DIRECTV VS. CABLE

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DIRECTV ranks higher than Cable in overall quality.Compared to subscription TV cable providers in the 2023 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) survey of customers. ACSI and its logo are registered trademarks of the American Customer Satisfaction Index, LLC.  Take advantage of limited-time promotional offers when you switch today!

DIRECTV ranks higher than Cable in overall quality.ⓘ Take advantage of limited-time promotional offers when you switch today!

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New approved residential customers only. 24-mo. agmt req'd. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) applies if equip. not returned. Restr’s apply. Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). Price incl. TV Pkg & equip. fees for first TV. Charges may apply for each add’l connected TV. Equipment lease required for satellite customers.See details

The best value in entertainment & sports

Get the ENTERTAINMENT package with DIRECTV Sports Pack* to enjoy 75+ channels and 20+ specialty sports networks for less than $100 per month.ⓘ

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*$79.99 (including $15/mo ARS fee) + $14.99 Sports Pack for $94.98 per month. Requires AutoPay and Paperless Bill. Ltd. time offer. New resid. customers w/24 mo. agmt. Redemption req’d. After 3 months promotional offers auto-renew monthly at then-prevailing rates (currently $14.99/mo.) for DIRECTV Sports Pack. Cancel online or by phone. Offer subj. to change. Some channels may be incl. in base pkg, visit directv.com/sportspack for more info.Offer details

Cancel online or by phone. Blackouts may apply. Offer subj. to change. Some channels may be incl. in base pkg. For more info about Sports Pack, click here.

Compare DIRECTV via Satellite to cable providers

	DIRECTV via Satellite	Spectrum
The most live sports in 4Kⓘ
HD DVR Device includedⓘ
200+ hours HD DVR storage includedⓘ
Available in rural areas
Access to thousands of appsⓘ	Requires Gemini device (included for well-qualified customers; high speed internet required). Google login required.	Requires Apple TV (sold separately).

Compare DIRECTV via Internet to cable providers

See how DIRECTV via Internet stacks up against the competition.

	DIRECTV via Internet	Spectrum
Unlimited hours of Cloud DVR storage included & unlimited simultaneous DVR recordingsⓘ
Access your DVR recordings wherever you areⓘ		Requires add’l fee
Stream on unlimited devices at once in your homeⓘ
Access to thousands of appsⓘ	Requires Gemini device (included for well-qualified customers; high speed internet required). Google login required.	Requires Apple TV (sold separately).

Req's separate subscription/login for 3rd party apps. High speed internet-connected compatible device required.

YOUR TICKET TO THE GAME

Get access to the ultimate pro football experience on DIRECTVⓘ

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REGIONAL SPORTS LEADER

More Regional Sports Networks than Dish, YouTube & Hulu+Live combined*

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*Compared to cable, Dish and most streaming providers. RSNs avail. with CHOICE package or higher. Availability of RSNs varies by ZIP code and package.

Get up to $450 in Visa Reward Cards when you purchase NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube

Not into football? We’ve still got a Visa Reward Card for you.

$450

With any DIRECTV package & proof of purchase of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube.¹

$200

With CHOICE package & above.²

$100

With ENTERTAINMENT package.²

¹Ltd time offer. Req’s purchase of new DIRECTV svc. w/24-mo. agmt. Offer not endorsed/associated w/ YouTube or NFL. Must redeem w/proof of purchase, amount of card varies based on your purchase price (up to $450 excludes taxes) of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube. Get Visa Reward Card w/in 3 bill cycles Directv.com only. ²Ends 10/2/23. Redemption req’d. w/ 24-mo. agmt. New approved resid. customers. Available online only.

Terms applicable to all reward card offers: Req’s purchase of new DIRECTV svc. w/24-mo. agmt. Early agmt. termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) applies if equip. not returned. Available online only. Restr’s apply. May be modified or discont’d at any time. Credit card req’d. Add’l terms for Satellite customers: equip. lease req’d.See details

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From us to you. Sign up for NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and get up to $450 in Visa Reward Cards!

Ltd time offer. Req’s purchase of new DIRECTV svc. w/24-mo. agmt. Offer not endorsed/associated w/ YouTube or NFL. Must redeem w/proof of purchase, amount of card varies based on your purchase price (up to $450 excludes taxes) of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube. Get Visa Reward Card w/in 3 bill cycles Directv.com only.See details

GET AT LEAST $100 IN REWARD CARDS

ENTERTAINMENT

Must-have sports, news, and entertainment

Price guaranteed for first 2 years!

$64.99/mo.

($79.99/mo. w/ req’d ARS $15/mo. Fee) w/24-mo. agmt. + taxes, fees, AutoPay & Paperless Bill.See details

75+ channels, including essentials like AMC, CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN & ESPN2, Nickelodeon & more. See channel lineup
Local channels included, where available
Special offer for premium networks
DIRECTV Sports Pack included for first 3 Months. Including NFL RedZone from NFL Network

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GET AT LEAST $200 IN REWARD CARDS

CHOICE™

Our most popular package—best for sports!

Price guaranteed for first 2 years!

$84.99/mo.

