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Nowadays, people like watching content that is illuminating and enlightening. Not everyone wants to sit around and watch meaningless programs filled with random drama and pointless shenanigans.
If you are looking to learn something new while you relax in front of the TV, head on to Discovery Channel on DIRECTV because that is where you will get fact-filled TV shows and movies, along with sufficient proof to back those facts up!
Discovery Channel comes under the larger Discovery Inc. umbrella—a publicly-traded company operated by CEO David Zaslav. Launched in 1985, the channel has ruled the realm of natural history programming and usually comes out as entertaining television that is also educational, informative, and amusing.
Some of the network’s popular sister channels include Animal Planet, Destination America, Discovery Family, Cooking Channel, Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, TLC, DIY Network, Oprah Winfrey Network,
The channel is available to approximately 88 million American pay television households and takes pride in being the 3rd most widely distributed subscription channel in the U.S., after TBS and The Weather Channel.
DIRECTV is the top-ranking for entertainment on many fronts; the TV service boasts the highest number of subscribers at just under 13 million, offers an extensive channel line-up, and has been rated higher than cable TV in terms of customer satisfaction for approximately two decades. As for Discovery channel, it is included with all the DIRECTV plan, so you always have access to it at your fingertips.
And, that is not all. There is a range of service perks that come along—each with the capability to transform your televisual experience into an ultra-modern one. For example: The DIRECTV app allows you to watch TV on-the-go without any additional charges as you can almost always catch DIRECTV satellite signal. Genie HD DVR brings at your disposal high-end equipment from DIRECTV to adjust your TV regime with your personal routine. Not too long ago, DIRECTV also split its service into two types to appeal to a larger audience than ever before. You can now access DIRECTV Via Internet and DIRECTV Via Satellite, which allows you to enjoy the premium programming offered by the provider even if you just have a high-speed internet connection.
Of course, you still get to enjoy the full spectrum of DIRECTV quality entertainment with both service types including 24/7 4K Ultra HD channel, and DIRECTV On Demand — bound to make subscribing to Discovery channel via DIRECTV all the more worth it! So, let’s have a look at the channel numbers for Discovery on DIRECTV, along with some of its sister channels.| Channel Number | ENTERTAINMENT | CHOICE™ | ULTIMATE | PREMIER™ | |
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| Total No. of Channels | 160 | 185 | 250 | 330 | |
| Availability of Discovery | 278 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of HGTV | 229 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of DIY Network | 230 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Food Network | 231 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Cooking Channel | 232 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Travel Channel | 277 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Oprah Winfrey Network | 279 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of TLC | 280 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Motor Trend | 281 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Animal Planet | 282 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Destination America | 286 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Availability of Discovery Family | 294 | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Check out DIRECTV channel lineup complete with channel numbers, and for regional or local networks, click here to determine channel availability in your area.
The channel has been around for quite a while now and offers viewers a variety of well-praised programs, including Dirty Jobs, MythBusters, Deadliest Catch, and iconic Shark Week slate of programming.
Here is a sneak-peak into some of the fascinating and captivating programs from the Discovery Channel on DIRECTV that are timeless and all-time favorites:
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With DIRECTV packages, you don’t have to go anywhere else to sate your entertainment needs. From Entertainment to Premier, each package offers a comprehensive channel lineup and the channel assortment is more than enough to keep your entire family well entertained.
For more information about DIRECTV plans and pricing, we would recommend you reach out to DIRECTV Customer Service at 1-855-925-2541.
DIRECTV provides an extensive channel lineup with all its packages. All TV tiers include the Discovery channel.
If you are subscribed to any of DIRECTV packages—ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE™, ULTIMATE, PREMIER™—Discovery channel comes in your channel lineup at no extra cost.
Most satellite and cable TV service providers include Discovery in their channel lineups. You can also watch it on fuboTV, Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu Live TV.
If you are subscribed to any of the DIRECTV packages, Discovery comes in your channel lineup at no additional charges.
When you subscribe to the ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE™, ULTIMATE, or PREMIER™ package, Discovery comes included in your DIRECTV channel lineup.
You can use your internet-enabled device to add a channel to your DIRECTV lineup.
You can also use your phone number connected to your DIRECTV account to send a text message to 223322. You can enter the following codes in the body of the message you send.