DIRECTV vs. Spectrum TV Review | Packages, Pricing, DVR, Contracts, and More

[@maille5243]

DirecTV..has gone way downhill since ATT&T...has taken over..lost some local channels, customer service is terrible and they keep jacking up the prices ...been with them over 10 yrs...dropping them at end of contract next month

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

Do you want spectrum?

[@Sabretooth-gz7pp]

Same here , I am doing it next year. Poor customer service and no new offers for their long time customers.

[@jrwheeler81]

Yep. Totally agree. We had DirecTV for almost 12 years, but ever since AT&T came into the picture several years ago, the service has gone WAY downhill and our bill went through the roof. We switched back to cable (Spectrum) this week and the picture and sound quality are SO much better compared to DirecTV and we got a great deal by bundling our TV with our existing internet and phone service. It seems like AT&T ruins everything that they get their grubby little hands on. DirecTV was awesome before AT&T came along and screwed everything up!

[@696trex]

DirecTV is great if you don’t wanna watch tv when it’s too cloudy out.

[@jamisojo]

Right? I can't wait to go back to my local cable company. They also don't call you up and bother you with promotions that favor them and screw you.

[@robertb67]

Your signal shouldn't go out just because it's cloudy. If it is, then the dish is probably off angle a bit. Call up tech and have them come out, check the signal strength, then properly adjust the dish. Make sure the dish isn't pointing through distant trees, because that can reduce your signal strength a lot, so if it does get cloudy, that will cause you to lose your signal much faster. The signal can go out for a few minutes if a huge thunder storm pops up, but that usually on lasts for about 10 minutes or so.

[@lonewolf5316]

bitch you got to watch T.V.!!! my mini's kept disconnecting from my system from day one. they only thing i got to watch was a black screen!!! then i got the 775 error code

[@amhanson_]

@Mr Lex where do you get it? I dont need it yet but I just want to know

[@amhanson_]

@Mr Lex thanks

[@christysnider106]

Any chance you can update your comparison of Spectrum and Directv to current packages and value (4/23)? I have Spectrum Internet. Directv offers their service over the internet rather than a satellite dish. Would this work?

[@jonathankuelske3971]

AT&T customers service sucks direct tv was great before the joined each other

[@nysongbird]

Jonathan Kuelske The whole reason I’m hesitant to get DIRECTV is because of AT&T. The contract does not bother me ONLY because I’ve had Spectrum since they took over Time Warner and over the course of a year my cable (just the cable and the equipment) went up $100 gradually over the course of a year!!!!! I can’t afford them anymore and they suck. Customer service sucks too. I’m going to keep phone and internet with them, but I need to switch to either Dish or DIRECTV and the decision feels impossible. I wish they would give you a trial period! I don’t want to be stuck with something I hate for 2 years.

[@travisd7992]

They got rid of the 35 dollars plan and now they want you to pay almost 80 dollars with just two hd boxes that you have to rent and can't buy from them anymore. Better to just stick with comcast at this rate in my area

[@Bruhnwhat]

What r your thoughts of it now of direct tv

[@Bruhnwhat]

@@travisd7992 im paying those extra why are they increasing the pay

[@Bruhnwhat]

@jwathas lmao wdym

[@kraigklopp7888]

Can you use a TiVo instead of a dvr?

[@jabarijohnson9761]

Spectrum 100% 💯

[@gustoxyz]

what do you like about spectrum?

[@jrwheeler81]

Agreed! We just ditched DirecTV after almost 12 years with them for Spectrum and it's SO much better.

[@MetalGearMk3]

No ones watching TV anymore, this is going to do the way of the dinosaurs. They are watching everything online. The channel packages are BS, most of the bundle channels are crap - let people pick only the channels they want to watch or die like myspace.

[@GigaSyntax]

riikerman Agreed. Streaming isn’t as good as people say it is.

[@terrykropog1811]

I got news for you(as of October 11,2019 8:17 cst, Friday) as I am watching this video I am still watching TV I have Spectrum Cable and I would not change TV Providers for anything!!!!!!

[@jamisojo]

My 40-year old wife is never going to watch on computer. do you have the game show Network? Do you have local news? Do you have the networks? Do you have NFL Sunday ticket? No? Well that's all she watches. She's not a 22 yr old kid.

[@robertb67]

I disagree. I still prefer cable over streaming for watching shows and movies.

