For those people who have never used satellite television, or have never even seen it, maybe have been tempted lately to get on board with the low pricing DirecTV offers. However, there are concerns about DirecTV's service, DirecTV's programming, DirecTV's On Demand, HD Channels, etc. etc.
So, What does DirecTV really offer?
DirecTV Offers a number of packages, some for International residents who prefer programming in their native programming, others in Spanish, and a combination of all of the above, and the ones I'm going focus on, which are DirecTV's english packages. I think if you're reading this blog in english, it makes the most sense to talk about these. :)
The English Packages are categorized by the following names:
- Entertainment
- Choice
- Choice XTRA
- Choice Ultimate
- Premier
The following packages are listed as a tiered format, and each offer more options and more until Premier which is DirecTV's top level package. Below I'll describe what the current offer is (As of 3/3/12) what you'll get as far as receivers, channels, and installation.
Entertainment Package:
With the entertainment package, you'll get 140+ channels, 30+ HD channels. See the list in the picture below stating which channels you'll get.
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| DirecTV Programming For Entertainment Package |
This is DirecTV's Programming currently for the Entertainment package. As of right now this package also includes: (Pulled directly from DirecTV's site)
- Value-packed package
- including all the top entertainment and news channels, plus all the major sports networks. (Reg. $54.99/mo)
- FREE for 3 months
- FREE 1 HD DVR + 3 HD receiver upgrades
- HD included
- Get over 4,000 On Demand shows and movies at no extra charge, watch LIVE TV on your iPad®, enjoy Pandora and YouTube on your TV, and more.
- Record and watch your favorite shows in any room, with just one HD DVR.
- FREE standard professional installation
- FREE handling & delivery — $20 value ONLINE ONLY
- NO extra charge for local channels
- NO startup costs & NO equipment to buy
The big thing to take notice here on is the HD-DVR and 3 HD Receiver Upgrades (HD=High Defintion), and the professional installation. If you're wondering about installation, you should see our other post on DirecTV's professional installation guidelines, and what you should look for your technician to do.
