DirecTV (trademarked as DIRECTV), also known as DirecTV, LLC, is an American multichannel video programming distributor based in El Segundo, California was founded by Howard Hughes. Originally launched on June 17, 1994, its primary service is a digital satellite service serving the United States. It also provides traditional linear television service delivered by IP through its U-verse TV brand and a Virtual MVPD service through its DirecTV Stream brand. Its primary competitors are Dish Network, traditional cable television providers, IP-based television services, and other over-the-top video services. Howard Hughes and other companies believed in the early 1990s that technology would soon make digital satellite television affordable. Hughes attempted to create a joint venture with NBC, News Corp., and Cablevision in 1990 to launch the first high-power digital television service called Sky Cable. Failing to do so, the company instead created DirecTV as a separate division and secured an agreement with USSB to build and launch the first high-power direct-broadcast satellite system. In December 1998, DirecTV acquired USSB for $1.3 billion and combined the two satellite services. In 2000, DirecTV introduced the first live in-flight television service for airlines; the system was first used by JetBlue and defunct startup carrier Legend Airlines. In February 2004, Hughes announced its intent to focus solely on its satellite television operations and divest its other interests, renaming itself The DirecTV Group, Inc. As of February 2020, DirecTV manages a fleet of 12 satellites in geostationary orbit at positions ranging from 95ÃÂðW to 119ÃÂðW, ensuring strong coverage of the North American continent. DirecTV was awarded a J.D. Power award for residential cable and satellite TV customer satisfaction in 2007.
DirecTV offers four subscription packages for its customers. All subscription packages are for a 2-year term. They are Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier. The Entertainment package is a winning package of family favorites and sports and is $64.99 per month for the first year. Then, it is $102.00 per month for the second year. Included with the Entertainment package are 165+ live TV channels, 45,000 on-demand titles, major sports channels like ESPN, ESPN2, and NBCSN, a premium bundle of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and EPIX free for three months, and then $53.95 per month thereafter, and an extra $150.00 Visa Rewards Card when you use the code SWITCH while signing up. Your first TV connection is included with the subscription. Each additional TV connection is $7.00 per month per TV. The Choice package has entertainment for everyone with comedy, drama, and sports and is $69.99 per month for the first year. Then, it is $124.00 per month for the second year. Included with the Choice package are 200+ live TV channels, 50,000 on-demand titles, highlights including NFL Network, GSN, Own, and Nicktoons, the 2022 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX for free, a premium bundle of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and EPIX free for three months, and then $53.95 per month thereafter, and an extra $150.00 Visa Rewards Card when you use the code SWITCH when signing up. Your first TV connection is included with the subscription. Each additional TV connection is $7.00 per month per TV. The Ultimate package has the biggest blockbusters for everyone and is $89.99 per month for the first year. Then, it is $154.00 per month for the second year. Included with the Ultimate package are 270+ live TV channels, 60,000 on-demand titles, every STARZ ENCORE channel, the 2022 season of NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX for free, a premium bundle of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and EPIX free for three months, and then $53.95 per month thereafter, and an extra $150.00 Visa Rewards Card when you use the code SWITCH when signing up. Your first TV connection is included with the subscription. Each additional TV connection is $7.00 per month per TV. The Premier package is the biggest package offered, with every premium channel included, and is $139.99 per month for the first year. Then, it is $209.00 per month for the second year. Included with the Premier package are 340+ live TV channels and local TV stations, 70,000 on-demand titles, the 2022 NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX for free, a premium bundle of HBO Max, Cinemax, Showtime, STARZ, and EPIX free for three months, and then $53.95 per month thereafter, and an extra $150.00 Visa Rewards Card when you use the code SWITCH when signing up. Your first TV connection is included with the subscription. Each additional TV connection is $7.00 per month per TV.
DirecTV’s customer service can be contacted via phone or live chat. To contact DirecTV customer service by phone, just call 866-548-0061. You will need to provide your first name, last name, billing address, phone number, email address, and account number, To contact DirecTV customer service via live chat, just visit https://www.directv.com/ and click on the chat icon in the lower right corner of the screen. You will need to provide your first name, last name, billing address, phone number, email address, and account number.
DIRECTV CANCEL GUIDES
Get together the following account information:
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Username
Password
Billing Address
City
State/Province/Region
ZIP/Postal Code
Country
Reason for Cancellation
Last 4 Digits of Card
Date of Last Charge
Amount of Last Charge
Account Number
4 digit PIN code on account
Phone (Live Agent)
Follow these steps:
Call 800-531-5000
Request that the agent cancel your account
When asked, give the agent your account information
Request that the agent provide you with a confirmation number or email
Request your final balance, and ensure you won’t be charged again
Request that you be given a refund
Retain any confirmation numbers or emails you receive for your records
