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DIRECTV is a direct broadcast satellite provider that transmits to homes throughout the United States and the Caribbean. There are many different packages to choose from, each offering a variety of features, channels and DVR options. It's important to note that DIRECTV requires a two-year contract, and most customers experience an increase in prices after the first year.

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  • Various programming options
  • Easy to relocate with
  • Multiple packages available
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  • Costly to cancel
  • Price increases after first year

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    The customer support was great, until AT&T took over and then I started noticing extra charges on my bill, programming changes that impacted my utility and much longer wait times. I also received literally pounds of mailings for "offers" from AT&T wireless and DSL. The service provided is mostly top notch - unless there is a billing or programming problem. The pricing is high - due entirely to monopoly rents and price collusion by DirecTV, Dish, Charter, AT&T and Comcast. Works unless there is a big storm - which is to be expected. They are a monopoly. FCC should not have approved the AT&T purchase of DirecTV. Millions of customers told FCC this. The SEC should step in and use the Hartly-Taft Act to break up these monopolies - this is a mandate in federal law that is being ignored. Over 50% of the price is monopoly rents (as evidenced by what is charged where there is actual competition).

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    The CSRs always try to upsell to me instead of fixing the pricing problem. Not the best, picture is grainy a lot of the time. Keep the price consistent and not so high. We pay $86.00/mo for the old Choice Extra package. Paid programming and infomercials are on most of the time. We very rarely have any issues with it going down. They used to have it where the subscriber could program the box to automatically switch to another channel when a favorite program came on. For example, I'm watching X program at 8:00 on channel XY, and I can program the box to change to another program on channel XYZ I want to watch at 10:30. That was a really great feature.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    They are only interested in how they can get you to pay more, Pay for their equipment that doesn't work, pay for more programming etc. WE frequently have issues with picture quality and signal. They offer not much to address it, just "Oh well sorry about that." Yet I pay for this and can't watch it. WE do not watch a lot of TV, yet want good wholesome shows, of which we have to pay for premium packages to do so. WE don't need 200 channels when we only watch about 15 of them. It's ok most of the time, but we do experience a lot of quality issues especially with the recordings on the DVR. I wish they would allow us to pick and choose the channels we would like and only pay for that.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Their service was good. Great picture quality and overall experience. However, they were too pricey and even after 3+ years with them, when it came time to cancel they weren't really willing to do much to cut the expense. They just told me I was already getting pretty much as low pricing as I could get. I explained it was still more than only streaming online and they tried to tell me in the end that would probably cost more (pay to see new movies, current shows, etc). For a while, we had issues quite regularly. However, after a while and several service calls, it got better and we didn't have any more issues. If you call (outside of a contract) and tell them you are looking to cancel, they can save you some money. But you have to ask!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    You have to wait what seems like forever for a real person to answer your phone call. When they do answer, they do not give you any completely honest answers to any of your questions. You get transferred around from person to person until you either hang up or decide to wait them out. No two people will give you the same answer. My husband was on the phone with them one time for four hours to get our bill corrected. It is ridiculous that you can't talk to one person to have your problems solved. The installers are very informative about everything that they install. They take the time to explain all the features of the equipment that they install.

    The programs that you have to pay for are ridiculous. We pay for each local program that we get and our local programs are coming from New York. Our service is on the East Coast of Virginia. There are no D.C. or Baltimore stations available they tell us. In addition to no real local stations, we now have to pay for the NFL package as my husband is a huge Redskins fan. The only time he would see any of the games is if the Redskins were in New York. It seems like there is a "gotcha" at every turn with the programming and the costs. We have no other option in Virginia but to get DirecTV. We live in a country setting and it seems we are about a quarter of a mile outside other cable plans.

    The stations do not go out or lose signal during a snow storm, ice storm, or heavy rain. We will get a lost signal message, but we are still watching television while this message is on the television screen. Beware of the discounts that are offered year-round. Read the fine print of these discounts because if you sign on for them, know that you will pay the lower cost for a year and you are locked into another year at a higher cost. The genie was an excellent addition to the system. We upgraded to it and are very pleased with the upgrade. You need to ask about the local stations and their cost on your bill. It can be quite shocking to see how much you pay for the extras.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    After subscribing to DIRECTV for over 7 years without a contract, we moved to an area that had Comcast as part of the Homeowner's Association Fee, therefore, we could not take DIRECTV with us. Because they had given us an upgrade to new equipment (after we whined because they were giving it to all the new subscribers, they said we had a contract and now we had to pay an early release fee of $200). I wrote to the president of DIRECTV and they took $100 off but said we still owed $100. I am refusing to pay this fee and they are threatening to send it to a collection agency.

