Can I install the DIRECTV System myself or should I hire someone? Our customers who use professional installers typically have fewer technical concerns later on, and professional installation is quite affordable. If you're purchasing an oval-shaped satellite dish, that installation is more complicated, so you'll definitely want a professional to take care of it.
Can I install the satellite dish inside my house? In order to receive the signal, the dish must have a direct line of sight to the south through a window. However, many types of window glass degrade the satellite signal. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you install your satellite dish outside in a suitable location.
What equipment do I need to receive high definition programming on DIRECTV? You can receive our high definition programming by using an HDTV set with a built-in DIRECTV System OR by using an HDTV-enabled multi-sat DIRECTV Receiver with any high-definition television set.
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Dover Plains Direct TV
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- Excellent offers are available for both single and multi-room DIRECTV, HDTV and TiVO Satellite TV systems.
- Using the most advanced satellite technology, we deliver more than 225 channels of programming to homes and businesses that have DIRECTV receiving equipment, which features a small satellite dish, a digital set-top receiver and a remote control.
- We feature DIRECTV Satellite TV Systems... from the basic DIRECTV Systems to those with TiVO and HDTV.
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Comparing DirecTV &
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| Customer Service | DirecTV offers a 24 hour customer service line. | Dish offers 24 hour customer service, which is actually done in-house. |
| Number of Channels | Supports up to 225 channels. | Supports up to 256 channels. |
| International Programs | DirecTV offers several packages with Spanish language channels. DirecTV also offers Chinese language programming with its Phoenix TV. | Dish offers several packages with Spanish language channels. |
| Adult Programs | DirecTV currently offers 5 adult channels. | Dish offers 6 adult channels. |
| Premium Channels | DirecTV offers HBO, Starz Super Pak, Showtime Unlimited, Cinemax, and their Sports Pack. | Dish also offers HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax, but in slightly different configurations. | Signal | 100% Digital MPEG2 | 100% Digital MPEG2 |
| Sports Programs | Exclusive packages include NHL Center Ice, ESPN Game Plan, ESPN Full Court, MLB Extra Innings, NY Yankee Games, NBA League Pass and NFL Sunday Ticket. | Offers many sports channels, College Game-Day Plan, and many free NFL games. |
| Popularity | More than 11 million customers in the United States. | Fastest growing with more than 8 million customers. |
| Personal Video Recording | DirecTV offers TiVo. | Dish offers it's own Personal Video Recorder (PVR), which is very similar to TiVo. |
| Pricing | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. | Basic packages prices start at $29.99. |
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- Get hundreds of hours of Hollywood hit movies, award-winning original programming, concerts and sports specials...for just pennies a day!
- With hundreds of channels to choose from, Dish's packages are put together to give you choice and value.
- Dish is on top of the world when it comes to International programming. No other provider can offer so many choices. Bring the culture of your homeland, into your home with Dish.
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