HomeHD ChannelsCableSatelliteFiber OpticsInternet HDVODGamingMoviesHardware

added 4 new HD channels yesterday but may have disappointed many customers who expected 30 new HD channels. The additions of ABC Family HD (Ch. 311), Planet Green HD (Ch. 286), Showtime Showcase HD (Ch. 541) and Showtime Extreme HD (Ch. 542) are welcome additions to the lineup but don’t bring the satellite provider’s HD offerings up to 130 as was promised. Full Story »

Verizon has added 16 new HD channels to its FiOS TV lineup in Richmond and Virginia Beach areas. Customers in the area now have 45 HD channels as well as 400 HD VOD titles to choose from. HD channels now available include Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel, Smithsonian Channel, CNN, Lifetime, Bravo, TBS, Cinemax, HBO, History Channel, Weather Channel and SCI FI. Full Story »

New Jersey residents in the northern part of the state now get 100 HD channels if they are subscribed to Verizon’s FiOS fiber-optic service. The additional high-definition channels were announced yesterday, and southern New Jersey residents are expected to get the upgrade soon. Full Story »

Pittsburgh area gets 18 more HD channels with FiOS

Aug 12th, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

Verizon has added additional channels to its FiOS TV lineup in the Pittsburgh area which includes 18 new HD (High-Definition) channels. The new HD channels include Animal Planet, TLC, Science Channel and Smithsonian Channel, CNN, CNBC, Lifetime, Bravo, TBS, USA, Cinemax, HBO, History Channel, Weather Channel and SCI FI. Full Story »

Folks in Wichita, KA will now have another choice for High-Definition (HD) television, as well as voice and internet services. launched its in the area, giving customers at least 45 HD channels to choose from, and a combo package combining television, internet and voice service. Full Story »

Verizon got approval from city councils in Bothell and Edmonds, Washington yesterday.This will allow Verizon to expand its FiOSĀ  fiber-optic television/internet/voice services to residents. FiOS offers 400 digital channels along with high-definition channels and VOD (video-on-demand.) Full Story »

FiOS brings 100 HD channels to NY

Jul 28th, 2008 by Jeff Chabot

Verizon announced today it is now making available 100 HD channels via its FiOS service to 108 New York neighborhoods. The company says it now offers more high-definition choices than Time Warner and Cablevision. The new additions will also be offered to existing FiOS TV markets in the area including parts of Long Island, Northern New Jersey, and the suburbs North of New York City. Full Story »

U-verse to bring more HD to Alabama

Jul 28th, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

Last Friday announced it would spend approximately $400 million to upgrade its networks to provide the fiber-optic based service across Alabama. The service provides customers who subscribe to the U-400 service at least 46 HD channels. The upgrade is expected to happen over several years. Full Story »

AT&T U-verse nears 550k customers

Jul 24th, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

reached 549,000 customers who use the IPTV based service. For the quarter ending June 30, posted a gain of 170,000 customers using the service. The company currently serves 11 million residents in 53 markets, offering all-digital standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) channels to its customers. Full Story »

Northborough, MA to get FiOS HD channels

Jul 23rd, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

The Board of Selectmen in Northborough just granted Verizon a cable franchise to start offering residents FiOS television, internet and phone services. Residents will now have a fiber-optic option for HD channels, bringing the total number of communities where FiOS TV is available to 78. Full Story »

U-verse with HD channels arrives in S. Florida

Jul 22nd, 2008 by Mike Allen

announced today the launch of in parts of Miami-Dade and Broward counties Florida. The television/internet/phone service package will also be launching in Palm Beach County on July 28. will provide customers with at least 45 HD (high-definition) channels. Full Story »

Oregon gets more HD channels from FiOS

Jul 22nd, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

Verizon has expanded its HD channel lineup in Oregon, giving FiOS customers a total of 42 HD channels to choose from. New HD channels include CNN, CNBC, Bravo and USA, Versus/Golf Channel, the Big Ten Network in HD and SD and Setanta Sports in SD, which covers international sports like soccer and rugby. Full Story »

U-verse now offers Ohio residents HD choice

Jul 19th, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

launched it’s broadband service in Miami Valley this week. The triple service offering will give customers the integrated services of TV, High Speed Internet and Voice. HDTV owners will have access to the 40 high-definition (HD) channels the company offers. Full Story »

Verizon breaks into New York City

Jul 16th, 2008 by Jeff Chabot

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) confirmed an agreement between The City of New York and Verizon to provide television service to all of New York City. The PSC confirmation is the final step in government regulations. Full Story »

Verizon expanded its FiOS service to close to 800,000 Florida residents in West Central Florida counties. The fiber-optic television provider, which offers 31 HD (high-definition) channels in the Tampa Bay area, will now service Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota. Full Story »

AT&T U-verse adds 4 HD channels

Jul 13th, 2008 by Jeb Stuart

added 4 new HD (high-definition) channels to its service. Customers who subscribe to the U-400 package will now have access to at least 46 HD channels. The added channels include: USA Networks HD, Sci Fi Channel HD, Bravo HD, and CNBC HD.

RCN adds 10 HD channels in NY

Jul 6th, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

, a fiber-optic television provider, announced it would be adding 10 new high-definition (HD) channels in the New York City area. The 10 new HD channels include Discovery Channel HD, Animal Planet HD, The Learning Channel HD, HGTV HD, The Science Channel HD, Lifetime Movie Networks HD, Food Network HD, Travel Channel HD, VERSUS/Golf HD and NFL Networks HD. Full Story »

RCN added 7 HD channels in PA

Jul 3rd, 2008 by Jeff Chabot

rcn customers in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, will be happy to know the television service provider added seven new high-definition (HD) channels to its channel listings this week. The additional channels include: Discovery Channel HD, Animal Planet HD, The Learning Channel HD, The Science Channel HD, Lifetime Movie Network HD, Food Network HD and Travel Channel HD. Full Story »

Plymouth, MA can now get HD channels from FiOS

Jul 2nd, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

Residents in Plymouth, Massachusetts can now get 30 high-definition from , now that the television service provider has expanded into the area. The service will also provide 200 all-digital channels and over 10,000 video-on-demand channels. Full Story »

Verizon bumps up HD channels in Fort Wayne

Jul 1st, 2008 by Jeffrey Nukom

has just added 15 new HD (high-definition) channels to its service in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area. The new high-def channels include the Big Ten Network and new HD channels like CNBC, Bravo and USA. Upcoming channels will include CNN, TBS, Lifetime, 3 new Starz channels and 2 new Showtime channels. Full Story »

Next »