    When we moved they would not come to take the satellite off of the roof... they said it was ours! I had to pay someone to take it off because the new owners didn't want it there. I explained the situation to DIRECTV customer service and they didn't care. The fees increased year after year even though these companies want you to be in a two-year commitment. They don't think twice about violating their part of the bargain (which they never really promise anyway). I want a company that will give us the stations we want for a fee for each rather than me paying outrageous prices for stations I don't want (ESPN, other language stations). Whenever there was a storm we would lose satellite service from DIRECTV. Wish they would provide a menu... pay per station... service.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceProcess

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Troubleshooting is a tiresome process because they never actually listen to what you are saying and takes forever to get to resolution they should of got to in 2 minutes. GenieGo sucks. No sling competitor option at all. Apps are ridiculously overthought and worked much better in past when not so loaded with garbage. Like all of them the first year is great then they just gouge you nonstop and increase prices every year. TV in general is a complete ripoff these days. OnDemand varies from service to service instead of all OnDemand being the same. It is ridiculous how broken the entire system is.

    Wireless networking keeps having issues, never experienced this with any other provider. Seems to be a problem with the DirecTV boxes. Don't lose signal except in severe storms. Do not get or waste your money on the DirecTV GenieGo as it is a horrible product. In addition, they want to charge you for protection yet say you are leasing the boxes. Well, if I am leasing them they are your equipment and you should be responsible for any problems with the equipment, period. Total scam.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    I signed up for internet and cable for $49.99. My bill was $106.00. I called to cancel, and CenturyLink and DirecTV said I would have to pay $480.00. So I am stuck with a scamming cable and internet co. FTC has a class action suit against them. But it doesn't do me any good if I cannot cancel this service. I did not sign any contract with them. 0 value. They are liars and scammers. I want out.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    I have maintenance agreement for any repairs. They do everything possible to avoid coming to home. I'm in wheelchair and they expect me to climb up where tv & box over fireplace to check wires, etc. When I say "I can't" they get nasty and say this has to be done before a service call. I usually then quote ADA rules to them and they come. But it's just their attitude. Does not even broadcast in 1080p, only 1080i, but claim to be cutting edge technology. The bill goes higher & higher. No tv when it rains! They claim 99.8% of the time it's receivable, but not in rain!! Costs too much for what you receive. The little add-ins are what drives up the bill.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Personable (not like they're reading from a script). Clear picture, all the bells & whistles work as advertised. We pay over $80 a month for a minimal package (no showtime, no sundance; just HLN & ID). $80 I think is pretty steep. Of course one gets what that pays for. Nearly always up. Only down during bad weather (high winds, lots of rain). But very seldom out of commission, and when it does go down - problem is resolved fast! Once in a while we lose our most recent DVR recordings, & there ought to be a way to backup & recover such stuff. DirecTV is exceptional. LOVE the DVR services, very easy to record things.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Until recently (the past 6 months), the customer service experience I've had with DirecTV had been exceptional. But the most recent time I call to get a problem solved with setting up a mobile RV dish was abysmal. The tech I talked to knew nothing about my question/problem. Finally I got him to transfer me to someone who knew what help I needed. I hope this is not a sign of the future with DirecTV. Because up until now I have been very happy with them. On-demand is not as inclusive as advertising suggests. They offer plenty of movies. The quality of the broadcasts is excellent.

    I would like to get the stations that I want to watch without all the other stations that I never look at. I cannot cut cable because none of the alternatives offer the TV stations my family likes to watch. I understand that I will lose service when there are very heavy rain laden clouds coming from the south. This is rare, and an acceptable offset over subscribing to Comcast Cable. Otherwise I have not had problems with the reliability of service from DirecTV.

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    Customer ServicePriceReliability

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Responsive, speak english, try to help, will send someone to the house if they can't solve the problem by phone. Only thing keeping it from being 5 stars is loss of signal during storms or icing. Seems they could design a dish more resistant to both (heat the dish during ice conditions). I can't really rate it since I don't know what my options would cost and I don't have many options since I live outside the city. DVRs are not as reliable as I would like. I've only had one serious issue in 15 years; but that was this year when they held me to a poor decision on my part that would have cost them nothing to correct. That alone would make me switch after 15 years if I had a viable alternative.

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    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Very nice but they do a lot of lying to customers. I do like the dvrs I have but my experience with Directv is the dvrs have a shelf life of about one to two years at most before they start malfunctioning. That is when Directv offers you a "free upgrade." Problem is, that free upgrade is going to trap you into another two year contract. That's Directv's scheme.

    When I first joined DirecTV I was paying $54.00 on a promotion for a year. After that year, your bill goes up at least $20.00 which I was aware of but I because DirecTV has an automatic price increase every year from $4.00 to $7.50 (which is what it was in 2015) the price has jumped to an unreasonable amount for what I am receiving. I have been with DirecTV for (8) years and my bill has gone from $54.00 to $125.00 per month. This is after two special temporary discounts from Directv and me downgrading my package of channels. If I had not did that I'd be paying $135.00. Not to mention, I have absolutely no premium channels, all basic cable.

