Channel list for current SELECT package?

[untfan]

I did a search but didn't find anything... Does anyone have a list of the channels in the current "Select" package - I'm looking at downgrading from my current package. As I understand it the "Select" package is similar to the current Family package but with some additional channels. Thanks.

From what I can tell, it will be $48.99 come March 4th.

[cdizzy]

I think "select" is an international package. So unless you sub to international is really isn't an option.

[untfan]

BASIC & PREFERRED CHOICE are the International Packages... Here's the PDF for the International Packages (http://www.directv.com/see/pdf/DTV_International_Channel_Lineup.pdf?footernavtype =-1). The SELECT package is a special retention package between FAMILY and CHOICE. I'm interested in comparing the channel offerings between PREFERRED CHOICE and SELECT.

[Grentz]

Actually I thought Select Choice was an old package that is now just grandfathered for some people?

It used to be:
Select Choice
Total Choice
Total Choice Plus

I could be wrong, but I thought thats how it was.

[jdspencer]

If you downgrade your subscription package you will no longer be able to get it back. Go to DirecTV.com and review the current packages and see what might fit your needs. They don't have the older packages listed to compare with, but you could always take note from your receiver what you have now.

[Azdeadwood]

I did a search but didn't find anything... Does anyone have a list of the channels in the current "Select" package - I'm looking at downgrading from my current package. As I understand it the "Select" package is similar to the current Family package but with some additional channels. Thanks.

From what I can tell, it will be $48.99 come March 4th.

It is now $59
The list:
A&E +
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Bloomberg Television
BYU TV
Cartoon Network
CNBC
CNBC World
CNN
Comedy Central
Country Music Television (CMT)
C-SPAN
C-SPAN2
Current TV
Daystar
DIRECTV Channel
Discovery Channel
Disney Channel (East)
Disney Channel (West)
ESPN
ESPN 2
ESPN CLASSIC
FitTV
Fox News Channel
Headline News
Home & Garden Television
Home Shopping Network
Link TV
MSNBC
MTV
NASA TV
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East)
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West)
NRB Network
PBS You
QVC
ShopNBC
TBS
The Church Channel
The Learning Channel (TLC)
The Weather Channel
The Word
TNT
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN)
TV Guide Channel
TV One
USA Network
VH1

[bidger]

It is now $59

:confused: It's more expensive than Choice? WTF?

[Davenlr]

:confused: It's more expensive than Choice? WTF?

Its $41.99
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=2313925#post2313925

[xmetalx]

Azdeadwood, your list is incomplete.. it is currently (as of this moment) 123 channels total, and $39.99.

Complete list as follows, sorted alphabetically:

