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DIRECTV Services and Information

Simply the best packages at best prices
The packages of available programming depends on what your needs are. Each package offers a different numbers of television channels, and equipment packages such as High Definition (HD) services, Digital Video Recording Machine (DVR) and HD DVR. The services such as HD signal service is extremely affordable and you need not be concerned with the prices. And depending on the package you choose, DIRECTV will throw 3 months of HD service for you for FREE. That’s right and there are more that DIRECTV will throw in free. Call our award winning customer service to inquire about the right package for you and your family at 1-866-320-5002.



The advantage of leasing DIRECTV equipment
The technology used in DIRECTV receivers advances at a very fast pace. The cost of replacing your system to keep pace with these technological advances is cost prohibitive. Leasing our equipment keeps you up-to-date with the latest technological advances at the lowest cost possible. Leasing also facilitates upgrades and free replacement of receivers. DIRECTV provides software upgrades and hardware upgrades to DVRs and HD DVRs. DIRECTV is always providing ways to reduce cost and maximize our customers' investment. Call today and find out what DIRECTV can do for you - 1-866-320-5002.



DIRECTV HD Service Benefits
DIRECTV HD is the leader in delivering High Definition (HD) service. More than any other satellite or cable tv company, DIRECTV provides over 130 channels of the best HD programming delivering the most clear pictures and crisp sounds to your HD TV set. You will also receive your favorite local channels in enhance color and crystal clarity. The channels like CBS, ABC, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS and CW are available in increasing number of cities. With DIRECTV exclusive NFL Sunday Ticket Super Fan package, you can enjoy more football games in the best visual clarity and sound. If you are a movie fan, you can also watch the hottest box office hits and the best movies delivered to you on HDNet, Universal HD, HBO, Showtime, STARZ, Cinemax and more. When you subscribe to any premium movie package with the HD programming package, DIRECTV will also get free HBO HD and SHOWTIME HD.
With DIRECTV HD service, you will enjoy a wide variety of HD entertainment not available through any satellite or cable tv company. The most amazing picture quality of programming from ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet and TNT HD to your living room. You will also receive FREE HD receiver upgrade - instant online rebate of $99.
Experience these benefits of HD. Call 1-866-320-5002!



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How Does DIRECTV Satellite TV Work?

DIRECTV satellites are placed into a geosynchronous orbit about 37,000 km (22,300 miles) above the earth and always remain above the same point on the earth's surface so that all DIRECTV dishes on the earth can be pointed at a fixed satellite location.

DIRECTV shows, movies, music, etc. are broadcast from an "uplink center" where programming from cable television networks and local programming from broadcast networks is collected and encrypted so that the programming cannot be intercepted by non-paying users. The uplink facility uses a dish that is 9 to 12 meters wide to accurately send a high-strength signal to the orbiting DIRECTV satellite.

The DIRECTV satellite converts the signal to a different microwave frequency band to ensure that the downlink to a subscriber's dish is not affected by uplink interference.

After traveling more than 50,000 miles, the DIRECTV signal reaches your dish on the outside of your home, office, or facility. The signal received is focussed by a bowl-shaped parabolic dish onto a device in the center of the dish called a "feed horn", which channels the signal to a "low-noise block downconverter" (LNB) which filters out unwanted interference, and sometimes converts it to another frequency before amplifying it and sending it to the satellite receiver box located inside your house, office, or facility through a coaxial cable.

A DIRECTV satellite receiver box converts the signal to television, audio, and/or data signals and may be may be equipped to decrypt the coded signal itself. You may be supplied with a "smart card" as well to decode the signal.

DIRECTV receivers also include integrated digital video recorders (DVRs) that allow you to rewind and pause live television and to record and store shows on a built-in hard drive. In addition, DIRECTV receivers offer high-definition television (HDTV), pay-per-view events and movies, interactive television channels, and video-on-demand (VOD) channels.