    To pour salt in the wound, DirecTV's annual price hike kicks in next bill I get. I'm at the point where my only option is to leave. My 3rd contract with DirecTV ends in (7) months and I am out. Bottom line, the longer you are with DirecTV, the more screwed you get regarding your bill and they have no cap on their prices because I asked them. They will give you a few $10.00 (12) month discounts but eventually when you are with them for a long time like I have they will tell you "we don't have any more discount offers for this account," which is what I was told which is why I will be leaving DirecTV because I refuse to pay $125.00 for TV. My gas, electric, water & phone don't cost that much. Ridiculous!!!

    Satellite cable goes out entirely too easy. Every time it rains and there is thunder & lightning I can understand that. There are times when it's just light rain and the signal gets lost. Also unlike regular cable, DirecTV doesn't just come back on, DirecTV has a step one/step two phase just to get TV set back up to watch which takes approximately (15) minutes. Even if you're recording, forget about it. Even though I'm not particularly happy with price and quality of service, I do love the features of being able to record (5) shows at one time but the fact of the matter is, all the cable providers offer comparable equipment and are constantly upgrading so it's not even a big deal anyway.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    The stress caused by illegal billing and selling me what they can't provide makes all services they offer valueless. On 12/22/15 DirecTV (DTV) and AT&T sold me an internet/cable bundle deal that has been heavily advertised after Clear Internet went out of business and DTV partnered with AT&T. On 1/1/16 AT&T didn't show up for the installation and I lost a day at work waiting for them. After hours on the phone trying to find out why they scheduled an appointment and didn't show up, I was told they rescheduled it and notified me by email. However, that email never came to me. On 1/4/16 AT&T technician showed up and said the internet speed I ordered wasn't set up on my street. He went outside and looked around the house and then told me he needed to run a line from the street. Then he disappeared and never came back.

    After hours on the phone with AT&T trying to find out why the technician showed up and disappeared I was told his notes showed he never planned to come back and that the high speed internet I ordered wasn't available on my street at all and no lines can be run from the street because the whole street doesn't have access to their services. On 1/4/16 since I need high speed internet for my job, I canceled the entire bundle that was sold to me (DTV and AT&T) because there was no point in keeping the DTV when AT&T couldn't provide their part of the bundle. I had to spend hours on the phone trying to make sure everything was cancelled and I wouldn't be billed. I was harassed about cancelling and everyone who talked to me from 1/4/16 until 1/8/16 tried to bully me into keeping the service (over and over and over again).

    On 1/8/16 AT&T and DTV confirmed my entire bundle order was cancelled and I would not be charged for any of it. It is now 2/17/16 and DirecTV, PO Box 54000 Los Angeles CA 90054 is billing me an early cancellation fee along with additional charges they claim are due. Early cancellation fees for a bundle service that should never have been sold to me and is not available to me where I live is illegal and a complete scam. I have been threatened by email, billing statement and verbally over the phone (800-531-5000) that DTV is going to charge my bank account if I do not pay the bill. I told DTV on 3 phone calls today that they are not authorized to charge my bank account, that I have reported this to the Better Business Bureau website today, the CA Attorney General consumer complaint department and that I'm also posting it on social media websites.

    The only response the people at 800-531-5000 will give me is that their billing department will decide whether or not the charges are valid and they will charge my account and there is nothing I can do about it and the people who make the decisions in the billing department will not speak with me. As far as I'm concerned, DTV and AT&T owe me over 2 days of lost wages (unsuccessful installation appointments and numerous hours of phone time I spent with them while being bullied, harassed, talked down to and threatened. Each time I attempted to try to stop this illegal billing, I was held hostage on the phone by people who kept badgering me to reactivate my account at DTV for being a loyal customer since 2012, holding the billing over my head and threatening to charge my account if I don't pay the bill or go back to DTV.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Everything was explained very well.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Effortless customer service. DirecTV rep was very helpful, and knowledgeable and resolved my concern quickly.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    All questions were answered efficiently.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    This is my fault, but when I looked through my channel lineup, two of my favorites were not there, Science Channel and H2. Getting these channels is cost prohibitive. But again, I should have researched it closer.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    The installer was neat, pleasant and amazingly positive. Really pleasant guy. His buddy came by and was also pleasant. Good team for Stillwater.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    My concern after being presented the total package was that I was not ready at this time to make a purchase/choice of this nature at the present time.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Very satisfied with staff and service. The staff was respectful, helpful, very accommodating to my scheduling service. The service was very good. The service man was respectful, considerate, helpful, and engaged in conversation. I'm happy so far with my service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2016

    Customer service and sales staff did an excellent job on setting up my new account and assuring that I received the best equipment to give me the best product and service at the lowest price.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    The majority of questions were answered with helpful information in making a decision about becoming a subscriber. Thank you!

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Rep. very friendly and eager to help.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Cancelled service. Representative was very understanding.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Everyone I dealt with was very professional.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Very helpful and patient.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    I am still new to DirecTV, but so far so good!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    My 86 year old mother called because she never received her $200 Visa Gift Card that was promised when she signed up. This was our 3rd attempt (I was not willing to let them get by with not sending). After holding what seemed like forever, we discussed that. Then, on a different topic, she wanted to make sure she would not be charged for the 2016 NFL package, as it was only free for 2015. We were told upon signing up, the WE had to call and cancel the NFL pkg BY May 2016 to make sure she did not start getting charged in Sept for it. We were then transferred to the NFL pkg dept. That customer service rep was very unhelpful and rude. She stated she cannot "cancel" something that she is not "currently" being charged for and did she (my mother) understand that.

