It is simple to convert to DIRECTV from another satellite service. Just order DIRECTV from DirectStarTV via this website, or call us at 1-866-701-7817. We'll send you new equipment and install it for you...free of charge (for up to 4 rooms).

Because the dish must point to two different satellite positions, we strongly suggest that you have your DIRECTV System professionally installed. Most of the time, standard professional installation is included with your new system. If you are upgrading your equipment through DIRECTV Customer Service, most offers may include standard professional installation as well.

It's the most advanced, easy-to-use service available that can digitally record and store up to 100 hours* of television programming without videotape - even 2 shows at once. Tell it once, and it will automatically record your favorite shows every time they air on DIRECTV - even if the network lineup changes. It lets you pause up to 30 minutes, instantly replay, rewind and play back - in normal speed, slow motion or frame by frame - a live DIRECTV broadcast.

We advise new customers to use DIRECTV equipment only. DIRECTV hardware has been designed to meet high service quality standards.

DIRECTV offers the Big Ten Network on their CHOICE Package, DIRECTV's most widely distributed programming package. The Network is on DIRECTV channel 220. Visit www.BigTenNetwork.com every week to see which games are on 220 and which games are on an overflow channel, or call your DIRECTV provider for more information.

DIRECTV has created a programming service specifically driven to offer customers more choice and value for their entertainment dollar. The DIRECTV service combines America's favorite network channels, other popular networks not available from many cable services, a pay per view service with up to 55 choices of movies and special events a day, local channels in most markets, and an unprecedented sports subscription lineup. No other system offers as many quality program options.

DIRECTV Spanish Programming offers the most comprehensive Spanish- and English-language programming service at an affordable price. It features more than 40 Spanish-language channels,* including sports, movies, news, music and educational networks, plus English-language channels.

DirecTV not only has the premium service, but is reliable, available in our area, and cost-effective to install. DirecTV also has the most flexible options for which channels you can subscribe to.

The DIRECTV? Multi-Satellite System allows you to receive signals from 3 different DIRECTV? satellites simultaneously. It features the new Triple LNB (low noise block) satellite dish antenna. This 18"x20" oval dish gives you multi-room receiving capability of all of DIRECTV? programming and services including local channel, Interactive, HD, foreign programming and Ultimate Tv. Separate specific receiver equipment is required for HD and Ultimate Tv broadcasts.

DIRECTV is the nation's #1 digital satellite entertainment service provider. Using the most advanced satellite technology, they deliver access to more than 265 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 do much more than just Satellite installations. We specialize in Business Television and Distance Learning Systems but also do a lot of Video and Audio distribution wiring . Much of our work now is Computer based Media , Data and Video programing. We also provide Adhoc Downlink Services.

No, your antenna will be pointed at a nearby tower. Satellite based Internet services are typically no faster than dialup in the upstream direction, making them unsuitable for most applications other than web browsing. Starband and DirectPC satellites are in a geostationary orbit 22,300 miles above the earth or about 10% of the distance to the moon. A packet and its acknowledgement must traverse this distance 4 times.

If you move to an area where DIRECTV DSL? service is available, and your new home does not need new wiring, we will transfer service free of charge.

DIRECTV does offer programming in Alaska. However, because of Alaska's location in relation to our satellites, you may need a larger satellite dish. For example, viewers in Anchorage or Fairbanks may need an eight-foot dish to get good reception. In the Juneau area, a four-foot dish may do the trick. Areas north and west of these locations will experience an even greater reduction in signal acuity.

It provide exclusive programming, incredibly clear digitally delivered picture and sound that are far superior than today's' cable systems. With DIRECTV you can choose from over 200 great channels, plus get features and conveniences your cable does not have. Much of this you can get for less than you currently pay for cable service alone. With cable rates on the rise still again, why wait!

No, you cannot use DirecTV equipment to receive Dish Network programming or vice versa. Each system is designed to operate exclusively with proprietary satellites hovering above the Earth in geo stationary orbit. The satellites for these systems are in completely different locations, and their signals can not be decoded by competitor receiver units.

C-band and DIRECTV appeal to two very different audiences. C-band is more of a specialized product that appeals mostly to enthusiasts and video hobbyists who want unlimited access to all forms of television transmissions. In contrast, DIRECTV is designed to be a mass-market television delivery system.