Message #4943

[ann]

Terry,

We had both @ the same time for almost 2 years. The service and reception were equal.  Yes, they need to run lines and put a dish on your roof.  Direct Tv has some channels that cable does not.  ( Direct Tv is the only provider that offers NFL Sunday Ticket, which is why we had it).  The problem was that you have to have a reciever for each television in order to watch multiple programs at the same time AND you pay rent on each of the receivers.  At the end of the day is just made more sense to upgrade the comcast to the premium package (which requires the HD/DVR) and leave the rest of the house basic cable.  We also receive a small discount for also having comcast internet.  With 6 people in the family and more TV's than necessary, that is what worked for us.

Good Luck!