[@rosaherrera9182]

I still watch tv 👍

[@kencampbell3310]

What about the HD quality of Spetrum vs DirecTV? I currently have DirecTV and thinking about getting Spectrum due to so many devices sharing the internet. Spectrum is also offering the double-play silver at $99.99 with 400Mbps internet with a price guarantee for 24 months. My only concern is whether I'll see a drop in picture quality on HD.

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

Do u want spectrum (h.p, tv and Internet) services in just 99$ for 2 years without any contract. We also give you a 30 days free trial offer and u don't have to pay upfront.

[@evarene07]

ẞ S10 Even though Spectrum has its faults, I chose not to be tied to a contract for two years that I have no control over. At least with Spectrum I can walk away at any time/just return their equipment.

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

@@evarene07 yeah, we never stuck you in a contract. So just try spectrum once. I'm sure you will be enjoyed our services.

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

@@evarene07 just sent me the email with your cellphone number and your current address. I will give you the best deals in a best price.

[@greghull3189]

We stream Spectrum Silver with two Apple TV’s saving rental fees on the boxes. Both HBO & Showtime are included with the Silver plan. Plus all the locals and RSN’s.

[@vincentjr101]

AT&T Destroyed Direct TV, I had 7 technicians come out, they bedrooms DRV keep pausing and freeing. Even the techs say their software is garbage.

[@PackardBelltoll]

IF u want to save money go with spectrum cause directv is highly pricey. I pay 124 for both tv and internet . Cant do that with directv Its 81 dollar directv lowest package after 1 yr time that a yr that over 980 bucks vs spectrum 45 x12 about 530 a yr on spectrum year 1 saving u over 450 bucks with spectrum . yearly 1st yr year after it 64 a month cheaper. If your on a budget spectrum is better directv charges for there service .Ive looked at what u get bettween them its not that different .Mostly on directv u get alot sports tiers and music stuff boring if u just want to watch tv.

[@OCDRUMGUY]

A huge disappointment with Spectrum is that (at least with my setup) their HD channels don't start till 700. So, to watch NBC4 or ABC7HD, we gotta use channel 704, or 707. Any channels that aren't HD (under 700), show up in a tiny box in the middle of our TV screen, requiring us to tab through the picture settings to stretch out the resolution in efforts of making it look somewhat better. The overall UI/menu system looks completely out-dated and has a color scheme comparable to that of Windows 95/98. (I've heard rumor they've updated the UI/menu system on other receivers, but whenever I've called Spectrum to inquire, they say there are no other receivers that we can switch to. *EDIT: (09/14/19): Spectrum switched out my receiver upon request, in-person. My cable box no longer looks like it’s stuck in 1998. Some HD channels are also now viewable, pre-700.

[@evarene07]

OCDRUMGUY use your remote to reset your screen

[@jrwheeler81]

DirecTV is total garbage since AT&T bought them several years ago. We were DirecTV customers since 2010 and we never had any problems until AT&T came into the picture and then it all started going downhill. We've especially had problems since we moved into our new home last year and they allegedly "upgraded" our equipment and then went and changed our plan to a much more expensive one behind our backs without our knowledge or consent. We've been having terrible picture and sound quality for the past year and our bill has gone WAY up to nearly $200 per month for crap service. We've had service calls and they keep telling us that our signal is great and that they don't see any issues. Okay, so then why is the picture on all of our 4K TVs so grainy??? Their customer service is a complete joke and you always get some foreign idiot who has no clue how to do their job and you usually end up being transferred to 4 or 5 different departments. I called them last week to try to negotiate our bill down to a lower price and the most they could offer us was a $4/month discount for 6 months. Seriously?! Obviously our nearly 12 years of loyalty means zilch to them. We have now switched back to cable (Spectrum), who we have our internet and home phone with, and the picture and sound quality are lightyears better than what we were getting with DirecTV! We got a great package deal by bundling our TV with our internet and phone and we will only be paying about $220/month for everything. That even includes HBO, Showtime, and Starz. We were paying almost that much JUST for TV alone with DirecTV! Spectrum may not always be perfect, but they sure as hell are a lot better than DirecTV!

[@edwardhayes1656]

after having Direct TV for 5 yrs I can tell you that the weather plays a big part on your TV reception, also a bonus to Direct TV is you must shut it down a few times a week so it can resend the TV guide to your box. If not you will get a phone call reminding you to do so, also as a extra you get AT&T customer service which by any standard is low, but you also get to listen to horrible music why they place you on hold for 20 minutes or more. I had no DVR because of the price, but that did not matter because they raise the price every year as long as you have a contract. I can go on but why?

