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DIRECTV Amps Up Their Spanish-Language Programming

DIRECTV became the first provider of premium home television service to offer national distribution of Univision HD and TeleFutura HD networks. This marks the beginning of their High Definition expansion to more than 160 HD channels. DIRECTV is also launching Univision and TeleFutura local stations in HD in top Hispanic markets soon, in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup this summer in South Africa.

Univision and TeleFutura, both owned by Univision Communications, Inc., are the leading Spanish-language programming channels for Hispanics in the United States. In fact, Univision Network is one of the top five broadcast networks in the United States, regardless of language, and offer a variety of programming that has consistently delivered high viewership in the Hispanic community across the country.

DIRECTV customers who currently have access to the standard-definition broadcasts of Univision East and TeleFutura West will automatically receive the HD versions, if they have HD Access and HD equipment.

Additionally, DIRECTV welcomes TV Colombia to its DIRECTV Más platform, offering the best of Colombia’s RCN Television programming. TV Colombia will be available on channel 416 to DIRECTV Más customers. TV Colombia is more than just a DIRECTV channel. It connects Colombians living all over the world with their homeland. The goal is not just entertainment, but also to through content and programming designed to bring people closer to their home country, and by highlighting Colombian culture and current events.

Some of the most popular TV Colombia programming includes:

Exclusive, live coverage of the Colombian Soccer League including three live games every week from Liga Postobon, and live games on Wednesdays from Copa Postobon.

Four daily live news editions on RCN News featuring national and international coverage.

Four hours of live, weekend shows featuring music, entertainment, famous personalities, food and novelties on Como en Casa.

Daytime serials and regular series programming from RCN TV.

DIRECTV Más offers the widest range of Spanish- and English-language programming, and the latest satellite technology, combined to provide viewers with digital-quality picture and sound. The service provides access to more than 60 Spanish-language channels including top programming from Mexico, Central and South America, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Spain.

DIRECTV Más also programming offers sports, movies, music, news and educational networks, and access to more than 235 DIRECTV channels in English, including the largest selection of pay per view choices and video on demand programming available.

DIRECTV satellite television service continues to lead the way – in both English and Spanish – for the most comprehensive premium home entertainment available anywhere.

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