During these financially trying times, we need to scrape together every penny we have to use it efficiently.  That means if you sign up for satellite television service, it has to not only be cheap but also the best out there.  DirecTV always has special promotional deals going because they always want to attract new subscribers.

Right now you can sign up and save $26 per month for an entire year by agreeing to a $29.99 Choice package for one year.  The Choice package includes 150 channels including local programming.  With this package, you also receive free Starz and Showtime for three months, free HD DVR receiver upgrade, and free professional installation.  The only catch is that if you want the two movie channels for three months and the free HD DVR receiver, the lowest package you can get is the Choice Xtra.  Anything there or higher will ensure the two additional perks.  This offer expires on February 8, 2010 so you do have time but you shouldn’t put it off till the last minute.

DirecTV has also dropped their package pricing.  The Choice package is $29.99 (retail $55.99), Choice Xtra $34.99 (retail $60.99), Plus DVR $39.99 (retail $65.99), Plus HD+DVR $49.99 (retail 75.99), and Premier $83.99 (retail $109.99).  All of these prices are good for twelve months and after the online rebate.

If you are going to procrastinate on subscribing to DirecTV, the you can visit the most recent deals on usdirect.com.  You can also call 1-800-580-5494  if you feel more comfortable talking with a service operator instead of doing it online by yourself.  If you ask me, it is always better get someone else’s opinion and help, especially if you are electronically illiterate.