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The UltimateTV® service gives you access to the Internet, so you can stay up to date on sports stats while you watch the game, or find a movie rating before you order your next Pay Per View selection. Get more details >>



Interactive TV Interactive TV
Interactive TV lets you get more out of your TV shows. Play along with a game show, get more info on a news story, or even get the stats during a ball game. UltimateTV gives you interactive TV today. There are hundreds of hours of enhanced programming being broadcast every week. Get more details >>



DIRECTV Programming DIRECTV® programming
DIRECT® gives you choices, and UltimateTV gives you control. Get more details >>



Internet on TV

With the UltimateTV® service, there's no need to leave your couch when you want to use the Internet. UltimateTV includes the MSN TV service, which gives you Internet features including e-mail, chat rooms, discussion groups, and Web sites - all on your TV. Find fan sites for your favorite show or actor, check out sports scores and stats, chat with a friend, or send someone a snapshot in an e-mail message. And you don't have to miss your favorite show. With WebPIP™ technology, you can watch TV in a small window while you use the Internet.

The basic monthly UltimateTV subscription includes 3 hours of Internet access. If you want Internet access with no time restrictions, check out these alternative service plans.

Learn the potential differences between Internet access on TV vs. PC.

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Interactive TV

UltimateTV combines the Internet and TV to create interactive TV. When you see an "i" symbol on your TV screen, press your remote's center button to go to an interactive Web site that's related to the show you're watching. You don't just look at an interactive Web site - you participate. Express your opinion in an online poll, take a quiz, or play along with a game show.

When you see a "w" symbol on your screen, press your remote's center button to go to a Web site that's related to the show or ad you're watching. Get further information on a news story, check out sports stats during a game, or get the details about an advertised product.

Hundreds of hours of enhanced programming are broadcast every week by MSNBC, E!, the Weather Channel, and many others.

The basic monthly UltimateTV subscription includes 3 hours of Internet access. If you want Internet access with no time restrictions, check out these alternative service plans.

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DIRECTV Programming

DIRECTV brings you the best programming in movies, sports, family, and more:

  • Access to more than 225 DIRECTV® channels
  • 30 premium movie channels including 7 HBO®, 4 STARZ! ® and 5 SHOWTIME® channels
  • Up to 55 Pay Per View choices per day
  • Access to professional and collegiate sports subscriptions
  • Digital quality picture and sound
DIRECTV® programming packages start at $31.99* a month. Click here to find one that's right for you.

To see if you can receive local channels in your area from DIRECTV, click here.

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