MSNBC Now Available in HD

9 July, 2009

Today, DISH Network announced that it will provide MSNBC in high definition nationwide. The satellite company will be the only pay-TV provider to offer this channel to subscribers across the U.S.

"As the leader in high definition programming with more than 140 national HD channels, we are pleased to be the only pay-TV provider to offer MSNBC HD nationwide," said Dave Shull, Senior Vice President of Programming for DISH Network. "Nowhere else will consumers find the variety of HD programming and award-winning DVR technology at the low everyday prices that DISH Network offers."

"MSNBC is in the best competitive place it's ever been, beating CNN in primetime and continuing incredible growth," said Phil Griffin, President of MSNBC. "Broadcasting in HD is only going to help us build on the great success we've had so far this year, and will give viewers what they've been asking for, a full high definition broadcast of MSNBC."

Include HD service with your DISH Network package, and enjoy MSNBC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This U.S.-based cable news channel delivers up-to-the-minute coverage of the world’s most fascinating breaking news stories.