    My mom said, "NO, I do not want to start getting charged for something before I can cancel it. I want to cancel it before you start charging me." The rep then said very rudely (mom had it on speaker) "Can I help you with anything else" and then hung up! I couldn't believe it. Then I come home and get on her online account to email customer service, but guess what? They only list a phone #. The same # we called and sat on hold for 30 minutes for to begin with! Their customer service is horrible and I can't wait for both of our 2 year subscriptions to be up so we can cancel. BTW, I came over to help my mother because she doesn't hear well, so when I say "we", I was there to help her navigate the calls etc. and was witness to all.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Informative and professional.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Everyone I talked to was friendly and helpful.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Very good service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Best experience. I never had to call more than once to get my problem resolve.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    My family and I switched from U-verse to DIRECTV last October. That was a huge mistake! The only reason we did this was to get NFL Sunday Ticket. From the time we switched it was one technical problem after another. I called them many times or just dealt with no television (sometimes two or three times a week). Each time I called them they allegedly fixed the problem. The straw that broke the camel's back was on 2/19/16 when we tried to watch the news in the morning but had another error message for the umpteenth time. I once again called them and explained what the screen was saying. I further asked her to look at the notes on my account to see how many problems we've had and that I wanted to cancel service and switch back to U-verse. She said we are locked into a contract but she would speak with her supervisor about letting us out of the contract.

    A few minutes later she came back on the line and said her supervisor approved early cancellation and she set up an appointment for the switch over on 2/23/16. She further stated that she did a reset and our televisions should work fine when I get home. As has been the pattern with DIRECTV, when I got home we had a new error message saying our SWIM component wasn't working and I needed to contact customer service. When I finally got in touch with a person at technical support she told me I had to find the SWIM component to unplug it. While I was still on the line with her my family and I tore our house apart including moving a huge entertainment unit and a small one. We looked in the garage and in the attic and could not find the elusive SWIM component. I told the individual that I could not find it and please send out a technician to fix the problem.

    She told me that they would not send out a technician until I found the SWIM component. I assured her that there was not one and she argued with me and assured me there was as the initial installer wrote on the paperwork that there was. I very much felt as if she was calling me a liar. As a Christian and Pastor I took offense to her tone and insinuations. I asked to speak with her supervisor who eventually came on the line and told me the same thing with the same insinuations. I again assured her that we tore our house apart looking for this component and perhaps their information was wrong. She said they would not do anything to help me unless I found the unit. I begged her to find someone who could help me and send out a technician. She told me that they would not send out a technician and transferred me to an AT&T agent representative.

    I told the agent representative that I was not an agent and she attempted to transfer me to someone else but my call was lost once again which has happened several times over the last few months. I called back and asked to speak with a manager. I once again explained the situation to the manager and he was very helpful. He got me an appointment on 2/20/16, to have U-verse installed. The installer arrived on 2/20/16, at the scheduled time and was very professional and helpful. I asked him about the SWIM component and explained to him what had transpired. He told me that the "Genie" system we have does not have a separate SWIM component as it is built into the unit. I called back to DIRECTV and once again asked to speak with a manager. A woman came on the line and I once again explained what had transpired.

    I asked her if I could speak with her supervisor but she told me no one else was available but she would have someone call me on 2/22/16 so I could file a complaint. As of 2/23/16, I have not yet received a call back (not a surprise). There is much more to the horrible customer service I have experienced at the hands of many DIRECTV employees with but a few bright moments. If I had to add up the amount of hours I spent on the phone with DIRECTV over the last few months it wouldn't surprise me if it was between fifteen and twenty. We have been faithful AT&T customers for many years with our cellular, home phone, internet and television services. As soon as our cellular contract expires we will move on. My words of wisdom for potential DIRECTV customers is to stay as far away from them as possible.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Customer service was very prompt in answering my inquiries. The tech that came to my house made a clean installation with no hassle.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Several weeks ago we had channel 36 ME TV. Now I have noticed it's been deleted. I called DirecTV and the agent told me, "We NEVER had that channel" which was A Lie because we've been watching it and LOVED IT. WE have been customers for YEARS. I feel ripped off now because DISH customers still have their ME TV CHANNEL So what gives with us Losing ours and not even having the option to BUY the channel. Shady crappie like this makes me want to cancel immediately and switch to DISH where I can enjoy the channels I want without getting it for 3 weeks then like a rug pulled out from beneath me it's GONE! That's how to get a POOR REPUTATION as a company. I wouldn't recommend this service to anyone!

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    I've always had Charter and I've enjoy being able to record shows. It's awesome.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    I activated my service from vacation mode a month before coming back to Florida. Arrived and my TVs wouldn't work. Called and problem was that they didn't activate TVs in the bedrooms so they did that with a touch of a button and I was up & running. About 8 hours later I had no reception. Called and they guided me through various steps & after 20 minutes got reception back.

