Currently only the SD version of this important global news network is launching, and only in some markets. It appears to be a serious news channel. This network is well respected globally - it's often annoyed both the right and the left in the Islamic world; they seem dedicated to straight news reflecting all sides of discussions along the lines of the BBC. They've allocated vast resources to cover the US with 13 bureaus. They'll not allow right wing pundits like Fox, nor left wing pundits like MSNBC. It has journalists with good credentials. 'Seems worth sampling. It's hard to watch SD channels on the large screens of most US households - - Verizon appears to only be carrying SD... Please ask Verizon programmers to include the HD feed of this network.