The programming packages from DirectTV outdistance all competition. The introductory level Total Choice package provides one hundred and fifty channels, over two-and-a-half times the competition's. Total Choice includes a diverse range of topics from global news to music videos, religion, history, gaming, home shopping, cartoons. classic reruns, fitness, movies, and endless others. Total Choice provides your local channels as well. This means crystal clarity in digital TV in all weather.

The next from DirecTV is Total Choice Plus, for 180 channels. Total Choice Plus features a variety of children's programming, educational programming, and even additional stations for music video television and sports. The final package is for sports and movie lovers. Total Choice Premier adds movie packages like Showtime Unlimited and the Starz Super Pack, along with Cinemax and HBO. Total Choice Premier then adds a wide range of sports channels including regional sports networks. This gives you a total of two hundred and fifty channels. As an added bonus all three programming packs provide XM satellite radio channels.