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Direct TV Holiday Package Deals

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Ever since its creation, Americans have always been fascinated by the TV. It is a worldwide phenomenon and is currently the leading form of media ahead of print media and radio media. Although the internet has taken away some interest, the television is still the number one source of all news and entertainment programs we all love and crave. From cartoons to reality shows to TV series, they all occupy our time and keep us entertained. There are a lot of different shows available however not all television providers give us all the shows we want or sometimes give more than we want. Good thing there are a number of television providers to choose from.

If having local television just doesn’t work for you then the next option is to subscribe to a cable company. There are a lot of different packages cable companies offer and they have different channels. It may be Time Warner cable, Cox, Comcast cable, Charter cable or Bright House cable, they have different packages to offer and it depends solely upon your taste which one is the best.

Then there is a choice of satellite television providers between Dish network and Direct TV. Satellite television offers the most choices of channels and programs and they usually have more of the channels then cable television has. However, this is the most expensive choice as you have to purchase a satellite receiver. This is the time of year when there is a promotion on DIRECTV out there designed to get you set up at a very low cost, or no charge at all.

Whatever your taste may be, there are a lot of different choices you can choose from to satisfy your every day television needs. One of the smart things to do before selecting a pay TV provider is to compare services. A great low-cost option out there currently is the DirecTV Choice. Doing a side by side comparison of Comcast vs Direct TV will give you an idea of which company gives you the channels and services you want. That way you can decide if you want cable or satellite television. Of course, keep an eye on things as at any time there could be a change in DIRECTV prices.

That way you can be sure everyone in the family is happy with their television choices.

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Answers on NFL Sunday Ticket

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The NFL season is fast approaching, and that means a financial decision is in order for many hardcore fans. No I’m not referring to those who buy season tickets for the home team. This is the time of year that many have to figure out whether the NFL Sunday Ticket offer is within their means. Lets take a look at a few of the frequently asked questions about this popular package.

Is the NFL Sunday Ticket available on cable?

No. This package remains an exclusive of Direct TV. In fact, the contract to carry the NFL package has been renewed by the NFL and Direct TV, meaning you will only get full access on satellite TV through the year 2014. There is some hope that the Red Zone channel may be available to Comcast and Dish Network, but it won’t be happening in the 2009 season.

How much is the package going to cost this year?

At this time, early bird sign ups can get the NFL bundle for $279.95, or five payments of $55.99. The regular price is expected to be $300 for the full season.

Will the games be in high definition?

Only if you subscribe to the Superfan bundle in addition to Sunday Ticket. Superfan is $100, or five $20 payments on your bill. It will provide HD access, as well as the Red Zone channel and Super Cast access which will allow you to stream the games to your computer or cell phone.

Which games are included?

The Direct TV NFL Superfan bundle will show you all of the games that are not on regular network or cable TV. This means all of the early and late games each and every Sunday. The Monday Night Football game and the Sunday evening games will continue to be on ESPN and NBC respectively.

So is the DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket package in your budget this year? With costs nearing almost $400 for full access, it certainly is a decision that you shouldn’t rush to make.

Posted by admin on April 12th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Direct TV to Offer 3D TV

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Are you ready for television in the 3rd dimension, as both TV makers and pay television companies are making huge plans for 3D HDTV this year.

The big question is will consumers shell out more money for the new 3D HD technology. Nearly five years after HDTV started its deployment, big screen television sets finally plunged below the $1000 mark during the past Christmas shopping season. But the new 3D hi def sets start in the area of $2000, and quickly jump into the $5,000 range. That may just be too much money for many Americans to justify spending, especially coming out of a recession.

That is not holding big pay TV companies back.  Direct TV 3D content will be offered later this year. They announced plans to deploy three full time 3D channels at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The biggest question at this time is to whether there will be adequate 3D content to satisfy the consumer.  Filming and broadcasting television and movies like Avatar in 3D adds extra expense to the production of content, which means it will be a while before it is widely adopted.  In the meantime, the DirecTV offer for new customers will continue to focus on regular high definition channel content.