265 A&E, A&E-HD
374 BYU TV
329 Black Entertainment Television
353 Bloomberg Television
350 C-SPAN (m)
351 C-SPAN 2 (m)
2053 CCTV-9
355 CNBC
357 CNBC World
202 CNN
296 Cartoon Network (East)
297 Cartoon Network (West)
376 Christian Television Network
371 Church Channel
249 Comedy Central
327 Country Music Television
1 Customer Information Channel
369 Daystar
278 Discovery Channel
290 Disney Channel (East)
291 Disney Channel (West)
206 ESPN
209 ESPN 2
106 ESPN 3D
370 EWTN
448 Enlace Christian Television
360 FOX News Channel
348 Free Speech TV
2068 GEM NET
365 GOD TV
363 Golden Eagle TV
281 HD Theater
306 HDNet
449 HITN
204 Headline News
229 Home & Garden Television
240 Home Shopping Network
368 Hope Channel
364 Inspiration Network
285 Investigation Discovery
313 Jewelry Television Network
366 Jewish Life Television
280 Learning Channel, The
375 Link TV
2183 MHz Worldview
356 MSNBC
331 MTV
289 NASA TV
378 NRB Network
299 Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (East) HD
300 Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite (West)
447 ONCE
379 PBS
275, 317 QVC
316 ShopNBC (m)
803 Sonic Tap: 60's Revolution
804 Sonic Tap: 70's Hits
840 Sonic Tap: 8-Tracks
805 Sonic Tap: 80's Hits
806 Sonic Tap: 90s Hits
832 Sonic Tap: Adult Alternative
821 Sonic Tap: Adult Contemporary
834 Sonic Tap: Alternative
820 Sonic Tap: Beautiful Instrumentals
801 Sonic Tap: Big Band Swing
812 Sonic Tap: Bluegrass
854 Sonic Tap: Blues
850 Sonic Tap: Classic Jazz Vocal Band
842 Sonic Tap: Classic R&B
833 Sonic Tap: Classic Rock
859 Sonic Tap: Dance
870 Sonic Tap: Fiesta Tropical
827 Sonic Tap: Gospel Glory
855 Sonic Tap: Great Standards
809 Sonic Tap: Hit Country
811 Sonic Tap: Honky Tonk Tavern
818 Sonic Tap: Hottest Hits
875 Sonic Tap: Hurbano
847 Sonic Tap: Hype (Explicit)
835 Sonic Tap: Ink'd
871 Sonic Tap: Latin Hits
879 Sonic Tap: Latin Jazz
866 Sonic Tap: Light Classical
819 Sonic Tap: Love Songs
802 Sonic Tap: Malt Shop Oldies
876 Sonic Tap: Mariachi
853 Sonic Tap: Metro Blend
814 Sonic Tap: Modern Country
872 Sonic Tap: Musica De Las Americas
856 Sonic Tap: New Age
807 Sonic Tap: Rat Pack
838 Sonic Tap: Reality Bites
810 Sonic Tap: Red, Rock and Blues
863 Sonic Tap: Reggae
845 Sonic Tap: Retro Disco
878 Sonic Tap: Rock en Espanol
874 Sonic Tap: Salsa
843 Sonic Tap: Silky Soul
822 Sonic Tap: Silver Screen
836 Sonic Tap: Singers-Songwriters
851 Sonic Tap: Smooth Jazz
849 Sonic Tap: Soft Hits
858 Sonic Tap: SubTerranean
864 Sonic Tap: Symphonic
846 Sonic Tap: The Boombox (Explicit)
826 Sonic Tap: The Spirit
816 Sonic Tap: Today's Hits
808 Sonic Tap: Traditional Country
817 Sonic Tap: Y2K Hits
857 Sonic Tap: Zen
247 TBS Superstation
377 TCT Network
75 TNT
245 TNT
237 TV Guide Channel
101 The 101
372 Trinity Broadcasting Network
242 USA Network
440 V-ME
335 VH1
362 Weather Channel, The
373 Word Network
367 World Harvest Television

[ronsanjim]

CSR told me when I had Select earlier this year, that it is only offered to long time customers, with the "long time" being an unknown amount of time. I was a current 4 year customer accoording to their computer.

It is not a Grandfathered package. It is still being offered when customer requests it, though some CSR's will tell you it is no longer available. Thats when you ned to call back and talk to another knowledgeble CSR.

[Radioguye]

CSR told me when I had Select earlier this year, that it is only offered to long time customers, with the "long time" being an unknown amount of time. I was a current 4 year customer accoording to their computer.

It is not a Grandfathered package. It is still being offered when customer requests it, though some CSR's will tell you it is no longer available. Thats when you ned to call back and talk to another knowledgeble CSR.

I was offered this package by the CSR that took my call today. He called it "Select Classic". He confirmed it has 123 channels, no region sports nets :( but the usual complement of entertainment and news channels. xmetalx's list seems accurate. I went from $61.49 a month for Total Choice Select to this at $39.99. All in all I'm satisfied with the selection. It took out a lot of channels I wasn't watching that were clogging up my guide anyway.

FWIW, I've been a Directv sub since '97. I'd like to think I've been with them long enough to get a few perks!

[ThomasM]

Instead of goofy "secret" packages for "long term" customers threatening to cancel, wouldn't it be nice if DirecTV created a selection of packages like DISH network has so you don't have to play games or pay for channels you never watch? <sigh>

[Davenlr]

Wow, 40 buck a month for 29 real channels (after removing music, church, and shopping channels).... What a deal. Wonder if they let you get the free HD for 2 yrs with this package ?

[apollosmith]

I think this is a fabulous package for folks that need to cut back their DirecTV bill.

