Back In the early nineties General Motors first introduced Direct TV to the public. Since then Direct TV has managed to gain more than fifteen million subscribers in the United States. They have been steadily increasing their total number of subscribers over the past decade and are showing no signs of declining any time soon. It is likely Direct TV's perfect combination of the most competitive rates, largest programming packages, and award winning customer service that makes them so successful.

In order for Direct TV to keep their top spot in the satellite TV industry they decided to offer their top of the line equipment and professional grade installation at no extra charge to their customers with a new subscription. A complete satellite TV system will include a satellite dish, up to four receivers and universal remote controls, and installation for up to four rooms or TVs in your home or business.

Those who have already invested money in to a high definition TV set will be thrilled to learn that Direct TV also offers a high definition package a receiver. When you subscribe to a HDTV package through Direct TV you will automatically receive a free upgrade to a HDTV receiver. With HDTV you feel as if you are in a movie theater because the resolution and picture quality is twice as clear and defined.

By subscribing to Direct TV you will be able to get access to more than two hundred and twenty five different channels. Every single channel is send out to you in one hundred percent digital quality, so you will never have to deal with annoying interference. When you subscribe to Direct TV you can have access to more than five hundred commerical-free movies each month, when ever you feel like watching them. There are also more than sixty pay-per-view programs available each day.

Direct was smart in the way that they divided up their channels in to perfect programming packages. There is an entry level package which has more than one hundred and thirty five channels including thirty one music channels. If you think you will want more programming options to choose from you can opt for the next package up, the Total Choice Plus which has more than one hundred and fifty five channels. For the most options you can upgrade to the Total Choice Premier package which includes more than two hundred and fifteen programming channels to enjoy.

With Direct TV you can literally change the way you watch your TV. Using the helpful device known as a digital video recorder, you are able to digitally record and store up to one hundred hours of your favorite programs directly on to the hard drive of your receiver. With a DVR you can use your remote to pause, play, rewind, slow-motion, and fast-forward live and recorded programming around your busy lifestyle. You will never have to miss your favorite show again!