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Audio drop out
When watching a program I have recorded on my DVR there are frequent, recurring, audio drop outs. What can I do?
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ESPN/ESPN2 4K announcement and DirecTV question
ESPN/ESPN2 just announced a rollout of 4k across their broadcast channels. Will these appear on the DirecTV dedicated 4k channels going forward? https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-tv-disney-more-are-getting-espn-in-4k-hdr-this-week/
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Watching on Satellite
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Senior discount
Does directtv offer a senior discount?
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Satellite Account
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Billing -
How do I send you a copy of the dispute on the bill I received? I have a bill dated August 19, 2026. Account summary states last bill $220.00 - payments $202.00 - Adjustments $80.00 Please pay past due $98.00. Late payment fee $12.00 On July 30 - Direct posted $92.00- this charge never came through
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Satellite Account
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ACC Network displayed channel not authorized screen today
I went down to a regular sports bar hangout intent on watching today’s Virginia Tech football season opener against Virginia Military Institute on the ACC Network (channel 612) on their DirectTV feed. This channel has reliably worked in the past few years without a problem. However today, when the b
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Watching on Satellite
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Jeopardy series not recording
I have tried several times to setup a Jeopardy series recording and the episodes are not recording consistently. Right Jeopardy is in reruns for tournaments, but I'd still like to record them so I can catch-up. I have tried Google, Reddit and these forums but nothing seems to fix the problem. I know
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Watching on Satellite
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BLUETOOTH FREEZES SATELLITE FEED
Recently when I connected any of my bluetooth headphones to my Gemini box, the satellite feed froze, and if I change the channel, all I get is a black screen with the channel information header. The apps work fine. Tech support sent me a replacement box and said that the updated firmware would solve
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Watching on Satellite
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espn unlimited activation link and MyTV Packages to request link not working.
Hello I have been a long time customer of Direct TV. I tried STREAMING a while ago, and didnt like it, so I canceled it. When I log on to directv.com to manage my account, I still have TWO accounts, even though my streaming has not been active for a while. (I went back to satellite.). I mention all
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Satellite Account
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Regional sports fee
I noticed on my billing that I'm being charged $9.99 per month for "Regional Sports Fee. What is this fee for? Can I cancel this fee without calling customer service?
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Satellite Account
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Tuner Activity cannot access live tv
I cannot access live tv - I keep getting an error that says "Your live tv tuner was taken by master at 5:21p Sun 5/18. To time to 360 FNCHD select an option below. Press exit to return to to 9981 "DTV 9981 is a random movie called Novocain that says it's recording. I cannot stop the recording or ece
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