High-definition television in the United States was introduced in 1998 and has since become increasingly popular. Dozens of HD channels are available in millions of homes and businesses both terrestrially and via subscription services such as satellite, cable and IPTV. In June 2011, Nielsen Media Research reported that 75.5 million American homes (two-thirds of all homes) contain at least one HDTV.
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