serve up multiple-court coverage of the French Open to support the Tennis Channel’s presentation of the Grand Slam tournament this spring. Similar to the coverage it provided for last summer’s U.S. Open, DirecTV will offer multiple live channels from the tournament, which begins in May, as well as a special “French Open Mix” channel that will feature all live feeds, according to Shanks.

ORIGINAL SERIES

Shanks said the company is also prepping several series for its The 101 original programming channel. DirecTV later this year will launch a game show dubbed Between a Rock and a Hard Place, which will pit bands against each other Family Feud style. “Half the questions will be about rock and roll, but the other half will be about pop culture,” Shanks said.

In August, the network will premiere Championship Gaming Series, a team-based video gaming league. The two shows will join other original shows such as Web user-generated series Project MyWorld and The Fizz, plus a slate of concerts featuring such acts as Beyoncé and Nine Inch Nails.

“The goal is to have your sales sheet out in front of customers at Best Buy and other retailers and to have a set of programming that no one else has that appeals to the women, males and kids in the house,” he said.

On the video-gaming front, Shanks said DirecTV has already signed up 20,000 subscribers to its month-old Game Lounge interactive gaming service without any significant promotion.

He added that poker, solitaire and the Mattel-produced Barbie games are among the service’s most popular games.

Shanks also said that 60% of customers have created their own “avatars” or personal characters with Game Lounge and are posting their high scores for the various games.

“People are really getting involved in the games,” he said.'

DIRECTV Activates HD Local Channel Service in Four New Markets

SOURCE: DIRECTV, Inc., 03.28.07

DIRECTV Activates HD Local Channel Service in Four New Markets

ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC Now Available in HD in Greenville, S.C., Harrisburg, Pa., Jacksonville Fla., and Spokane, Wash.;

DIRECTV Now offers Local HD Channels in 53 Markets

WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc., the nation's leading satellite television service provider, is now offering local HD programming from ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC to customers in Greenville, S.C., Harrisburg, Pa., Jacksonville Fla., and Spokane, Wash. DIRECTV now offers local HD broadcast channels in 53 cities, representing more than 67 percent of U.S. TV households.

DIRECTV's local HD channel rollout is part of an aggressive nationwide expansion of HD programming that includes plans to offer local HD channels in up to 75 markets and up to 100 national channels by year end. When DIRECTV's capacity expansion is complete next year, it will offer more than 1,500 local HD channels and more than 150 national HD channels, establishing DIRECTV as the nation's leading provider of HD programming.

WHEN: Beginning today, Wednesday, March 28, 2007

HOW: Customers who subscribe to a programming package that includes local channels receive both the standard-definition and HD signals at no extra monthly charge. Customers can receive local HD channels by leasing an H20 HD receiver or the new HR20 DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR and satellite dish. Existing HD customers can upgrade their HD receiver and dish for $99 per receiver. New customers can take advantage of a $100 mail-in rebate on all DIRECTV HD and HDDVR receivers.

DIRECTV Tops Installer Preference

SOURCE: SKYReport.com03.14.07

'A new national survey suggests that the nation's fleet of professional home theater technicians do have a preference when it comes to best picture quality: DIRECTV. The survey said that by a four-to-one margin, home theater installers chose DIRECTV as the service that provides the best video over cable.

Conducted by the Alliance Consulting Group with 500 professional home theater professionals, the study also showed that many installers prefer DIRECTV in a few other categories as well.

According to the survey, installers chose DIRECTV two-to-one over cable for having the best overall television experience; three-to-one over cable for best home theater experience on a high-def system; more than two-to-one for best overall picture quality on a high-def system; and three-to-one for the best home theater experience.

No word if the study will show up as evidence in the lawsuit Time Warner Cable filed against DIRECTV over the DBS company's ads claiming high-def supremacy.'

Top 5 HDTVs

SOURCE: AskMen.com

'Microdisplay-based rear-projection HDTVs are more popular than American Idol. These sets use LCD or DLP (digital light processing) light engines, fit into tight spaces, and cost more than regular CRT-based big screens. Only one, Hitachi's 50V500, earned CNET.com's coveted Editors' Choice award, but all five high definition televisions are worth a look.

5. Gateway 56-inch DLP HD-ready TV

The good: Relatively inexpensive; excellent connectivity; versatile PIP; bright and incredibly detailed image; robust, low-maintenance technology; wide viewing angle.

The bad: Still much pricier than similar-size CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) rear projectors; some rainbow effects; video noise and grayish blacks in darker scenes; inaccurate color.

The bottom line: Gateway's budget DLP rear projector won't win on style, but its picture is a pleasant surprise.

4. Samsung HLN467W

The good: Striking design; excellent connectivity; bright, incredibly detailed image; robust, low-maintenance technology; wide viewing angle.

The bad: Expensive; some rainbow effects; video noise and grayish blacks in darker scenes.

The bottom line: This smaller projection TV offers razor-sharp images and boatloads of features, but it also costs as much as a plasma.

3. Sony KF-50WE610

The good: Black-level performance on par with DLP TVs; slim, light and stylish design; excellent feature package.

The bad: Black-level performance is still not quite as good as that of CRT-based RPTVs (Rear-Projection TVs); lacks independent memory per input; expensive.

The bottom line: A huge leap forward in performance for LCD rear-projection TVs, the newest Grand WEGA line gives DLP a run for its money.

2. Sony KF-60WE610

The good: Black-level performance on par with DLP TVs; slim, light and stylish design; excellent feature package.

The bad: Black-level performance is still not quite as good as that of CRT-based RPTVs; lacks independent memory per input; expensive.

The bottom line: A huge leap forward in performance for LCD rear-projection TVs, the newest Grand WEGA line gives DLP a run for its money.

1. Hitachi 50V500

The good: Black-level performance on par with DLP TVs; slim and light design; custom "day & night" modes for each input; excellent feature package.

The bad: Black-level performance still less than perfect; expensive.

The bottom line: While not quite as fetching as some, this set offers the best out-of-the-box performance we've seen yet from a rear-projection LCD.'