[@SplatZS904]

DVR hours for Spectrum is incorrect here. ITS 200+ hours

[@oldarkie3880]

I've had Direct TV for about 8 years now. It takes a really bad storm to knock it out. Only happens about 2 or 3 times per year. The DVR records up to 5 things at the same time. I have never been out of space or had a conflict If a really bad storm takes it out you can still watch the recordings. No other DVR even comes close. I watch everything delayed. Support went down when AT&T took over.

[@gustoxyz]

im here because my friend wants me to join him at spectrum. since i dont know anything i wanted to see what people are saying. one benefit i like so far is the mobile plan thats a super deal. now let me see the whole video

[@atlantasauvage5439]

Streaming shows on demand with Spectrum is horrible whenever commercial breaks end the show freezes or completely loses sound. Often you have to restart shows half way through. Spectrum needs to include free DVR & better experience with streaming shows from various networks. Spectrum was a completely dissatisfying experience.

[@nancyashley6489]

I might as well have DirecTV and miss it cloudy days. There several days Spectrum goes out for anywhere from 8 hours to whatever because I just go to bed. We don't get a break on our bill either!

[@iamconan]

I remember the day's prior to the AT&T takeover of Directv. I could call in and complain about channels, shows, etc. and the Customer Service people would give out a FREE 1 year use of HBO, etc. I tried that AFTER the takeover, and now the foreign accent customer service person told me to ---- "go buy a cheaper plan on Directv if you want to save money or do not like the channels". Wow.

[@joburamwa3228]

They are horrible,the customers service sucks so bad,

[@dJ.kNiGhT23]

What is better Direct TV or Dish Network?

[@antonio1681]

Directv

[@ReviewsOrg]

Here's our take www.reviews.org/tv-service/dish-vs-directv/?kbid=123489 Or if you want a video review... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqWZiIWFbLKboMU

[@robocock475]

Directv by a landslide; at least they keep the channels you pay for and don't remove like those cocksucking greedy motherfuckers at Dish Network; someone needs to do the dish network headquarters over 9/11 style

[@jrwheeler81]

Neither, LOL.

[@edsullivan344]

one he did not mention about spectrum if u have roku or another streaming service u can download the spectrum app use your login and u can save a few dollars by sending back the cable box as long u have internet and you still get a online DVR library on demand and you have store u can rent movies direct tv ok but I dont like contracts cause every time u make a change to ur account they restart ur contract so I'll either cut the cord all the way or stick with spectrum right now iam happy with spectrum I get all channels I need o dont 300 channels I have a life and dont plan on watching tv day and night also what like about spectrum if u have unlimited data plan on tablet you bought thur ur cell carrier u can watch spectrum when u travel as long u have internet

[@JonTisch]

Direct TV was great before they joined with AT&T. Now customer service reps do not speak English very well. All satelitte & cable companies have great bundle packages for new customers but raise rates once that agreement is over. These companies do not take care of loyal customers that have had their service for a number of years.

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

Do u want spectrum (h.p, tv and Internet) services in just 99$ for 2 years without any contract. We also give you a 30 days free trial offer and u don't have to pay upfront.

[@nancyashley6489]

When I talk with Spectrum I cannot understand them. I think they are all doing that. Plus with Spectrum you don't talk to a person for a problem, they have a list for problems You look up your problem and pick an answer. I'm not a tech type person and I don't get it. It is like they don't want to come out anymore to help us. Also I didn't know I had to call in to cancel DVR. They said I had a free year. I thought they would shut it off. I never used it. Ended up paying two years for nothing. I'm elderly and I think they took advantage. I don't think any of these companies are good. I think we will quit. $203,00 a month for internet and Showtime and HBO with all their older movies. And you don't get new old movies until the next month.

[@onenite2nite]

SINCE ATT took over direct customer service is Trash

[@jrwheeler81]

Their customer service is THE WORST. AT&T ruined everything! I called last week to try to negotiate our bill down because we were paying almost $200 a month just for TV service and, after being bounced around to several different idiot agents who barely spoke English and sounded like they were talking through 10 wool socks, the best they could offer us was $4 off per month for 6 months. What a joke! I guess nearly 12 years of customer loyalty means absolutely nothing to them. Long story short, we are now back with cable (Spectrum) for our TV service! We got an awesome deal by bundling it with our existing internet and phone. The picture and sound quality with Spectrum are SO much better than what we had with DirecTV!

