This marked the first time that Sky's HD programming was shown via a rival service.

I usually answer that last one with that's because you haven't watched HD programming.

HD programming is being phased in on regular and cable channels, and it is compatible with digital satellite service.

Stations can put as many as three sets of HD programming on one dial position plus their original analog broadcast.

HD programming were restored on August 20, 2010.

HD programming will be available via a free app for the Xbox 360 with a monthly subscription fee.

The remaining O&Os were to phase in HD programming over the next twelve months.

(As an example, HD programming is only available on the most expensive package, which is just silly.)

It can receive and record HD programming, but can only output 480i.

It has many advantages over its predecessor, most notably support for 1080i, HD programming.