Verizon recently laid out a plan to increase the number of available HD channels. By spring 2008 there will be twice as many HD channels (about 50 + locals) and by the end of 2008 there will be close to 150.
The current lineup consists of the following channels:
- TNT
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- NFL Network
- Fox Sports Network
- HDNet
- HDNet MV
- Universal HD
- Discovery HD Theater
- Wealth HD
- National Geographic HD
- MHD (Music from MTV, VH1, and CMT)
- Food HD
- HGTV HD
- A&E HD
- Lifetime Movie Network HD
- Discovery Channel HD
- HBO HD (Premium channel)
- Cinemax HD (Premium channel)
- Showtime HD (Premium channel)
- TMC HD (Premium channel)
- Starz HD (Premium channel)
- Regional Sports Channels (varies)
- Local Networks (varies)
Also, as of the December 2007, High Definition selections are available through Video on Demand. Most new release movies are $5.99 each, and many primetime network shows are available for free.