I called today and the CSR gave me the "Select Classic" package, $10 off per month for 12 months, and Showtime for 3 months. I do lose a few channels I like (History, Military, etc.), but it's a sizable savings in tight times. I did have the older Choice Plus package with DVR and HD and a monthly bill of $93. Now I have fewer channels (though still a VERY good selection, including the ESPNs), DVR, and HD with a bill of only $51.

[bidger]

I think this is a fabulous package for folks that need to cut back their DirecTV bill.

Do you get mailings from DISH? If so, have you compared the channels in their AT120 ($39.99/mo) to Choice Select, especially the HD?

Here you go:
1) A&E-HD
2) Cartoon Network-HD
3) CMT-HD
4) CNBC-HD
5) CNN-HD
6) Comedy Central-HD
7) Disc-HD
8) E!-HD
9) ESPN-HD
10) ESPN2-HD
11) Food Network-HD
12) FOX News-HD
13) HDNet
14) HGTV-HD
15) History Channel-HD
16) HLN-HD
17) Lifetime-HD
18) MTV-HD
19) Nick-HD
20) SyFy-HD
21) Spike-HD
22) TBS-HD
23) TLC-HD
24) TNT-HD
25) Travel-HD
26) USA-HD
27) VH1-HD
28) Weather Channel-HD
29) MAV TV-HD

I don't know about you, but this is a programming package I could live with since it features a few of my "go to" channels, History, Travel, E! for "The Soup", that Choice Sh**lect omits. Basic cable channels for Gods sake.

[yensid]

Has the price increased to 44.99? Or is there another package for 41.99?

[coolman302003]

There's 2 "Select" packages.

One is the "Select Classic" for 39.99, and is only available upon request or if you ask to lower your bill they might offer it. The other is a regular base package called "Select" for 44.99 that has about 7 channels more, incl History, Lifetime, Hallmark, Food, ABC Family, GMC, History International..

Here is the channel lineup for the regular base package version:
"Select" ($44.99 mo.) - http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/compare/printablePackageChannels.jsp?packageId=1150002

Again, as I have posted in another thread the 44.99 mo. package is not available to order online at DIRECTV.com in all zip codes.

[uteotw]

This is most helpful, but I really do despise the game-playing that I am forced to go through shortly to try lower my bill. I can't stand another increase, and if these "secret" programming choices were plainly listed on the website I would click and switch immediately. However, since I can't, is it best to call regular CSR or Retention? Thanks~

Edit: Uh-oh, upon further review, no AMC (Mad Men, Breaking Bad) and no F/X (Rescue Me, final season)? Ugh. May have to cut the grocery bill instead...sorry kids. This sucks~

[jtrain73]

Do either versions of Select include your local regional sports network?

[UMass03]

This is most helpful, but I really do despise the game-playing that I am forced to go through shortly to try lower my bill. I can't stand another increase, and if these "secret" programming choices were plainly listed on the website I would click and switch immediately. However, since I can't, is it best to call regular CSR or Retention? Thanks~

Edit: Uh-oh, upon further review, no AMC (Mad Men, Breaking Bad) and no F/X (Rescue Me, final season)? Ugh. May have to cut the grocery bill instead...sorry kids. This sucks~

I was offered the SELECT package when I had inquired about NFL Sunday Ticket. I had no idea about the package until the CSR told me about it. I agreed to switch to it from my Choice Extra (or whatever the 2nd package is) after the CSR assured me all my rebates would remain in effect.

What a battle that became since my rebates disappeared. I was only able to get the rebates back in place after several calls and emails and switching back to one of the advertised packages.

[bidger]

Do either versions of Select include your local regional sports network?

No.

[bnm81002]

what is the cheapest programming price selection that includes the Regional Sports Networks? thanks

[Davenlr]

Choice.

[rwmair]

There's 2 "Select" packages.

One is the "Select Classic" for 39.99, and is only available upon request or if you ask to lower your bill they might offer it. The other is a regular base package called "Select" for 44.99 that has about 7 channels more, incl History, Lifetime, Hallmark, Food, ABC Family, GMC, History International..

Here is the channel lineup for the regular base package version:
"Select" ($44.99 mo.) - http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/compare/printablePackageChannels.jsp?packageId=1150002

The 2011 price increases are being discussed here:
http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?p=2666318#post2666318

The pdf files explaining the 2011 pricing lists:

PREFERRED CHOICE™............................ $39.99/mo.
SELECT CHOICE® ....................................$44.99/mo.