DIRECTV National Geographic HD

SOURCE: TVPredictions.com; 03.06.07

'Washington, D.C.(March 6, 2007) -- DIRECTV today said it has not set a launch date for National Geographic HD.

Over the weekend, the satcaster raised prospects that it would soon add the high-def channel when it posted an upcoming NG HD episode on its Interactive Programming Guide (IPG) at channel 77.

The episode, called In the Womb, finally aired this morning shortly after 2 a.m. ET.

However, DIRECTV spokesman Robert Mercer told TVPredictions.com today that the episode was a "sneak peek of marquee HD programming that we're offering customers periodically throughout the year."

DIRECTV plans later this year to offer 100 national high-def channels after it launches at least one new satellite; it now carries around 10 national HD channels due to limited satellite space.

Mercer said DIRECTV will add National Geographic HD later in the year but did not provide a launch date.

"NGC HD ranks high on everyone's favorite HD programming list so we're offering a taste to our customers," Mercer said.

It's unclear when DIRECTV will air the next NG HD episode.

"We are planning to air more NGC HD programming depending on available capacity. We are looking at more 'sneak peek' programming," Mercer said.'

MLB Exclusively on DIRECTV

SOURCE: SkyReport.com; 03.05.07

'Although nothing officially has been announced about DIRECTV landing an exclusive deal with Major League Baseball for its out-of-market programming package, company officials are saying that the satellite version of baseball will be better than it has ever been on other carriers. In a letter addressed to Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau Chief Monica Shah Desai, DIRECTV CEO Chase Cary said the agency has nothing to fear over the proposed deal because consumers will be the winners in the end.

DIRECTV's rumored deal for MLB's Extra Innings package has attracted heated criticism from law makers, media observers and baseball fans worried their ability to watch baseball will be greatly diminished if the deal goes through. But in his letter, Carey said the satcaster's agreement with the league "is going to be a big win for consumers and is consistent with Congress's and the FCC's pro-competitive policies."

Carey compared the company's plans with Extra Innings to what it has done in the past with the NFL Sunday Ticket and NASCAR Hotpass. The exec said consumers will get a better product with more features, and "more people will choose to subscribe to Extra Innings on DIRECTV alone than when the product was available on cable nationwide." The DIRECTV head also said no consumers will be denied access because viewers, if they desire, can switch from cable to DIRECTV for free.

According to Carey, it was baseball who approached pay-TV providers to negotiate over exclusive carriage of its Extra Innings and only DIRECTV showed interest at a level that satisfied the league - carrying MLB's new The Baseball Channel in the future. Also part of the deal means that The Baseball Channel remains available to DISH Network, cable and other providers.

Another point Carey contends is that allowing the broadband-less DIRECTV to have exclusive rights to Extra Innings will "help stem the flow of subscribers returning to cable in order to purchase the triple-play of voice, video and data... This is the sort of development Congress and the Commission should welcome" because it is "entirely consistent" with the groups' desire to promote competition.

The letter goes on to say that the only real barriers to cable customers who would want to switch to DIRECTV for the programming is "imposed by cable" itself. Carey said the industry penalizes its customers by increasing internet service rates if the sub cancels their video service, and theoretically subs could watch games on MLB.com if cable didn't prohibit a direct connection between the internet and the set-top box.'

DIRECTV's Caribbean Channels

HYPE TV, exclusively from DIRECTV gives you an outlet to get connected to Caribbean culture!

HYPE TV is the number one television choice for young people with a passion for all things Caribbean. Based in Kingston, Jamaica, HYPE TV delivers culturally-relevant music and entertainment that appeals to people with ties to the Caribbean nations, as well as music aficionados and culture-seekers from around the globe. HYPE TV reflects the energy and imagination of one of the most exhilarating parts of the world.

To get HYPE TV, you must first subscribe to the DIRECTV BASIC ($9.99/mo), DIRECTV PREFERRED CHOICE™ programming package ($29.99/mo.) or any DIRECTV base programming package (valued at $29.99/mo. or above)

Comcast Cable Viewers May Lose Fox HD

SOURCE - tvpredictions.com, February 28, 2007

'Washington, D.C. (February 28, 2007) -- At midnight tonight, Comcast subscribers in Richmond, Virginia may lose their Fox standard and High-Definition channels.

Sinclair Broadcasting, which owns the Fox affiliate WRLH-TV in Richmond, is demanding that Comcast pay for the station's signals. But the two sides can not agree on terms and the current carriage agreement will end at midnight tonight.

Similar battles between local stations and TV providers are taking place in several cities across the nation, leading to millions of people being unable to watch local channels in high-def.

Comcast has approximately 250,000 subscribers in the Richmond area. However, the cable operator serves approximately three million people in Sinclair markets nationwide so the Richmond impasse could impact other cites as well if the two companies can not reach an agreement.

Comcast's Sinclair markets include: Richmond, Tampa, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Nashville.

A Fox cable blackout would upset many with the network now airing the latest season of the smash hit American Idol. Comcast subscribers could get the Fox SD and HD signals with an antenna; the high-def signals, however, will require a high-def tuner as well.

Comcast told the Richmond Times Dispatch that it will try to "resolve the situation without impact on customers."

Cable operators generally believe they should not have to pay for the local station's signals because they are available for free via off-air antennas.

Bill Lane, general manager at the Fox station in Richmond, said Sinclair is "doing everything that we think is fair and just to see that happen."'

DIRECTV’s NCAA Mega March Madness Selection Sunday

NCAA Mega March Madness - A 20-day tournament, has become one of the United States’ most prominent sports events!

Selection Sunday is this Sunday March 4, 2007.

Selection Sunday is when the 65 participating teams are announced by the selection committee. The teams are seeded from 1 to 16 in 4 regional groupings around the country. The eventual winners of the four regions meet in the Final Four in a predetermined location. The four seeds play out the tournament until the National Champion if crowned.

