Some of the platforms that are provided by AT&T to the customers include several streaming Internet service Provider and options. Perhaps, based on the AT&T wireless or internet plan that you have signed up to, you may be able to get some of these streaming services for free or at a subsidized rate. It’s also important to note that AT&T offers the following major streaming services:
HBO Max
HBO Max is an OTT platform owned by AT&T; it is a bundle of HBO along with other shows like Friends, Big Bang theory, sesame, and many more.
Currently, if you are an AT&T wireless customer subscribed to any of its premium unlimited plans such as the AT&T Unlimited Elite or the AT&T Unlimited &More Premium, you can access HBO Max free of charge through your cell phone plan. This will give you all the content available on HBO Max without adding an extra fee per month.
Some of the other wireless plans by AT&T may come bundled with a discount in the HBO Max subscription fee. