Why won’t satellite companies at least provide HD network feeds?
The National Association of Broadcasters lobbies effectively for the local stations. As a result, Congress has legislated that these stations continue to enjoy their monopolies. Contracts between the networks and the local stations vary a lot. The result is a patchwork of rules on who can receive what. In most cases the satellites operators are forbidden to offer viewers feeds or stations that would compete with the locals.
CBS-HD is available on DirecTV and Dish Network. But to qualify for this, you might need a waiver from your local CBS station. NBC-HD is available on DirecTV for some people.
by Ken Nist
Posted: October 2nd, 2005 under Troubleshooting.
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