For 15 years, DIRECTV has been America's #1 Satellite TV service, with over 18 million households enjoying it everyday. From January through March 2009 alone, DIRECTV added 460,000 new customers. During the same period, Dish Network lost 94,000 customers1, and cable wasn't far behind. The reason is simple: DIRECTV delivers the best television experience on the planet.

The people have spoken.
For the ninth straight year, DIRECTV has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by the American Customer Satisfaction Index.2 We widened the gap even further this year, soaring past Dish Network by seven points and past the largest national cable companies by as much as 20 points.
When it comes to providing the best television experience, no one can match DIRECTV. We deliver the best and most HD channels3, the most sports in HD4 and sports packages that you can't get on Dish Network and cable, as well as cutting-edge technologies that take your TV enjoyment to the next level. Don't put up with second-rate TV. If you want the ultimate TV experience, you need DIRECTV.

DIRECTV has the most 24/7 channels in HD. Period.
If you want to get the most from your HDTV, you need DIRECTV. With over 130 24/7 channels in spellbinding HD, and going over 200 soon, DIRECTV has more of the channels you want to watch than anyone — more than Dish Network, more than cable. Experience the DIRECTV HD difference.
THE BEST CHANNELS IN HD — See the channels you really want to watch with DIRECTV HD, like ESPN, The Discovery Channel, CNN and SPEED.
THE MOST SPORTS IN HD — From exclusive sports subscriptions to regional networks, DIRECTV delivers the most sports and games in stunning high definition.
LOCAL CHANNELS IN HD — DIRECTV offers local channels in HD in over 89 percent of the U.S. and growing.
That means you can enjoy all your favorite primetime and local shows, as well as your local news, sports and weather like never before on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.5
UNSURPASSED HD TECHNOLOGY — As the leader in HD, DIRECTV brings you the hottest Hollywood blockbusters in 1080p, the same stunning HD quality as Blu-ray™.

You won't find ALL of these on Dish Network or cable.
DIRECTV is the undisputed leader in sports.
If you want all the sports you love, all in one place, you need DIRECTV. We have the most live sports and games in breathtaking HD. DIRECTV is the ONLY place you can get every NFL game every Sunday with NFL SUNDAY TICKET™6 — Dish Network and cable give you only 4. DIRECTV is also the only way you can see all 64 games of NCAA®7 tournament. Plus, we have over 35 regional and specialty sports networks. DIRECTV is your sports headquarters.

The myth spread by cable:
"Satellite signals go out
in bad weather."
The truth:
DIRECTV delivers
99.9% signal reliability
No other cable or satellite TV service can offer better reliability. DIRECTV promises to deliver a crystal-clear picture, so you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies and sports without interruption. Don't believe what the cable companies tell you.

DIRECTV beats the competition
hands down.
If you want the best TV for your money, there's only one choice: DIRECTV. You may think you're paying less with Dish Network, but in six months, your cost could more than double. Not to mention, you simply get less. For the best value in TV entertainment, you've got to get DIRECTV.
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