[@DennisTamayo]

Nowadays, DirecTV Cinema airs pay-per-view showings of Warner Bros. films since it's both owned by AT&T.

[@vincentlee4799]

what about picture quality?

[@edward2364]

I think both are really good Spectrum offers HD channels and I think that goes the same With DIRECTV

[@rrhodes75rr]

Spectrum now has no fees, contracts & your able to get up to 4 DVR services for $10

[@donc.6841]

I timed it and it takes 11.43 seconds from when I hit the channel button till the next show loads

[@donc.6841]

Don’t have a box or a remote from them but I bought 60channels on a deal and ya wish I didn’t lol

[@frankied5934]

Had direct TV. It's great at telling you when it's storming outside. Dumped direct TV for spectrum

[@qmee2]

I'm about to switch. I can never watch anything while it's storming.

[@bilalsiddiqui934]

@@qmee2 do you want spectrum services?

[@amhanson_]

You guys' dishes were installed wrong if you lose signal in rain....

[@billmylenbusch3243]

Just today, Spectrum sales insists their DVR's have at a minimum 4 tuners. How does one know what is real?

[@pauldswiftie13]

Satellite TV makes me scream during cloudiness or storms. With regular cable it works during this storms because they don't use satellite.

[@ramikla_146]

Which is better for Soccer Fans?!

[@StorkitoLugo]

Spectrum

[@doctorrobert60]

I was with Directv but also with Spectrum for high speed internet. The two together became way too expensive. Only other internet in my area is slow verizon internet through phone line which cannot do much of anything. Had to use Spectrum for both TV and internet.

[@ReviewsOrg]

Sounds like it makes a lot more sense financially to bundle both with Spectrum like you did. Smart move. Thanks for chiming in.

[@PackardBelltoll]

Spectrum is better deal if u can get it . 64 after the 44.95 promo 1yr. vs 81 a month for directv. If u can get a iptv box and sub that for 8 bucks a month . Also u can get directv app on android gives u ultra package for 8bucks a year but u need streaming box and good internet.Iptv services now too for free online with streaming box and sub ones for 8 to 5 a month with 4k channels all over the world.

[@taurus66]

I know one thing spectrum is not what people think they suck. All channels have ads at one time. They are pricey . Direct TV screw them and the contract and they are not a good company they lie about their price.

[@markme4]

Are you the guy that reviews best and worst cities to live ?

[@MuhammadZahid-ok9dm]

Please give a review about Viasat satellite internet.

[@ReviewsOrg]

We've covered Viasat. Here's a written review www.reviews.org/internet-service/viasat-reviews/?kbid=123489 and here's a video review kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZytZWCuZrN5Y7c

[@esmith7194]

Really direct TV is owned by AT&T, enough said bad cable service.

[@ReviewsOrg]

And now AT&T is about to finalize the merger with Time Warner and own even more...

[@Nestor535]

@@ReviewsOrg they losing control of quality over quantity what's the whole point of buying time Warner is cable is being more and more declined I personally have DirecTV and I love it the quality and everything is awesome but why is att doing all of this DirecTV now,directv,uversetv,now time Warner they lost thier minds!!!

[@aaron-jz7ln]

Ernie Casado uverse is being phased out

[@mc_djdoubleedge3052]

Direct tv is Satellite and does not require internet.

[@jamisojo]

@@mc_djdoubleedge3052 It just requires clear skies

[@slegal62]

They're both too expensive. The problem with intro pricing is the second year. It's was a pain leaving Directv. I had to mail 4 Genie devices back to them because there was no local drop off. I left Spectrum's predecessor for for Directv. The picture quality was terrible and the cable company wouldn't come and fix it. I'll never go back to cable. I stream exclusively now.

[@GigaSyntax]

Streaming isn’t any better. Eventually streaming will get expensive too

[@mickjennifer]

Spectrum + TiVo is the way to go

[@pablovonduckbill7802]

direct tv loses because of at and t insanly aggresive sales and out sourcing sales so they wont and cant take responsibilty for these sales people.

[@rodneysmart9774]

DirecTV sucks but at least it's expensive.

[@JackGeezy]

DirecTV all the way

[@jonathankuelske3971]

It was great when they stood alone but with them being along with AT&T sucks I left him several months ago because their service customer service

[@hilarygeariety8784]

One reason I like DIRECTV is that I can start watching a program in one room and continue watching the rest of the program in another room. This works with live programming and recorded programming