In 1999, DIRECTV began broadcasting all games otherwise not shown on local television with its Mega March Madness premium package. DIRECTV gives you up to 37 NCAA live tournament games from outside your region. DIRECTV Offers:

• HD Games - Selected MEGA MARCH MADNESS games are available in HD.
• MEGA MARCH MADNESS Game Mix - Watch up to 3 games at once, all on a single screen.
• Interactive Tournament Bracket - Select and enter your own bracket picks and track how well their doing as the Tournament unravels.
• Enhanced Games - Bring up the on-screen L-wrap application on all four game channels. The L-wrap featuring real time game clocks and scores from live games and extra scoring summaries from current round games.. You can do all of this without missing any of the action from the game you're currently watching.
• MEGA MARCH MADNESS Short Cuts - Commercial-free recaps of all 63 tournament games in 20 minutes or less. Short Cuts will not air during live games.

Order NCAA Mega March Madness today!

2007 Cricket World Cup - DIRECTV

The 2007 Cricket World Cup will be hosted by the West Indies from March 13 to April 28, 2007. There will be a total of fifty one matches played this year, which is three fewer than at the 2003 World Cup, despite the two extra teams taking part. It will be contested by 16 nations divided into 4 groups of 4 teams. The top two teams from each group will then compete in a "Super 8" format, similar to the previous "Super 6" format, from which the semi-finalists will be decided. The Official Song for this World Cup is "The Game of Love and Unity" by Jamaican-born Shaggy, Barbarian entertainer Rupee and Trinidadian Faye-Ann Lyons.

The Opening Ceremony will be on March 11.

Teams Playing in the 2007 Cricket World Cup:

Group A - St Kitts & Nevis, Australia (1), South Africa (5), cotland (12), Holland (16)

Group B -Trinidad & Tobago, Sri Lanka (2), India (8), Bangladesh (11), Bermuda (15)

Group C - St. Lucia, New Zealand (3), England (7), Kenya (10), Canada (14)

Group D - Jamaica, Pakistan (4), West Indies (6), Zimbabwe (9), Ireland (13)

DIRECTV Pay Per View - Oscar de la Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather

DIRECTV HBO PAY PER VIEW: OSCAR DE LA HOYA VS. FLOYD MAYWEATHER

It's the fight everyone is talking about. On May 5th the whole world will be watching. The golden boy (De La Hoya) – The pretty boy (Mayweather): The World Awaits.

It will be an unprecedented super fight between two boxing superstars and former Olympians - an event poised to shatter records. Golden Boy Promotions announces, -six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya versus unbeaten, four-division world champion Floyd Mayweather--for the junior middleweight championship. The anticipated match-up will take place Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View.

Click here for DIRECTV Pay Per View.

DIRECTV CHOICE Package Channels

The DIRECTV CHOICE programming package gives you great entertainment for the entire family. You'll enjoy 140 channels, including 50 extra XM Satellite Radio Music channels, additional sports and music channels and a great selection of Family Programming and more!

Below is the channel lineup for the CHOICE Programming Package:

A&E, Channel 265

A&E offers discerning viewers a unique blend of original programming featuring its signature series "BIOGRAPHY^®", intriguing mysteries, original movies and engaging documentaries.

ABC Family, Channel 311

ABC Family reflects all of today's families. We embrace the families of today and the ties that bind them. We offer fresh and inclusive programming, including series, movies, events, and enhanced ABC encore presentations.

America's Store, Channel 243

America's Store is the only shopping network that brings you department-store brands at outlet-mall prices, plus HSN clearance items. You'll find brand names and designer labels at 30% to 70% off retail value every day! You'll never see the same show twice, so tune in regularly to catch new bargains.

American Movie Classics (AMC), Channel 254

The premier 24-hour movie network featuring award-winning original productions about the world of American film. With one of the finest, most comprehensive libraries of classic films and a diverse blend of original series and documentaries, AMC offers in-depth information on timeless and contemporary Hollywood classics.

Animal Planet, Channel 282

Brings viewers face-to-face with unforgettable creatures from around the globe. Features visits to people and their pets, plus lively shows on the world of nature tailored especially for children.

BBC America, Channel 264

The very best of British television comes to America. Enjoy internationally acclaimed dramas, cutting-edge comedies, world-class news and compelling documentaries.

BYU TV, Channel 374

Non-commercial educational material from Brigham Young University's 3 campuses. Programming also includes BYU sports, devotionals, concerts and education week broadcasts from BYU and LDS General Conference.

Black Entertainment Television (BET), Channel 329

Keeps viewers entertained, educated and excited with hard-hitting news, electrifying music videos, family entertainment and more.

Bloomberg Television, Channel 353

A sophisticated 24-hour business and financial news channel, BLOOMBERG TELEVISION delivers power tools for power players and serious investors via 10 networks in seven languages, reaching over 200 million homes around the world. We build on our world-class resources to present up-to-the-minute coverage of financial news and markets, bringing our journalistic expertise to our programming with the best reporters to deliver the news and the best journalists to add perspective and analysis.

Bravo, Channel 273

Bravo is the network that plugs people into arts, culture and pop culture with original programming, quality movies and a whole different side of celebrities. Bravo gets people talking. Its critically acclaimed and award-winning original programming includes "Inside the Actors Studio," "Celebrity Poker Showdown," "Project Greenlight," "Project Runway", "Blow Out" as well as the 2004 Emmy winner for Outstanding Reality Program, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."

C-SPAN, Channel 350

Unique news and information programming, including 24-hour coverage of important political events from around the nation. C-SPAN offers debate from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives while C-SPAN2 covers the U.S. Senate.

C-SPAN2, Channel 351

Unique news and information programming, including 24-hour coverage of important political events from around the nation. C-SPAN offers debate from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives while C-SPAN2 covers the U.S. Senate.

CNBC, Channel 355

Financial news highlights dominate the day, while nights include features and discussions of contemporary business issues.

CNBC World, Channel 357

A digital network service of CNBC and Dow Jones, CNBC World offers global financial markets in real time, live and worldwide. Combines the resources of CNBC business news from the U.S., Asia and Europe into a 24-hour-a-day, global business news network.

