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Record all your favorite shows, movies and sports and enjoy them on your schedule, not the networks.

When DIRECTV launched in 1994, DIRECTV was the first entertainment service in the U.S. to deliver all digital-quality, multi-channel TV programming to an 18-inch satellite dish.

Every 8 seconds, someone switches to DIRECTV

If your game is blacked out, GameSearch will tell you if the game is on another channel.

Only DIRECTV brings you every NFL game every Sunday with NFL SUNDAY TICKET.

DIRECTV is your exclusive ticket to all 64 NCAA games of the Big Dance.

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

Find all the sports action you crave with just a few clicks of your remote.

Enjoy the best Cantonese entertainment, including Jade TV, with our Jadeworld package, available without a base package.

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.

You may think you are paying less with Dish Network or cable, but in a matter of months, your cost could more than double.

DIRECTV delivers the best TV for your money.

Catch over 600 different movies a month playing on 14 channels, including five in HD. Starz Super Pack has something for your whole family.

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

Pay your bill, browse shows and set your DVR, order Pay Per View or new equipment. You can do it all on directv.com with just a few clicks.

DIRECTV delivers a TV experience you cannot get with Dish Network or cable.

DIRECTV has original series and Hollywood hits no one else has.

BabyFirstTV goes beyond traditional TV to deliver award winning, expert approved programs to help you and your child learn and play together.

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

A number of different vendors produce DIRECTV dishes, receivers and accessories.

Record up to 100 hours of standard-definition content with DIRECTV Digital Video Recorders (DVRs).

DIRECTV pause and rewind features make live high-definition TV available for up to 90 minutes.

DIRECT HDMI output, Component, S-Video, Composite, and Optical Audio outputs are available.

You are in control of how you watch - back up, slow down or use instant replay.

View and log Caller ID information provided by your local phone company.

Record every episode of your favorite shows automatically — even if the day or time of the show changes during the week.

Customize the guide by choosing only the channels you want to see.

Get a DIRECTV dish. The dish is actually a parabolic reflector that captures a satellite TV signal and focuses it on the feed horn that sticks out in front of the dish. The feed horn amplifies and filters the signal and sends it to the receiver.

DIRECTV DVRs let you record a program while you watch another program, and even record two programs while watching one of your recorded programs.

DIRECTV plans to offer access to local channels in HD in more than 88% of U.S. homes.

DIRECTV HDTV provides the crystal clear picture you want and access to enhanced surround sound with Dolby Digital technology.

All DIRECTV HDTV channels in 100% digital quality. It is as if you are there.

DIRECTV HD colors are brighter, the sound is crisper, and both audio and video can be recorded!

DIRECTV offers an unbeatable lineup of HD events, sports and pay per view movies.

With DIRECTV HDTV, you get a variety of HD programming, including ESPN HD, Discovery HD Theater, HBO HD, SHOWTIME HD and more including HD shows from the major networks with off-air antenna.

With the DIRECTV Series Link feature, you can automatically record an entire season of your favorite shows, even if they change day or time.

Digital and high-definition programming are not equal - HDTV provides much clearer picture and color.

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.

DIRECTV HD TV DVR technology includes Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound so you can listen to superb theater-quality sound with additional hardware.

DIRECTV satellite TV is the first to bring true High Definition TV to the home with interactive guides and a Search Wizard find the shows of interest to you.

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

While DIRECTV offers new state of the art high quality video quality all the time, m old monopolistic control over the cable markets for too long has resulted in cable companies offering poor service, fewer programming choices, lower quality, and high price increases.

While DIRECTV digital HD picture quality is crystal clear, cable TV has excessive digital artifacts, the little squares that appear in the picture, and also may appear as intermittent picture freezing.

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

Although many cable subscribers are reasonably well satisfied with their service, many cable customers are unhappy with poor reception, frequent outages, limited channel selection, and high monthly fees for premium channels. DIRECTV is an excellent alternative.

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.

DIRECTV is on the cutting edge of Home Theater Technology as opposed to cable TV which is the blunt old edge of ancient TV technology.

Unlike cable receivers, all DIRECTV receivers deliver Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Sound and Dolby digital optical output is available on some satellite receivers.

DIRECTV, sometimes spelled incorrectly as DIRECT TV or DIRECTTV, offers perhaps the best entertainment value in the United States today!

DIRECTV allows you to surf a large number of channels with ease as the DIRECTV remote control is we-designed for maximum channel changing power!

DIRECTV Plus HD DVRs have the Media Share feature that allows you to view photos stored on your PC on your TV and also listen to music that you have stored on your PC.

All of the DIRECTV HR22 receiver units also are compatible with Dolby Digitial Surround Sound and all can support caller ID. You can also customize your favorite channel list on all of them.

If you live in a rented home apartment, or condo, please review your lease agreement to confirm permission before scheduling installation with DIRECTV. If you need to get permission from your landlord to install DIRECTV, you can use the DIRECTV Installation Permission Form to document the permission.

The DIRECTV HR20 65 to 100 HD DVR is capable of viewing programs in SD or HD. With this unit, you can have caller ID on your television so you do not have to get up to see who is calling. The 65 to 100 unit also features the Advanced Program Guide.

DIRECTV offers many HD DVRs. Each DVR has different versions. The DIRECTV HR20 is one of those DVRs.

DIRECTV offers sophisticated satellite TV technology that changes and advances extremely fast, so DIRECTV provides you with upgrades and free replacement of receivers. Call 866-728-8329 to take advantage of available promotions.

Residential DIRECTV customers can access their account to veiw important account information by registering on the DIRECTV website www.directv.com.

DIRECTV offers 92 national HD channels but plans to have the capacity for 150 national HD channels and 1500 local channels. Customers will also have access to more HD programming via the new DIRECTV On DEMAND VOD service that will launch in 2009.

High speed internet is another feature offered by DIRECTV that is very fast and reliable and can be added onto your monthly plan.

The DIRECTV HR22 65 to 100 HD DVR receiver is completely compatible with all of DIRECTV HD offerings. You can watch standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) on this unit. The HR22 65 to 100 also features the Advanced Program Guide.

You can watch a wide selection of movies on DIRECTV in the comfort of your own living room!

The DIRECTV website can give you all the information you need to know about DIRECTV.

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