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4 days ago · DIRECTV (aka DIRECTV Via Satellite) is a good satellite TV service with 165–340+ channels, the fantastic Genie DVR, near 100% availability, and a 68% customer satisfaction rating—but it’s expensive and has hidden fees. So we recommend DIRECTV only for:

6 days ago · DIRECTV STREAM is a robust live TV streaming service, but it’s also pricier than most of the others we’ve reviewed at CableTV.com. But, if you want a full boat of sports channels, especially regional sports networks (RSNs), DIRECTV STREAM has ’em.

May 2, 2024 · The DIRECTV Genie is a DVR/receiver that stores 200 hours of HD movies and shows and records up to five programs at once. DIRECTV also offers the Genie 2 (450 hours, seven simultaneous recordings). Both cost $15 a month, but the Genie 2 has a $99 bridge fee (due when you sign up) for Wi-Fi setup.

6 days ago · All DIRECTV packages require the Genie DVR, so the associated Advanced Receiver Service Fee adds $15 to your monthly payment. Read our comprehensive DIRECTV review to learn more about plans, channel lineups, and features.

Jan 14, 2025 · CableTV.com’s TV experts, collectively, have logged thousands of hours researching and testing TV providers like DIRECTV and Xfinity. For this review, we compared the providers’ packages, pricing, deals, value, equipment, and apps, processing the data into solid recommendations for our readers.

5 days ago · DIRECTV is mainly a nationwide satellite TV provider, while Optimum provides internet, cable TV, and phone service across 21 states. If you’re shopping for TV service around New York and split between either provider, we’d recommend focusing on …

Jan 21, 2025 · While Spectrum has fewer channels than DIRECTV and charges for its equipment and comparatively paltry cloud DVR service, it’s ultimately a more affordable, flexible, and simpler TV provider than DIRECTV.

Sep 17, 2024 · Feature-rich and powerful, the DISH Hopper 3 is consistently named the best TV box in the biz. DIRECTV’s Genie is well-regarded, but not as mighty, and consistently second-banana to the Hopper 3. Keep reading to see how the two devices compare on pricing, storage, tuners, apps, and more.

5 days ago · DIRECTV and Cox have comparable prices, but DIRECTV takes the cake with bigger channel lineups and a free DVR. Our review gives you all of the details.