Years ago, TV viewing meant the entire family crowded into one room and fought over which of the 10 or so stations to watch. Now, with advanced technology, people have hundreds of choices in channels and the ability to watch separate shows in different rooms. And, if you use Direct TV as your television provider, you get easy to use service, great customer care, tons of program options and the latest high quality technology. Families can still crowd together to watch favorite programming and movies, but with Direct TV's amazing selection, everyone will want a receiver hooked up to their own TV so they never have to miss a show.

Direct TV brings individuals access to all sorts of information with a full range of news, sports, movies and music that combine the best of entertainment and education. As world globalization progresses, it is increasingly important to stay up-to-date on world trends and news. With Direct TV's access to stations such as C-SPAN, CNN, CNBC World, local channels, and foreign language programming, everyone in your family will be able to understand more about world events and how they might affect you. Children and adults will also find channels such as Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and the History Channel both fun and informative to watch. For people living in rural areas, where cable is not an option and even local channels are not available, Directv is especially necessary. And with optional Internet service, almost all of your telecommunications needs can be taken care of with just one monthly bill.

In addition to fine educational programming, Direct TV offers the best in sports and entertainment. With packages ranging from Total Choice, with 155 channels, to Total Choice Premier, with 250 channels, everyone will find appealing programs. Children enjoy such stations as Nickelodeon and Disney and adults can find movies, sitcoms, comedy and plenty of sports. The Total Choice Premier package offers over 30 premium movie channels including HBO, Starz, Showtime and Cinemax, and an equal number of specialty sports channels. Sports fans will also love the exclusive programming options available in the seasonal sports subscriptions. And Pay Per View and adult entertainment are always available.

Direct TV combines the best in programming with the latest technology. All broadcasts are in 100% digital form providing you with only the clearest picture. And with optional HD (High Definition) programming, you can combine crystal-clear, high-resolution viewing with sound as high-quality as if you were listening to your CD player. HD programming is special not only because of the excellent quality, but because it allows you to see more of the area being filmed- similar to the wide screen in a theater. Direct TV also provides an easy-to-use on-screen programming guide which can be programmed to display each family member's favorite channels and parental controls that allow parents to decide what is suitable for their children to watch. And, a favorite option for many people, the digital video recorder (DVR) makes VCRs seem like something out of the Stone Age. With the ability to store up to 100 hours of programming, record 2 stations at once and pause and replay live television, the DVR will revolutionize your television viewing.

More and more people are discovering the benefits of satellite television, and Direct TV is the leader in providing it with over 14 million subscribers. If you want the best experience in home entertainment and educational programming, you will not be disappointed with Direct TV. All of this great entertainment in the privacy of your own home. Start now. Switch to the best.