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When DIRECTV launched in 1994, DIRECTV was the first entertainment service in the U.S. to deliver all digital-quality, multi-channel TV programming to an 18-inch satellite dish.

DIRECTV has been America's #1 satellite TV service for 15 years.

With the most channels in HD, including your local channels, DIRECTV delivers the best that TV has to offer.

If you are not already enjoying DIRECTV HD, here is what you need to start experiencing it today.

With the latest DVR and HD technology rolled into one easy-to-use unit, our most advanced receiver will change the way you enjoy home theater.

Never miss a show. Watch and record all your favorites in HD.

Experience the best in premium programming on DIRECTV with 33 channels of HBO, SHOWTIME, Cinemax and Starz.

No other cable or satellite TV service can offer better reliability than DIRECTV.

See everything from the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to groundbreaking indies to the bold original series that have everyone talking.

Get the best Russian programming for every age group on DIRECTV, including Channel 1 and RTR Planeta and TV Nanny, the only 24/7 Russian childrens channel in the U.S.

DIRECTV and Dish Network are both satellite TV services but that is where the similarity ends.

See for yourself why DIRECTV is the leader in sports.

You may think you are paying less with Dish Network or cable, but in a matter of months, your costs could more than double.

DIRECTV gives you an unbeatable TV experience and locks in your best price for one full year.

Enjoy coverage you will not see anywhere else of the US Open, Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon.

DIRECTV delivers a TV experience you cannot get with Dish Network or cable.

We have the channels you want and more of them in HD than anyone.

BabyFirstTV goes beyond traditional TV to deliver award winning, expert approved programs to help you and your child learn and play together.

See up to eight popular sports channels on a single screen and select any one to watch full screen.

DIRECTV equipment includes a DIRECTV dish or satellite dish, DIRECTV receivers and remote controls.

This gives you good control over your viewing. TiVo is extremely popular with subscribers.

DIRECTV DVRs have one touch record, auto record, manual record, and bookmark features.

Parental locks and control features are available on DIRECT equipment to ensure that your children do not have access to programming that parents have decided is not suitable for viewing by their children.

With DIRECTV, you do not need to choose between two shows to watch. You can see both shows and record two shows at once!

View and log Caller ID information provided by your local phone company.

Answer the phone or raid the fridge, and pause your TV for up to 90 minutes — then pick up just where you left off. Plus rewind and fast-forward in a snap.

Effortlessly records your favorite shows with a single button touch or on a moment’s notice. Also access favorite scenes in recordings instantly.

A DIRECTV receiver allows you to view an on-screen guide that shows you what's on DIRECTV and gives a brief summary of each program.

With a DIRECTV DVR you can pause a live TV show so you can answer your phone or get a drink, then watch the rest of the show when you are ready.

With DIRECTV HDTV, you can access to over 265 digital-quality channels by subscription in select markets. Find a competitor that can do that.

Access to DIRECTV High-Definition gives you the best sports, movies, family and special events with your paid subscription.

DIRECTV HD has the technology to bring the excitement of the game and the suspense of a thriller right into your living room.

With the latest DVR and HD technology rolled into one easy-to-use unit, the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR will change the way you enjoy home theater. Images are sharper.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR also features Media Share, allowing you to enjoy photos and music stored on your Intel Viiv processor technology-based PC - on your TV.

While DIRECTV digital programming provides advanced image quality and sound, HD (the highest form of digital technology) makes for an even greater picture and sound.

With the DIRECTV Series Link feature, you can automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows, even if they change day or time.

Digital and high-definition programming are not equal - HDTV provides much clearer picture and color.

DIRECTV HD Satellite TV receivers have 2 satellite tuners for access to SD and HD programming.

With a DIRECTV DVR, you can pause live TV for up to 30 minutes, rewind, use instant replay, watch programming in slow motion, and fast-forward through all recorded shows.

DIRECTV HD picture quality will blow you away, especially the HDTV channels to the point that you have to see it to believe the incredibly high resolution picture.

In an increasingly wireless world, cable TV is becoming an antiquated technology. Wireless satellite technology like DIRECTV is the wave of the future.

Many times cable TV images have a ghosting quality, snow, excessive grain and limited resolution that is is stark contrast to the high definition picture quality of DIRECTV HDTV.

DIRECTV service pricing remains consistent without the continuous rate hikes that cable TV operators are prone to imposing on their captive subscribers.

DIRECTV provides more programming options for the dollar than cable TV.

If you are a pro baseball fan, subscribe to DIRECTV MLB Extra Innings.

If you are a pro basketball fan, get the DIRECTV NBA League Pass and watch more games than you could ever get on cable TV.

DIRECTV carries many foreign language, religious, and other niche channels that are not available from cable providers.

DIRECTV is on the cutting edge of Home Theater Technology as opposed to cable TV which is the blunt old edge of ancient TV technology.

Unlike cable receivers, all DIRECTV receivers deliver Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound and Dolby digital optical output is available on some satellite receivers.

You can install DIRECTV if you live in a multi-tenant buildings such as condos, apartments, and etc. as long as you have permission from your landlord.

Join the Millions of people who are switching to the #1 satellite TV service, DIRECTV - the largest satellite TV provider in the United States!

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR offers parental locks on the receiver so, if there are certain channels that you think your children should not view, simply lock the channels so that your children cannot view them.

The DIRECTV HR20 145 to 200 unit can record up to 145 hours of HD programs. It can also record up to 875 hours of SD programs. With this unit, you can set an entire season of shows to record instead of recording them individually.

If you live in a rented home apartment, or condo, please review your lease agreement to confirm permission before scheduling installation with DIRECTV. If you need to get permission from your landlord to install DIRECTV, you can use the DIRECTV Installation Permission Form to document the permission.

With DIRECTV, you can choose to use channel neighborhoods to easily locate the type of programming that is of interest to you.

DIRECTV simply has more to offer than Dish Network or cable.

DIRECTV is The Best in Customer Satisfaction with customer service cannot be beat. For the past several years, DIRECTV has received the highest score for customer satisfaction from The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

DIRECTV is far superior to Dish Network when it comes to sports channels.

DIRECTV is offered in different languages in countries all over the world such as Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, and Vietnamese with different packages and channels.

DIRECTV, sometime incorrectly spelled DirectTV or Direct TV) offers exclusive channels with the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR. You can check your local weather, see if you won the lottery and more. This enables you to view channels that you would not be able to view with ordinary cable.

For Alaska or Hawaii residents, if you move, new DIRECTV equipment might be needed.

DIRECTV significantly enhances its infrastructure by launching brand new HD satellites, building new earth stations, and launching MPEG-4 AVC.

One of the most popular programming packages is the NFL Sunday Ticket.

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