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DIRECTV Offers Cable TV Alternatives

DIRECTV is the #1 satellite television service provider in America. It’s rated #1 in customer satisfaction – among the largest cable and satellite TV providers, according to the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

For DIRECTV in your area, select your state from the list below:

Alabama	Alaska	Arizona	Arkansas
California	Colorado	Connecticut	Delaware
District of Columbia	Florida	Georgia	Hawaii
Idaho	Illinois	Indiana	Iowa
Kansas	Kentucky	Louisiana	Maine
Maryland	Massachusetts	Michigan	Minnesota
Mississippi	Missouri	Montana	Nebraska
Nevada	New Hampshire	New Jersey	New Mexico
New York	North Carolina	North Dakota	Ohio
Oklahoma	Oregon	Pennsylvania	Rhode Island
South Carolina	South Dakota	Tennessee	Texas
Utah	Vermont	Virginia	Washington
West Virginia	Wisconsin	Wyoming

To learn more about how DIRECTV compares to the nation’s largest cable TV providers see our comparison page. You can also, check out today’s cable TV deal to lock in great savings on a TV package for your home.

How DIRECTV cable works

DIRECTV streams content via a satellite signal. There are several significant differences between DIRECTV and regular cable TV:

• Satellite TV means no one can accidentally cut your line.
• Satellite presents 100% digital channels, meaning you get the best picture and sound quality
• Satellite can often give you more bang for your buck.
• Satellite gives you 1080p quality, something not every cable provider can offer. 1080p is the highest quality standard in the industry and is the same quality as Blu-rayTM.
• Satellite providers offer thousands of On Demand movies that you can stream in 1080p.
• Satellite providers like DIRECTV and DISH rank higher than cable in customer satisfaction, according to the 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index.

DIRECTV – more HD channels than other cable services

Although standard definition TVs are still widespread, HD has become standard. HD broadcasts typically come in two different qualities: 720p and 1080i. Most cable providers offer 1080i as their highest broadcast definition.

DIRECTV offers 1080p, the final step above 1080i. 1080p is the same quality as Blu-ray™ – the quality you see at the movies. If you want to see the finest HD quality available and get full use of your Blu-ray™ player, satellite providers like DIRECTV cable are your best bet.

DIRECTV offers 190+ full-time HD channels (the most HD channels of any company) and the most sports in HD. DIRECTV also streams local channels in HD to almost every home in the United States.

DIRECTV deals on technology for unique viewing experiences

DIRECTV packages come with some unique services to enhance customers’ viewing experiences.

Interactive Channels:

DIRECTV Interactive™ channels let you watch multiple channels at once so you don’t miss anything important. These channel mixes are customizable, letting you control multiple screens and settings for news, sports, weather and more.

DIRECTV™ iPad® App:

Scroll through channel guides, access playlists, and even set recordings away from home. The DIRECTV™ iPad® App is free of charge. It turns your iPad® into a customizable DIRECTV navigation tool without needing to be near your TV.

Whole-Home DVR:

With DIRECTV® Whole-Home DVR service, you can start watching a program or movie in one room and pick up from where you left off in a different room. You can also schedule and delete recordings from any TV.

More about DIRECTV cable service

DIRECTV Installation

DIRECTV offers free standard installation in up to four rooms. Not every provider offers free installation, so this is something that sets DIRECTV apart.

DIRECTV™ Media Share

DIRECTV™ Media Share lets you display your favorite music, pictures and videos on your TV. It helps you share content with other people on a larger screen.

To learn more about the differences between traditional cable TV and DIRECTV, see a comparison chart of the nation’s major TV providers.