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When you‘re in the mood for a movie, you can count on the convenience of DIRECTV® Pay Per View to deliver the hottest blockbuster releases right to your home.

Effective April 15, 2008, DVR recordings of PPV movies will be available for 24 hours of unlimited viewing after purchase. Major movie studios have required that satellite and cable providers alike may no longer allow their customers to view these recordings for longer than 24 hours. During the 24 hour viewing period, you will continue to enjoy all of your DVR features such as pause and rewind.

 

Top 5 questions

Will movies purchased before April 15, 2008 remain on my playlist?

Yes, movies purchased before April 15, 2008, currently on your playlist will remain on your playlist. They are not affected by this new policy.

How long will selections I've opted to "record/buy later" be on my playlist?

When you opt to "record/buy later" the movie will stay on your DVR playlist for a longer period of time. Your 24-hour clock begins when you actually buy your PPV movie selection.

Which receivers have the "record/buy later" feature?

The "record/buy later" feature is offered on DIRECTV Plus DVR or DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receivers, but not on the DIRECTV with TiVo receivers.

Does this new policy apply to Pay Per View events?

This new 24-hour policy applies only to Pay Per View movies.

Could a Pay Per View movie expire from my playlist before I get around to watching it?

Yes, the 24-hour viewing period is triggered by your purchase of the Pay Per View movie, so make sure to plan accordingly. If you are not sure you will be able to watch your selection within the 24-hour viewing period, use your "record/buy later" function available on DIRECTV Plus DVR or DIRECTV Plus HD DVR receivers.

*Additional $1.50 charge when ordered by phone utilizing the automated ordering system or a $5 charge if an operator-assisted order. Regular movie price $3.99. Pay Per View event purchase price is nonrefundable. To order Pay Per View programming by remote, a DIRECTV subscription is required and all DIRECTV Receivers must be continuously connected to the same land-based phone line.