Now theres a new, easy way to get more enjoyment from your favorite DIRECTV® programming. Introducing DIRECTV INTERACTIVE, Powered by Wink®!
This new, enhanced television service delivers sports scores, news headlines and weather forecasts at your command. You can request helpful information, play fun trivia games, take advantage of free offers and even purchase great products directly from your TV -- all without leaving the DIRECTV® program youre watching.
DIRECTV INTERACTIVE is easy to use! All the exciting features are just a click away on your remote control. For helpful tips on using the service, you can tune to the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE Center on Channel 499 anytime. Best of all, the service is FREE with all DIRECTV INTERACTIVE - enabled receivers!
When an appears on your screen, youll know that the TV show or commercial youre watching is "enhanced" with DIRECTV INTERACTIVE. Check out the
popular channels that feature this free service!
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Make your play for DIRECTV INTERACTIVE !
Tune to ESPN and get up-to-the-minute
sports scores for other games without
leaving the one you're watching
Convenient
Shopping
Shop for our favorite products without ever leaving your TV! Sign up to shop
just once, then discover the ease, convenience and fun of shopping with your
remote. All information is encrypted for your security.
Currently, the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service is available exclusively on RCA® - DIRECTV PLUS Receiver models
DRD420RE, DRD440RE and DRD480RE -- in stores now. If you already have this equipment, you'll soon be getting a free
automatic software download that will allow you to use the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service.
Local
Weather Anytime
Get
local weather when you want it.
Instant Weather from The Weather Channel gives you forecasts
for more
then 1,000 cities across the U.S.
Anytime, rain or shine
Have questions about the DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service? You'll find the answers in our online
Q&A.
Choose
the DIRECTV receiving
equipment that's right for you!
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DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
- enhanced programming is available on several popular networks! Many
of these channels have enhanced television service around the clock;
others offer the service during select shows. There are even channels
specifically dedicated to delivering interactive content.
Finding DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
- enhanced programming is easy! Just refer to the handy chart below.
And check Channel 499 for up-to-date program listings!
*DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
is available on major networks only in these markets: Chicago, Dallas,
Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco. Click
here to find out if you are eligible to receive local channels
from DIRECTV.
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What
is the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
service?
It's a new, free service available on select DIRECTV receivers
that gives you access to up-to-the-minute news, sports and
weather information, plus the ability to interact with programs
and order products and free samples right from your television
using a remote control. The technology is made possible through
a partnership between DIRECTV and Wink
Communications, Inc., a leading developer of interactive
television applications.
How does the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
service work?
The service works through special "enhanced" programs
and commercials on select DIRECTV
channels. You'll know a program is enhanced when you see this
symbol on your screen:
Then you simply use your remote control to request
information from the program on your TV screen. The DIRECTV
INTERACTIVETM
service will also offer exclusive interactive channels that
deliver additional entertainment and electronic shopping
services.
What channels have enhanced
programs?
You'll find enhanced programs on popular DIRECTV
channels like The Weather Channel, ESPN, CNN, TBS Superstation,
CNBC, USA Network, TNT, and E! Entertainment Television. Some of
these networks offer enhanced programs throughout the day, while
other channels offer the enhanced features during select
programs.
How secure is my personal
information when I shop through the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
service?
Your personal information is always protected by your Personal
Identification Number that you set. If you make a purchase, the
merchant will use your DIRECTV customer address, phone number
and the credit card information you provide to process your
order. You'll also have an opportunity to request that the
merchant not share your information with other companies.
How much does the DIRECTV
INTERACTIVETM
service cost?
Theres no monthly charge to use the DIRECTV INTERACTIVETM
service. All you need is a DIRECTV
programming subscription. You're only responsible for
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To enjoy the full benefits of your DIRECTV INTERACTIVE service, you should always have a land-based phone line connected to your DIRECTV Receiver. Hardware and programming are sold separately. Programming is subject to change.
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