DIRECTV New Satellite Launch Successful - DIRECTV-11
As the second of three next-generation satellites built by Boeing, the DIRECTV-11 satellite was launched into space on March 19, 2008 on a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket from the Sea Launch’s equatorial launch site in the Pacific Ocean. Sea Launch Company, LLC is located in Long Beach, California and provides DIRECTV, as well as other companies, a cost-effective way to launch their commercial communications satellites.
The satellite quickly began its work and by March 20th, 2008 the Boeing Company, which is located in St. Louis, Missouri, received its first on-orbit signals from the DIRECTV-11 satellite. The DIRECTV-11 satellite is a 13,058 pound dish with a wingspan of more than 157 feet and has technological capabilities to provide a concentrated broadcast signal to a specific market.
Through DIRECTV-11, which is a Boeing 702 satellite, has a level of technology onboard that will allow the DIRECTV HD Package to continue offering the best in high-definition television. Combined with the DIRECTV 10 satellite, which was launched in July of 2007 and enabled customers to get approximately 90 national HDTV channels, the DIRECTV-11 will give DIRECTV the capability to offer 150 national HDTV channels, in addition to their 1,500 local channels. The third next-generation satellite, the DIRECTV-12 satellite, will be held as an on-ground spare.
For 15 years, DIRECTV has worked side-by-side with Boeing to create the best in satellite television. Since 1993, when DIRECTV 1 was launched, the collaboration of the two companies has continued to provide bigger and better satellites, signals, and systems for DIRECTV’s 15.1 million subscriber base, which only continues to rise.
The two satellites, DIRECTV-10 and DIRECTV-11 will be co-located with the SPACEWAY satellites for simple, one-way broadcasting. Even with the addition of the new satellites that have the capacity for 3-2ay internet service, broadband internet service is not available through DIRECTV, although it may be a possibility in the near future. Until then, DIRECTV has partnered with local internet providers to give customers the best deals possible.
Both standard definition and high-definition television programming from DIRECTV has received a high level of customer satisfaction. With a wide variety of programs, access to all customers in the United States, and reasonable rates, there is no reason to look anywhere else.
Current packages can offer customers anywhere from 45 channels to 200 channels or more. These channels include your local channels, as well as many of your favorite independent channels or HD channels. Many times, first time customers can receive a special rate for their program selection that can last up to 12 months. Not only do you get the channels you want, but you get them at a price that cannot be beat.
If you are interested in ordering DIRECTV and reaping the benefits of the DIRECTV-11 satellite, as well as the other satellites that have been launched and those still to come, you can do so online at DirectStarTV.com, over the phone, or in a local, brick-and-mortar retailer. For any changes to your DIRECTV service, you can easily go online or contact a customer service representative.