CNN, Channel 202

The fastest, most complete 24-hour coverage of breaking news. CNN offers programs ranging from business to sports to entertainment, as well as topical interviews and "Larry King Live".

Cartoon Network, Channel 296

The world's first and only 24-hour network offering 8,500 animated programs from the Hanna-Barbera libraries, including "Rocky & Bullwinkle," "The Flintstones" and many more.

Comedy Central, Channel 249

The only 24-hour, all-comedy network. Spotlights popular animated series for adults like "South Park" and Emmy Award-winner "Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist," plus sitcoms, sketches, stand-up, talk shows and movies.

Country Music Television (CMT), Channel 327

CMT is the #1 country music channel and recognized worldwide authority. CMT brings you original programs, live concert series, exclusive world premiere videos and a diverse playlist.

Court TV, Channel 203

The only 24-hour network dedicated to live and taped coverage of courtroom trials. Coverage is supplemented by programs that focus on courts and legal issues from around the world.

Current TV , Channel 366

Current TV is the first national network created by, for and with an 18-34 year-old audience. Its short-form programs show young adults what's going on in their world, in their voice. With a substantial portion of content provided by the audience, it is also the first network in history whose programming is supplied in part by the very audience who watches it.

DIRECTV NEWS MIX, Channel 102

Up to the minute news at your fingertips! Watch breaking news and stay informed of developing stories with a selection of the highest-rated news networks

DIRECTV SPORTS MIX, Channel 104

Get instant access to televised sports! Tune to the Sports Mix Channel to see what teams are currently playing, check out what matches are up next, and preview non-stop sports action in up to six screens at one time!

Daystar, Channel 369

Free to all customers. The fastest growing Christian network in America. Interdenominational and multicultural, Daystar features the nation's leading ministries. More live remote broadcasts of major Christian events than any other network.

Discovery Channel, Channel 278

Expand your horizons with powerful and insightful news and information documentaries from the worlds of science, nature, medicine and outdoor adventure.

Discovery Kids, Channel 294

Designed for young people ages 7 through 14, Discovery Kids Channel offers hip new adventure programming, entertainment trivia and programs made by kids, for kids. It's a playground for young minds!

Disney Channel (East), Channel 290

The only network for kids and families, Disney Channel offers programming for everyone including movies, series and specials every night at 7 p.m./6 p.m. CT.

Disney Channel (West), Channel 291

The only network for kids and families, Disney Channel offers programming for everyone including movies, series and specials every night at 7 p.m./6 p.m. CT.

ESPN, Channel 206

America's number-one sports network delivers all sports, all the time, plus diverse sports-related news and information. Features "Sunday Night NFL," Major League Baseball and NCAA basketball. (Blackout restrictions apply.)

ESPN2, Channel 209

An exciting, fast-paced mix of sports events, news, information and entertainment, plus pro hockey. (Blackout restrictions apply.)

ESPNEWS, Channel 207

This 24-hour network provides up-to-the-minute details about important games and events. Viewers can catch breaking sports stories every half-hour, plus highlights, analysis, scores of key games, post-game interviews and much more.

EWTN, Channel 422

Watch live Papal events, Masses, documentaries, dramas and teaching series, plus children's animation from producers throughout Latin America and the world.

FINE LIVING, Channel 232

FINE LIVING inspires and empowers people to live better through informative and entertaining lifestyle programming.

FX, Channel 248

FX is making television history with a growing roster of award-winning original series The Shield, Nip/Tuck and Rescue Me; an established film library with box-office hits and an impressive roster of acquired hit series.

FitTV, Channel 368

The only network delivering quality programming to men, women, and families who are interested in enhancing their well-being through exercise, personal trainers, and motivational advice.

Food Network, Channel 231

Helps viewers master new recipes and cooking techniques, jazz up family meals, learn the latest in healthier cuisine and explore fine restaurants nationwide. Hosts include world-class chefs like the popular Emeril Lagasse, plus restaurateurs, working mothers and celebrities.

Fox News Channel, Channel 360

Fox News Channel provides all the news and information in a fair and balanced format. You'll get live news updates 24 hours a day, plus programming on key issues and events in politics, business, family, health and medicine, sports and entertainment.

Fuse, Channel 339

Fuse is the next generation music television network with interactive programming that gives viewers the opportunity to program the channel and make their opinions matter.

GOD TV, Channel 365

GOD TV is a revolutionary new Christian network that features live events, music and key ministries.

GSN, the network for games, Channel 309

GSN, the network for games, is the only television network exclusively dedicated to the exciting world of games. GSN programming includes reality series, dating and casino games, video gaming, and interactive game play. GSN is jointly owned and operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation.

Galavision, Channel 404

Tune here for the nation's most popular Spanish-language programming! There's something for everyone, including movies, sports, music and kids' shows, plus novelas like "Marimar" and variety shows like "La Tocada."

GemsTV, Channel 233

GemsTV is a 24/7 shopping channel, specializing in offering colored gemstone jewelry in exclusive handcrafted designs direct from the manufacturer. The channel's unique "reverse auctions" offer shoppers a fun, exciting shopping experience while ensuring quality gemstones at the best price!

HITN-TV*, Channel 438

The best educational and cultural programming for the whole family - HITN TV, the Spanish-language channel that educates and entertains.

Hallmark Channel, Channel 312

From one of the most trusted brands, Hallmark Channel delivers extraordinary original movies and award-winning entertainment you won't find anywhere else. Hallmark Channel is committed to high-quality entertainment characterized by cinematic excellence and strong stories that are relevant to viewers and their lives.

Headline News, Channel 204

During your busy morning and day, Headline News brings you the day's top stories in a fast-paced 30 minute newscast. In the evening, Headline Prime switches gears to deliver a line-up of destination shows not to be missed -- including Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace and Prime News Tonight.

Home & Garden Television, Channel 229

HGTV celebrates the center of life — the home. From the unexpected to fun, HGTV brings real people, places and life, home.

Home Shopping Network, Channel 240

An interactive home shopping service offering a large selection of brand-name merchandise that consumers can purchase in the comfort of their homes.