    Then about 6 hours later I lost reception again. Called in and was on the phone for 30 minutes. Had to reboot the entire system and got half the channels back. The tech then decided the problem was the wiring in my house and I needed to contact an electrician. I told him I wanted someone to come to check it out and he said it would be $50. I refused to pay it and requested a supervisor. Once I did that he waived the fee. The technician who came to the home was wonderful. The problem was that a component in the satellite dish had gone out and had to be replaced. TVs work now unless there is a storm and then usually lose reception until it passes.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Your sales rep was very good at presenting all information, personable and answered all questions.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Very good service and person that help me was nice.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    Customer service very helpful! Answered the questions.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    DirecTV handled my call with professionalism to my approval. Good job!

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2016

    An issue with the first installer. He was to schedule another appointment for Monday the 15th from 8am to 12pm. I called around 10am when I didn't get a phone call in reference to my appointment.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    I am new to DirecTV and I just want to say thank you for caring for the customers the way you do.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    The customer service man was well informed and very polite. He totally resolved my issue. A true pleasure dealing with the gentleman. A 10+ as far as customer service is concerned.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Had an overall good experience so far. I was not as fortunate in dealing with AT&T, who is the provider for the internet service in my package with DirecTV. I finally got an appointment time with them but took much longer and a lot more trouble. Only telling you that because they are your internet provider to your customers. Would recommend DirecTV.

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    Process

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    The process was pretty routine with no unexpected problems.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Very helpful and knowledgeable associates.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Phone Representative - Very nice and pleasant.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    I think calling this representative was the best idea I had because not only was she nice she helped me through the process in which I totally understand from the beginning. I answered a question and she replied very quick and she also took me into step by step process.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Service was great.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Have no comments at this time. So far everything from sales to service has been satisfactory.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    I would highly recommend Jake (the person who installed my DirecTV). 10's across the board. Very polite, courteous, and professional. Very helpful with any questions I had.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    Not bad. Automated phone system better than some but still automated. Reps seemed to know their stuff.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2016

    I like this cable company.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    The customer service rep was extremely courteous, professional, and quick. He did not give me the third degree, when I called with my request to cancel the installation that I had scheduled with a third party. After having doubts about having it go through a third party, I thought it best to cancel with them, and then reschedule with DirecTV, directly. He did not insult me by questioning my decision. He simply helped me. Period. What more can you ask for?

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    I was very happy with the service I received.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    Very professional installation.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    I called DirecTV regarding the installer, James, who indicated that the equipment couldn't be installed. He was at my home than 5 min when he made this determination. I called and spoke with Paul to set up a different installer for a second opinion. Paul was able to assist with this.

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    Reviewed Feb. 21, 2016

    It took the last representative's help (Barbara) to finally resolve the issues I was confronted with. I suggest that there should be a better communication with AT&T and DirecTV with regards to the bundling of services because it was not very clear to me who is providing which services. I thought everything was being handled by only one entity. It was very difficult in the beginning to resolve all the issues due to miscommunication.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    I was very pleased with my experience rescheduling my install.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    I didn't know what to expect because I am switching from AT&T but the installer, the girl I confirmed my change in the order to the customer service, everything has gone smooth as silk.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Got the information needed and being installed Monday.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Had to cancel installation due to the fact that it had not been two years since I left DirecTV and went with ATT due to internet problems and they gave me a great package the first year but will definitely call DirecTV when my contract is up the end of August.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Representative was very helpful and suggested to delay appointment until I was able to speak to the agent that handled the setup of appointment for DirecTV on my questions.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Customer rep was very good.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Great customer service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Steve, the service tech. was efficient and polite. Explained what he had to do and rescheduled because CenturyLink was not installed in our home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Sales rep was informative, friendly, patient, and no pressure when certain options refused!

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Rescheduling installation days and asking about how satellite dish would be installed as well as DirecTV fees. The installation date was rescheduled for my convenience and my questions were answered satisfactorily. The representative was friendly and helpful.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    So far I am loving my experience with DirecTV.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Customer service was great! Install was easy and great tech! Very happy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    I was disappointed I couldn't get this... but am satisfied with my AT&T U-Verse... Was doing this to bundle and save money. Didn't work out.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Technician very helpful and explained everything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Am really happy, though I just started using Directv, I have had Xfinity before and the experience I had with them is nothing to write home about, but this is different compared to Xfinity, and I love it.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    When contacting anyone from salesperson to the technician everyone was helpful.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    Great and quick service, very thorough.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    I am satisfied with my purchase with DirecTV. Two Issues I have. I was not told at time of order that only 4 televisions can operate at a time. I ordered an additional box to accommodate an additional set but 1 unit has to be off to run 4 sets. Could have eliminated the 5th box, should have been told this at time of order. Also I was scheduled for an install window 8am to 12noon. Tech never showed. I called customer care on the matter and was told no tech was assigned to me. Then was texted about an hour later stating that tech will arrive between 1:20 to 2:30 which he arrived.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    When I placed my order I told the sales rep I did not want movie package HBO etc. When my email order arrived I was going to be billed $53.99 per month so I called to get this resolved. Also, had question about Genies. All my concerns were resolved and/or answered.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    The guy that installed our tv service was on time and did a great job! The guy who came to install the Internet service got started on the job and got hurt. This was on the 15th so I was without Internet until Thursday the 18th, when another guy came and installed it.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2016

