T10 (formerly DirecTV-10) is a Boeing model 702 direct broadcast satellite that provides high-definition television (HDTV) to DirecTV subscribers in North America.

The satellites were purchased to significantly increase the number of national and local HDTV channels DirecTV offers.

At the request of DirecTV, Boeing disabled the on-board processing payload designed to deliver enhanced connectivity for the 2-way internet service.

Since the 500 MHz frequency block (18.3-18.8 GHz) used by T10 and T11 on downlink were not intended for DBS broadcasting, existing equipment cannot receive them without a B-Band Converter (BBC).

[1] DirecTV reported in a press release on September 14, 2007 that in-orbit testing had uncovered problems with the satellite's spot beam transponders used to broadcast local HDTV channels: While testing of DIRECTV 10's capability continues, it appears that a portion of the anticipated spot-beam capability may not be fully available.

However, we currently believe our planned expansion of HD local programming as previously announced will not be materially affected.

As DirecTV has previously informed the Commission, that satellite suffered a post launch anomaly that has limited the capacity available in certain local markets.