Manufacturers of 3D TV sets will have their own battle to wage. Consumers may not be in the mood to shell out more money for a new set.  Especially those who have upgraded and found the picture to their liking. Will 3D HDTV be more enticing? Or will they just be happy with the new hi def picture they have come to enjoy.  Another factor to consider is how many in the home will be able to watch at the same time.

Would you want to watch TV while wearing special glasses for the entire show?  And remember everyone in the home will need the glasses to watch at the same time. Special 3D spectacles are rumored to cost in the area of $50 or $60 per pair, meaning another investment for the household with a new 3D TV.

 

Posted by admin on February 26th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Direct TV or Charter Cable Service

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Two of the big companies in the cable TV market today are Charter cable and DIRECTV satellite television.  If these big media companies are on your radar when it comes to choosing a satellite or cable company, you may be confused about what they claim to offer, and how much it is going to cost. One thing you can do is sit down and make a list of what each company has to offer, and of course price out everything they offer.  Lets consider a few points to factor in when shopping for DIRECTV vs Charter cable.

Hi Definition – While both cable and satellite now offer hi def content, Dish beats Charter cable quite handily as far as the HD channel count goes. Direct TV claims over 130 hi definition networks, though that number is a bit inflated.  They in reality have approximately 90 when you remove the pay per view channels. Charter TV maxes out at 60 in the best case, and many areas have far fewer HD channels depending on the network.

Sports content – You will be able to find lots of sports content with either provider, as both carry all of the local networks and ESPN. But if you want out of market sports content, DirecTV satellite is the best selection.  They have exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket package, but it doesn’t stop there. Other packages found on satellite TV but missing from Charter cable include the NBA League Pass and the NASCAR Hotpass serires.

Bundled options – One downfall of satellite TV service is that they do not have the ability to compete with Charter service when it comes to the triple play bundle. Charter communications can offer bundled services which also add high speed internet access and long distance calling through your home phone. Consolidating these services with your cable television company is convenient as far as customer service issues.

So which company is the right one for you? Only you can decide which is best for your situation and for your family.  While HD content and premium sports content may be top priorities for some of us, they aren’t a big deal to others. Reviewing both services and the overall costs will insure that you make the right decision for your situation.

Posted by admin on January 17th, 2010 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Fios TV vs DirecTV Satellite

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If you are currently a cable TV customer, maybe you have been tempted to switch over to a satellite TV provider like DirecTV. Maybe you have been apprehensive, thinking that satellite service is unreliable, or that the discounts out there don’t stack up with your cable packages. The other alternative in many areas is a new service called Verizon Fios. Are you making the right choice by selecting a Direct TV package or Verizon Fios instead of staying with Comcast or Time Warner?

You might be surprised to find out that Direct TV and Verizon Fios offer just as much content as cable TV. A starting package like the Choice package will give you 150 plus channels right off the bat. This package is priced in line with a basic cable package that you might order from Time Warner or Brighthouse. You will find over 100 video channels, and around 50 audio channels here and the regular price is around $55 per month.

Fios service sells their TV Essentials bundle for less than $50 a month. Naturally they want you to order other services too. High speed internet and home phone service are also available with Verizon, so you can get a triple play bundle.

Now if you have an all inclusive package with your cable company, you know how costly that can be. In most cases, the standard pricing on these packages with Comcast or Time Warner usually run about 0 per month. Direct TV offers a package called the Premier package which has everything for around 0 a month including HD channels. You do have to pay extra for high definition, but you are still looking at a nice savings over cable. Another option is lining up Verizon Fios vs Dish Network TV to see which is better.

Whatever you are looking for, evaluating satellite TV bundles is a smart thing to do in this economy, especially when cable rates keep going up. Looking into other services like Uverse and comparing them with the latest Direct TV offer is a good idea.

Posted by admin on December 29th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Is the DVR the Greatest Invention Ever?

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The DVR has to be the greatest add-on to my TV. Ever since I got hooked up with the Direct TV Russian package and their top of the line HD DVR, my television viewing habits have been altered.

Here is how it works.

