HDTV & DVR

HDTV = High Definition Television

If you've got an HDTV set,
prepare to experience the unbelievable!

OmniTel is now offering 27 channels of network programming, sports, movies and more in high definition! To get the latest and greatest in high definition programming, give us a call today.

High Definition television features clearer, wider and more lifelike pictures plus better digital sound. With a High Definition TV set and an advanced HD receiver, you can watch the full-screen versions of movies, see more of the big sports play, and experience truer colors and more details.

HDTV is digital television with greater resolution than traditional television. High Definition television (HDTV) resolution is 1080 or 720 line; in contrast to, regular digital television (DTV) which is 480 lines or 576 lines.

* Channels must originate in HD format to be displayed in HD. Must subscribe to Digital Cable to get HDTV.

HDTV Programming Package:

403 KIMT HD* 424 - EXPN2 HD 455 History HD
406 KAAL HD* 440 Disney HD 456 HGTV HD
408 KXLT HD* 441 ABCFamily HD 457 Outdoor Channel HD
410 KTTC HD* 442 FX HD 458 Food Network HD
414 HBO HD 445 A&E HD 462 Fox News HD
419 Starz HD 446 Discovery HD 464 Speed Channel HD
421 HD Net 451 Lifetime Movie Network HD    473 Travel Channel HD
422 HD Net Movies 452 Animal Planet HD 474 National Geographic HD
423 ESPN HD 453 Discovery HD Theater 475 Science Channel HD

* Not all programs on these channels are in high definition.


What’s the difference between DTV and HDTV?

Although DTV (or ‘digital TV’) sounds similar to HDTV (or ‘High Definition TV’), they are not. The best way to understand the differences between them is to know what they do. Digital means the TV is no longer transmitted by antenna (meaning analog); it is now transmitted digitally. Digital television provides better quality pictures and sound. HDTV or High Definition Television just means a much better grade of digital television. The quality of sound and picture are now in ‘high-definition’, which means they are more lifelike. So while the quality of digital is good, the quality of High Definition is much better. But you must first have digital television (DTV) before you can upgrade to High Definition Television (HDTV).

There are several variables that must happen before you can get HDTV:
First, the television program itself must be available in ‘high definition’ You must have:
  • a digital signal
  • a television set with high-definition capabilities
  • a cable or satellite provider that offers HDTV
The good news is - if you are an OmniTel Cable TV subscriber and you have a television set with high-definition capabilities, you can get HDTV. Currently OmniTel offers 27 channels of High Definition Television (HDTV).

DVR = Digital Video Recorder


Control live television and watch only the shows you want on YOUR schedule. Never miss a big sports play or your favorite programs again. Pause while you answer the phone, and when you're finished, click your remote to resume live action where you left off. Away from home? Don't miss the next episode of your favorite series. Using your remote, you can set reminders and pre-record settings for all of your show selections including pay-per-view programs.


  • Fast forward, pause, rewind and replay live TV.
  • Record two shows at the same time.
  • Watch one program while recording another.
  • Automatically record one episode or an entire season right on your remote.
  • Play back the shows you want when you want and skip the commercials!

There is no tape to run out and depending on the DVR you get, you can store up to 120 hours of digital programs or approximately 25 hours of high-definition programs. Play back the shows you want when you want and skip the commercials! See Cable TV Rates


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