DirecTV Package

You've weighed the costs and benefits, constructed flowcharts and Venn diagrams, and then finally decided to flip a coin to pick your provider. Lazy bum. However, after the big toss, you still have some work to do. The next decision you'll have to make is what channel package to buy.

The two main things in this decision are channels offered and price. Sure, the companies will entice you with everything from free toasters to private trapeze lessons in order to pick the most expensive options, but be strong and shop smart.

DIRECTV Package

What direct tv offers:

Finally, the most important thing to note about channel selection is that you should decide what channels you really expect to watch so you get a cost-efficient package. For example, will you really watch "Court TV" or "The Word Network"? Of course, because DBS only offers package deals, you'll most likely be saddled with some channels that you'll only see for the amount of time it takes to flip through them. But if the only channel that ever appears on your screen is C-SPAN, satellite television may not be for you, or you at least would want to buy a minimal package. Come to think of it, if you really do only watch C-SPAN, contact with humans may also not be for you.