What high definition programming is DirecTV broadcasting?
We introduced HBO HDTV in August 1999. The channel airs continuously and delivers blockbuster movies and original programming from Home Box Office on DirecTV Channel 509. In November 1999 we introduced a second HDTV channel — 199 — featuring pay per view movies and events in high definition format. You can also experience HDTV programming from DirecTV by visiting select retail showrooms across the country that is displaying a demonstration of the service.