AT&T adds 30 new HD channels to U-verse TV at no charge

So much for kvetching over that $5 fee for three extra channels, huh? AT&T has come out of absolutely nowhere today to announce that some 30 new high-def channels will be offered gratis to U-verse TV customers beginning on November 3rd. Granted, what you see will depend on your programming package, but still, access to over 75 HD channels for $10 extra per month ain't too shabby. If that wasn't enough to get your juices flowin', the provider also announced that international programming packages for Chinese, Polish, Russian, French and European-sports audiences would be available for those that care to indulge at varying price points. Eager to see what newcomers are on deck? Hit the read link and scroll down.

[kcmurphy88 Posted Oct 27th 2008 11:36AM]

Amazing what compression can do.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 11:56AM]

No additional compression will be necessary for this addition. U-verse only streams the channel(s) being watched over the connection to the customer.
This is an advantage for channel additions like this, but hurts when upgrading the number of simultaneous streams like the 2SD/2HD upgrade earlier this year.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 12:05PM]

booYAH!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 12:51PM]

Great news. Now I just need my Total Home DVR already!!

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 12:53PM]

Here you go guys, MAJOR additions are the local sports HD, was missing all baseball season so thats a great add.

@Max HD

5StarMax HD

ActionMax HD

Comcast SportsNet Chicago HD

Comcast SportsNet New England HD

Encore HD

Fox Business Network HD

Fox News Channel HD

FSN Detroit HD

FSN Florida HD

FSN Midwest (Kansas City) HD

FSN Midwest (St. Louis) HD

FSN Ohio (Cincinnati) HD

FSN Ohio (Cleveland) HD

FSN Prime Ticket HD

FSN South HD FSN Southwest (Dallas) HD

FSN Southwest (Houston) HD

FX Network HD

FX Network HD – West

Hallmark Movie Channel HD

HBO Latino HD

HBO Signature HD

HBO Zone HD

HBO2 West HD

Lifetime Television HD

Lifetime Television HD - West

MoreMax HD

Outdoor Channel HD

OuterMax HD

Planet Green HD

QVC HD Showtime 2 HD

Showtime Extreme HD

Showtime Showcase HD

Speed HD

SportsSouth HD

SportsTime Ohio HD

Starz Comedy HD

Starz Edge HD

Sun Sports HD

The Travel Channel HD

ThrillerMax HD

TMC Xtra HD

Weather Channel HD

Wmax HD

[palehorse Posted Oct 27th 2008 1:19PM]

if U-verse would just come to the DC-metropolitan area, I'd ditch FIOS and switch instantly...

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 2:34PM]

You most likely will never get a choice between FIOS and Uverse. Since they don't compete on telephone service they can't compete for television. Plus from what I've seen of Uverse and heard about FIOS I can't imagine picking Uverse over FIOS even if given the chance.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 1:24PM]

I've never understood: Is UVerse 2 HD simultaneously into the house or into the box? Will 2 boxes net you four HD channels at the same time?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 27th 2008 1:45PM]

It's two HD streams into the house.

[ArhcAngel Posted Oct 27th 2008 6:13PM]

It's 2 HD streams into the house. The stream is limited by bandwidth so you basically get enough bandwidth to handle 2 HD, 2 SD, and up to 10.0 / 1.5 Mbps internet. I was watching a show in HD this week and message popped up telling me to watch an SD show or switch to one of the 2 HD shows I was recording.

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 28th 2008 5:14AM]

Sure, they add 30 new HD channels and then re-compress them and redistribute them as HDlite?

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 14th 2008 6:41AM]

I just got att uverse. I realize they do have more hd channels compared to comcast which I had for a while before I switched up. but I noticed that att hd channels are more compressed compared to comcast which sucks. I believe att only dishes out 6mbs compared to comcast 8, direct tv which is 8 to 10. You get more hd channels but the quality of picture isn't as good.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 30th 2008 1:58PM]

I don't know if any of you have call this 800 number 877 - 827-5288 and the refferral code of RG045T. I tried online and I was being shown as Not available. My brother in Texas gave me this number and I was told it was available on their system for NC. I hope this helps others trying to get this service. I am scheduled for install and very patiently waiting for that day!