DIRECTV is the largest satellite television company serving more than 16 million customers. Here’s an overview of DIRECTV services and where to get the best deal on them.

DIRECTV Services

DIRECTV offers a number of services to its subscribers, including:

Programming

DIRECTV offers more than 265 channels of satellite television programming. These are sold in blocks of channels known as packages. Their package prices start at $29.99 per month for 45 channels and go up to $57.99 per month for 265 channels, which includes 31 movie channels and 73 XM satellite radio channels.

Unlike DISH Network, DIRECTV includes your local stations (ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox and The CW) when you buy one of their packages. For more information on what is included in each package, click the link below.

pay per view

Pay-per-view is a service that allows you to purchase a recently released movie, or a special event like boxing, and have it delivered directly to your DIRECTV receiver. You can do this over the phone or by using your remote. The cost of a movie is about what you’d pay for a movie at a video store, saving you the hassle of picking it up and returning it.

Music

Most DIRECTV programming packages include commercial-free XM Satellite TV radio. These channels broadcast every type of music imaginable, from rock and roll, rap, and rhythm and blues, to country, classical, and Christian music. You name it, XM Satellite Radio has it. Click the link below to learn more about XM Satellite Radio shows.

Equipment

When you buy a software package, DIRECTV will give you all the satellite equipment you need (satellite dish and receivers) for free, and they’ll also install your new system for free.

If you want to record satellite TV shows, you can get a free DVR (Digital Video Recorder) that will record your favorite shows with the push of a button on your remote. If you have an HD-compatible TV, you can get a free HD receiver so you can watch your shows in high definition. And if you want to record HD shows, you can get an HD/DVR combo receiver.

Customer service

If you have a problem with your satellite system, questions about your bill, or general questions about your service, you can call DIRECTV’s toll-free number or visit their website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.