
We are defining the best TV experience in the world through a compelling mix of content, technology and service. We've contributed to the evolution of TV with our HD programming, interactive features, digital video recorder (DVR) services, quality customer service, and electronic program guide (EPG).
Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive programming and the most comprehensive collection of sports programming available anywhere, including NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ and MLB EXTRA INNINGS®. We offer access to quality programming delivered to homes, airports, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, office buildings, airplanes, automobiles and portable electronics. We even produce our own entertainment programming—Hometown Heroes, Supreme Court of Comedy, Passions, Championship Gaming Series and others. DIRECTV also leads the digital television technology revolution with exclusives such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ SuperFan™, US Open Interactive and YES Network Interactive. DIRECTV currently offers the most HD channels now, and soon the capacity for over 200 HD channels.†
Many of our more than 16,000 employees operate our broadcast centers on the ground, monitor our satellites in space and deliver industry-leading service and value. As an all-digital platform, we were the first to deliver an interactive on-screen program guide and Pay Per View ordering by remote control. Our innovations have led to six Emmy® Awards and hundreds of filings for US patents as we've introduced must-have technologies to the viewing experience.
For the ninth year in a row, DIRECTV scored higher in customer satisfaction than cable companies measured in the American Customer Satisfaction Index.* More than half of our employees primarily work to deliver the highest level of service to our customers, whether they call 1-800-DIRECTV, work with one of our installers or manage their accounts online at directv.com. We want our customers to rely on us to meet their needs effectively and professionally.
An entrepreneurial spirit is alive in all that we do, reinforcing our values of leadership, innovation, decisiveness, agility, teamwork and integrity. Our employees' diverse talents and life experiences generate the ideas that continue to drive the company forward, ahead of vour competitors. Their pride and enthusiasm is vital to each and every job across more than one dozen U.S. locations. Thanks to their abilities and innovative thinking, DIRECTV is competitive in a rapidly changing industry.
† Number of channels subject to available HD programming and varies by package selection.
*Source: Among the largest national cable & satellite TV providers. 2009 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School.