You can get HD programming the same ways you get regular television shows right now – via cable, satellite or simply over-the-air. Think about how you view your programs and then check the website of your local cable or satellite provider to find out about HDTV services in your local area.

Cable: If your local cable provider currently supports HDTV, you simply need to ask them for a HD decoder box that will replace your current cable box and provide easy access to HD. In the near future, you will be able to purchase high definition televisions with the cable box built in (called digital cable-ready). With these new televisions, you simply call your cable company and let them know you have a cable-ready TV and they will provide you with a credit-card sized card that you insert into the television to begin receiving service. Pioneer begins offering digital cable-ready plasma televisions this fall.

Over-The-Air: This method involves setting up an antenna and receiving HD programming from local broadcast towers. If you are in a large metropolitan area, chances are good that you can already receive many free HDTV channels over the air.

Satellite: Almost anyone can receive HDTV via satellite and all satellite companies currently carry high definition channels. You will need to get a special HD decoder and dish from the satellite provider to watch HD programming and there’s usually a small price increase for this service.

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