    A sales rep call me and offer a package better than the one I actually have, both in price $82 and channels. I agree. When they installed I called CenturyLink to verify the price. CenturyLink, which is the internet and phone providers that DirecTV uses told me I will end up paying around $80. I called DirecTV, they told $42 for cable services. So combining both amounts it was around $120, but they quoted me over the phone (including equipment fees and rental) $82 for first years. Basically they just LIED to me.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    New installation changed to the month of March.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    He was great. Worked diligently while he was here. Very professional. Very skilled and fast with the setup and installation. Listened to my wants and needs and I deemed his opinion highly. I feel him to be a big asset to your company.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Sales rep teams seemed knowledgeable, courteous and efficient.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    I had DirectTV service at my residence but moved into a new residence recently. The service at my previous residence was OUTSTANDING. I called to set up an appointment to have DirectTV installed at the new residence and the appointment process was also outstanding. The technician showed up on time and surveyed my property for a good location for installation of the dish on my home. The problem was there was no good location for "line of sight" of the dish on my property. This was unfortunate because I like DirectTV, their service and the customer service they provide.

    Since the problem was not solvable DirectTV was proactive and contacted me with a solution that, given the situation, was absolutely satisfactory with me! I was contacted by "Sarah" and she was absolutely professional and very pleasant to talk with. I had been concerned what my options were going to be but she made my life much easier with their proposal. DirectTV allowed me to get out of my contract due to circumstances beyond my control with no penalty fees. They refunded the cost of the relocation/service fee that I had paid. They also prorated my previous monthly statement fees which netted me a small refund. They made me whole without draining my pocket book and in doing so, I'm a firm believer in their "Fair, Friendly and Fantastic Customer Service"! Thank you DirectTV and Sarah! I'm not done with DirectTV and will be utilizing their service for my RV and if possible in the future, on my home.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    I have been with DIRECTV for a while and it is a great service.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    DirecTV was great to work with and took care of my issue.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Overall a very pleasant experience with the customer service reps.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Great service and the picture is super clear compared to years back. Keep it up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    I currently have DIRECTV but I WILL NOT renew when my contract is up... The phone reps need to be trained better. I have talked to 5 different reps and still no HDMI upgrade. Everyone says something different even the "supervisor"... The price of what is supposed to be FREE changes depending on who you talk to and what time of day or night it is. I was told to call back on the18th to receive my "free upgrade" only to again be told a different price and given the runaround AGAIN. I finally decided that I was done trying to get anywhere with these people and will cut them loose at the end of my 2 year period... Find a more consistent company such as local cable or the sticks that people are buying... If AT&T don't do a major overhaul this company will probably be defunct in 3 years.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Satisfied. All works well.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Just want to thank everyone.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Just an all-around good feeling from interacting with your customer service personnel. You may use our name in any advertising you choose to. Looking forward to receiving new service with your company this weekend. There is one slight concern -- it seems that we are having trouble getting access to the networks. My wife esp. cherishes NBC, since The Voice is her favorite program. We hope that somehow that can be rectified.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    After many calls to AT&T and talking to many people. The first tech said I was not able to get it! I had ask that the first tech to have someone else come out. I thought he had, But after not hearing anything from anyone. I took action and called myself to find out he in fact did not. Although it was scheduled to start on 02/19/16. When we in fact did not have the service. Dennis was able to assure me that he would send someone out as soon as he could and he did. Thank You.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    Horrible customer service experience. I had been a loyal customer for 4+ years and moved to a new city. I placed my account on hold and once I moved into my new residence, called DirecTV to install at my new 1880 historical, white Victorian home. I waited 10 days for a technician to come out only to find that the house had no cabling and the only way to install was going to be to make a hole through the outside wall and wind two black cables around the front of my house going over my front windows and my front door. For obvious reasons I declined to go this route. I specifically asked the technician about my contract and he told me that if he could not install the service I would not have to worry about the early cancellation fee.

    A week later, I received a bill for - you guessed it - the early cancellation fee. After spending an hour on the phone telling my story to 4 separate people, I was told that since I CHOSE not to install their service that I still had to pay the cancellation fee. I responded that I didn't feel that I should be forced to let the installer put the hole through the outside wall and that the black cable running right over the front of the house was not the look I was intending. I spoke to a supervisor, Connie, who could not help me and when I asked to escalate the call to a manager I was told that the manager would just tell me the same thing.