ION MEDIA NETWORKS, Channel 255

ION Television offers timeless, diverse family entertainment with a mix of television series, movies, specials and sports.

Independent Film Channel, Channel 550

The Independent Film Channel is the premiere commercial-free network featuring award-winning independent films, original series and live events.

Lifetime, Channel 252

Provides contemporary entertainment and informational programming dedicated to women, like the "Intimate Portrait" series, plus award-winning original movies, exclusive specials and acclaimed dramas.

Lifetime Movie Network, Channel 253

Lifetime Movie Network provides movies dedicated to women, 24 hours a day, including Lifetime original favorites, exclusive theatrical premieres, and made-for-television movies.

Link TV , Channel 375

Free to all customers. Links Americans with each other and the world! You'll get a global perspective on world events and cultures through independent documentaries, international films, world music and live interactive programs.

MSNBC, Channel 356

MSNBC is a groundbreaking joint venture from Microsoft and NBC, comprised of MSNBC TV on cable and MSNBC.com on the Internet. The MSNBC concept means that both television viewers and personal-computer users will benefit from a service that offers truly integrated television and interactive news, quality breaking news coverage and dynamic discussion of topical events.

MTV, Channel 331

MTV: Music Television, the largest global television network, is where young adults turn to find out what's happening and what's next in music and popular culture.

MTV2, Channel 333

MTV2 is a unique, fat-free, all-music mix spanning musical genres. MTV2 lets viewers discover, control and connect to the music they love.

NASA TV, Channel 376

Delivers real-time coverage of NASA activities and missions. Tune in for educational programming, a look at the early years of NASA, special updates on Space Shuttle missions, Earth views from the Shuttle and more.

NFL Network, Channel 212

NFL Network is the first 24-hour, seven-day-a-week television network dedicated solely to the NFL. It is a destination for all that happens around the league, on and off the field - during the season and throughout the off-season.

NRB , Channel 378

NRB Network programming is designed to inspire, inform and enlighten its viewers and bring a greater understanding of the historic Christian faith. NRB programs make an important contribution to diversity and enrich the cultural dialogue. The NRB Network mission is to have a significant spiritual, moral, and ethical impact on the culture at large.

Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East), Channel 299

Nick at Nite features hit comedies that bring pleasure with every viewing. Timeless television on Nick at Nite include The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. All sitcoms all nite long.

Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West), Channel 300

Nick at Nite features hit comedies that bring pleasure with every viewing. Timeless television on Nick at Nite include The Cosby Show, Roseanne, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. All sitcoms all nite long.

Noggin/The N, Channel 298

Noggin is the 1st commercial-free network for preschoolers dedicated to helping 2-5 year olds learn and grow to meet the challenges of their world. Airing seven days a week from 6am-6pm, Noggin is like preschool, on TV!

The N is nighttime on Noggin, dedicated to helping tweens (9-14) figure out their lives. It is the place where tweens tune in to shows tuned in to them, with exclusive and award-winning shows like A WALK IN YOUR SHOES, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION, RADIO FREE ROSCOE, and DARIA. The N can be seen every day from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. ET and online 24/7 at the-n.com. Real. Life. Now

QVC, Channel 317

At-home shoppers will enjoy big savings on big names in fashion, fitness, electronics, home furnishings, jewelry, gifts, tools and more. Airs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RFD-TV, Channel 379

A 24-hour network with educational and informational programming targeting rural America. RFD TV focuses on rural news, events, and convention coverage, agricultural information and family-oriented programming.

ReelzChannel, Channel 225

ReelzChannel is dedicated to everything movies - all the news, interviews, and behind the scenes footage movie fans love.

SCI FI Channel, Channel 244

The best of science fiction, science fact, fantasy and horror. Features classic and current popular series, original movies, animation and documentaries.

SOAPnet, Channel 262

The first 24-hour network devoted to soap operas and their fans, SoapNet offers original programming on "SoapCenter," highlighting today's soap stars and same-day telecasts of popular soaps including "General Hospital" and "All My Children."

ShopNBC, Channel 370

This entertaining 24-hour TV shopping network offers busy viewers an entertaining mix of products -- from exclusive fine jewelry, fashions, and health and beauty aids to personal computers and consumer electronics.

Spike , Channel 325

Spike inspires and defines the modern man through programming that appeals to his lifestyle interests. This is the one place men can find all the comedy, movies, sports entertainment and innovative originals they want, from a male point of view.

SportSouth, Channel 631

SportSouth is a regional sports network catering to the Southern sports fan by delivering quality coverage of their favorite local teams. SportSouth takes viewers closer to local sports personalities by providing behind-the-scenes access and engaging stories from around the region. In addition to original sports programming, SportSouth also delivers live events and games.

TBS, Channel 247

Features an outstanding array of family-oriented programming. See exclusive specials, compelling documentaries and movies, plus pro sports. (Blackout restrictions apply.)

TCT Network , Channel 377

A worldwide television network bringing the best in Christian educational, news and entertainment programming to your home daily.

TNT, Channel 245

It's big-time entertainment, featuring the greatest movies Hollywood ever made, star-studded original productions, classic kids' shows and action-packed sports. (Blackout restrictions apply.)

TV Guide Channel, Channel 237

TV Guide Channel is TV about TV. Our editors watch thousands of hours of TV so you can make the most of your viewing time. We're in front, behind and even on the sides of the camera. TV Guide Channel is the destination for viewers who want to know what's on, what's new, what's next, and what's best in TV.

TV Land, Channel 301

TV Land's program mix features popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns, Retromercials and a TV-referential interstitial environment, all programmed with a specific audience in mind - the first generation of Americans to grow up watching television and features all-time Classic hits like All in the Family, Good Times, The Andy Griffith Show, and Bonanza.

TV One, Channel 241

TV One is the premier television destination and brand for African-American adults, offering a broad range of entertainment oriented original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music that focuses on African-American themes, issues and politics.

The 101™, Channel 101

The premiere destination for new exclusive programming only on DIRECTV!

The Church Channel, Channel 371

A network from TBN that primarily features church services from a wide variety of denominations including Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faith groups.

