What sets DIRECTV apart from other cable providers?
With DIRECTV, you get to pick the right kind of package for your home. DIRECTV offers TV via satellite or via your existing internet connection, so you can watch your favorite shows and movies the way you want to.
DIRECTV via Satellite.
With DIRECTV via Satellite, a DIRECTV professional will install a satellite dish on your property so you can tune into your favorite channels.
DIRECTV via Internet.
DIRECTV via Internet makes TV more accessible than ever. Simply connect Gemini Air to your existing internet service, and enjoy your top shows without additional installation.
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DIRECTV vs. DISH Network
See what DIRECTV and DISH offer to determine which option is best for you. Both provide DVR storage and hundreds of channels, so you’ll never run out of shows and movies to watch.
While DISH requires a satellite connection, you can connect to DIRECTV via satellite or internet. DIRECTV also offers multiple sports add-ons so you can keep up with all your favorite teams from the comfort of your couch.
Connection type Satellite or Internet
Connection type Satellite
High quality audio Yes
High quality audio Yes
Package options 4 plus 4 Spanish-language
Package options 3 plus 3 Spanish-language
Channels Up to 340+ channels for Satellite or 185+ channels via Internet in PREMIER™
Channels Up to 290 in America's Top 250
Sports 20 channels included in ULTIMATE™ and PREMIER™
Sports 20 channels included in America's Top 250
DVR Storage Yes
DVR Storage Yes
Equipment needed Satellite dish and Receiver box
Equipment needed Satellite dish
Availability 50 states
Availability 50 states
Compare DIRECTV via Satellite to cable providers
DIRECTV via Satellite
Spectrum
Xfinity (Comcast)
HD DVR Device included1
200+ hours HD DVR storage included^
Available in rural areas
Access to thousands of apps^^
^Add’l equipment req’d. Add’l & Advanced Receiver fees may apply.
^^Separate paid subscription/login required for 3rd party app content. High speed internet-connected compatible device required
Compare DIRECTV via Internet to cable providers
See how DIRECTV via Internet stacks up against the competition.
DIRECTV via Satellite
Spectrum
Xfinity (Comcast)
Unlimited hours of Cloud DVR storage included & unlimited simultaneous DVR recordings^
Access your DVR recordings wherever you are^^
Stream on unlimited devices at once in your home.
All DIRECTV streams must be on the same home network and compatible device(s) required. Certain networks limit total number of simultaneous streams. Restrictions apply. See directv.com/unlimitedstreams for details.
Access to thousands of apps
^Data connection req’d. Recordings expire after 9 months. In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored with unlimited hours of cloud DVR (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 9 months). Restr’s apply.
^^Available only in the U.S. (excl. Peurto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Not all channels available to stream. Limited to up to 3 concurrent streams. Restr's apply. Visit directv.com/app for more information.
How to decide between DIRECTV and cable
See whether DIRECTV or a traditional cable network is best suited for your home entertainment needs.
DIRECTV
Up to 340+ channels for Satellite or 185+ channels via Internet
Flexibility to connect via satellite or via internet
Low cost per channel
Great picture quality
2-year price guarantee
w/24-mo. agmt. Taxes/fees excluded.
Cable
Affordable lower-tier plans
Typically includes short-term contracts
Easy installation
Usually fewer channels
Less availability in rural areas
Frequently asked questions
What is the competitive advantage of DIRECTV?
DIRECTV stands apart from the competition by offering TV via Satellite or via Internet. That means you can access your favorite sports, channels, and shows through your existing internet connection or with a professionally installed satellite dish.
What are the advantages of DIRECTV?
DIRECTV offers multiple advantages that make it a viable option for your home entertainment. With DIRECTV via Satellite available nearly everywhere across the US, you can access up to 340+ channels from the comfort of your home.
Plus, watching sports has never been easier than with a DIRECTV subscription. With incredible sports add-ons and multiple games available in 4K, DIRECTV is a perfect choice for sports fans.
Is DIRECTV a good option?
Yes, DIRECTV is a fantastic option for your home. Whether you connect via Satellite or via Internet, you’ll get access to some of the best entertainment with top-tier channels and DVR storage. Plus, the Gemini1 receiver brings live TV and streaming together in one device—it’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for by only using your voice.^
1First device available for well-qualified customers. Internet connection required. Equipment lease req'd. Early agmt termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add'l fee(s) may apply if equip. not returned.
^High-speed Internet connection required. Google login required.
Which satellite TV provider is the best?
DIRECTV via Satellite is a great option for your home entertainment. With access to up to 340+ channels, professional installation, and a signal saver that will keep you connected even with inclement weather, DIRECTV via Satellite provides awesome, accessible entertainment.
Signal Saver only in case of satellite signal outage. Available on 160+ most-watched channels (based on viewership). Requires compatible device connected to high-speed internet
Which is better DIRECTV or DISH network?
DIRECTV and DISH both offer strong TV packages for your home. Check out the comparison chart above to see which provider better fits your entertainment needs.