    Once I got to speak to the manager, Amy, I asked if she had the authority to waive the cancellation fee. She said that she did but she said since I CHOSE not to install their service that I still had to pay it. Yes, I did make the choice not to install their service with the only option that was given to me. It was not an acceptable option and I still do not feel that I should be forced to install their service no matter how it affects my home. I even asked about white cable rather than black and was told that was not an option either. I do not feel as though I was treated fairly. Sure, they will tell you whatever you want to hear when you are signing up for their service but once you cancel you service they do not value you as a customer any longer. I will never have Directv again and I would never recommend their service to anyone looking for a cable provider.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2016

    I could not accept the Directv installation due to where it would have to be placed.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Great Experience. Very professional installer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    For me, someone who cannot be sure where they can rent, or live, because I have only a month to month rental agreement. The time of obligation to your contract just makes it too risky financially to commit to your rules stated in your terms of agreement contract... Thus you lose me, a good customer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Everything was great.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    I called the day they were suppose to come out and set up. I canceled 6 hours before the time to set it up. They took care of the issue and gave refund back the next day.

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Wonderful service. Needed to reschedule our installation of our service. Our representative handled this quickly and was very understanding.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Very happy so far.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Good service, on time, good equipment, great price.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    The installation was done on time. He was very polite. And made sure that he tracked no mud or snow in the house. And explain how to use the equipment he installed.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    I was completely satisfied with my experience with Directv from my initial call to the sales rep through the installation process with the technician. Everyone was very professional and helpful. I felt like a valued new customer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Sales rep was great.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Installation - Everything was great.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Getting information from DIRECTV was much more pleasant than dealing with the AT&T side.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Everything good so far.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    Really good experience. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    It was great!!!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2016

    I called just to get information about the service but the gentlemen was so helpful that I ended up signing up for DIRECTV even though I had thought I was going to go with Fios. The only issue I had was the wait time on the phone to schedule my installation. I tried to do the automated but it would not allow me to book the date I needed so I was put on hold for about 10 minutes. Other than that I have had a great experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    One of the best experiences.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    The service was wonderful and the agent was prompt to answer all my concerns.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    DirecTV promised me I would have an internet bundle with Verizon. Verizon can't provide service here, so I called DirecTV and explained my problem. It didn't matter, so now I have to pay over $400 to end my contract with them just so that I can have internet! What is wrong with this picture?

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    When I first started with DirecTV I was very happy with their service and the number of channels they provided that were not premium channels. The number of HD channels was very good as well. 10 months ago my bill increased by over $50 a month. Yes, I should have noticed that but didn't. That does not mean that I agree to have premium channels added to my bill. DirecTV says after a free trial if I don't cancel my new channels they will automatically be added to my bill. They put a note on my bill saying this but I didn't see it. They can increase my bill any time they want without me ordering anything by saying - you didn't tell us not to so you got it and now you pay. I called and complained and they took $100 off the bill, not cash, of the $500 that I paid. Is there a law about charging you for something you didn't order? Probably not but really a underhanded way to get your money!

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Yes I would recommend a friend.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Very helpful.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Installation go on time and the tech is helpful.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    I placed an order with U-verse and the initial billing I received from U-verse and DirecTV were much higher than what I understood them to be. U-verse jumped up and I was looking to save money but something went wrong with the billing I received. I don't know what yet but I am reconsidering the whole event. By the way, this was for two residences.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    After careful review of my goals to find a less expensive alternative to my current cable and internet service I thought DirecTV was the answer. However after trying to find an affordable internet provider the costs to switch were too much for my situation thus we cancelled our contract and stopped the installation.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Scott - our technician was very pleasant, informative, knowledgeable. He explained what needed to be done and what it would entail and gave me several options.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2016

    Our experience with DirecTV was the type of experience that other companies could only wish to provide for their customers. The words 'informed', 'friendly', 'helpful', 'a human being', 'sense of humour', only scratch the surface. Other companies could take lessons from DirecTV in how to select and train their customer relation's personnel.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    I decided to cancel. The lady was very helpful and not pushy.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Very helpful and helped get us the best deal.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Made a request to change my installation order. Request taken care of.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Questions were answered thoroughly and politely.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    I would never join DIRECTV if I was anyone! I had Dish for 4 years and they was the same way. The only difference here was at least when I called Dish they would try to give you discounts to make up for it. I just got tired of calling every month and now DIRECTV is same way. DIRECTV want take off anything. They just keep promising it will not go up anymore. It's been 3 months since I joined and all 3 months the bill was different. Take my advice don't join DIRECTV.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    The staff was PERFECT from the phone to installation. THANKS!

