
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. For the ultimate TV experience, consider a TV that's capable of 1080p resolution.
Choose either the DIRECTV® HD or the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver. To enjoy programs in 1080p, the highest HD format, you need a DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver connected to a 1080p-capable TV with an HDMI cable.
Choose the CHOICE XTRA™ + HD Access or PLUS HD DVR™ package. Or pick any other package and select an HD receiver—we'll automatically add HD Access. An HD Access fee ($10.00/month) will be added automatically to your account.
To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD Access fee ($10.00/month), a DIRECTV Slimline Dish, HD receiver, and HD television equipment are required. Number of channels varies by package. Number of channels varies by package.