Local/Network Channel Availability
What is DIGITAL?
The transmission technology that is the standard for the over-the-air delivery of local television broadcast station programming.
What is my DMA?
As defined by Nielsen Media Research, DMA (Designated Market Area) refers to the geographic area that local television stations (usually one per major network) primarily serve.
What does DNS mean?
DNS (Distant Network Signal) is any television station delivered outside of its home DMA. Federal law prohibits the delivery of DNS programming to any subscriber who does not meet the strict eligibility requirements associated with this type of service.
What is HDTV?
HDTV/3D-HDTV (High Definition Television) is the most technically advanced television broadcast technology currently available.
What is LIL?
LIL (Local Into Local) programming refers to local television stations that are made available to subscribers via satellite in their home DMA.
What is OTA?
An off-air signal is available to anyone who can receive it using a rooftop or smaller antenna. For purposes of DNS eligibility, the FCC has defined a legally acceptable minimum level of off-air signal reception.
What is SDTV?
SDTV (Standard Definition Television) is the basic television format.
What is my Service Address?
The physical location at which a subscriber receives DIRECTV programming.
What are Waivers?
Document indicating a local station is willing to permit the importation of a distant signal into its DMA to a subscriber who would otherwise be ineligible to receive it.