ADVISORY/DIRECTV Offers Local Broadcast Channels in Providence, RI.

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ADVISORY...

WHAT: DIRECTV, Inc. announced today that it will begin offering local
      broadcast channels via satellite in Providence, RI. The local
      broadcast channel package is available to consumers in
      combination with any TOTAL CHOICE(R) programming package. The
      TOTAL CHOICE(R) PLUS with Local Channels package is available
      for $39.99 and offers more than 130 channels.

WHEN: Beginning tomorrow, July 10, the following local channels will
      be available to customers in the Providence, RI, designated
      market area (DMA):

      Providence, RI, DMA New Local Channel Package

      -- WLNE (ABC)/Channel 6            -- WLWC (UPN/WB)/Channel 28
      -- WJAR (NBC)/Channel 10           -- WEDN (PBS)/Channel 53
      -- WPRI (CBS)/Channel 12           -- WNAC (FOX)/Channel 64

      Providence, RI, will receive its local channels from a DIRECTV
      satellite at the 119-degree West Longitude orbital slot,
      requiring the use of a multi-satellite capable DIRECTV System,
      which includes a single 18-by-24-inch dish and receiver.
      Customers can purchase DIRECTV Multi-Satellite Systems at
      national retail locations such as Radio Shack, Circuit City and
      Blockbuster.

      In select markets, DIRECTV offers local channels via the DIRECTV
      System or the DIRECTV Multi-Satellite System. Eligibility for
      local channels is based on service address within certain
      designated market areas as defined by Nielsen Media Research,
      Inc. Visit DIRECTV.com for more information.