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.
Choose either the DIRECTV® HD or the DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver. The DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR receiver combines both HD and digital video recording capabilities into one easy-to-use unit.
Choose the CHOICE XTRA™ + HD Access or PLUS HD DVR™ package. Or pick any other package and select an HD receiver when you place your order. An HD Access fee ($9.99/month) will be added automatically to your account.
To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD Access fee ($9.99/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.