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DIRECTV gives you a television experience that is unlike any other.

DIRECTV has, on average, twice as many of your favorite HD channels than cable.

Every 8 seconds, someone switches to DIRECTV

If you have not experienced your favorite movies, shows and sports in HD, you have not seen anything yet.

If you are not already enjoying DIRECTV HD, here is what you need to start experiencing it today.

Never miss a game. Set your home DVR with any cell phone or computer.

Never miss a show. Watch and record all your favorites in HD.

Only DIRECTV offers the most live sports and games in breathtaking HD.

Set your recordings wherever you are with any mobile phone or computer.

See everything from the biggest Hollywood blockbusters to groundbreaking indies to the bold original series that have everyone talking.

You may live in the U.S. but that does not mean you cannot stay in touch with best in TV from the rest of the world. Brazilian, Filipino, Russian and many more. Take your pick from our tremendous selection of international packages from the world over.

Pick from two Chinese packages for Mandarin speakers which are Jadeworld™ and MandarinDirect II.

DIRECTV delivers the best TV for your money.

For the ultimate value in TV entertainment, you have to get DIRECTV.

Only DIRECTV gives you an enhanced viewing experience with extended coverage and stats at the press of a button on your remote.

DIRECTV has been ranked higher in customer satisfaction than cable by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

DIRECTV delivers an HD experience you cannot get on Dish Network or cable.

Experience the force, fury and finishing moves of WWE superstars and up-and-coming contenders.

Do not miss championship boxing matches and other once-in-a-lifetime events on DIRECTV Pay Per View.

Get your sports fix with over 35 DIRECTV sports channels including regional sports networks, international sports, seasonal sports, college sports and more.

Add the DIRECTV HD package and DVR service and you get the best choice and widest selection of high-definition programming and the convenience of digital video recording in one unit.

Using TiVo, you can also pause a live TV broadcast for up to 30 min, rewind it and play it back - in slow motion if you wish.

DIRECTV DVRs have one touch record, auto record, manual record, and bookmark features.

DIRECTV receivers support On-Screen Caller ID so you can see who is calling you on the phone without having to get up and look at your phone.

With DIRECTV, you do not need to choose between two shows to watch. You can see both shows and record two shows at once!

Search and record your favorite shows via person, title, keyword or channel.

Listen to superb theater quality sound with additional hardware.

Take advantage of DIRECTV interactive features like DIRECTV Active.

A DIRECTV receiver allows you to view an on-screen guide that shows you what's on DIRECTV and gives a brief summary of each program.

DIRECTV will give you a free dish, a four-room receiver system, and remotes when you order one of their program packages. Installation is also free.

With an DIRECTV HDTV DVR you can view and log Caller ID info provided by your local phone company. .

Get the ultimate experience from your high definition television with DIRECTV HD equipment.

A DIRECTV DVR AIR IN connection connects the cable from an off-air TV antenna (not from the satellite dish) to this jack. Both standard analog (NTSC) and high definition digital (ATSC) program broadcasts can be received through a single antenna connected to this jack.

CABLE IN connects the RG-6 cable from your cable TV provider (if you have one) to your DIRECT HDTV DVR.

To access more of the incredible HD programming available than just off-air programming, you need an HD programming source from a service provider such as DIRECTV.

Using a DIRECTV HDTV DVR, you can record two shows at once while watching another recording.

DIRECTV HDTV DVRs can continuously update their software and programming to provide the best in HD technology and programming.

A DIRECTV HDTV DVR can pause and rewind live HD TV for up to 90 minutes. Control what you watch - back up, slow down or use instant replay.

DIRECTV uses the latest HD technology giving you the ultimate viewing experience. HD programs have up to 10 times the amount of pixels seen on ordinary TV bringing life-like pictures into your own home.

The build-in DIRECTV HD tuner that your HDTV is equipped with will only allow you to receive the HD programming available over the air via an off-air antenna.

DIRECTV HD picture quality will blow you away, especially the HDTV channels to the point that you have to see it to believe the incredibly high resolution picture.

If you are a big pro football fan, subscribe to the DIRECTV NFL Sunday Ticket that offers unrivaled pro football programming.

Picture and sound quality on traditional analog cable is poor compared to DIRECTV HD.

Digital Cable requires an analog to digital conversion that limits system performance and degrades viewing quality compared to the DIRECTV 100% Digital Satellite delivery that creates strikingly sharp and clear digital picture images.

DIRECTV provides more programming options for the dollar than cable TV.

If you are a pro baseball fan, subscribe to DIRECTV MLB Extra Innings.

Local Networks are available in digital quality through DIRECTV via a small antenna to receive programming that is broadcast on local channels. Cable companies do not offer this option.

Sports fans, switch from cable TV and get the DIRECTV ESPN GamePlan that gives you hundreds of games each season - many more games than cable.

Many movies on DIRECTV are already being broadcast in wide screen format while cable is still primarily standard format.

DIRECTV provides a much more attractive alternative to outdated analog cable television and offers better pricing, more programming choices, and better picture quality.

DVR Advantages: DIRECTV has more to offer when it comes to DVR (Digital Video Recorder). This usually only takes 6-8 weeks. Dish Network also provides free DVR, however, they make you pay a minimal shipping fee.

Dish Network does not offer the Sunday Ticket deal and does not provide the same variety of sports channels as DIRECTV.

DIRECTV offers certain sports channels that other services cannot offer. These exclusive sports channels such as NFL Sunday Ticket are the best value on the market for serious sports fans!

In these cases, to avoid delays and possible problems in installation of your DIRECTV system, we recommend that you obtain a written or verbal permission from your property management and/or the landlord.

DIRECTV provides the FIRST RECEIVER FOR FREE and leases additional receivers for a nominal fee per month.

The DIRECTV HR20 100 to 165 unit can record up to 100 hours of HD programs. It can also record up to 700 hours of SD programs. The 100 to 165 unit features 2 composite stereo analog outputs, 1 digital audio output, and 1 HDMI audio output.

DIRECTV simply has more to offer than Dish Network or cable.

Click on one of the banners at the top of this page to Order DIRECTV Online or call (866) 728-8329 to order over the phone.

Get the most HD channels and schedule recording of shows to be broadcast in the future with a FREE DVR.

DIRECTV is offered in different languages in countries all over the world such as Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, and Vietnamese with different packages and channels.

With DIRECTV, you DO NOT have to pay the full monthly subscription fees for every additional receiver. You may choose to receive DIRECTV programming to each television set in your house.

When you have a DIRECTV Plus HD DVR, you can browse channels up to 14 days in advance. If you are going on vacation and you want to have shows to watch when you get back, you can simply look them up.

The DIRECTV Plus HD DVR is also capable with Dobly Digital 5.1 Surround Sound that creates a whole new sensation in viewing pleasure. You can also add additional hardware to DIRECTV surround sound.

The DIRECTV website is a user-friendly feature, allowing you to order service and use a TV Explorer that shows you what shows or movies are on at what time.

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