Television Services

Go digital!

With DIRECTV® service available from FairPoint, you'll enjoy your favorite shows, movies and much more, all with 100% digital picture and sound.

To learn more, call 1.866.984.2001

All-digital quality, superior service

With DIRECTV® service, you get not only a huge selection of channels, movies and music, but service that is higher in customer satisfaction than cable–9 years running.1 Check out all the amazing features DIRECTV offers:

  • Options: Great selection of entertainment choices
  • Quality: Local channels all in digital-quality picture and sound in most major U.S. cities and surrounding areas2
  • Programming: Capacity for over 200 HD channels. Access to over 31 premium movie channels, up to 55 Pay-Per-View choices a day with movies starting as often as every 30 minutes. The highest-quality picture with the most movies in 1080p HD, the same quality as Blu-ray™, - and access to over 65 music only channels spanning from rock and jazz to country and big band
  • Packages: Exclusive seasonal sports packages to choose from, including the exclusive NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, NASCAR HotPass™, and NCAA® MEGA MARCH MADNESS®, not to mention a dedicated Sports Pack with over 35 specialty and regional sports networks
  • Control: With a DIRECTV DVR or the HD DVR, you can digitally record up to 100 hours and 30 hours of HD programming (or 200 standard hours) of your favorite programming.3 Record two shows at once, pause and rewind live TV and much more—all from your remote control
  • Image: High-definition and digital entertainment, including most of the major HD networks, special HD event broadcasts and HD Pay-Per-View movies (additional monthly fee applies)4
  • Technology: State-of-the-art DIRECTV satellite technology delivers ultra-clear picture and digital-quality sound

To order DIRECTV® service through FairPoint, call 1.866.984.2001 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

1 Source: Among the largest U.S. cable & satellite TV providers. 2008 American Customer Satisfaction Index, University of Michigan Business School.

2 Eligibility for local channels based on service address. Not available in all markets.

3 Actual recording time varies depending on the type of programming being recorded.

4 To access DIRECTV HD programming, HD Access fee ($9.99/mo.), a DIRECTV Slimline Dish, DIRECTV HD receiver, and HD television equipment required. Number of HD channels varies by package selection.

DIRECTV service provided by DIRECTV and subject to credit approval. Hardware and programming available separately. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change at any time. Taxes not included. Equipment not transferable and may not be sold. Pricing residential. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at directv.com/legal and mailed to customers in the first month. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo, NFL SUNDAY TICKET, NASCAR HotPass and NCAA® MEGA MARCH MADNESS® are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc. and are used with permission. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective owners.

Not all services available in all areas. Services subject to change.