If you have not watched television with a TiVo or a DVR, you are missing out. You have total control over everything you decide to watch. If you are watching a program, and all of the sudden you realize that you are hungry, you can just hit the pause button. Go make your food, and come back when you’re ready, even if it takes an hour!

Then when you begin watching the program again, you will have the added advantage of fast forwarding through any commercials that come up. Zip through them every time they come up! I don’t think I’ve seen a full commercial in three months.

Now here is how I really use my DVR. I don’t even bother channel surfing anymore. I simply set up my DVR to record the shows I like. Even with sports programming, I set the DVR to record, then I sit down about an hour after the game actually starts. That way, I can fast forward through all the commercials, and watch the game in about half the time.

Finally, I can always see new episodes of my favorite series. One example: New episodes are coming out soon of Friday Night Lights on Direct TV. On the digital video recorder, all I have to do is select the record series choice, and every time the show comes on, my Direct TV DVR finds it night or day, and saves it for me. I can set it to save all of the episodes, or just the first-run episodes. All of this in crystal clear hi def too!

Then, when I have time to watch television, all of my shows are ready and waiting there for me to watch. No need to rearrange my schedule around the networks, not with my new DirecTV digital video recorder.

While other companies like AT&T U-verse and Verizion Fios have also begun to offer DVR service, satellite TV companies like DIRECTV pioneered the product.

Posted by admin on December 20th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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FAQ’s On the NFL Sunday Ticket

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The National Football League season will begin soon, and that means a financial decision is in order for many hardcore fans. No I’m not referring to those who buy season tickets for the home team. This is the time of year that many have to figure out whether the Sunday Ticket offer is in their budget. Lets take a look at a few of the frequently asked questions about this popular package.

Is the NFL Sunday Ticket available on Comcast or Time Warner cable?

No. This package remains an exclusive of Direct TV. In fact, the contract to carry the NFL package has been renewed by the NFL and Direct TV, meaning you will only get full access on satellite TV through the year 2014. There is some hope that the Red Zone channel may be available to cable television companies and Dish Network, but it won’t be happening in the 2009 season.

How much is the Sunday Ticket going to cost this year?

At this time, early bird sign ups can get the NFL bundle for 9.95, or five payments of $55.99. The regular price is expected to be $300 for the full season.

Are all of the games going to be in high definition?

Only if you subscribe to the Superfan package plus the Sunday Ticket. Superfan is 0, or five payments on your DIRECTV bill. It will provide HD access, as well as the Red Zone channel and SuperCast access which will allow you to stream the games to your desktop computer or cell phone.

Exactly what games are available?

The NFL package will show you all of the games that are not on regular network or cable TV. This means all of the early and late games each Sunday. The Monday Night Football game and the Sunday evening games will continue to be on ESPN and NBC respectively.

So is the Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket bundle in your budget this year? With costs nearing almost 0 for full access, it certainly is a decision that you shouldn’t rush to make.

Posted by admin on December 14th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Dish Network vs Cable

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Cable TV deals are easy to find, that is as long as you aren’t already a subscriber to Comcast or Time Warner.

The reason for that is because the cable TV guys want to build their subscriber base, so of course they are ready to offer you a great deal, usually for the first six months of service. The cable provider understands if you sign up with them, you may set up a so-called bundled packages that puts all of your services together like voice, video and internet.

You can almost alway get a triple play bundle for around 0 a month for the first year. Consider the following example with cable company pricing: Basic TV costs a month, high speed internet is per month, and phone service is a month. With prices like this, your overall bill would be 0 per month plus all of the taxes and charges that are tacked on to the cable bill.

But it is good to consider how this might turn out down the road Well think about where you will be once your promotional period is over. You will have all of your television sets hooked up to cable TV, your high speed internet with your e-mail address with the cable company, and of course your phone service with the cable company as well. But all at once your price goes up almost 50%, from about $100 every month to $140+ every month. Its not alway easy to switch out of your provider?

Maybe, maybe not. The smart thing to do ahead of time is compare providers before making your final choice.One would be smart to compare Suddenlink vs Dish Network before making a hasty decision.

