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Simexa helps households choose TV from DIRECTV satellite, YouTube TV through eligible programs and Verizon Fios TV in qualifying markets, with other provider TV where specifically authorized. We start with what your household watches, check which options serve your address, and explain the price, equipment and terms before you choose. There is no extra Simexa markup.

Availability depends on your address, the provider, network coverage and product eligibility.

TV and entertainment

Providers we compare

We compare tv and entertainment options across these providers. Which ones serve you depends on your address.

Brands we work with

Which of these serve you depends on your address. Provider names are trademarks of their owners. Simexa is independently owned and is not a subsidiary of any provider.

A family on the sofa watching TV in a softly lit living room at night

The right TV service depends less on the brand and more on three questions: which channels and sports you really watch, how reliable your internet is, and how many TVs need a signal. A household that follows one team and a few shows needs something very different from one that wants every sports network, local news and recording on every screen.

We lay the options that serve your address side by side: the channel lineup, whether your local stations and regional sports are included, the equipment and any per-TV fees, the contract length and the price once a promotion ends. You choose; we place the order and coordinate setup with the provider, who handles installation, activation and service support. Check availability online for an immediate confirmation, or call to talk to a specialist in English or Spanish. Our team contacts you within 1 hour during business hours.

  • Satellite TV

    DIRECTV: a dish and receiver bring live channels to homes nearly anywhere with a clear view of the sky.

  • Live TV streaming

    YouTube TV over your internet connection, through eligible programs.

  • Provider TV over fiber

    Verizon Fios TV, in qualifying markets where the Fios network reaches you.

  • Sports and premium add-ons

    Sports packages and premium channels, where available.

  1. 01

    Packages that fit

    Lineups matched to what your household watches.

  2. 02

    Terms explained

    Equipment, contract length and promotional periods, stated plainly.

  3. 03

    Installation coordinated

    We schedule setup with the provider.

  1. 1

    What you watch

    Channels, sports and must-haves.

  2. 2

    Compare packages

    Lineups and terms for your address.

  3. 3

    Install and enjoy

    Setup scheduled with your provider.

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The full guideTV and Entertainment, explainedHow it works, how the options compare and what to check before you sign.

How it works

Every TV service does the same job: it carries channels from the networks to your screen. What differs is the path the signal takes, and that path decides what equipment you need, whether you depend on your internet connection and what can interrupt the picture.

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    Satellite: a dish and a clear view of the sky

    Satellite TV, such as DIRECTV, sends channels from satellites to a small dish on your home, then to a receiver or device at each TV. Because it needs no cable lines and no fast internet, it can reach homes almost anywhere with a clear view of the southern sky. Heavy rain or snow can briefly interrupt the signal, and trees or buildings in the way can block it.

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    Live TV streaming: channels over the internet

    Live TV streaming services, such as YouTube TV, deliver a channel lineup through an app on a smart TV, streaming device, phone or computer. There is no dish and usually no installation visit, but the picture depends on your home internet: several people streaming at once in high definition need a steady connection with room to spare.

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    Provider TV over a wired network

    Some internet providers also deliver TV over their own fiber or cable network, to a set-top box or a provider app. Verizon Fios TV is one example, offered in qualifying markets where Fios is built. There is no dish to aim and weather at your home does not affect it, but it is only an option where that provider's network reaches your street.

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    Local channels

    Most packages include local broadcast stations, but which stations are carried depends on the market and the package. If local news or network shows matter to you, check your stations by name at your address before you choose.

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    DVR: recording on a box or in the cloud

    A DVR records shows so you can watch later. Satellite and wired provider TV often record to a hard drive in the receiver, so storage is fixed and recordings stay with that box. Streaming services usually record in the cloud, which lets you watch on any device but can come with storage limits and rules on how long recordings are kept.

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    Sports: regional networks and blackouts

    Many local team games air on regional sports networks that are only included in packages sold in that team's area. Leagues and broadcasters also set blackout rules, so a game can be unavailable on one service or in one area even when the channel is in your lineup. If sports matter, check your teams by name, not just the channel count.

Compare

How the TV options Simexa offers usually compare. Your address, the provider and the package decide the specifics.

