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DIRECTV International Base Channel Packages

DIRECTV WorldDirect service brings programming from all over the world directly into your home. WorldDirect customers must first subscribe to DIRECTV BASIC or PREFERRED CHOICE; compare the packages below.

DIRECTV Preferred Choice

• = Preferred

Channel Lineup

BYU TV	•	•	TCT	•	•	Court TV		•	Nickelodeon (E)		•
Church Channel	•	•	QVC	•	•	Discovery Channel		•	Nickelodeon (W)		•
C-SPAN	•	•	RFD-TV	•	•	Disney Channel (E)		•	REELZ CHANNEL		•
C-SPAN2	•	•	Shop NBC	•	•	Disney Channel (W)		•	SCI FI Channel		•
Daystar	•	•	TBN	•	•	E!		•	Spike TV		•
DIRECTV BASICS	•	•	Word Network	•	•	ESPN		•	TBS		•
Pay Per View Previews	•	•	XM Radio (50)	•	•	ESPN2		•	TLC		•
DIRECTV - the 101	•	•	ABC Family Channel		•	FitTV		•	TNT		•
EWTN	•	•	A&E		•	Fox Movie Channel		•	Travel Channel		•
GEMS TV	•	•	BBC America		•	Headline News (CNN)		•	TV Land		•
GOD TV	•	•	Cartoon Network		•	The History Channel		•	USA Network		•
Home Shopping Network	•	•	CNBC		•	Home & Garden TV		•	VH1		•
Link TV	•	•	CNBC World		•	Lifetime		•	Weather Channel		•
NASA TV	•	•	CNN		•	MTV		•
NRB TV	•	•	Comedy Central		•	National Geographic		•

Choose the DIRECTV BASIC or PREFERRED CHOICE package for your base package and then add any International package to your DIRECTV Service!

If you’re interested in what’s going on in entertainment on the other side of the world you want to get WorldDirect from DIRECTV. From British dramas to Greek comedies, with WorldDirect you can see the shows the rest of the world is talking about. Many of these channels are inaccessible outside of their respective countries, unless you have DIRECTV. To get the WorldDirect international package you must first have the DIRECTV BASIC or PREFERRED CHOICE package, then you just call DIRECTV and add on the international channels. With the DIRECTV BASIC or PREFERRED CHOICE plus WorldDirect setup you’ll have access to the best shows in the United States and your favorites from countries like Korea, India, Russia, China and more. It’s perfect solution for those interested in international affairs or homes with immigrants looking for a comforting taste of home.

WorldDirect Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get all the international channels from the countries of my choice?

While you do have access to a wide variety of international programs, WorldDirect connects you to a selection of programs from each country. Many of the selections include the top stations or programs in the respective country. For example, the South Asian package includes 12 leading Indian channels in five different languages. You can subscribe to all the international channels DIRECTV has on offer, or you can go a la carte and get specific channels in specific countries. Not all international channels are available for a la carte subscription.

Are the international channels in English?

While there are a few channels in English, the vast majority of the international channels are in the native language of the country they come from. With WorldDirect you can watch more than 60 top channels in 17 different languages! It’s the best way to experience the entertainment of another country’s culture outside of traveling to that country, plus it costs a lot less!

Can I get specialty channels for a specific country?

The channels on offer vary by country. Some channels are available for a la carte, or single subscription, so you can get everything that country has to offer through DIRECTV or just specific programming. For example, you can get everything the Russian TV programming has to offer which includes several specialty channels as well as channels with broader programming, or you can get specific channels alone, like RTR Planeta, a Russian channel that includes sports shows, political discussions and more.

Does WorldDirect include sports?

There are a number of sports that aren’t played and/or televised in the United States. That’s why DIRECTV’s WorldDirect offers channels like Cricket Sports and Fox Soccer Plus. Soccer (or futbol) is one of the world’s most popular sports. With DIRECTV you can get in on the high-tension international soccer matches that you’d normally miss in the United States. Paired with local sports packages like NFL SUNDAY TICKET™ you can have every sport covered.

With DIRECTV you can get the best mix of international shows, movies, news and sports. Bring the world to your living room and experience different cultures and languages.

Getting the DIRECTV BASIC package gives you a firm foundation of quality entertainment to build upon. You’ll get many of the channels and programs you love in the United States and have the ability to add any of the international channels you’re interested in.