DirecTV to release germ-free remote for hotels

DirecTV has revealed that it will unveil a germ-free remote for hotels this summer.

The satellite TV company announced earlier today that it plans to release the first anti-microbial remote control as part of its Residential Experience for Hotels service, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

DirecTV said that the service "will transport the living room experience into the hotel room with more than 100 HD channels, an enhanced interactive programme guide, the full residential programming lineup and the first anti-microbial remote designed by DirecTV specifically for the lodging and hospitality industry".

The service is currently in the process of being tested, with a scheduled launch date set for later this summer.

Rod Keller, Vice President of Commercial Sales for the company, said: "With approximately 20% of hotels currently offering HD service to their guests, we expect this new service to significantly expand the HD offering in this market with the added benefit of a sanitized remote."

DirecTV last year picked up legal drama Damages for a fourth season after it was dropped by its previous network FX.