Direct TV Packages -- Get The Plan That Works For You

Which of the Seven Direct TV Packages is Right for You?

Unless you're just beginning to compare Directv plans, you probably know that they offer quite a few packages to make everyone happy. Prices vary as do the different channels get with each package.

Between the 2 main Satellite TV Companies Direct TV and Dish Network you can get more than 250 channels of TV programming, pay-per-view movies and events, local channel programming, as well as music channels.

Some packages come with DVR service built into the price, but even if the plan you want doesn't include DVR, it can be added to any plan for $5.99/month. Along with its recording capability, the DVR service helps you to pause and rewind tv shows for up to the last 90 minutes. You have the ability to watch one recording while taping two others simulaneously.

Different TV channels are bundled into various packages.

Direct tv Packages:

*Family Entertainment Plan -- 45+ channels

*Choice -- 150+ Channels including 135 program channels, containing local channels and 50 XM radio channels).

*The Plus HD DVR Plan - Ultimate HD with the addition of DVR.

*Total Choice Premier Package -- 265+ Channels: 215 program channels, local channels as well as 67 XM radio channels.

The Premier package is by far the pricies option, and is probably only chosen by tv die-hards who can't decide between the channels, so they choose them all.

All of the channels in Directv packages are digital. With the variety of Direct tv packages and prices, you will have no problem choosing a package that meets your viewing and budgetary needs.

In this economy, many people are choosing lighter/less pricey plans, with the intention to upgrade sometime in the future.