Preferred Choice is a "current" base package along with Choice, Choice Xtra, etc. Select Choice is a "legacy" base package, along with Total Choice, etc.

Also listed under legacy base packages is:

TOTAL CHOICE® LIMITED .......................$51.99/mo.

Does anyone have any details on this package? I've been a sub for 11 years, have had Total Choice most of that time (still grandfathered in) and can not recall ever hearing of Total Choice Limited before now.

If they'll let long-term subs change to Select Choice, even tho its a legacy package, maybe they'll let us change Total Choice Limited? My wife would be very unhappy if I dropped us to Preferred or Select, but maybe Total Choice Limited would work - if there's a channel listing somewhere??

Just went digging a little.... is this it:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/compare/printablePackageChannels.jsp?packageId=1070006

[nashpatrick]

Thanks for this thread. I called and was able to get this package by just asking. No hassles! Also, since I have Sunday Ticket and Center Ice, I still get NFL network and NHL network. Not every day I can save 20 bucks and still have all the channels I watch.

[Glen_D]

Thanks for this thread. I called and was able to get this package by just asking. No hassles! Also, since I have Sunday Ticket and Center Ice, I still get NFL network and NHL network. Not every day I can save 20 bucks and still have all the channels I watch.
"Select" is listed as an official package when you enter a Nashville ZIP code on DirecTV's website. When I enter my ZIP code, there is no mention of Select. "Choice" is listed as the base programming package. Local advertisements & new-customer promotional materials for DirecTV also do not mention "Select".

The availablity of "Select", at least as an official package, is apparently limited to certain markets.

[housemr]

1. Are these still in HD?
2. Can i still get free HD for 24 months on auto pay with select?
3. Are locals extra?
4. Do i just call and and say i am trying to save money and i would like to switch to the dtv select plan?

[nashpatrick]

1. Are these still in HD?
2. Can i still get free HD for 24 months on auto pay with select?
3. Are locals extra?
4. Do i just call and and say i am trying to save money and i would like to switch to the dtv select plan?

1: Yes if you have HD Access.
2: I had this before I switched to Select and confirmed I still have the discount.
3. Not that I'm aware of.
4. I just called and asked for Select and they switched without any issues.

For the record, since this package doesn't have my local sports network, I wasn't able to watch my local hockey team even though I have Center Ice. (Stupid blackout rules.). I added sports pack and that solved the problem. I'm still saving money per month, and I'll get the full savings after hockey season.

[xmetalx]

1. Are these still in HD?
2. Can i still get free HD for 24 months on auto pay with select?
3. Are locals extra?
4. Do i just call and and say i am trying to save money and i would like to switch to the dtv select plan?

1. Yes
2. No, minimum package for HD free for 24 months is Choice.
3. No, they're included in base pkg price.
4. Yes.

[Davenlr]

2. No, minimum package for HD free for 24 months is Choice.


Im still getting free HD with SELECT.

Edit: Was just notified I would lose my free HD if I dont upgrade to Choice....Oh well.

[Glen_D]

2. Can i still get free HD for 24 months on auto pay with select?
If you currently have a DirecTV programming package, and you downgrade to Select, you should be able to keep the free HD.

The new-customer promotions I am seeing all show Choice Xtra as the minimum package it takes to get free HD. So I'm not sure you would be able to get free HD with Select, if you don't already have it with your current package.

[bidger]

For the record, since this package doesn't have my local sports network, I wasn't able to watch my local hockey team even though I have Center Ice. (Stupid blackout rules.). I added sports pack and that solved the problem. I'm still saving money per month, and I'll get the full savings after hockey season.

:confused: So you're paying $12.99/mo. extra for Sports Pack vs. $14/mo. more for the base Choice package, which would give you your RSNs and several more channels along with that. I don't see how you're getting a better value using your approach.

[nashpatrick]

:confused: So you're paying $12.99/mo. extra for Sports Pack vs. $14/mo. more for the base Choice package, which would give you your RSNs and several more channels along with that. I don't see how you're getting a better value using your approach.

I had choice extra. Plus I got a sports pack promo. I usually get sports pack for the fall games, so I personally end up saving money in the long run. Once the NHL drops VS I'll have the perfect package. ;)