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    The service constantly goes out due to rain, snow or any weather that is not sunny. I then find out that if snow or ice get on your dish at your home it can cause an outage so you need to brush the snow and ice away. Well the dish is on my roof so not sure how I can do that. Why we were not told this when they installed it, we could have chosen a more convenient location. Tired of paying the high rates that constantly go up and the service constantly being out.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Why is 2 years contract but the promotion is only 1 year? After one year my bill will go up.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    I was given a deal by a third party company for free half season NFL ticket and movie channels. I was as long told that I was not obligated to extend my contract. Then they kept billing me extra and when I told them I wanted to cancel they said I agreed to extend my contract a year. I told them to play the recording where I agreed to this. They stated they hire an outside company for the promotion and had not access. I threw their lying asses out of my house and went with Cox Cable. I never thought I would say this but Cox is 100 times better than DirecTV. I HATE DIRECTV AND FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE WILL NEVER USE THEM.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2016

    Everyone involved was very helpful. Didn't seem like I was being sold a bill of goods. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    I have been stood up twice on installation dates.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    You guys are great - always a great experience with DirecTV.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Account #**. Since January of 2016 I have called DirecTV numerous times regarding the same issue. Most recently was 2/5/16, 2/7/16, 2/10/16, 2/13/16 and 2/15/16. The DVR was not functioning correctly. It only records one program at and the picture quality wavers between good and pixilated and freezing. Finally, after spending many frustrating hours on the phone on 2/13/2016 a technician decided to send me a new box. He explained hook up was simply.

    The new box came and I hooked it up, per the instructions and it could not detect the SWD (unsure) I called, the tech could not resolve my problem and again told me it was probably the satellite or I hooked it up incorrectly, neither was the case. I explained (totally frustrated at this point) that I was watching TV with no issues before I tried to hook the box up, I asked her if she would help me hook the previous box up and she said "no", she would send a tech to the house. I asked what I was supposed to do until the tech decided to come with no tv she had no answer.

    In the interim, I re-hooked the old box back up myself and my tv worked. Another tech called and we went over a few things and he said he would send a tech to the house BUT they could only come between 12-4. This is impossible for me, I work, I would lose my job if I took a half day for my tv. I asked him if he could schedule for after 3 and was told NO. People work, people live alone, I've never heard of a service not flexible for the consumer. I told him I wanted to speak to a manager, I just wanted out of my contract with DirecTV, they had caused enough stress, loss of programming and time.

    It has taken more than 6 weeks to get any action from DirecTV and then when I do, direcTV did not offer any compromise to correct the ongoing issue. DirecTV has the most horrendous customer service. I told the rep I want to speak to a manager, I wanted out of my contract and did not feel I should be charged considering DirecTV failed terribly putting their customers first.

    The manager Travis ID #** was unsympathetic and did not care about the duress I suffered through this ordeal. He told me they would hold me to my contract, which I plan to fight, because they offered me a solution. A solution that would not only compromise my job but cost me half a day's pay as well. I am going to the BBB and possible the newspaper. I have never been treated so meaninglessly from a service in my life.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Seems to be an honest effort by a company for customer satisfaction and value. Since we have AT&T cell service we could bundle a very nice plan. Our picture is noticeably nicer. It's actually a smoother, defined picture. Amazing.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Had to wait a very long time for assistance. When we did we were taken care of very well. We were sent to 3 people.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Had to cancel my order cause they couldn't install it where I lived.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Excellent Sales Agent! She helped me in every way possible. She was sick and coughing but still was polite and helpful and friendly. She was able to explain everything and the products I would be getting and a setup time for when the installation would be. It was a great experience.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    My experience with each representative was very professional; however the information was different. The issue was with the internet provider. The company suggested provider couldn't provide service to me. I had to contact my present provider for a deduction to meet my budget requirements.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    I was a DirecTV customer for years. At first, I was reasonably satisfied with what I paid for, but once the introductory rate ran out... wow. Nearly $100 a month.

    Lord forbid you put them on auto-pay... they WILL gouge you. Also, the value of their packages became less and less over time. A LOT of the channels are infomercials, videoless music, etc. They'll try to retain you, then re-up your rates to insane fees. My bill changed EVERY month. It was ridiculous. I finally got rid of them. I put up a $40 low-profile antenna where their ugly dish used to be and get 44 channels - all the major networks. I bought a Fire Stick for $39 off Amazon. It has a lot of free things to watch, plus I got Netflix for $8 a month (NO contract). I get WAY more quality content now, I'm saving nearly $100 a month, AND I'm not letting DirecTV rob me any longer. I am MUCH happier without DirecTV.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Excellent service, helpful employees, great product.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Happy brand new customer!

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    The install person. He was EXCELLENT. Called before he came; was early... which was great; polite; answered all our questions. Very patient, introduced himself and showed us his name badge before he entered our home. If we ever have problems, we will ask for him!

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    The representative was sensitive to my needs & did her best to satisfy my concerns.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Great experience! Thank you for your hard work.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Signing up for DirecTV. It was easily understood and made me very clear of it all.

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    Price

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Too costly and did not provide internet or home security.

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    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2016

    Install set for 2/17/16 between 8 and 12.

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    DIRECTV Company Information

    Company Name:
    DIRECTV
    Company Type:
    Public
    Ticker Symbol:
    DTV
    Address:
    2230 East Imperial Highway
    City:
    El Segundo
    State/Province:
    CA
    Postal Code:
    90245
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.directvbundles.com