Cable TV Advisor's DIRECTV Deal of the Day
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How Does DIRECTV Stack up to other cable TV providers?
See how DIRECTV compares to other cable TV providers in the chart below. Compare channel offerings, DVR service, HD capability and customer service when deciding between cable companies.
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| Provider | Exclusive Content | Maximum DVR Storage | HD Capabilities | Customer Satisfaction |
Packages Starting At |
|
YES |
800 hours of standard definition or 200 hours of HD content. |
The most movies in 1080p HD - the same format at Blu-ray™. Plus, more full-time HD channels than any other cable or satellite TV provider. |
For the 12th year in a row, DIRECTV rated higher in customer satisfaction than cable. As compared to the largest national cable providers. 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index. |
$29.99*
for 12 months after instant savings. 24-month agreement required** 140+ Channels |
|
YES |
1 Terabyte of storage space, compatible with both HD and SD content. |
DISH HD is 1080p capable. But DISH mixes and matches full-time and part-time HD channels. |
DISH rated ahead of Cable but behind DIRECTV in customer satisfaction |
$14.99
12-month price with 2-year agreement. 40+ Channels |
| Time Warner Cable |
YES |
80 hours of standard definition or 35 hours of HD content. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
Time Warner rated a full 7 points below the industry average, 8 points behind DISH Network and 10 points behind DIRECTV. |
$33.99
Digital TV Package 200+ Channels |
| Cox Communications |
NO |
280 hours of standard definition or 80 hours of HD content |
1080i or 720 capability, not full 1080p. |
Cox lagged DIRECTV by 2 points on the customer satisfaction scale, but was the highest among the cable providers. |
$47.36
Cox TV Essential 60+ Channels |
| Charter Communications |
NO |
77 hours of standard definition or 16 hours of HD content. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
Charter also rang in well below the industry average, sharing the lowest score with Time Warner and Comcast. |
$49.99
Charter TV in Digital 100+ Channels |
| Cablevision Systems Corp. |
NO |
100 hours of standard definition or 24 hours of HD content. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
Cablevision offers 24/7 call support, e-mail support, online chat with tech support and online troubleshooting. |
$15.52
when ordered alongside Optimum Voice and Optimum Online Broadcast Basic 54 Channels |
| Bright House Networks |
NO |
Up to 480 hours of cumulative HD content on multiple connected Whole-Home DVRs, additional fees may apply. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
Bright House offers anytime local call-in assistance, email support, chat and online troubleshooting. |
$70.00
Digital TV 250+ Channels |
| Suddenlink Communications |
NO |
400 hours of SD or 45 hours of HD content with TiVo Premier DVR (limited availability). |
Supports 1080p through TiVo Premier DVR (limited availability) - otherwise 1080i broadcasts. |
Suddenlink offers 1-888 call-in assistance, email help and live chat customer support. |
$50.00
Suddenlink TV 120 Channels |
| MediaCom Communications |
NO |
A MediaCom DVR lets you store up to 80 hours of standard definition or 25 hours of HD content. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
MediaCom offers call-in assistance, e-mail support and online troubleshooting. |
$49.95
1 Star Pack Family Cable Package Approx. 89 Channels |
| CableOne |
NO |
60 hours of standard definition or up t o 10 hours of HD content. |
1080i or 720p capability, not full 1080p. |
cableOne offers a 24/7 customer care line, question submission on their website and troubleshooting tips |
$20.00
Economy Package 20 Channels |
| Comcast Corporation |
NO |
45 hours of standard definition. |
1080i or 720 p capability, not full 1080p. |
Comcast offers 1-800 Call-in service, live chat, troubleshooting and email support with a 240hour response window. |
$29.99
Digital Starter 80+ Channels |
