Here are the cable and satellite providers in the Oklahoma City area, with general information on plans and contact details for establishing service.
Important: Plans and prices change frequently. Contact the individual company to confirm current offers.
AT&T
Services: Long a telephone provider in the Oklahoma City area, under the names AT&T, Southwestern Bell and SBC Communications, the company has in recent years moved into the wireless market through the joint venture with what was previously Cingular. Today, AT&T has also introduced "U-Verse," a broadband internet and television service.
Plans: U-Verse digital television service begins at $19 a month for a package that includes 20 channels. Packages with a greater number of options, including DVR and High Definition service, increase from there, up to $112. In addition, you can bundle television service with your choice of phone, wireless and/or internet. See a full list of all current AT&T plans.
How to Sign Up: Check availability and sign up online, call at (800) 288-2020, or visit an area AT&T store.
Cox Communications
Services: Cox Communications is the lone company with which the city of Oklahoma City has a cable television provider franchise agreement, allowing Cox to utilize public right-of-ways to provide cable service. Cox also provides Internet and phone services, with a customer base of over 6 million people in the United States.
Plans: Residential cable plans from Cox start at just over $50 per month for a basic television lineup that includes 75 channels and local channels. There are "Advanced" plans that all carry free "On Demand" access, and Cox offers High Definition and/or DVR upgrades. In addition, you can bundle cable service with phone and internet, starting at $99.99 a month. See a full list of all current Cox plans.
How to Sign Up: Sign up for Cox Communications cable television or other services online or by calling (405) 600-8282.
DirecTV
Services: The leader in satellite television service in the United States, DirecTV boasts over 50 million subscribers. Along with a number of competitive offers, the company is well known for their exclusive sports programming packages such as NFL Sunday Ticket and MLB Extra Innings.
Plans: DirecTV packages start at $29.99 per month and include 150 channels. Available options include High Definition, DVR, multi-room service and a variety of special premium additions such as the above-noted sports packages and movie channels. According to the company, DirecTV has available local channels for 94 percent of the country. See a full list of DirecTV packages.
How to Sign Up: To order DirecTV service, choose one of the available plans online, call (888) 777-2454 or visit a local retailer.
Dish Network
Services: A satellite service competitor to DirecTV, Dish Network
Plans: Dish Network plans are typically discounted for new subscribers and start at just $24.99 a month for the first year, a base plan that includes 120 channels. The "America's Everything Pak" has 295 channels, with premium movie channels and regional sports. Also available are options such as High Definition and DVR service. See a full list of Dish Network packages and review special new customer deals.
How to Sign Up: Order Dish Network service online, by calling (888) 581-9813 or by visiting a local retailer.
