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DIRECTV Offers Local Channels in Memphis

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2000--DIRECTV Inc., provider of the nation's leading digital television service, today announced the availability of local broadcast network channels via satellite for its DIRECTV® customers in Memphis, Tenn.

Beginning Sept. 27, all DIRECTV customers in the Memphis designated market area (DMA) will receive a free preview of their local broadcast network channel package.

DIRECTV customers in the Memphis DMA can subscribe to a local channel package that includes WPTY (ABC), WMC (NBC), WHBQ (FOX) and WREG (CBS). 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.

"The availability of local channels ushers in a new era for DIRECTV, and we are excited to commence our local channel offerings in Memphis,'' said Stephanie A. Campbell, senior vice president, Programming for DIRECTV Inc.

"By offering local channels on DIRECTV, our customers can access entertainment and information that's most relevant to their lives and their community. Now is as good a time as any for consumers in Memphis to cut cable and choose DIRECTV as their source for home entertainment.''

Local Memphis channels from DIRECTV are available in the following counties:

    Arkansas Counties:
    Crittenden         Mississippi   Saint Francis
    Cross              Phillips
    Lee                Poinsett

    Missouri county:
    Pemiscot

    Mississippi Counties:
    Alcorn             Lafayette      Tate
    Benton             Marshall       Tippah
    Coahoma            Panola         Tunica
    De Soto            Quitman

    Tennessee Counties:
    Chester            Gibson         McNairy
    Crockett           Hardeman       Shelby
    Dyer               Haywood        Tipton
    Fayette            Lauderdale