DirecTV has launched ‘DIRECTV on Demand’ service to the subscribers across the country on June 30. DirecTV has tested ‘on Demand service’ since October and the customers highly anticipated service. DirecTV subscribers with a DirecTV Plus HD DVR or R22 DVR receiver will have access to over 4,000 standard-definition and high-definition titles and is available at no additional charge. DIRECTV on Demand service allows subscribers to download the programming of their choice from the DIRECTV on Demand library to their DVRs. DirecTV offers one of the easiest-to-use on demand interfaces on television, with unique features that make navigating through titles simple and quick. The features include :
Customized Programmer Homepages
Internet Remote Scheduling
Expanded Pay Per View Titles and
Free Titles
Customized Programmer Homepages : Each programmer has its own on demand channel that highlights the latest shows and movies available from the network. Each programmer page consists of rich graphics and posters that highlight the most popular content. The customized home pages correspond to the programmer’s regular channel number with a “1” in front of it (i.e. The Discovery Channel is on 276, The Discovery Channel on Demand is at 1276.) Channel 1000 is the main home page for DIRECTV on Demand.
Internet Remote Scheduling :On demand customers have access to DVR Scheduler, which will allow them to remotely schedule on demand programming to their DVR from an internet-connected computer or mobile phone.
Expanded Pay Per View Titles : Expanded variety of pay per view titles is also available with on demand trailers.
Internet Remote Scheduling : On demand customers have access to DVR Scheduler, which will allow them to remotely schedule on demand programming to their DVR from an internet-connected computer or mobile phone.
Free Titles : Thousands of free titles (in both standard-definition and HD) always available, including movies, TV series, kid’s shows, specialty programming.
“We couldn’t be happier with the DIRECTV on Demand service. The folks here have actually made the on demand experience fun and enjoyable,” said Eric Shanks, executive vice president, DIRECTV Entertainment. “We are continuing to not only level, but elevate the playing field among pay TV providers with a dynamic on demand service that truly answers the needs of our customers and provides them with a robust lineup of on demand programming.”
To subscribe to DIRECTV on Demand service, subscribers can choose professional installation or request a self-installation kit and to have broadband high-speed internet access, a router or Internet gateway with an available Ethernet port, and equipment to network the HD DVR or R22 DVR.
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