Why DIRECTV® Service?

If your decision comes down to a choice between DIRECTV® service and standard cable TV, the answer is clear:

  • Great Channels: The DIRECTV CHOICEtm package gives you over 150 digital-quality channels.
  • Free Standard Installation: DIRECTV offers free standard installation of one satellite dish and up to 4 leased standard receivers when you commit to 18 months (24 months for advanced equipment) of any DIRECTV base programming package ($29.99/mo. or above). Subject to credit approval; credit card required (except MA & PA). Click here for details.
  • Pay-Per-View: All DIRECTV customers with accounts in "good standing" can order Pay-Per-View and add premium services by subscription. All customers also receive digital music channels. Cable customers with analog service may not have these options.
  • All-Digital Quality: DIRECTV provides 100% digital-quality viewing on every channel. Some digital cable is a combination service, with some channels in digital and many channels in analog.
  • HD Programming1: Watch local sports, events and your favorite shows in amazing high definition. DIRECTV currently offers HD local channels in many select markets. Visit DIRECTV.com/locals to find out if your area is served. If not, DIRECTV is constantly adding new areas of local HD coverage, so check back soon.
  • Accessibility: DIRECTV advanced products, like the DIRECTV HD Receivers, the DIRECTV Plus® DVR or DIRECTV Plus® HD DVR, are all available nationwide. With cable, new products are introduced in one market or region at a time.

To order DIRECTV® service through FairPoint, call 1.866.984.2001

1To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD Access fee ($9.99/mo.), a 5-LNB Multi-Satellite Dish, DIRECTV HD equipment, and HD television equipment required. Number of HD channels varies by package selection.

DIRECTV service provided by DIRECTV and subject to credit approval. Hardware and programming available separately. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Taxes not included. Equipment not transferable and may not be sold. Pricing residential. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and mailed to customers in the first month. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, CHOICE, PLUS DVR, PLUS HD DVR, PREMIER, BASICO, FAMILIAR and FAMILIAR ULTRA are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc.; and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective owners.

Not all services available in all areas. Services subject to change.