Internet Receiver Msntv What Do I Need To Hood Up My Direct Hd Dvr Receiver To The Internet?

What do I need to hood up my direct hd dvr receiver to the internet? - internet receiver msntv

I have the direct beneficiaries drv HD. I have the internet but no phone to phone service in the box. I have Verizon Internet service, but no phone service. Do I need a modem or router? If it is a modem or router from Verizon. Please tell me what to do.