
“No HD transmissions” is all you can see currently from Germany’s TV broadcasters.
Americans used to watching hi-def TV from the major networks and on cable/satellite channels are surprised when they get to Germany and discover the total lack of over-the-air HDTV and a dearth of HD programming of any kind. Although Europe in general has been slow to get on the HDTV bandwagon, Germany has been bringing up the rear of this parade. Neither the public TV channels (ARD and ZDF) nor the private TV broadcasters in Germany currently offer any regular HD programming of any kind. DirecTV and Dish Network offer over 100 HD channels in the US. Germany’s Sky offers seven (7)!
The pitiful state of HDTV programming in Germany is surprising for several reasons: READ MORE »

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