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Direct T.V. new service

I do not want streaming. I am interested in satellite packages. Can I still get satellite without it being connected to my internet.

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remote

Does anyone else have trouble seeing the remote in the dark? I just switched from Cox and their remote was fabulous! It lit up when you picked it up and was bright. This Direct TV remote only lights when you press a button, is very dim and only stays lit for 5 secs. Is there a better remote?

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Directv Perks page Something Went Wrong

I have been using Directv Perks for a while now without any issues but now when I log in the page loads perfectly then automatically reloads with this message: Something Went Wrong Try refreshing the page. If the problem persists, call us at 1 (800) 531-5000 between 7:00 AM & 9:00 PM CT Can you tell

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What does it take to get an employee of Direct TV to actually follow through with what they say they are going to do?

I have been calling Direct TV for months now explaining to them that we only have 3 TV's not 4 so we should be getting one TV for free and then being charged for 2 ($7.00/Each) which would be $14.00 per month. They have been charging me $21.00 per month for months now. I gave them the serial numbers

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I have a tech coming out today to switch my set up from a wireless setup with the genie 2 to a wired setup because I lost internet?

So I was wondering why I called direct and told them I lost my internet and they said that my Geminis won't work and I needed to switch to a hardwired cable connection with regualr genie mini clients. Now I've done my research and know that they will continue to work just fine for satellite. I just

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A door to door salesman.

How would you open my account with no username or password using only the receiver id and telephone number.

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Channels now missing on DirecTV App

We are a current DirecTV sattelite customer and had our Genie box replaced today due to a recent lightning storm. Now, a specific channel is missing from our lineup when streaming via the app. We have NBC Sports Bay Area (channel 696) as part of our sattelite package and immediatly after the technic

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Intermittent Screen Blackout

I know this has come up before, but any suggestions would be appreciated. We have DirecTV satellite with a DVR, no streaming. Starting last night, every 5-10 seconds, the screen blacks out for 1-2 seconds. We don't lose sound. And it's only occurring on one extension box (we have two and the DVR its

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Receiver info for the Winnegard Traveler Mission

Hello, We just purchased an older RV with the Winnegard Mission version, and was wondering if it is still usuable in todays world? We are DTV customers, but have the Genie & "mini" in our house and know they won't work. Is the H-24 still working? Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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Help with chromecast on gemini box

I have a new gemini box that says it has chromecast built in. In the apps section, there is no chromecast app like there was in my genie box. But when I click on the cast button on my phone or computer, I see a chromeast connection with the name assigned to the gemini box. When I click it, it says c

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