Everything You Need To Know About DIRECTV STREAM

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AT&T TV officially became DIRECTV STREAM as of Thursday, August 26, 2021. Since then, it has gone on to become one of the premier live TV streaming services on the market, offering a huge variety of entertainment, news and sports channels for customers to access. If you left DIRECTV STREAM when it was still AT&T Live, or if you’re considering subscribing for the first time, you may have some questions. Luckily, we have all the answers you’ll need!

How Much Does DIRECTV STREAM Cost?

Just like AT&T TV, DIRECTV STREAM has four tiers, with their no-contract options starting with $74.99 with their Entertainment Plan with 65+ channels. If you want regional sports including Bally Sports RSNs and YES Network, their Choice Plan begins at $99.99 (with no additional RSN Fee). They also have Ultimate ($109.99 for 130 channels) and Premier tiers ($154.99 for 140 channels). A full list of channels on DIRECTV STREAM is below.

As part of the transition, they dropped their two-year contract plans. DIRECTV STREAM customers can now pay for their service on a month-to-month basis.

All plans offer Unlimited DVR, and users can keep their recordings for 90 days. You can use your own device, or get a Gemini streaming player free from DIRECTV when you sign up.

What are the Different DIRECTV STREAM Plans?

Does DIRECTV STREAM include a DVR?

With their no-contract plans, you will get a 20 Hour Cloud DVR. Customers can upgrade from the 20 Hour DVR to an Unlimited DVR (previously 500 hours) for $10 a month. The recordings will last on your device for up to 90 days.

How Many Simultaneous Streams Are Included with DIRECTV STREAM?

DIRECTV STREAM customers will now include a near “Unlimited” Simultaneous Streams in the home. Customers can stream on up to 20 devices at the same time, as long as they are on the same Wi-Fi network. You will be able to stream on up to 3 devices at the same time on different networks.

What Top Channels Will I Get on DIRECTV STREAM?

All plans include local channels and at least 34 of the Top 35 Cable Channels from AMC Networks, A+E Networks, Discovery Disney, NBCU, WarnerMedia, ViacomCBS, Fox, and Crown Media .

On the Entertainment tier, the only Top 35 Cable channel missing is Travel Channel, which is included on Choice, Ultimate, and Premier.

These are the top cable channels on the service:

What Sports Channels Will I Get on DIRECTV STREAM?

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Pro Sports

Unlike DirecTV satellite, DIRECTV STREAM doesn’t have NFL Network, NFL RedZone, or NFL Sunday Ticket. You an stream NBA TV, MLB Network, and NHL Network depending on your tier.

Regional Sports

One of the main reasons to subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM, is that it has the widest coverage of Regional Sports Networks. It is the only Live TV Streaming Service with access to Bally Sports RSNs, YES Network, MASN, Altitude, ROOT Sports Northwest, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, and one of the few with Marquee Sports Network, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh, and AT&T SportsNet Southwest.

College Sports

For those that want to stream their favorite college sports team, they have ACC Network, SEC Network, and Big Ten Network.

Other Sports

What Devices Can I Use With DIRECTV STREAM?

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is The Streamable’s choice for the best live TV streaming service for users who want the most channels. With an unbeatable lineup of local, news, sports, and entertainment channels, four main channel packages, an unlimited DVR, and 20 simultaneous streams at home, DIRECTV STREAM is a great choice for any cord-cutter. Prices will be increasing October 6, 2024.

DIRECTV STREAM starts at $79.99 / month for their Entertainment package. You can access your local regional sports network with the Choice package, which begins at $108.99 / month They also have an Ultimate ($119.99) for 179 channels and Premier ($164.99) for 184 channels. In addition to not having a contract, there are no extra RSN fees or Broadcast TV fee.

The service was previously called AT&T TV.

Choose $15 OFF each month for the first 2 months of Entertainment with Sports Pack or $20 OFF each month for the first 3 months of Choice or Ultimate.

How Does DIRECTV STREAM Compare to other Live TV Streaming Services?

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