  • Satellite TV (DIRECTV)

    How it reaches you
    Satellites to a dish on your home
    Equipment
    Dish plus a receiver or device at each TV
    Best for
    Homes beyond wired networks or with slow internet
    Keep in mind
    Needs a clear view of the sky; weather can interrupt

  • Live TV streaming (YouTube TV)

    How it reaches you
    Your home internet connection
    Equipment
    Smart TV, streaming device or phone
    Best for
    Flexible viewing on many devices
    Keep in mind
    Depends on internet speed and reliability; offered through eligible programs

  • Provider TV over fiber (Verizon Fios TV)

    How it reaches you
    The provider's own wired network
    Equipment
    Set-top box or provider app
    Best for
    Homes on the network that want TV and internet from one provider
    Keep in mind
    Only in qualifying markets where the network reaches your street

General characteristics, not guarantees. Channels, equipment, availability, pricing and terms depend on your address, the provider, the package and the program.

Before you sign

TV packages can look alike until the first bill arrives. These are the questions we go through with you for every option.

  • The all-in price

    Cable and satellite providers must show an all-in price for their video service in ads and on bills, not just a base rate. Ask what that price includes and which fees sit outside it, such as taxes, equipment or regional sports fees, and compare the totals rather than the headline numbers.

  • The price after the promotion

    Introductory prices end. Check what the package costs afterwards and when the change happens, so the second year is not a surprise.

  • Your channels and your teams

    Confirm the specific channels you watch, your local stations and your regional sports network by name, at your address. Channel counts do not tell you whether your team's games are included.

  • Equipment for every TV

    Ask how many receivers or devices are included, what each additional TV costs, and whether equipment is leased and must be returned when you cancel.

  • Recording

    Check how many shows can record at once, how much storage you get and, for cloud DVR, how long recordings are kept.

  • Contract and early termination

    Month to month or a term agreement, and what leaving early costs. Streaming services are often month to month; satellite and wired provider packages may carry a term.

  • Internet that can carry it

    If you choose streaming, make sure your internet plan has room for everyone who streams at the same time, alongside work, school and gaming.

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  • Independent, with more providers

    We work across national providers, regional networks and specialized suppliers, so you compare what serves your address instead of one carrier's offer.

  • No extra Simexa markup

    You get the plans and promotions available through the provider's channel. Provider taxes and service fees may still apply.

  • Quick help, in English or Spanish

    Immediate confirmation when you ask, and our team contacts you within 1 hour during business hours. We coordinate the order and setup with the provider.

Questions about this service

Which TV services can Simexa help me get?

DIRECTV satellite TV, YouTube TV through eligible programs, and Verizon Fios TV in qualifying markets, plus other provider TV where we are specifically authorized. Which of these you can get depends on your address, the market and the package. We check what serves your home before we compare anything.

Satellite, streaming or provider TV: which is right for my home?

It depends on your internet, your address and what you watch. Satellite works almost anywhere with a clear view of the sky and does not rely on your internet connection; streaming needs reliable internet but usually no installation; provider TV over fiber works only where that network reaches your street. We compare the options that actually serve your address.

Will my price go up after the first year?

Many TV offers include promotional pricing for a set period. For cable and satellite, providers must state the price after the promotion and how long each rate lasts in their advertising. We tell you what the price becomes, and when, before you choose.

Can I get my local channels?

Local channel availability depends on your address, the provider and the package. Many satellite, streaming and provider TV packages include local stations, but not every station is carried in every market. We check your stations by name before you sign.

How do I make sure I get my local sports team?

Ask for your team by name, at your address. Many local games air on regional sports networks that are only offered in certain areas and packages, and blackout rules can make a game unavailable even when the channel is in your lineup. We check this before you sign.

What internet do I need for live TV streaming?

You need a connection that stays steady while everyone in the home streams at once. Each high definition or 4K stream adds to the load, so a household with several TVs needs more room than a single viewer. If your internet is slow or unreliable, satellite may be the better fit, and we can compare home internet at the same time.

Can my landlord or HOA stop me from installing a satellite dish?

Federal rules generally prohibit restrictions that unreasonably prevent or delay installing a satellite dish one meter or less on property you own or rent and have exclusive use of, such as a balcony or patio. There are exceptions, for example for safety or historic preservation, and the rules do not cover shared areas like a common roof.

Does Simexa set up over-the-air antennas?

No. Simexa does not install or set up antennas. We help with satellite, live TV streaming and provider TV packages, and we coordinate the order and installation scheduling with the provider you choose.

Does Simexa add a fee to my TV package?

No. There is no extra Simexa markup: you see the pricing available through the provider's sales channel. Provider taxes, equipment fees, installation charges and other service costs may still apply, and we point them out before you choose.

Who installs my TV service and who do I call afterwards?

The provider or its authorized contractor installs and activates the service, and your billing and technical support are with the provider. We place the order and coordinate the installation scheduling with them. You can reach us in English or Spanish if you want to compare TV options again.

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