DIRECTV vs Cox Cable TV

DIRECTV vs Cox

With DIRECTV great value comes standard. You simply get more for your money. Cable’s pricing is often confusing and varies greatly from region to region. With DIRECTV, you get the same great channels and the same low rates no matter where you live.

See our channel line up with pricing and compare to your cable bill! DIRECTV offers more channels at a better quality for less money. Judge the facts for yourself.

With DIRECTV, local channels are included with every package. You’ll also get the best selection of specialty, sports, educational, and premium networks. DIRECTV has also been consistently growing in subscribers over the years. Cable can’t say the same. With a lot of the major cable companies posting losses over the past few years, it seems that a lot of consumers have realized they’ll get better service, more channels, and a better overall experience with DIRECTV — all for less than cable!

The choice is clear. DIRECTV always has been and will remain the leader in high quality entertainment. If you want the best value while also getting the best entertainment experience out there, don’t keep paying high prices for mediocre service. See what you’re missing and switch to DIRECTV today!

Cox HD vs DIRECTV HD

An HDTV set is a big investment: Don't waste it. Feed your HDTV the programming it was designed to display. With DIRECTV you're sure to have something great to watch in HD. DIRECTV leads in HD, with the capacity for over 200 channels in HD and the most 24/7 HD programming! Several Cox channels are broadcast in HD but nowhere near as many as are available with DIRECTV.

DIRECTV offers more National HD Channels than Cox, so you get them no matter where you live. DIRECTV also offers HD Local Channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox) and HD Regional Sports in most metro areas, so you'll get the popular network shows in HD as well. Use our website right rail to check Local Channels in your area.

Let us help you choose a DIRECTV Channel Package that's best for your family budget. Give us a call toll free and we'll show you how easy it is to switch from Cox to DIRECTV.

DIRECT TV: Over 19.5 Million People Can't Be Wrong!

You're flipping a coin again. Let's face it, DIRECTV and Cox cable tv are both competing to be your television service. The myriad of pros and cons may boggle the mind. But there are good reasons why over 19.5 million customers nationwide have already chosen DIRECTV, the nation's #1 satellite tv service.

More Years as #1 in Customer Satisfaction

Let the polls tell you something! For 12 years, DIRECTV has scored higher in customer satisfaction than cable companies measured in the American Customer Satisfaction Index. You deserve better than second-rate service!
2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Among the largest national cable and satellite providers.

DIRECTV Exclusives

DIRECTV has carved out a unique niche by offering exclusive programming, whereas cable has not forged these exclusive, on-demand partnerships. DIRECTV lets you view the NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, the FX series before it airs and the newest musical events only on CD USA.

Are you an avid sports fan? DIRECTV surpasses digital cable companies such as Cox in the sports arena. DIRECTV taps into 25 specialty and regional sports networks. Whether you follow the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL or MLS, DIRECTV won't disappoint you. Specialty packages include NFL SUNDAY TICKET and MLB Extra Innings.

Avid football fans can get DIRECTV's exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ with up to 14 NFL games per week, now available in HD!

Cox offers seven professional and college sports packages but nothing as extensive as DIRECTV. You'll get just the basics without the exclusive deals.

DIRECTV International

It's good to go global with International programming! DIRECTV doesn’t cut corners when it comes to International coverage, offering over 30 different language networks. These varied options include channels in Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, Russian, and many more.

Whole Home DVR

The DIRECTV HD DVR is like nothing Cox Communications offers. Not only can you pause, record, rewind and store up to 400 hours of live TV, but you can also connect to the internet for the ultimate in television viewing services. Plus, with DIRECTVs exclusive whole-home DVR service, you can use just one HD DVR to power every single TV in your home! Whole home service turns any standard HD receiver into a DVR. Start viewing a show in one room, pause and continue it in another. It's the ultimate convenience for busy households.

DIRECTV To Go!

Not only does DIRECTV deliver the best entertainment to your home, but now you can take your favorite programming with you when you go! With innovative channels like HBO GO, MAX GO and SUNDAY TICKET TO-GO, you can stream live shows on your computer or smartphone. Use DIRECTVs award winning mobile app to control your DVR from your mobile phone. No matter where life takes you, DIRECTV makes it easy to bring your entertainment along for the ride.

DIRECTV Beats Cox. Compare for yourself:

FEATURE	DIRECTV	Cox
Free local channels	Yes + local channels in HD	Yes
Highest # of channels	Over 285 channels	Up to 260 channels
Customer service	Higher customer satisfaction rating than cable 10 years running. 2012 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Among the largest national cable and satellite providers.	Mixed reviews
Installation Fee	No	Yes
HD Channels	190+ HD Channels	72 HD Channels
Digital Video Recording (DVR)	HD DVR offers a built-in dual tuner and can record up to 100 hrs in HD and 400 hrs in SD††	80 hours dual-tuner DVR
Whole–Home DVR	Yes — watch your recorded content in any room with a single DVR.^	No
Sports programming	Variety of exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™	Major sports events; lacks exclusive programming
Music channels	Up to 84 SonicTap radio stations with exceptional variety	Over 47 channels of all-digital music