DIRECTV Programming Packages
Here are the DIRECTV programming packages currently available:
- Choice Package - $29.99 mo. for 12 months (normally $60.99 mo.) for 150+ channels, free Showtime for 3 months, and 55 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels. Includes local channels and free HD for life.
- Choice Xtra Package - $34.99 mo. for 12 months (normally $65.99 mo.) for 210+ channels, free Showtime and Starz for 3 months, and 77 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels. Includes local channels and free HD for life.
- Choice Ultimate Package - $39.99 mo. for 12 months (normally $70.99 mo.) for 225+ channels, 11 movie channels, and 84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels. Includes local channels and free HD for life.
- Premier Package - $83.99 mo. for 12 months (normally $114.99 mo.) for 285+ channels, 31 movie channels, 35 sports channels, and 84 Sonic Tap satellite radio channels. Includes local channels and free HD for life.
DIRECTV Premium Services
Here are the DIRECTV Premium Services packages currently available:
HBO - $14 mo. for 7 channels including 2 in HD.
STARZ - $12 mo. for 14 channels including 5 in HD.
Showtime - $12 mo. for 9 channels including 6 in HD.
Cinemax - $12 mo, for 5 channels including 2 in HD.
Sports Pack - $12 mo. for 38 sports channels.
Spanish Packages
Basico Package - $19.99 mo. for 12 months (then $29.99 mo.) for 70+ channels.
Familiar Package - $45.99 mo. for 12 months for 150+ channels. (Not qualified for cash-back promotions.)
Familiar Ultra Package - $34.99 mo. for 12 months (then $54.99 mo.) for 210+ channels, and HD or DVR receiver upgrade.
Familiar Ultra + HD Package - $44.99 mo. for 12 months (then $64.99 mo.) for 210+ channels, HD service, and HD receiver upgrade.
Lo Maximo - $84.99 mo. for 12 months (then $104.99 mo.) for 275+ channels, and HD or DVR receiver upgrade.
International Packages
Basic Package - $9.99 mo. for 70+ basic channels, then customize with foreign language programming, such as Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, and Vietnamese.
Preferred Choice Package - $14.99 for 12 months (then $32.99 mo.) for 120+ basic channels, then customize with foreign language programming such as Arabic, Brazilian, Chinese, Filipino, Greek, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, South Asian, and Vietnamese. Includes free HD/DVR receiver.
Sports Packages
NFL Sunday Ticket - up to 14 NFL games every Sunday.
NBA League Pass - up to 40 NBA games each week.
ESPN Game Plan - up to 12 college football games every Saturday.
MLB Extra Innings - up to 60 MLB games each week.
MLS Direct Kick - top MLS matchups and playoff games.
NHL Center Ice - up to 40 NHL games every week.
ESPN Full Court - 30 college basketball games every week.
NASCAR Hot Pass - ride along with your favorite drivers on 4 channels.
Mega March Madness - the NCAA Mens Basketball tournament.
Cricket Ticket - 180 days worth of international cricket.
Setanta Sports - 24/7 coverage of international soccer and rugby.
Click here for current information and subscription fees for the above sports packages.
Adult Channel Lineup
Playboy TV (meets community standards) - $12.99 mo. (for 3 months then $15.99 mo.).
Pay-Per-View Programming: you get three hours of programming (XX and XXX) for $14.99 from any of the following channels:
Hustler TV
Playboy TV
Spice Wild
Ten
Ten Clips
The Hot Network
Note: You must be 18 years or older to order adult programming. DIRECTV satellite TV systems include parental locks.
Additional Programming and Services
HD Package - ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, Discovery HD Theater, HDNet, HDNet Movies, and Universal HD for $9.99 per month (HBO and Showtime HDTV are included in HBO and Showtime programming).
Pay-Per-View -up to 55 pay-per-view programs every day which you can order from your remote control, $3.99 for each movie, live-event prices vary.
DIRECTV-The Guide - a 300-page television guide magazine that delivers an in-depth look at the movies, sports, and entertainment offered by DIRECTV - $4.99 a month, or $39.99 a year.
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