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Hughes Seeks DirecTV Beta Testers

By Nate Mook | Published April 23, 2003, 5:49 AM

Hughes Network Systems is looking for current DirecTV subscribers to beta test its latest satellite television products. Applicants must be a current customer in good standing and have Internet access. Testers will be asked to perform tests as needed and fill out bug reports.

DirecTV has garnered a fair amount of media attention this year, as speculation swirled over who would purchase the company. Earlier this month, General Motors sold Hughes and DirecTV to News Corp. in a $6.6 billion deal.

AOL, however, recently broke off its long-standing agreement with Hughes to market satellite broadband server to AOL subscribers.

Interested DirecTV users can apply to become a beta tester by filling out a brief survey covering satellite setup and viewing habits. More information is available on Hughes' DirecTV Receiver Beta Test site.

Update: The beta test application was removed on Thursday, April 24.

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Aitvo
Apr 23, 2003 - 7:33 AM

I wouldn't say that there is more information on that site. What new technologies are they bringing to DirecTV?

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Flick
Apr 24, 2003 - 11:09 AM

I know that they're looking at bringing HiDef Tivo out for the Christmas season this year, so I'm hoping that's what this is about. I signed up, we'll see.

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jeffersante
Apr 25, 2003 - 7:18 PM

I also signed up, but haven't heard anything back yet... have you?

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ae6dx
Apr 25, 2003 - 11:59 PM

I tried to sign up, but the URL is invalid. What URL did you use?

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