The DIRECTV Guide: Everything you need to know about DIRECTV
DIRECTV is the world’s largest satellite television provider. This guide explains what DISH Network is, what services it provides, and where you can get the best deal on its services and programming.
DIRECTV
DIRECTV is a satellite television broadcast service that delivers television shows, as well as talk shows and music from XM Satellite Radio, to homes and businesses in the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Located in El Segundo California, DIRECTV began operations in 1994. In 2005 it began broadcasting XM Satellite Radio programs and in 2008 it was the first TV provider to have 100 HD (high definition) channels.
They currently have over 16.5 million subscribers with television and satellite radio programming provided by 15 satellites.
DIRECTV Services
TV shows – DIRECTV has more than 265 satellite television channels that provide 100% digital and high definition programming that includes:
* Major network channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and The CW channel
* Recently released movies from HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, Starz and Movie Channel
* Classic movies from Encore, Turner Classic Movies, TNT and TBS
* Sports programming from Fox Sports, ESPN and Comcast Network
* Sports packages including NFL Sunday Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass, NASCAR Hot Pass, and NHL Center Ice
* Up-to-date news, financial shows, and weather forecasts from CNN, The Fox News Channel, The Weather Channel, and Bloomberg Television
*Special interest shows from Arts and Entertainment, The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, The Learning Channel, Animal Planet, Home and Garden Television, QVC, Home Shopping Network, and The Food Network
* Family programming from The Disney Channel, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, The Cartoon Network, Discovery Kids and The Hallmark Channel.
* International channels include programming in Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
satellite radio programs – DIRECTV offers 73 channels of commercial-free satellite radio. These channels include talk shows, rock and roll, country, pop, easy listening, new age, jazz, classical, soul, rhythm and blues, reggae, punk, hip-hop, gospel, and Christian music.
DIRECTV equipment
When you order DIRECTV programming, you get all the equipment you need—the dish, a four-room receiver system, and remote controls—for free. Installation is also free and your installer will even show you how to operate your receivers and remotes.
You also have the option of getting an HD receiver or a DVR receiver that will allow you to record up to 200 hours of your favorite shows. You can even get a free HD receiver/DVR combo.
Where to get the best deal
Because online dealers don’t have to pay rent or hire sales staff, they can give you a better deal than most offline dealers. Internet prices start at $29.99 per month for the 45-channel family package and go up to $57.99 per month for the 265-channel Premier package which includes 73 channels of XM Satellite Radio plus 31 movie channels from HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz . Also includes local channels and DVR service.