What channels does HD absolute include?

[randym431]

That is, any SD channels besides the HD channels listed under HD absolute?
I'm wondering about channels like C-span and TV-land.
Or, is the HD absolute package only the HD channels listed?

 

[garys]

You should get the sd versions of the HD channels, Dish channel 101, some shopping channels, NASA and maybe a couple of others. No C-span and TV-land for you.

 

[dmendenjr]

Here is the list on my HD Absolute service. (Posted in this thread)

HSN [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]USA [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]FOOD [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]HGTV [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]A&E [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Bio [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]History Channel [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Sci-Fi [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Oxygen [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR](Free Preview)[/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Bravo [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]QVC [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]TNT [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]TBS [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]ESPN [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]ESPNews [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]ESPN 2 [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]VS [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]NFL Net [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Disney [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Toon Disney [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Cartoon Network [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]ABC Family [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Discovery [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]TLC [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Animal Planet [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]National Geo[/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Hallmark Movie Channel [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]The Science Channel [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]The Documentary Channel [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]CNN [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]CNBC+ [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]MSNBC [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR](Free Preview)[/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Nasa Select [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Weather Channel [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Travel Channel [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Collectible & Treasures [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Jewelry Channel [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Americal Alive [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Shop Lation TV [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]LSHOP [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Sat Response Net [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR]
 [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Shop at Home [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Gems TV [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Jewerly TV [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]ShopNBC [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Gem Shopping Network [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]WGN America [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Angel One [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]KTV [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]CCTV9 [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Angel 2 [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]HD Net [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Discovery HD Theater [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Universal HD [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Music HD [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Smithsonian Channel HD [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]HD Net Movies [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]MGM HD [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]WFN (HD) [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Vs/Golf [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]Tennis Channel[/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue] SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]The Golf Channel [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]NBA TV [/COLOR][COLOR=black][COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]& [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]NHL Net [COLOR=red]HD[/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]
 [/COLOR][COLOR=black]KBS America [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]CCTV E [COLOR=royalblue]SD [/COLOR][/COLOR][COLOR=black]
 [/COLOR][COLOR=black]The 18 PI stations from 9400-9418 [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]
 [COLOR=black]3 Angels [COLOR=royalblue]SD[/COLOR][/COLOR]

 

[nicknageli]

Is the "HD Absolute" tier the current HD-only pack that you can get for $29.99 or $34.99 with locals? That's what they're calling it now?

 

[gqmagic]

Get it now because it won't be available after 8/1

 

[nicknageli]

Is the "HD Absolute" tier the current HD-only pack that you can get for $29.99 or $34.99 with locals? That's what they're calling it now?

Anyone throw me a bone here?

 

[dmendenjr]

Anyone throw me a bone here?

Yes, that is what they are calling it now (for the next 12 or so days anyways)
DISH Network -- Dish HD (Third Tab)

 

[gopherscot]

Get it now because it won't be available after 8/1

So what will replace it? Was told the new turbo packages are only for new subs.

 

[MikeD-C05]

There will be two ways to get the new turbo hd packs.

1. Stand alone turbo HD packs with NO sd channels.

Bronze 24.99/34.99 dvr advantage
Silver 32.99/39.99 dvr advantage
Gold 44.99/49.99 dvr advantage
Platinum for 10.00 more added to any metallic pack.

2. Added to any top SD programming pack like today with essentials.

Top 100 32.99/39.99 dvr advantage + 10.00 for hd bronze
Top 200 44.99/49.99 dvr advantage + 10.00 for hd silver
Top 250 54.99/59.99 dvr advantage + 10.00 for hd gold
Add platinum to any top programming pack for 10.00 more.

 

[kb7oeb]

You can get cspan but not cspan2 by requesting the Public Interest channel package. I got it when I had nothing but HBO and still have it with HD Absolute. Sometimes you have to play CSR roulette to get it added

Free Public Interest Programming Package

 

[nicknageli]

Yes, that is what they are calling it now (for the next 12 or so days anyways)
DISH Network -- Dish HD (Third Tab)

Thanks. It'll be interesting to hear what channels are included in each of this new HD-only tiers.

 

[reddice]

This all makes my head hurt. I am upgrading to HD, finally and all I want is my locals in HD and the HD channels that I subscribe to as part of AT250 with all the premiums.

 

[Pepper]

This all makes my head hurt. I am upgrading to HD, finally and all I want is my locals in HD and the HD channels that I subscribe to as part of AT250 with all the premiums.

Nothing painful here. What you want will cost $10 additional, whatever they're calling it this week.

 

[reddice]

So it will be $20 extra. I am getting it installed tomorrow. Come August 1st will I have to call them to change my package or will it happen automatically.