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Satellite TV - More than the basics by Nicole Evans

If you are looking for versatility when it comes to programming with Direct TV and you are looking for something with a little more bulk than the basic packages but you do not want to spend a large amount of money then there are several options available to you with the satellite TV packaging. Basic packaging on satellite TV only covers just that the basics. If you want something, more consider the intermediate package choices.

The first choice xtra this package gives you all the basics when it comes to music, sports, family programming plus you get channels of educational value like PBS, Biography and the History International Channel. Love sports they have sport stations as well and a number of additional channels designed specifically for younger audiences. There are also usually premium move package deals offered with this package. These are usually free for a certain number of months and may include several channels or sets of channels within a particular grouping. For example, Starz one of the premium channels when it comes to movies offers 12 different stations under its package, while Showtime has nine different stations. These are two of the more frequently offered promotional options.

Of course, the package comes with local stations, no cost for equipment and installation is usually free as well. The Choice Xtra package for Direct TV also comes with over 200 different stations. Adding HD access grants you access to high definition as well as a variety of independent channels that are market specific. If you want 200 plus channels, local stations, movies, sports, music, documentary stations, educational and specialty programming, as well as family friendly program with the ability to record your favorite shows whether or not your home consider the Choice Xtra plus DVR package. This package offers all the channels of Choice Xtra plus the DVR service package including the receiver. This may or may not be free depending on your area. HD access is still extra per month on this package but there are usually premium movie channel promotional options available.

Choice Xtra options give you the added benefit of recording your favorite programming, all your local station, a little bit of everything when it comes to what is available when it comes to Direct TV stations. Of course, programmable guide options are available as well allowing you to set up stations for each member of your family or household and parental controls so you can be sure your family is watching safe, age appropriate programming. In addition, you
have access to the best in news, sports, music and educational programming on the planet all with a price tag that will not break the bank. Direct TV also gives superior reception and quality when it comes to picture and sound with no need to worry about the static, intermittent signals and line run though picture that sometimes comes with digital cable.