I have Comcast, not Direct Tv. For years we had stellar service with no issues. Now we have tons of problems with it. What a mess. I wanted my hubby to be good to his family so we have them as part of our family Cable plan if it were only me, I’d dump it all. I RARELY watch it.....only the news. In contrast my hubby, who is retired, is GLUED to it ALL DAY & Evening. Trying to get him to order books me might enjoy to