The advertised price of DirecTV will be accurate for the first year. Like all telecom companies they offer you an impossibly good deal which saves you lots for the first year, however it is always on at least a two year contract. The second year will not be at the discounted price however. The service will resume at its regular pricing for the remainder of the contract period. You can however save as much money as possible by bundling services like phone and internet with your television package.