Bring TV to Life with DIRECTV HD

DIRECTV HD delivers unbeatable picture clarity and many of your favorite national and local channels.¹

Nobody offers more HD than DIRECTV!

DIRECTV HD offers the best in national programming including CNN HD, A&E HD, The History Channel HD, National Geographic Channel HD, Food Network HD, premiums like HBO HD, Showtime HD, Cinemax HD, Starz HD - and more.

If you want even more HD, consider ordering DIRECTV® HD EXTRA PACK. You’ll get nine specialty channels that only broadcast in HD, with channels like:

Now more local HD coverage!

Digital HD Frequently Asked Questions

What is HD?

HD stands for high definition, and it has only been around for the last 10 years. High definition refers to the resolution of images on your TV screen. Before HD, most people had television sets that operated on SD, or standard definition.

Does TV size matter?

No matter what size TV you own, it will be compatible with your DIRECTV digital HD digital video recorder and receiver. Just make sure your television set is HD-ready and you’ll be all set to start viewing television in beautiful high-definition picture.

Why is digital HD better?

Digital HD channels are better than analog HD because the HD signals don’t use a large portion of bandwidth to operate. When more is used, the screen will have delays, plus the picture-quality is not as clear. High-definition television always results in picture-perfect quality and instantaneous imagery.

What’s it like to watch HD?

Imagine your favorite Hollywood actors standing right in the room with you. That’s what it’s like to watch television shows and movies in high-definition. You’ll see imagery that is so lifelike and you just can’t get that with standard definition. DIRECTV HD takes your television experience to an entirely new level.