DIRECTV is currently embroiled in programming rate disputes with the Versus sports channel and several channels owned by Rainbow Media.

Here are some of the new package rates as outlined in the DIRECTV e-mail:

CHOICE™ $58.99/mo.
CHOICE XTRA™ $63.99/mo.
PREFERRED CHOICE™ $38.99/mo.
PREMIER™ $114.99/mo.
TOTAL CHOICE® MOBILE™ $63.99/mo.

BASIC $15.99/mo.
DIRECTV LIMITED $27.99/mo.
PLUS DIRECTV $36.99/mo. PLUS DVR™ $69.99/mo.
PLUS HD DVR™ $79.99/mo.
SELECT CHOICE® $41.99/mo.

TOTAL CHOICE® $57.49/mo.
TOTAL CHOICE® LIMITED $48.99/mo.
TOTAL CHOICE® PLUS $61.49/mo.
SELECT will increase $3.00/mo.
DIRECTV® DVR Service fee $7.00/mo.
 

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