The History Channel, Channel 269

The History Channel^® reveals the power and passion of history as an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past.

The Learning Channel (TLC), Channel 280

Entertaining and informative family programming including six commercial-free hours of weekday programming for pre-schoolers.

The Weather Channel, Channel 362

Provides 24-hour reports on regional and national weather conditions, special weather-related features and reports on unusual weather phenomena.

The Word, Channel 373

Free to all customers. Multi-denominational urban religious programming with both spiritual and educational content.

Toon Disney, Channel 292

The magic of Disney animation comes to television. Toon Disney is the home for Disney characters and the heritage of Disney animation all day, every day.

Travel Channel, Channel 277

The exciting new Travel Channel invites viewers to explore the people, places and cultures of our world. Programming includes first-class travel documentaries, adventure excursions, international cuisine and travel tips.

Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), Channel 372

Serving many denominations, one of America's most-watched religious networks provides a variety of original programs, including Nashville gospel concerts, health and fitness, talk, children's features and services from some of America's largest churches.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Channel 256

24-hour service features some of the best movies ever made. The channel culls from vintage RKO, MGM and pre-1950 Warner Bros. films found in Turner Entertainment Co.'s library of over 3,300 titles. Movies are shown without commercials.

USA Network, Channel 242

One of the most popular TV networks in prime time, USA features syndicated dramas like "MacGyver," "Knight Rider" and "Murder, She Wrote" in addition to comedy programs, variety specials and exclusive sports coverage.

Univision , Channel 402

One of the top Spanish-language broadcast networks in the U.S.! It features a variety of programming including telenovelas, sports, news and music, plus talk shows like "Cristina" and variety shows like "Sabado Gigante."

VH1, Channel 335

VH1 takes audiences behind the music and beyond with original series, concerts, live events, music movies and new music videos.

WE: Women's Entertainment, Channel 260

Provides an oasis of entertainment for women 24 hours a day. It is "Time Out TV" that helps women reconnect, refocus and rediscover the issues that are most important to them: family, relationships, romance, well-being and new experiences.

World Harvest Television, Channel 321

A family entertainment, news, and inspirational channel with programs designed to preserve and promote the traditional American value system through entertainment, education, news, and information.

XM: America, Channel 808

America focuses on the history and the tradition of country music plus a blatant dose of patriotism and a sense of pride in what America stands for. America plays some newer music as well from traditional country stars and mixes in a lot of the history and stories behind the songs.
Artists — Alabama, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Barbara Mandrell

XM: Audio Visions, Channel 856

Audio Visions is a place of peace in a sometimes too-crazy world. It's a visit to a beautiful world where you are surrounded by nature, inspired by poetry, filled with joy, and soothed by dreamy, flowing, electronic, and acoustic music and voices.
Artists — Enya, Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, Kevin Braheny, Mark Isham, Suzzane Ciani

XM: BPM, Channel 859

BPM plays pure, mainstream dance music...the biggest remixes and club hits from all over America, plus some pop and Top 40 crossovers. This is the music you hear in stadiums and arenas and at the hottest clubs coast to coast.
Artists — Paul Van Dyk, Kristine W, Ian Van Dahl, Madonna, Daft Punk, Amber

XM: Beyond Jazz, Channel 852

This is the world's only authentic modern jazz radio station. Beyond Jazz plays the greats of the jazz fusion era, the stars of modern electric and acoustic jazz, the new jazz singers, the jazzy jambands, acid jazz, techno-jazz and whatever jazz has to offer in the future.
Artists — Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Herbie Hancock, Charlie Hunter, Weather Report, Joshua Redman

XM: Bluegrass Junction, Channel 812

Bluegrass Junction is the home of Steam Powered Radio, bringing you the earliest bluegrass recordings mixed in with the latest efforts from the next generation with deep respect for those who brought us to the dance.
Artists — Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, New Grass Revival, Seldom Scene, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss & Union Station

XM: Bluesville, Channel 854

Bluesville is like a beginning course in art history. We play music of the forefathers and mothers from the 20s and 30s and we play the most contemporary blues acts of today, without forgetting all the great artists in between.
Artists — BB King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Etta James, Muddy Waters, Robert Cray

XM: Chrome, Channel 861

Break out the bell bottoms and get ready for Chrome...nothing but the biggest disco hits from the late 70s plus some classic dance, funk and freestyle from the 80s. It's like walking right in to Studio 54!
Artists — The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, KC & the Sunshine Band, Kool & the Gang, Diana Ross, the Village People

XM: Cinemagic, Channel 822

Cinemagic invites listeners to escape into the audio presentations of movies. Relive your favorite movies by listening to the music and some of the most memorable scenes from those films.
Soundtracks — Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Batman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, King Kong, Titanic

XM: Deep Tracks, Channel 840

Forget everything you knew about classic rock. Deep Tracks goes deeper &madsh; playing the nuggets rarely heard on FM radio...the landmark songs, the lost gems and classic concerts from the 60s through the 70s. Plus, exclusive weekly shows with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and the Grateful Dead.
Artists — The Beatles, The Doors, Jethro Tull, The Grateful Dead, Yes, Jimi Hendrix

XM: Escape, Channel 820

Escape plays instrumental arrangements of the great popular melodies from the past 60 years, along with an occasional vocal recording of a melody with a message.
Artists — Andy Williams, The Carpenters, Chet Atkins, Ray Conniff, Percy Faith, Neil Diamond

XM: Ethel, Channel 834

Ethel is where new alternative rock lives...the biggest hits from the newest modern rock superstars mixed with 90s flashbacks.
Artists — Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Weezer, Audioslave, My Chemical Romance, Blink 182

XM: Flight 26, Channel 818

Flight 26 plays a great mix of modern hits from the 90s and now. All the new music you love without the rap or teen music mixed with the best modern pop hits from the past fifteen years.
Artists — Dave Matthews Band, Gwen Stefani, Goo Goo Dolls, Matchbox Twenty, Sheryl Crow, James Blunt

