DirecTV nationwide outage affects many channels, causing error code 771; DirecTV confirms issue and suggests alternative viewing options.

DirecTV customers are experiencing a nationwide outage affecting many channels, with some customers seeing error code 771. DirecTV has confirmed the issue and stated they are working to resolve it. In the meantime, customers can watch their programming through the DirecTV app on mobile devices and connected TVs, or by activating via an internet connection on a capable set-top box.