While you might logically say it is easy to switch to some kind of deal from Direct Tv or something else from your local phone company like FiOS from Verizon. But that may be a situation of easier said than done. Usually the time and inconvenience of switching from cable to satellite TV makes the customer yield to whatever service they have. Even though the monthly bill is high, the subscriber stays with the cable company because they have all the services in a package, making it harder to switch. That is what the cable television company counts on when giving the subscriber a good short term deal.

Posted by admin on December 1st, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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All About the Superfan Package

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DirecTV is marking third quarter of 2008 with a great deal on their NFL Sunday Ticket plan. The regular season for the NFL doesn’t start until September, but training camp starts in late July for most NFL teams, and the pre-season games start in August. Maybe you have passed on the Sunday Ticket deal in the past. If so, now is the time to find the best deals out there, as this is the start of the busy time of year for DirecTV.

Now if you haven’t heard of this tremendous package, here are the details on DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket. Designed as the premium football viewing package, it is designed to give you viewing access to every single NFL game. In most cases, most viewers will see four or five games a week on network television, the Sunday morning and afternoon games, the Sunday Night game, and then Monday night football.

Now if you reside in the area where “your” home team plays, you can usually see your team play on network TV. However, if you don’t live in that market, you would have to make a trip down to the local bar to watch your team’s game. Since DirecTV began the Sunday Ticket package a few years ago, you can always see your home team, from the comfort of your own house.

While out of market fans make up a strong base for the NFL Sunday Ticket, there are other fans that need this bundle too. Fantasy football enthusiasts have been subscribing to the Sunday Ticket package, as it lets them keep up on their fantasy players at any time. Another group buying up the package is those who may have a little money on NFL games. They love the Direct TV Sunday Ticket as it lets them keep up on who covers the spread.

What about price? In past years, the Direct TV Sunday ticket cost has been around $250 per season, billed over 4 monthly installments. This year’s price for existing DirecTV subscribers will be almost $300 dollars. Those who sign up in time get a break on the package.

New DirecTV customers can get a great deal on the Sunday Ticket. Current specials bill the same price .99 per month for 4 months, with a great start up bonus. New customers signing up for NFL Ticket can get the Direct TV Premier package free for 4 months.  If you want the Superfan package though, you will have to pay an extra $100 for HD.  This is DirecTV’s top end package, with 265 stations, 35 sports stations, and also free movie channels.

Free DVR service is also included and an HD DVR upgrade rounds out this great offer on dish TV service.

Posted by admin on November 30th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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Cable Television vs Dish TV

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When looking for a good deal on home entertainment, you probably are looking at either satellite TV or cable television service.  While you usually only have one cable company to pick from, with satellite television you have two, DirecTV and Dish TV.   Lets briefly compare Dish TV vs cable service.

Satellite TV service has now been around for more than 16 years.  Incredibly, cable TV has now been around about 35 years in most regions.  With cable TV, you usually have higher rates, as they have a last mile network to maintain.  Dish Network is probably the cheapest pay television option.  Their subscription rates are even lower than DirecTV.  Another plus when reviewing Dish TV vs cable.

With Dish Network, you have to have an area to place a satellite dish.  If you live in a condo, this can be an issue.  Some have solved this issue by putting a satellite tripod on their patio, as long as it has a southern exposure.  Cable television of course has hard lines running into almost every apartment building served in the area, so that may be your only choice if you live in a condo.

Digital video recorders have become extremely popular over the past few years, and both cable television companies and Dish Network offer this service.  Reviews of the Dish DVR though are much higher then the DVR’s used by cable operators.  In addition, Dish TV charges much less then your cable company for DVR service, sometimes by as much as $10 a month.

When it comes to HD, or high definition content you definitely need to check with your local cable company to see how many channels they offer.  The number can be quite different based on where you live.  Dish Network does offer over 100 HD channels, but you do have an extra $10 a month charge, while most cable companies do not charge extra for their HD content.

In conclusion, pros and cons exist with both cable television and Dish Network satellite television.  Fully evaluating your selection beforehand will insure you are happy and satisfied with your service later on.

Posted by admin on November 30th, 2009 :: Filed under Satellite TV
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