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It's as easy as 1-2-3.
With the most channels in HD, the most sports in HD*, the most movies in 1080p — the best picture quality available — DIRECTV delivers an unsurpassed HD experience. If you don't already have DIRECTV HD, take a look below to see how easy it is to start enjoying it.
What
You Need:
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1. HD-ready Television
Make sure your TV or the one you're about to purchase is "HD-ready." This means that it's capable of displaying at least 720 progressive lines of resolution (720p). For the best HD experience, consider a TV that's capable of 1080 progressive lines resolution (1080p). -
2. HD Receiver
Choose either the DIRECTV® HD receiver or our most advanced receiver, the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR. With the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR, you can experience blockbuster DIRECTV on DEMAND movies in 1080p, the same stunning HD quality as Blu-ray. Just connect the receiver to your 1080p-capable TV with an HDMI cable. -
3. HD Service
Add HD service to the TV package of your choice when placing your DIRECTV order. If you're already a customer and don't have HD, you can upgrade online by signing in to My Account and going to Add Service.
Get the most out of DIRECTV HD
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DIRECTV® HD EXTRA PACK
Get a special group of popular channels available only in HD, including Crime & Investigation HD, HDNet Movies, MGM HD, Palladia HD, Smithsonian HD and Universal HD. -
1080p on DIRECTV on DEMAND
As the leader in HD, DIRECTV brings you the latest in HD technology: 1080p, the same stunning HD format as Blu-ray, offering the best picture quality available today. The hottest Hollywood blockbusters are now available in 1080p on DIRECTV on DEMAND. -
Exclusive Sports Packages
DIRECTV offers the most sports in HD. With NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan® and NASCAR HotPass™ (FREE to all DIRECTV customers), available only on DIRECTV, you'll experience sports like never before.
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A whole new world of TV enjoyment awaits you.
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The best in HD just got
even better.DIRECTV offers the most full-time HD channels of any satellite or cable TV provider — and now with DIRECTV, HD is FREE for life†. Experience your favorite movies, shows and sports in breathtaking HD on DIRECTV at no extra charge! {id:"free_hd"}Terms & Conditions
Maximize Your HD Experience
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Take advantage of our HD receivers' Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound capability by connecting a home theater sound system
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Enjoy on-demand movies in 1080p, the best picture quality available, by connecting your DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver to your HD-ready TV with an HDMI cable
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DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR
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 hottest DIRECTV on DEMAND movies in 1080p, the best picture quality available
- Set your recordings wherever you are with any mobile phone or computer