VIA SATELLITE: How many satellite pay-TV platforms are National Geographic HD channels on right now? How do you expect that number to progress over the next year?
HASLINGDEN: Satellite pay-TV operators have definitely been more aggressive in launching HD services then some of the competitors using different forms of delivery. I think that has been a very wise strategic move by them and has given them a competitive advantage over their cable competitors. We expect to launch on a number of new satellite platforms over the next year. As you can imagine, we are one of the first calls these new platforms make when they look to launch HD services.
VIA SATELLITE: How do you expect the HD landscape to develop over the next 12 months?
HASLINGDEN: In 12 months time, I am confident I will be in a position to tell you that many more multichannel operators found religion in HD. I think you’ll see platforms embracing HD, either because they recognize the competitive advantage of being first or the competitive necessity of catching up. I expect customers will renew their love for television and increasingly wonder why they ever watched anything that wasn’t in HD. And I dare say you will see a lot of happy satellite operators writing business.
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