Had directv when we first moved to Columbus in 2012. During storms no tv service. They have by far the best picture and nfl package was awesome. With that said we switched to time warner. Directv tries to rape you with hidden fees not to mention you still have to use someone else for internet. We switched to time warner and are happy.
With directv for all channels HBO and showtime and twc cable we were paying like 260ish a month.
Now with time warner with their cable all channels and HBO and showtime and phone we pay like 180 and no contract.