These satellites are flown and operated by DirecTV 9S and 4S oriented specifically to direct broadcast satellite (DBS), with a hybrid industrial/consumer satellite flown and operated by AMC-4. All satellites offer both SD and HD channels.
Echostar 11 is flown and operated by Dish Network, and DirecTV 5 is flown and operated by DirecTV. Both of these satellite transponders are specifically focused on DBS, including SD and HD channels.
Echostar 7 is flown and operated by Dish Network, and DirecTV 7S is flown and operated by DirecTV. Both of these satellite transponders are specifically focused on DBS, including SD and HD channels.