National Geographic Channel HD

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National Geographic Channel HD in the USA is a high definition simulcast of the National Geographic Channel. It launched in January 2006 and thus far is only available through Cablevision's iO Digital Cable Service, Verizon's FiOS TV, Dish Network, and DirecTV.

In the UK, it is available on Sky Digital and launched in February 2006. The UK version is not a simulcast and has a separate schedule to the Standard Definition version of the National Geographic Channel. It is broadcast on EPG channel number 543.

In Asia Pacific, National Geographic Channel HD is first made available in Singapore as a full HD channel, supporting 1080i and 5.1-channel surround sound. The channel is commercially available on StarHub Digital Cable Channel 301 from 18 January 2007.

National Geographic Channel HD provides viewers with award-winning documentary programmes, compelling stories of unsurpassed quality and a superior level of credibility that the world has come to expect. Featuring world-renowned explorers and cutting-edge filmmakers, National Geographic Channel HD takes viewers right into the heart of the action. From science, the modern world and investigations to lost cultures and natural history, National Geographic Channel in high-definition will offer viewers unique insights, groundbreaking findings and a truly unforgettable television experience - all in amazing detail, vibrant colours and theatre-quality 5.1-channel surround sound.

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NGC HD is also available in Canada via Star Choice satellite service.

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