DIRECTV vs Comcast Xfinity
DIRECTV is a good satellite provider with introductory prices, best for sports fans. How does it compare to Comcast Xfinity? Read our comparison chart below.
DIRECTV is a popular favorite because it offers more regional sports networks.
While Comcast Xfinity is a cable TV provider which lets you choose to have a contract or no contract. Xfinity TV offers a combination of normal and cloud DVR. You can record your shows into your DVR machine, as well as upload it to the cloud. This lets you watch your shows on the go, which is handy if you travel.
Compare DIRECTV with Comcast Xfinity, side-by-side.
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| DVR | Genie HD-DVR can record up to 5 simultaneous recordings. 1 TB storage space for 200 hours of HD or 800 hours of SD recording. Paired with receivers (Mini Genie) to connect up to 8 TV sets, however only 4 active viewings at one time. | Two types of DVR services: normal and cloud DVR. Normal DVR records up to 6 shows at once, and has 500GB storage capacity. Cloud DVR records up to 60 hours. You can download recordings to your device to watch offline. |
| Cancellation | Early termination fees are $20 for each remaining month left in contract. All equipment is leased and must be returned, unreturned equipment fees apply. | All equipment must be returned within 30 days of termination. Unreturned equipment fees apply. |
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| Contract | User agreement requires a base TV package of $74.99/month for a 24-month contract minimum. Promotional pricing only applies for first 24 months; regular pricing applies after. | Users can choose to subscribe for a 1-year contract, or pay month-to-month |
| Installation | Standard professional installation included in up to 4 rooms only; additional installations cost extra. | Standard professional installation fee of $60. Final bill generated after installation. |
| Autopay | $10/month discount for the first 24 months if you sign up for DIRECTV autopay feature. Autopay can be setup with bank account, debit card, or credit card. | $5/month discount when signing up for Xfinity's Autopay and Eco-bill feature. Autopay can be set up with bank account, or debit/credit card. |
| Receiver Fee | Equipment rental fee of $7/month for each receiver on account. | HD DVR Box ($19.95/month), Additional cable box ($9.95/month). |
| Regional Sports Fee | Up to 17.99/month may apply (varies depending on location) | Regional Sports Fee (up to $6.75/month) |
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| Bottom Line | Good satellite provider with introductory prices, best for sports fans... | |
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DIRECTV: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on October 12, 2024 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. Comcast Xfinity: Pricing information including fees, features and contract length was obtained on April 12, 2018 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. | ||
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Comments
Kourtney Ragusa from Texas
The ondemand feature of comcast offers much more titles. Also the technology abd set up of direct tv seems outdated.
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