FWIW - HD Locals Email for Indy

[IndyTom]

I received a response to my inquiry today and thought I would share it with those that are keeping an eye on the DMA rankings (Indy is #25). I would like to believe that those of you in cities with higher rankings will get them in the next couple of months.


Dear Mr. XXXXX,

Thanks for asking about HD local programming. Please be advised that local channels in HD will launch in Indianapolis IN area in May of 2006.

As our TV commercials mention, DIRECTV is getting ready to offer HD programming from local channels in select cities. We already began offering HD local programming in some cities. And then gradually expanding our coverage to more and more cities across the country over the next two years.

Once local HD programming launches in your city, customers with HD receivers will be eligible for an MPEG-4-compatible receiver replacement. If you want to replace your HD DVR, you may need to wait a bit longer. Our new MPEG-4-compatible DIRECTV HD DVR receiver is expected to be available in early 2006.

Thanks again for writing and stay tuned to DIRECTV.com/HDTV for the latest news and announcements as they become available.

Sincerely,

Bryan
DIRECTV Customer Service