Comcast: HDTV Is Booming!: "Comcast: HDTV Is BoomingThe cable operator says about 20 percent of all subs get a HD or DVR service, or both.By Phillip SwannWashington, D.C. (April 26, 2007) -- Comcast said today that roughly 20 percent of its 25 million customers now subscribe to a High-Definition or DVR service, or both. In its first quarter report, the nation's largest cable operator also said that new High-Definition and DVR subs have jumped 72 percent over the last year.The company said 535,000 customers added either a high-def or DVR service in the first quarter, compared to 310,000 in the first quarter last year.Unlike most cable and satellite providers, Comcast does not break down how many subscribers have High-Definition TV and how many have Digital Video Recorders. They include both in the same category.Comcast also countered those who say they will need to offer a large number of high-def channels later this year when DIRECTV expands its capacity. Company COO and President Steve Burke said the 'quality' of the HD channels is more important than the quantity."
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