DIRECTV VS. CABLE
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DIRECTV is #1 over all other cable and satellite providers. Get DIRECTV connected via Satellite or via your existing Internet service and take advantage of limited-time offers when you switch today!Compared to subscription TV cable and satellite providers in the 2022 American Customer Satisfaction Index survey of customers. (ACSI®) survey of customers. ACSI is a registered trademark of the American Customer Satisfaction Index LLC. Plus, get a guaranteed price for 2 years! Packages start at $64.99/mo. for 24 mos. plus taxes & fees*
DIRECTV is #1 over all other cable and satellite providers. Get DIRECTV connected via Satellite or via your existing Internet service and take advantage of limited-time offers when you switch today!ⓘ
Plus, get a guaranteed price for 2 years! Packages start at $64.99/mo. for 24 mos. plus taxes & fees*
*with AutoPay and Paperless Bill. Advanced Receiver Service (ARS) Fee $15/mo. extra. Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. extra & applies to CHOICE Pkg or higher. Via Satellite requires 24-mo. agmt.See details
Don’t compromise! Switch to DIRECTV & get $200.
Switching your current TV provider? Reward yourself with DIRECTV's new, advanced features plus get a $200 Visa Reward Card to use anywhere Visa is accepted.
Must switch from satellite or select cable/streaming tv. Must redeem w/latest tv bill. Select sales channels only. More info at directv.com. See eligible providers.
New approved residential DIRECTV customers only. Equipment lease req’d. Add’l Terms for Satellite customers- $19.95 activation may apply. 24-mo. agmt req'd. Equipment lease req’d & fee applies if not returned. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.). Credit card req’d (except MA, PA).Offer details
New approved residential DIRECTV customers only. Equipment lease req’d. Add’l Terms for Satellite customers- $19.95 activation may apply. 24-mo. agmt req'd. Equipment lease req’d & fee applies if not returned. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.). Credit card req’d (except MA, PA).Offer details
Compare DIRECTV via Satellite to cable providers
See why DIRECTV via Satellite is #1 in customer satisfaction over all other cable and satellite providers.ⓘ
DIRECTV via Satellite | Spectrum | Xfinity (Comcast) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | Xfinity (Comcast) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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). | |
*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.
Ordering is easy
Become a DIRECTV customer in just a few simple steps.
Select
Select the package that works best for you.
Connect
Choose how to connect to DIRECTV, via Satellite dish or via your existing Internet service.
Add-on
Select premium channel add-ons as desired.
Checkout
CONGRATULATIONS! You’re now a DIRECTV customer!
Choose the best package for you
You’ll customize your package on the next step, including whether you want to connect via Satellite or Internet.
Switching TV providers? Get a $200 Visa Reward Card!
Must switch from satellite or select cable/streaming tv. Must redeem w/latest tv bill. Select sales channels only. More info at directv.com. See eligible providers.
ENTERTAINMENT
Must-have sports, news, and entertainment
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
$64.99/mo.
for 24 mos. + taxes & fees.
ARS Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies. Via Satellite req's 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
ARS Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies. Via Satellite req's 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
75+ channels, including essentials like AMC, CNN, Disney Channel, ESPN & ESPN2, Nickelodeon & more. See channel lineup- Local channels included
- First Gemini device included²
- Special offer for premium networks
- DVR service to record your favorite movies and shows
CHOICE™
Our most popular package—best for sports!
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
$84.99/mo.
for 24 mos. + taxes & fees.
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
- 105+ channels, including specialty sports: ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network & more. See channel lineup
- Local channels included
- First Gemini device included²
- Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
- Special offer for premium networks
- DVR service to record your favorite movies and shows
ULTIMATE
Perfect for families & movie-lovers!
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
$109.99/mo.
for 24 mos. + taxes & fees.
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
- 140+ channels, including more sports & movies: CBS Sports Network, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel, NHL Network, STARZ Encore & more. See channel lineup
- Local channels included
- First Gemini device included²
- Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
- Special offer for premium networks
- DVR service to record your favorite movies and shows
PREMIER
Get it all—premium networks included!
Price guaranteed for first 2 years!
$154.99/mo.
for 24 mos. + taxes & fees.
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
ARS Fee $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fee up to $13.99/mo. are extra & apply. Via Satellite req’s 24-mo. agmt., AutoPay, and Paperless Bill.Offer details
- 150+ channels, including the top-rated premium networks: Max¹ (formerly HBO Max™), SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and Cinemax®. See channel lineup
- Local channels included
- Premium networks included
- First Gemini device included²
- Regional Sports Networks for watching your local teams
- DVR service to record your favorite movies and shows
New approved residential customers only (equipment lease req’d). 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. *Add’l Terms for Satellite customers: Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) applies if not returned. Restr’s apply. 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. ²High-speed internet req'd. 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.
*Google login required. High speed internet required. Separate subscription/login required for 3rd party app content.
Enjoy premium networks included on us for 3 months
Enjoy your first 3 months of premium networks–Max (formerly HBO Max™), SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and MGM+™—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE packages.
That’s a $160 value, included on us.*
*Max, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and MGM+ are included for 3 months and auto-renew thereafter at then prevailing rates (currently $14.99/mo. for Max, $11/mo. each for Cinemax, SHOWTIME and STARZ and $6/mo. for MGM+), unless you call to 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.
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?