Since the past weeks, AT&T has unveiled its latest streaming service known as DIRECTV STREAM. This streaming service combines content from both are their DIRECTV satellite television and AT&T TV services into one streaming service and interface.
What is DIRECTV STREAM?
DIRECTV STREAM is a new streaming TV service launched by AT&T that provides live streaming television plus on demand programming without the use of a satellite dish or cable box. It is a live streaming service where all you need is the internet connection and compatible devices and channels.
The AT&T experiment known as DIRECTV STREAM consolidates programming from the company’s purchase of DIRECTV and AT&T TV into one streaming service. This means you'll get:
- Free access to 75+ Live TV channels such as ESPN, HGTV, FX, etc., based on the selected package.
- Availability of regional sports networks such as those from Fox or NBC which are based on the local area.
- Any local channels such as ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX etc. depending on your zip code.
- Demand movies and shows with popular channels
- Cloud DVR service to record shows such as Television serials and live sports.
Some standout aspects of DIRECTV STREAM include
Package Options: Based on the bilingual service, DIRECTV STREAM offers four key English language packages with 65+ to 140+ channels. So that you can choose the one that is most appropriate for your needs and pocket. The basic packages are entertainment-oriented packages while the higher tier plans come with increased sports options.
Affordable and No Annual Contracts – DIRECTV STREAM does not bind its customers to the one-year contract as other cable services. This means you have the flexibility to upgrade or downgrade your plan at any one time or cancel it with no penalties. Allowing you to make selections and choose your subscriptions accordingly.
Streaming Device Access - Like with phones and computers, you can watch DIRECTV STREAM on Apple, Roku, and most Samsung Smart televisions through the DIRECTV app. Expanding accessibility across screens.
Unlimited Cloud DVR – Pause, rewind, and record as much as you want of your favorite sports, TV shows, movies, and more, whenever you want to. You can have up to 90 days worth of recordings if you are on the Entertainment or a higher tier. Very useful for hoolow’s if you like to catch up at your own time.
What kind of streaming platforms and what kind of content is available in DIRECTV STREAM?
With DIRECTV STREAM, you get over 75+ live AT&T Channel Lineup and TV Listings with the basic Entertainment plan starting today. And additional thousands more for movies and shows to order as well.
Some highlights of the top channels available depending on your base package include
Sports: A sports channel like – ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, CBS Sports
News: NBC, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, Bloomberg
Entertainment: HGTV, Food Network, TBS, FX and Comedy Central
Kids and Family: Disney, Cartoon, NIC, Family Junior.
Locals: Any network including the ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and many more can be accessed depending on the location.
Premium Channels: HBO Max, SHOWTIME, Cinemax, STARZ – these channels are available as a part of the add-on.
There are more such popular channels as National Geographic, Hallmark Channel, Discovery Channel, Paramount Network, and others.
On demand movies and shows from channel apps and general streaming services are also available, including HBO Max if included in your base package. Entertaining you with so many things that the world presents to you.
DIRECTV Stream Pricing: What Will You Pay?
DIRECTV STREAM shares its pricing models with other established live TV streaming services, and its prices are within the standard range for such services. It has relatively straightforward pricing compared to the original AT&T TV NOW bundles.
Here is the breakdown of DIRECTV STREAM's English packages.
Entertainment package: $69.99/month with 65+ channels.
Choice – $89.99 monthly with access to over 90+ channels.
Ultimate - $104.99/month (130+ channles)
Premier: $149.99/month (140+ channel).
Thus, it provides customers with a choice of products that can be afforded given the market status of each line. If you are in need of the highest amount of channels and the best networks, Premier does it all for you. Entertainment, on the other hand, has close to 60+ favorite channels and ensures that the costs are low.
Additional fees include:
$10/month HD technology fee
$10-15/month per premium channel (additional to the main streaming platform, like HBO Max, Showtime, etc)
: Regional sports fee that can be applied to some markets.
Taxes
In summary, DIRECTV STREAM offers a new streaming TV service from AT&T and DIRECTV with various packages that cover different genres of programming. It reduces their choices but offers them a luxury video streaming with options for a wide range of channels, and useful features such as Cloud DVR. However, if you’re ready to cut the cable box out and pull up live sports, news, and entertainment, DIRECTV STREAM helps you transition to streaming.
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