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New Directv menu functionality is a disaster

The recent update to Satellite Directv Service that changed the user access and menu functionality is terrible. The effort, it appears, seems to be trying to make Directv user menu access look and function like an online streaming service. The effort has failed. Not only is it not streaming when tie

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Newsmax is streaming only

We used to be able to record Newsmax shows but the satellite feed is either not available or goes out quickly and changes to streaming mode, which is constantly interrupted. We cannot record shows in streaming mode. Is this a DirectTV issue? Not sure why this has changed. How can I start recording a

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85% streaming issue on Directv

I have been having the 85% issue with my directv streaming on every device, but I finally solved it. Turn off your VPN. It works every time now….

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Please give us the option to edit this terrible new menu or get rid of it!

The new menu format is AWFUL. Why are we now forced to have garbage in our home menu that some will never, ever use? WE will NEVER watch Sports Central, but have to see it in high and prominent in the menu now. We NEVER rent movies on DirecTV, but now it's slammed into the home menu, and so on. Plea

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Mounting pole types

I need to know what type of pole is used by directv install technicians. I need a longer pole than the 6 ft ones that installers use. Please advise quickly. I need to purchase in next couple days.

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Great American Family channel

Where can I find this channel on my TV. It jumps that channel only! HELP! San Antonio Tx 78258

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Upset new customer

I waited all day for them to call and come today and now I gotta wait again for tomorrow it's not right and I paid for the service to put in today

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DTV Stream not showing correct local channels

We are DTV satellite customers that use the DTV app via a Firestick on a secondary TV. Our sattelite receiver and iPad reflect the correct local channels (Sacramento), but the app on the Firestick has recently switched to Reno. It was working fine on Sacramento for many months, nothing was changed a

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DIRECTV Perks took away the $15 bill credit option?!

DIRECTV Perks has never been just a completely amazing rewards program. The one thing that always drew me in was spinning the wheel and selecting the $15 bill credit option they offered when you got to 500 points. I got to 510 points today, once again, so I could receive a $15 bill credit. To my sur

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Your TV does not support this program's content protection

Your TV does not support this program's content protection bought new 4k high speed hdmi cable got same message call directv tell me need 10 pin connector one end and hdmi other, never heard of such a cable

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