What kinds of DirecTV Access Cards are there?
DirecTV is now utilizing the fourth generation of ISO7816 smart access cards.
P1, also known as F cards, were used until 1997. F cards have a picture of a satellite on the front.
P2, also known as H cards, were introduced in 1996 to replace F cards. H cards look the same as F cards. H cards were in use until 2002.
P3, also known as HU cards were introduced in 1999. HU cards have a picture of a football player on the front. HU cards originally shipped with receivers with serial numbers above 0001 700 000.
P4 cards were introduced in 2002 and are the current standard. P4 cards are labeled "Access Card: 4."
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