($113.98/mo. w/ req’d ARS $15/mo. & Regional Sports Fees up to $13.99/mo.) w/24-mo. agmt. + taxes, fees, AutoPay & Paperless Bill.See details

105+ channels, everything in ENTERTAINMENT, plus specialty sports: ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network & more. See channel lineup
Local channels included, where available
Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
Special offer for premium networks
DIRECTV Sports Pack included for first 3 Months. Including NFL RedZone from NFL Network

Select this package

GET AT LEAST $200 IN REWARD CARDS

ULTIMATE

Perfect for families & movie-lovers

Price guaranteed for first 2 years!

$109.99/mo.

($138.98/mo. w/ req’d ARS $15/mo. & Regional Sports Fees up to $13.99/mo.) w/24-mo. agmt. + taxes, fees, AutoPay & Paperless Bill.See details

140+ channels, everything in CHOICE™, plus more sports & movies: CBS Sports Network, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel, NHL Network, STARZ Encore. See channel lineup
Local channels included, where available
Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
Special offer for premium networks
DIRECTV Sports Pack included for first 3 Months. Including NFL RedZone from NFL Network

Select this package

GET AT LEAST $200 IN REWARD CARDS

PREMIER

Get it all—premium networks included!

Price guaranteed for first 2 years!

$154.99/mo.

($183.98/mo. w/ req’d ARS $15/mo. & Regional Sports Fees up to $13.99/mo.) w/24-mo. agmt. + taxes, fees, AutoPay & Paperless Bill.See details

150+ channels, everything in ULTIMATE, plus the top-rated premium networks: Max¹, SHOWTIME^®, STARZ^®, and Cinemax^®. See channel lineup
Premium networks included
Local channels included, where available
Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
Includes every DIRECTV Sports Pack channel & NFL RedZone from NFL Network

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Terms apply to all offers. New approved residential customers only. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) applies if equip. not returned. Restr’s apply. Credit card req’d (except MA & PA). Price incl. TV Pkg & equip. fees for first TV. Charges may apply for each add’l connected TV. Equipment lease required for satellite customers. ¹Max: Max is used under license. Access Max through Max app or max.com with your DIRECTV log-in credentials. Compatible device or browser required. See details

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Next level TV is here

The exclusive Gemini device brings apps* & TV to one place, whether you connect to DIRECTV via Internet or Satellite. All controlled by voice remote powered by Google.

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*Google login required. High speed internet required. Separate paid subscription required for 3rd party app content. Interface shown for illustrative purposes. Experience will vary based on DIRECTV equipment.

Enjoy premium networks included on us for 3 months

Enjoy your first 3 months of premium networks–Max, SHOWTIME^®, STARZ^®, Cinemax^® and MGM+™—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages.
That’s a $160 value, included on us.*

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The Flash on Max, The Chi and Billions on SHOWTIME, Billy the Kid on MGM+, Lucy on Cinemax, and Power Book IV: Force on STARZ.

*Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, MGM+ and Cinemax auto-renew after 3 months at then prevailing rates [currently $15.99/mo. for Max, $11/mo. each for SHOWTIME, STARZ and Cinemax (SHOWTIME price $11.99/mo. effective 11/5/23), and $6/mo. for MGM+], unless you change or cancel. Req’s you to select offer. Offer subject to change & may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Max is used under license. Access Max only through Max app or max.com. Online account registration may be required. Offer not available to DIRECTV via Satellite and U-verse TV customers switching to DIRECTV via Internet.Offer details

Frequently asked questions

What makes DIRECTV a great choice?

DIRECTV offers access to thousands apps.

DIRECTV offers DVR storage and an integrated voice remote control powered by Google to help you find what you want fast. DIRECTV is available coast-to-coast even in rural areas. DIRECTV is the leader in regional sports networks.**

*Google login required. Separate subscription/login required for 3rd party app content. ** When compared to Dish and most streaming providers. Claim based on offering of Regional Sports Networks. RSNs available with CHOICE package or higher. All RSNs are not available in all areas and may vary by ZIP code and pkg.

Can I get DIRECTV if I am renting or living in an apartment building or dorm?

YES! As long as you have a reliable high speed internet connection OR a completed Landlord Approval Form we can proceed with the installation and activation of your TV service.

Is DIRECTV reliable?

DIRECTV delivers 99% reliability.* And DIRECTV has satellite customers covered during signal loss due to weather or other events. If signal degradation or signal loss occurs DIRECTV SignalSaver™ takes over. SignalSaver allows you to switch your programming on 160+ most watched channels and connect your TV through an existing home internet connection. Continue watching your programs until the satellite signal has been restored. Find out more

*Based on Nationwide Study of representative cities. SignalSaver requires HD DVR (model HR44 or later) connected to high-speed internet.

Get up to $450 in Reward Cards!

DIRECTV VS. CABLE

Quit settling for your local cable provider

Compare DIRECTV via Satellite to cable providers

Compare DIRECTV via Internet to cable providers

See how DIRECTV via Internet stacks up against the competition.

Get up to $450 in Visa Reward Cards when you purchase NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube

Not into football? We’ve still got a Visa Reward Card for you.

Need help? Try our quiz for a personalized recommendation.

Enjoy premium networks included on us for 3 months

Enjoy your first 3 months of premium networks–Max, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and MGM+™—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages. That’s a $160 value, included on us.*

Frequently asked questions

Can I get DIRECTV if I am renting or living in an apartment building or dorm?

Is DIRECTV reliable?

Enjoy your first 3 months of premium networks–Max, SHOWTIME^®, STARZ^®, Cinemax^® and MGM+™—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages.
That’s a $160 value, included on us.*