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4 Reasons why DIRECTV crushes Cable & DISH Network
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If you have an HDTV, you want access to as much HD channels you can get. With over 130, DIRECTV offers more channels in HD than cable. Experience the DIRECTV HD difference.
THE BEST CHANNELS IN HD - See the channels you actually want to watch with DIRECTV HD, like ESPN, The Discovery Channel and CNN.
THE MOST SPORTS IN HD - From exclusive sports subscriptions to regional networks, DIRECTV delivers the most sports and games in stunning high definition.
LOCAL CHANNELS IN HD - Watch the hottest primetime shows as well as your local news, sports and weather like never before on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and more.
You won't find any of these on Cable or DISH Network
Nobody does sports like DIRECTV. You get every NFL game every Sunday with NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, only on DIRECTV. The other guys only give you 4^. DIRECTV is also the only place to watch NCAA® MEGA MARCH MADNESS®. Plus, we have 35 regional and specialty sports networks, including hard-to-find channels like the NFL Network and Big Ten Network.
^Actual number of games varies by market. Blackout restrictions and other conditions apply
DIRECTV provides 99.9% digital signal reliability, so you can enjoy your favorite shows without interruption.
Don't believe what the cable companies tell you.
DIRECTV ranked #1 in customer satisfaction-again†That makes 8 straight years over cable! Goes to show DIRECTV customers are very happy with their experience. Join the 17 million households that have already made the switch to DIRECTV.
†Among the largest national cable & satellite TV providers. 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School.Compare for yourself
DIRECTV and DISH Network are separate providers
Don't be confused. While both are satellite TV companies, DIRECTV, America's #1 satellite television service with over 17 million subscribers, is the clear leader in HD, sports and more. #2 DISH Network is a separate provider - a distant second to DIRECTV.
| Summary of Benefits | DIRECTV | DISH Network #2 satellite co. |
Cable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channels in HD
*Based on number of 24/7 HD channels
|
Over 130 | Barely over 115* | Just Over 70 |
| The Most Sports in HD | + | — | — |
| NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ | + | — | — |
| NCAA® MEGA MARCH MADNESS® | + | — | — |
| Local Channels included | + | — | + |
| DVR Scheduler
Simply program your home DVR from ANY cell phone or computer.
|
+ | — | — |
| Video On Demand | + | + | + |
| #1 Customer Satisfaction | + | — | — |
- Number of channels varies by package. To access DIRECTV HD programming HD Access fee ($10.00/mo), a DIRECTV Slimline dish, HD receiver, and HD television equipment are required.
- Based on national offering of exclusive sports packages and other major sports programming in HD. Blackout restrictions and other conditions apply. Actual number of games varies by market. Professional and collegiate sports subscriptions sold separately.
- Eligibility for local channels based on the service address. Not all networks available in all markets.
- Among the largest national cable & satellite TV providers. 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School.
The Bottom Line
DIRECTV wins!
Cable and DISH Network can't compare to DIRECTV.
Make the switch today for the best in TV entertainment.
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