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For 15 years, DIRECTV has been Americas #1 Satellite TV service, with over 18 million households enjoying it everyday.

See the channels you really want to watch with DIRECTV HD, like ESPN, The Discovery Channel, CNN, SPEED and many more.

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

From cricket to baseball to football to international soccer to all the major college match-ups, you name it and DIRECTV has it.

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

DIRECTV is your exclusive ticket to all 64 NCAA games of the Big Dance.

Enjoy your favorite Polish programming and the best Polish music with two radio channels.

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

See the original series that have everyone talking, the latest Hollywood hits, once-in-a-lifetime sports events and more.

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

You may live in the U.S. but that does not mean you cannot stay in touch with best in TV from the rest of the world. Brazilian, Filipino, Russian and many more. Take your pick from our tremendous selection of international packages from the world over.

Pick from two Chinese packages for Mandarin speakers which are Jadeworld™ and MandarinDirect II.

Whatever you are in the mood to see, you will find it on Cinemax. Get three channels, two in HD, of the best action, romance, comedy or foreign films.

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

Pay your bill, browse shows and set your DVR, order Pay Per View or new equipment all on directv.com with just a few clicks. We even have an online assistant to guide you through the process.

Get a special group of popular channels available only in HD featuring classic movies, specialty programs and more.

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.

With breathtaking picture quality, stunning Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound, the hottest DIRECTV on DEMAND movies in 1080p, and the best picture quality available, TV doesn't get any better than DIRECTV.

See the best DIRECTV on DEMAND movies in the same stunning HD quality as Blu-ray.

Although DIRECTV equipment has multiple manufacturers and this complicates your choice somewhat, it also gives you the freedom to choose DIRECTV equipment.

When you program DIRECTV TiVo-like features, it will track and record your favorite shows whenever they are on the air.

Even if the network switches channels, TiVo-like DIRECTV hardware features will track down programming content and record it for you.

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.

Get more information by using DIRECTV interactive features like DIRECTV Active which gives personalized, interactive weather, horoscopes, lottery results and Best Bets (What iss Hot).

Customize the guide by choosing only the channels you want to see.

A DIRECTV receiver has parental controls that let you block programs you feel are unsuitable for your children.

DIRECTV offers DVR (digital video recorder) receivers. These receivers let you record hundreds of hours of programs and store them on DVR's hard drive.

DIRECTV plans to offer access to local channels in HD in more than 88% of U.S. homes.

Get the ultimate experience from your high definition television with DIRECTV HD equipment.

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

CABLE IN connects the RG-6 cable from your cable TV provider (if you have one) to your DIRECT HDTV DVR.

The DIRECTV SATELLITE IN RG-6 cable from the satellite dish connects to this jack.

With DIRECTV HDTV, you get a variety of HD programming, including ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HBO HD, SHOWTIME HD and more including HD shows from the major networks with off-air antenna.

A DIRECTV HDTV DVR has the capability to one-touch record, auto record, manual record and bookmark shows.

A DIRECTV HDTV DVR can pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes. Control what you watch - back up, slow down or use instant replay.

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

With the DIRECTV HDTV DVR 14-day Advanced Program Guide you can search the channel guide for shows up to 14 days in advance.

DIRECTV customer service is better than cable companies.

Decades of operating as monopolies has made cable companies complacent and indifferent to customer needs and new technology as compared to DIRECTV, the consistent industry leader in customer service.

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.

Digital Cable requires an analog to digital conversion that limits system performance and degrades viewing quality compared to the DIRECTV 100% Digital Satellite delivery that creates strikingly sharp and clear digital picture images.

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

Although many cable subscribers are reasonably well satisfied with their service, many cable customers are unhappy with poor reception, frequent outages, limited channel selection, and high monthly fees for premium channels. DIRECTV is an excellent alternative.

Local Networks are available in digital quality through DIRECTV via a small antenna to receive programming that is broadcast on local channels. Cable companies do not offer this option.

Unlink cable TV, DIRECTV offers a huge selection of movies, sports, and concerts and many channels offer CD quality stereo music that can be plugged into a home music system and the audio channels are free.

Many movies on DIRECTV are already being broadcast in wide screen format while cable is still primarily standard format.

DIRECTV provides a much more attractive alternative to outdated analog cable television and offers better pricing, more programming choices, and better picture quality.

Sometimes the installation of your DIRECTV system (dish and/or converter units) may require structural changes that might be restricted or limited by the lease.

DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket service is offered at an extra charge, but is definitely worth it if you love Football on Sunday!

DIRECTV offers certain sports channels that other services cannot offer. These exclusive sports channels such as NFL Sunday Ticket are the best value on the market for serious sports fans!

Through this on-screen guide, a list of favorite channels can be set up which will facilitate easier surfing through the large number of channels available to DIRECTV customers.

The DIRECTV 100 to 165 HR20 HD DVR is able to view SD or HD programs and features 2 satellite tuners and the Advanced Program Guide that enables viewers to easily browse channels. The HR20 too to 165 also features caller ID. This way, you can tell who is calling you without getting up from your couch.

DIRECTV has interactive channels that allow you to watch multiple shows at once.

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

The DIRECTV HR20 145 to 200 unit can display programs in SD or HD and has the Advanced Program Guide as well as caller ID. With the 145 to 200 unit, you can pause and rewind live shows for up to 90 minutes.

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

The Series Link Feature of the DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is very useful feature that allows you to record an entire season of shows without finding each one. When a show is re-scheduled, the receiver changes with it automatically.

High speed internet is another feature offered by DIRECTV that is very fast and reliable and can be added onto your monthly plan.

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

The DIRECTV HR22 210 to 360 HD DVR model can record up to 210 hours of HD programs. It can also record up to 1315 hours of SD programs. With this unit you have several different playback options: slow-motion, frame advance, multiple forward and rewind speeds, and pause and rewind lice HD or SD for up to 90 minutes.

The DIRECTV website is a user-friendly feature, allowing you to order service and use a TV Explorer that shows you what shows or movies are on at what time.

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