XM: High Standards, Channel 853

The Great American Songbook, High Standards celebrates the incomparable American song style under the leadership of radio personality Jonathan Schwartz from our New York studios at Jazz at Lincoln Center. High Standards provides an unmatched showcase for the music and lyrics that have earned these songs a special place in the world of music.
Artists — Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby

XM: Highway 16, Channel 814

Highway 16 is your home for Today's Top Country Hits featuring the latest from country music's biggest stars and hot new artists. You'll also hear in-depth, exclusive interviews with all of today's hit makers, including XM World Premieres of new album releases and intimate introductions to hot country newcomers!
Artists — Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Gretchen Wilson, Tim McGraw

XM: Lucy, Channel 838

Lucy plays the biggest songs in the history of alternative music...over 25 years of songs that shaped a generation. You'll hear the biggest modern rock hits of today mixed with classics from the 80s and 90s.
Artists — Pearl Jam, Nirvana, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smashing Pumpkins, Depeche Mode

XM: RAW - XL, Channel 846

Raw is real hip-hop, mixtape-style radio in its purest...nothing but uncut, uncensored hip-hop and lots of fresh music, plus exclusive weekly shows hosted by Ludacris, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Trick Daddy. If it's hot on the streets, it's on Raw.
Artists — Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Dem Franchize Boyz, Young Jeezy, Lil' Kim, Three 6 Mafia

XL — May include frequent explicit language. The DIRECTV System has a feature which allows restricted access to channels.

XM: Real Jazz, Channel 850

Real Jazz plays swingin' straight-ahead jazz...everything from classic jazz, traditional New Orleans-style jazz, the women of jazz and live concerts from the Blue Note and Jazz at Lincoln Center. This is swingin' jazz true to its core and rooted in the deepest recesses of hard-core blues.
Artists — Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, John Coltrane, Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Billie Holiday

XM: Special X, Channel 848

Special X is traditional radio's worst nightmare...a collection of the most bizarre and often worst music ever recorded. So pathetic...it's brilliant. A clearly deranged channel, Special X will take any sane mind to new depths of artistic insanity.
Artists — Ernie Kovacs, Andy Griffith, William Shatner, Spike Jones, Yazoo City High School Choir

XM: Spirit, Channel 827

Glory is what gospel is all about...the glory of its inspirational message and the sheer glorious sound of the music. Let your heart soar with your favorite gospel recordings of all time on Spirit.
Artists — Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Colorado Mass Choir, Angela Spivey

XM: Squizz - XL, Channel 835

Squizz is new rock for the extreme generation...hard alternative in the post-grunge era fusing metal-rap-funk-world with aggressive, heavy guitars. You'll hear the pioneers of new rock right through today's emerging artists.
Artists — Nine Inch Nails, Korn, System of a Down, Staind, Mudvayne, Rage Against the Machine

XL — May include frequent explicit language. The DIRECTV System has a feature which allows restricted access to channels.

XM: Suite 62, Channel 843

The big stars of R&B live in the Suite. Suite 62 plays the latest R&B hits mixed with classic R&B ballads, slow jams and the smooth, polished sounds from the 80s and 90s.
Artists — Luther Vandross, Eric Benet, Babyface, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight, Anita Baker

XM: The 40s, Channel 801

Take a ride on the Savoy Express for the biggest hit songs from the 40s including the big band recordings of the Swing Era and the greatest standards to come out during the first half of the 20th century. Plus, listen for coverage of the news and big events of this historical era.
Artists — Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby, Dorsey Brothers

XM: The 50s, Channel 802

Relive the roots of rock and roll's earliest days or follow the hit parade and the pre-rock sounds of Doo Wop, Rock-a-Billy, early R&B and the Swinging Sounds of the Las Vegas "Rat Pack" era. The 50s captures all the great American music.
Artists — Elvis Presley, Bill Haley & His Comets, the Coasters, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Bobby Darin

XM: The 60s, Channel 803

The times they were a changin' and it caused a revolution in music. The 60s re-creates the decade. It's 60s pop culture re-visited, including the surfin' tunes, R&B and "girl groups," the British invasion, the Woodstock era and Wolfman Jack every night!
Artists — the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Supremes, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder

XM: The 70s, Channel 804

The 70s takes you back to the days of Watergate, bell bottoms and pet rocks. Your favorite AM radio stations were moving to FM and the music was wider than ever. The 70s captures it all from singer songwriters and great classic rock to the best R&B, soul and disco, plus Casey Kasem's original American Top 40 countdowns every weekend.
Artists — Elton John, Donna Summer, the Eagles, Chicago, the Bee Gees, Fleetwood Mac

XM: The 80s, Channel 805

The "Totally awesome" 80s 8 is like listening to one of the great Top 40 radio stations of the time, complete with great air personalities and those jingles you grew to love. The 80s covers it all...rock, rhythm and pop complete with the hair bands and everything that launched the MTV music generation and Casey Kasem's 80's countdowns every weekend.
Artists — Michael Jackson, Madonna, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, George Michael, Prince

XM: The 90s, Channel 806

The 90s covers all the "Gen X" hits. The channel is as diverse as the decade was and plays everything from grunge rock to boy bands plus everything in between.
Artists — Mariah Carey, Green Day, Janet Jackson, Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Backstreet Boys

XM: The Blend, Channel 821

A great blend of music from the 70s through today...nothing too sleepy and never any rap or hard rock, The Blend plays the biggest superstars of pop music from the past 30 years...it's the musical soundtrack of your life.
Artists — Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, John Mellencamp, Hall and Oates, Madonna

XM: The City, Channel 847

The City is the nation's premiere R&B channel that funnels the urban vibe into one City. You'll hear fresh, new hip-hop and R&B including mix shows, new music features and exclusive interviews with the artists who make the music.
Artists — Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Yung Joc, Keishia Cole, John Legend, Ciara

XM: The Heart, Channel 819

The Heart plays the biggest love songs and lite rock favorites from the 60s through today. This is the perfect place to relax, unwind and lose the stress.
Artists — Elton John, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart, Chicago

