DIRECTV to Launch SKY TG24 on Dec. 7
DIRECTV will launch the Italian news channel, SKY TG24, on an a la carte basis to both residential and commercial DIRECTV customers. SKY TG24 will be available on DIRECTV channel 2120 for $9.99 per month.
SKY TG24 is the Italian channel dedicated entirely to news with live news features every 30 minutes. Concentrating mainly on national and international news and reports, SKY TG24 provides an objective viewpoint on happenings in Italy and around the world. Besides bulletins, there are also in-depth features and reports, and debates with guests in studio. During the weekend, the channel dedicates much time to sports, and in particular, the Italian Football Championship.
Broadcasting from the SKY studios in Rome, SKY TG24 has bureaus in major cities around the world, as well as six regional offices in Italy. SKY TG24's editorial office is comprised of more than 300 people, out of which 100 are journalists.
DIRECTV has developed two new base programming packages exclusively for customers who subscribe to the new international services -- BASIC ($9.99 per month) and PREFERRED CHOICE ($29.99 per month). The BASIC package offers up to 50 channels including local channels (where available), music and shopping channels. In addition to those channels offered in the BASIC package, the PREFERRED CHOICE package includes a variety of relevant English-language channels such as ESPN, CNN, The History Channel, Food Network, TNT, MTV and the Fox Movie Channel.
All new international programming on DIRECTV will be broadcast from the 95-degree West Longitude (WL) orbital slot, requiring customers to use a new 36-inch dish capable of receiving programming from 95 degrees WL, as well as DIRECTV's primary orbital slot at 101 degrees WL. In some markets, customers who subscribe to a local channels package will require a second smaller dish.
To order or inquire about residential pricing for these channels, consumers can call 800-378-4179.
Source: press release
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