[NU Sports] BTN on DirecTV

[Michael Vance]

I also switched to DirecTV (with HD-DVR) over the weekend and, aside 
from a bit of a nightmare with installation, have been pleased so far.  
I had also confirmed channel 220 with a call to Tech Support, but hadn't 
asked about overflow games.  DirecTV is a bit tight on HD bandwidth at 
the moment, but they have a plan that is supposedly almost complete.  I 
heard, once again from Tech Support (not just Customer Service), that 
the last satellite went up last week and that expanded HD capacity is 
supposed to come on-line in mid-to-late October.  I won't hold my 
breath, but I would certainly hope that the BTN would be one of the 
first beneficiaries.  DirecTV and owner Fox have a lot to gain by 
providing the best possible experience to BTN viewers, but also a lot to 
lose.

-Michael

Jim Leonard wrote:
> Fellow Wildcat Faithful,
>
> I emailed my contact at the Big Ten Network today. He is still certain that all overflow games will be shown on DirecTV. Please see his response below. I expect that the channels will all be visible on the DirecTV menu on Friday morning. 
>
> Victory & Honor,
> Jim
>
>
>
> =======================================================
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Leonard, Jim 
> Sent: Tue Aug 28 07:38:14 2007
> Subject: DirecTV overflow channels
>
> Mike,
>
> I'm sure the energy has to be running high up there as you get ready to launch. I hope it is all going well.
>
> My fellow Northwestern fans and I are wondering what the DirecTV overflow channels are? I see on the BTN website that 220 is the primary channel. Do you know when they will announce the others?
>
> Best Regards,
> Jim
>
> =======================================================
> From: [mailto:mike at btn.com] 
> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2007 10:01 AM
> To: Jim Leonard
> Subject: Re: DirecTV overflow channels
>  
> They will be in the neighborhood of 220. Check the program guide as we get closer to saturday.
>
> Mike
>
>
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