I have had DirecTv since 1994 and never had an issue other than severe rain storms.
The HD is great. I still use comcast for my internet which has been much better over the last 5 years.
It was a tide fan in the early 60's when I was about 6 years old. I remember getting Joe Willie's autograph in the senior bowl. I also remember going to Denny stadium in the 60's with my dad.