DirecTV

DirecTV
About This Provider
Customer Service Number: 
800-494-4388
About The Service
Service Type: 
Satellite
Services Offered: 
Television
Local HD/DTV Channels Available: 
4
National HD Channels: 
66
Pros: 
  • Robust channel lineup
  • Very large HD channel offering
  • Offers top four Green Bay local channels in high-definition
  • Offers Big Ten Network and NFL Network, both in HD
  • Inexpensive service and good specials available for new customers
  • Offers exclusive packages like "NFL Sunday Ticket"
  • Offers selection of foreign-language programming
  • User interface generally seen as easy to use
  • Lease cost per receiver less expensive than Time Warner Cable ($5 vs. $8)
Cons: 
  • Receivers required for every TV you use
  • Requires a satellite dish to be placed on exterior of residence
  • Service may be affected by inclement weather
  • No PEG (public access) channels
  • No WPNE or WBAY subchannels
  • WPNE (PBS) not offered in high-definition
  • Equipment may be expensive
  • Access to HD programming requires additional monthly fee of $10-15
  • Contract for mimimum service length required
  • Pro-rated termination fees can cost hundreds of dollars
  • Requires approved credit and credit card
  • Maximum of six receivers per household
  • Programming may be expensive after initial contract term expires
  • Upfront costs to lease of HD DVR expensive
  • No multi-room DVR viewing
  • Customer service may be difficult to deal with
  • Some readers have reported long-standing billing issues
  • Multiple cables may be needed to service dual-tuner DVR
  • Software update to receivers may require reboot, sometimes scheduled during primetime
HD Channel Offerings
3.264705
Average: 3.3 (34 votes)
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