XM: The Joint, Channel 863

The Joint is where the past, present, and future of reggae music resides. You'll hear roots reggae, ska, rock steady, dancehall, dub on your daily trip to Jamaica.
Artists — Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dennis Brown, Burning Spear, Gregory Isaacs, Damian Marley

XM: The Loft, Channel 836

The Loft is an intelligent, eclectic mix of tunes by singer-songwriters who can craft a good lyric then put it across. It's a broad range of styles and subjects, but nothing so loud or so fast that it gets between you and the words. Just song after well-crafted song, including many you can't hear anywhere else.
Artists — Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Norah Jones, Ryan Adams

XM: The Message, Channel 826

It's music with a positive message. The Message plays a bright mix of Christian pop hits from the 80s through today...refreshing, sonically rich and family-friendly.
Artists — Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp

XM: The Move, Channel 858

The Move is on the pulse of what's happening in clubland today. It's a collection of active DJs and producers who travel the world and play dance music in every corner of the globe. You'll hear house, progressive, drum and bass, and downtempo/chill every Sunday.
Artists — Louie Vega, D: Fuse, David Morales, Kaskade, Derrick Carter, Mark Farina

XM: The Rhyme - XL, Channel 845

Fans of hip-hop culture unite! Snoop Dogg takes you on a journey through the first 25 years of hip-hop...everything from breakbeats to gangsta, Jazz rap to turntablism. Hear how the music progressed and changed through the years, and relive the decades that defined hip-hop for you.
Artists — Run DMC, Sugar Hill Gang, LL Cool J, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Too Short

XL — May include frequent explicit language. The DIRECTV System has a feature which allows restricted access to channels.

XM: The System, Channel 860

Taking a trip into The System will blow your mind, expand your musical boundaries and create a listening experience that you will never forget. Trance, Breaks, Progressive...it's electronic dance music presented in a way that is uncompromising, pure, relentless, and international.
Artists — Paul Oakenfold, Crystal Method, Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Faithless

XM: Top 20 on 20, Channel 816

Top 20 on 20 is the world's first fully interactive hit music experience playing just the songs you vote for! For what's hot right this second...just interact with 20 on 20...it's all that matters!
Artists — Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Green Day, Pussycat Dolls

XM: Top Tracks, Channel 833

These are the killer cuts that rocked America during the 1960s and 70s. Top Tracks plays nothing but the biggest classic rock hits that shaped a generation.
Artists — Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, The Who

XM: US Country, Channel 809

US Country picks up where America leaves off. This channel celebrates the careers of the biggest country superstars that arrived in the late 80s and brought country music to the forefront of American culture. US Country has no DJs and very few interruptions...just great country music 24/7.
Artists — Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Reba McEntire

XM: VOX, Channel 865

XM Vox presents the human voice across the range of over a century of recorded sound and 2000 years of music. We'll take you from the sung prayer of ancient chant to the spectacle of grand opera from the exaltation of cathedral choirs to the quiet melancholy of the solo singer.
Artists — Placido Domingo, Robert Shaw, Luciano Pavarotti, Renee Fleming, Tallis Scholars, Cecilia Bartoli

XM: Watercolors, Channel 851

Cool, Contemporary Jazz instrumentals and hip vocals create a muted musical backdrop of sophistication on Watercolors. These groovy sounds expand the boundaries of smooth to not only seduce and relax but to engage and inspire.
Artists — Dave Koz, Diana Krall, George Benson, Chris Botti, Sade, George Duke

XM: Willie's Place, Channel 811

Willie Nelson is the proprietor and executive producer of the honky tonk that never closes with cowboy coffee, cold beer and colas. There's a nickel jukebox and a cast of characters from the bartender to the yellow school bus that gets folks home safely.
Artists — Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, Loretta Lynn, Lefty Frizzell

XM: World Zone, Channel 862

Music has no borders. Neither does World Zone. Some of the most compelling music you've never heard is here. We scout it from sources around the globe...Ireland, Brazil, Pakistan, India, Cuba, Japan and Mexico. Listen for new features on popular music from different regions of the world, international soul, Caribbean rhythms and contemporary Folk Music.
Artists — Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Bebel Gilberto, Cesaria Evora, Frankie Negron, Johnny Cleg & Savuka, Lila Downs

XM: X Country, Channel 810

Cross Country brings you a musical landscape that blends the genres of folk, rock, country and blues creating a sonic space that is something akin to the birth of rock and roll. You'll hear honky tonk, Western swing, folk rock, swamp rock and Southern boogie among other styles from the red-hot Americana music scene.
Artists — Dwight Yoakum, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, John Prine, Pat Green, John Hiatt

XM: XM Café, Channel 832

Growing up doesn't mean growing old but it does increase your enjoyment of more challenging rock artists. If your ear can discern the difference, come to the XM Café, where a mellow approach to modern adult alternative music lives.
Artists — Dave Matthews Band, Sheryl Crow, The Wallflowers, Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson

XM: XM Chill, Channel 857

XM Chill takes you on a voyage into the Chill zone...a place that pulses with exotic and cerebral music known as smooth electronica. A European phenomenon that is finally emerging in North America, XM Chill is beyond a channel...it's an experience in sound.
Artists — Moby, Eno, Thievery Corporation, Zero 7, Chemical Brothers, Air

XM: XM Classics, Channel 864

All genres and all eras of classical music are offered in a style that mixes unassuming authority with genuine friendliness and enthusiasm. XM Classics strives to inform, entertain and inspire, believing without apology that music is one of the greatest gifts that humankind has bestowed upon itself.
Artists — Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky

XM: XM Hitlist, Channel 817

While 20 on 20 plays just the fresh, new music, XM Hitlist plays all of today's hit music plus the biggest pop, rock and rhythmic hits from the past ten years...nothing but hits on the XM Hitlist.
Artists — Black Eyed Peas, Three Doors Down, Destiny's Child, Nickelback, Pink, Usher

XM: XM Pops, Channel 866

XM Pops is classical music for everyone...the classical music you know, even if you don't think you know classical music. These are the biggest names in classical music history, and their best pieces of music.
Artists — Beethoven, Mozart, Dvorak, Vivaldi, Handel, Rachmaninov