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Sunday, January 21st, 2024 12:56 PM

Default channel 2 infomercials

Why is Columbus, Ohio, channel 2 with infomercials the default channel when I log on to DirecTV? I do not have Channel 2 selected on my favorite channels, but it is the channel that displays every time I turn on my TV. No doubt DirecTV makes money by showing infomercials, but I am paying a premium for DirecTV service and should have a choice of start-up the channel. 

I can't take any more Shark commercials! Is there a way to set up a startup channel?

ACE - New Member

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5.2K Messages

10 months ago

Sorry, there is no way to change it.

Community Support

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254.4K Messages

10 months ago

Hello. With DIRECTV service the last channel watched is the default channel, so when turn on your TV should have that channel. We would like to look into this for you, so we are sending you a private message, please check your inbox. Dylan, DIRECTV Community Specialist

2 Messages

10 months ago

Go to Block Channels and block channel 2, along with other channels you don't want to view.

Pst... Don't tell DirecTV I told you how to block their auto ad.

ACE - Expert

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20.6K Messages

10 months ago

DTV doesn't make any money on infomercials on a local channel.


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