The DIRECTV Guide - What You Should Know About DIRECTV

DIRECTV is the largest satellite TV provider inEntertainment, The Discovery Channel, The
the world. This guide explains what DISH NetworkHistory Channel, The Learning Channel, Animal
is, what services they provide, and where youPlanet, Home and Garden Television, QVC, Home
can get the best deal on their services andShopping Network, and The Food Network
programming.* Family programming from The Disney Channel,
DIRECTVABC Family, Nickelodeon, The Cartoon Network,
DIRECTV is a satellite TV broadcast service thatDiscovery Kids, and The Hallmark Channel.
provides TV programs plus XM satellite radio* International channels include Arabic, Brazilian,
music and talk shows to households andCaribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean,
businesses throughout the United States, thePolish, Russian, South Asian, Spanish, Ukranian, and
Caribbean, and Latin America.Vietnamese programming.
Located in in El Segundo California, DIRECTVSatellite Radio Programs - DIRECTV carries 73
began operations in 1994. In 2005 they startedcommercial-free satellite radio channels. These
broadcasting XM Satellite Radio programs, and inchannels include talk shows, rock-and-roll, country,
2008 they were the first TV provider to havepop, easy listening, new age, jazz, classical, soul,
100 HD (high definition) channels.rhythm and blues, reggae, punk, hip-hop, gospel,
They currently have more than 16.5 millionand Christian music.
subscribers with satellite TV and satellite radioDIRECTV's Equipment
programming provided by 15 satellites.When you order DIRECTV programming you get
DIRECTV's Servicesall the equipment you need - the dish, a
TV programs - DIRECTV has more than 265four-room receiver system, and remote controls
satellite TV channels that provide 100% digital and- for free. Installation is also free and your installer
high-definition programming that includes:will even show you how to operate your
* Top network channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC,receivers and remotes.
Fox, and The CW channelYou also have the option of getting an HD
* Recently-released movies from HBO, Cinemax,receiver or a DVR receiver that will let you
Showtime, Starz, and the Movie Channelrecord up to 200 hours of your favorite
* Classic movies from Encore, Turner Classicprograms. You can even get a free combination
Movies, TNT, and TBSHD/DVR receiver.
* Sports programming from Fox Sports, ESPN,Where to Get the Best Deal
and Comcast NetworkBecause online dealers don't have to pay rent or
* Sports packages that include NFL Sundayhire sales personnel, they can offer you a better
Ticket, MLB Extra Innings, NBA League Pass,deal than most offline dealers. Internet prices
NASCAR Hot Pass, and NHL Center Icestart at $29.99 a month for the 45-channel family
* News, financial programs, and up-to-datepackage, and go up to $57.99 per month for the
weather forecasts from CNN, The Fox News265-channel Premier package which includes 73
Channel, The Weather Channel, and BloombergXM satellite radio channels plus 31 movie channels
Televisionfrom HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, and Starz. It also
* Special Interest programs from Arts andincludes local channels and DVR service.