How to Get All the Digital Channels on My Direct TV

Enjoy your DirecTV satellite service.

DirecTV users can obtain a variety of station packages from the satellite company. However, there is a way to receive all of the digital channels DirecTV offers. This requires a costly monthly payment, but if you enjoy all flavors of television and movies you might not mind the hefty price tag.

Instructions

1. Decide if you want HD programming. If you have an HD television you might consider the better-quality picture at an additional cost each month.

2. Save or obtain a copy of your latest bill, which will include your account number and the phone number for DirecTV (1-888-777-2454). Call and work through the prompts until you are connected to a customer service representative.

3. Upgrade to the "premier" package, which has more than 285 all-digital stations, including all HBO, STARZ, Showtime and Cinemax stations. There are a few additional packages also, including Game Lounge and BabyFirst TV.

4. Add the sports package at an additional cost each month for 35 more sports stations; most of these are local stations from around the country. Purchase the NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN GamePlan or MLB Extra Innings; these packages offer every event played in the particular sport.

5. Add DirecTV's international programming from stations from Russia to Brazil.

6. Confirm the changes to your account and determine your new monthly bill. You should see the billing increase on your next bill.

Tips & Warnings

• DirecTV's adult package is available in digital as well. However if you have children, make sure to block adult content with the child protective v-chip.

References

• DirecTV HD Progamming Information