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DIRECTV Adds KTLA (WB) to its Los Angeles Local Channel Package

El Segundo, CA, Jun 15, 2000 --

DIRECTV, Inc. announced today that it will add KTLA (WB) to its local channel lineup in the Los Angeles designated market area (DMA).

KTLA will be available to Los Angeles DIRECTV customers subscribing to the local channel package starting Friday, June 16. Local channel service in the Los Angeles DMA began in November 1999.

With the addition of KTLA, DIRECTV customers in the Los Angeles DMA will now receive the following local channels via satellite:

• KABC (ABC)
• KCBS (CBS)
• KNBC (NBC)
• KTTV (FOX)
• KTLA (WB)

DIRECTV customers can subscribe to their local channel package for $5.99 per month. In addition to local broadcast network channels, a national PBS feed is included in each local channel package at no additional charge.

Local channels are delivered to DIRECTV customers in Los Angeles from DIRECTV's primary orbital slot at 101 degrees West Longitude. DIRECTV customers can receive their local channels as well as DIRECTV's current lineup of national digital entertainment and information programming through their existing set-top box and 18-inch antenna.