DIRECTV Satellite TV Review

Founded in 1980 and based in Atlanta, DIRECTV is a telecommunication company that offers satellite and digital television services. The company offers over 330 channels, movies, and an HD DVR system. Consumers can access DIRECTV through their television sets, computers, tablets or mobile devices. Clients may use their iOS, Android, and Windows phone to stream live TV.

Services and Features

DIRECTV subscription plans start at $59.99 per month with 155+ channels. This starting package (the Select Package) includes HBO, ShowTime, Starz, and Cinemax free of cost for 3 months. This package also comes with Nickelodeon HD East, Cartoon Network East HD, TNT HD, Fox News Channel HD, and more.

DIRECTV offers 6 different plans that range from $59.99-$134.99 per month and from 155-330+ channels. The company's HD DVR (Genie) allows consumers to record up to 5 shows at once, store up to 200 hours of HD shows and movies, and rewind and watch shows that aired in the last 72 hours. The company offers movies on demand and the latest big-screen releases, which can be viewed on up to 5 screens at once. All DIRECTV plans require a 24-month agreement-period which includes the monthly cost for the DVR receivers.

DIRECTV's largest package (the Premier package) includes 330+ channels like ESPN Classic, Flix, Boomerang, Science HD, FXX HD, Viceland HD, The Movie Channel Xtra East HD, and more.

Satellite TV at DIRECTV

DIRECTV offers standard definition storage of 800 hours--or 200 hours for high definition shows. The company's service requires a two year contract with a price lock on the first year. These are just some of the things that make DIRECTV a favorite among satellite TV subscribers.