Get Started with Satellite TV Service — Equipment Basics

What you need:

• Dish Antenna — Combine your clear view of the Southern Sky with a state-of-the-art dish for 100% digital-quality picture, 100% of the time. Satellite TV service bypasses cable transmission to bring you the clearest possible broadcast — whether in standard or High-Definition.
• Satellite TV Receiver — Connect your satellite service to your any at-home television with a satellite TV receiver. A DIRECTV dish corresponds with a DIRECTV receiver. Likewise, a DISH Network receiver will only function with a DISH Network antenna.
• HD Satellite Receiver — When you upgrade to High-Def service, you’ll need an HD receiver to transmit a higher quality picture. HD Receivers can display both standard and HD picture. However, basic receivers can only display standard definition picture. HD picture can only be viewed on HDTVs — but most current television models come HD-ready.
• Digital Video Recorder — Basic DVR service lets you pause, rewind and record live TV. Both DIRECTV and DISH Network offer sophisticated satellite DVRs — more advanced than even new-release, cable company-issued devices. Like satellite TV receivers, satellite DVR equipment comes in both standard and HD models.

Satellite HD Service, See the HD Difference

Satellite TV service broadcasts a 100% digital-quality signal, delivering a pristine picture — even in standard definition. But there’s simply no match for Satellite HD service. See your favorite movies in complete 1080p picture that Cable can’t match. What’s 1080p? You may know it better as BluRay™ format.

The leading cable companies can only broadcast 1080i or 720p — not for lack of effort, just lack of technology. Take your viewing experience to the next level with state-of-the-art satellite HD service!

• Enjoy every last pixel and crystal-clear replay on command, for complete confidence in a game of inches
• Get up close and personal with famous Hollywood faces, from new Oscar-worthy performances to your all-time favorites, like you’ve never seen them before
• See special effects that are truly special from the center of the action, with booming Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound engulfing the room from every angle.

You Could Qualify for FREE DIRECTV HD Upgrades!

Qualifying customers could be eligible for FREE HD Equipment upgrades from DIRECTV — for a limited-time! Combine complimentary equipment with DIRECTV’s FREE Standard Installation and there’s never been a more affordable time to set-up satellite TV service in up to 4 rooms.

Plus, as a new DIRECTV customer, you can also qualify to get HD service included for every room of your home. That means any HDTV in your home with a DIRECTV HD Receiver can use the same very HD service AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!

A trained satellite TV service expert is waiting to help you find the right DIRECTV package to fit your viewing habits — plus help you qualify for your FREE upgrades. Don’t settle for second rate TV or second rate satellite service.

DIRECTV is America’s Favorite Satellite TV Service — join the millions and make the switch today!