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With high-definition, it's almost like having top TV stars right in your own home and DIRECTV makes it all happen with an unbeatable selection of HD programming including NBC HDTV. NBC HDTV is available to qualified customers in select cities as part of any TOTAL CHOICE®* programming package, starting at $44.99 a month. |
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| CAN I RECEIVE NBC HDTV PROGRAMMING? There are up to four ways to receive NBC HDTV programming: 1. DIRECTV offers locals in HD in select markets. † Click here to see if local in HD are avalable from DIRECTV in your area. 2. NBC HDTV programming may be available in select markets to some DIRECTV customers who have HD equipment and a TOTAL CHOICE® programming package or the DIRECTV HD Package. The NBC HDTV programming currently available for eligible customers is from either WNBC (New York) or KNBC (Los Angeles), depending upon your geographic location. The select markets where eligible customers may receive the feeds are: New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, San Francisco, CA, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, Washington, DC, Miami, FL, San Diego, CA, Hartford, CT, Raleigh, NC, Columbus, OH, Birmingham, AL, Providence, RI. If you cannot see a picture on channel 82 or 83, and you live in one of these markets, you may need to obtain a waiver from one or more non-local NBC affiliates. This can take up to 45 days to process. Please note, that in the near future, DIRECTV will be launching new state-of-the-art satellites to deliver HD local channel feeds from additional markets. When local HD channels launch in your market, you may no longer be able to see the New York and Los Angeles programming feeds, and a new dish and HD receiver will be required to see your local market HD channels. 3. Customers eligible for Distant Network Services who have HD equipment may receive NBC HDTV as part of their DNS subscription. Find out if you qualify. 4. You may also access NBC HDTV via off-air antenna in many markets where DIRECTV doesn't offer access via satellite. WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED? To start enjoying the benefits of high-definition programming from DIRECTV, you'll need the following equipment: 1. HD-Capable TV Set 2. DIRECTV HD Receiver 3. Triple LNB Multi-Satellite Dish 4. Off-Air Antenna (Optional) Learn more about equipment requirements. |
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WHAT CHANNEL IS NBC HDTV PROGRAMMING ON? Customers in the Central and Eastern Time zones receive NBC HDTV programming on channel 82 (WNBC, New York). Customers in the Pacific and Mountain Time zones receive NBC HDTV programming on channel 83 (KNBC, Los Angeles). Programming and pricing subject to change. |
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*In select markets, DIRECTV offers local channels. Eligibility based on service address within certain designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research, Inc. † In some markets, a five-LNB Dish and H20 model receiver are needed to receive HD Local networks delivered by DIRECTV. |
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