When you begin comparing cable TV to satellite TV service offered by Direct TV you will find countless reasons to switch over to satellite. With so many different benefits it is impossible for me to determine which one is the most beneficial for you and your family. I think it is the winning combination of offering their customers the biggest most diverse programming packages, competitive rates, as well as the top rated customer service that everyone can appreciate. To make things even better, Direct TV also offers you the most advanced technology and equipment offered today.

It has to be Direct TV's massive programming selection that make so many new customers switch over to their services each and every year. With Direct TV you can find the largest introductory package available through any satellite TV company, the Total Choice package. This package includes a whopping one hundred and fifty channels to choose from. This is actually more than two times the total number of channels offered by other entertainment providers. When you go with Direct TV's Total Choice Package you will get to enjoy programming that covers a very diverse range of topics including national and world news, religion, history, movies, fitness, cooking, and anything else you can imagine. Also with this package you can also get access to your favorite local channels.

If you think you will want more programming options to choose from you can always go with Direct TV's next package up which includes an additional thirty channels on top of the Total Choice package, giving you a total of more than one hundred and eighty channels. With this package you get more access to a larger variety of music video channels, sports, educational, and children's programming.

Many of those who sign up with Direct TV are hard core sports or movie fans. If you are one of these people then you will want to consider upgrading to the Total Choice Premier package that includes more than two hundred and fifty channels. With this many options you will always be able to find something entertaining to watch on TV. All of Direct TV's base programming packages will come with access to a variety of XM satellite radio channels.

The majority of us have heard about XM satellite radio, but don't really know too much. XM satellite radio is a service that Direct TV offers that gives you access to one hundred percent commercial-free music and talk radio in a huge assortment of genres. XM satellite radio is also transmitted all digitally so the quality of audio is always crystal clear and static free regardless of weather.

With Direct TV you can also get the digital video recorder with your subscription. With this device you are able to digitally record and store up to one hundred hours of your favorite programming and save it right on to the hard drive. You will never have to deal with your VCR and cassette tape again. With the simple push of a button you are able to set an episode or entire season to record, regardless of where you are or what's being watched when the show is recording.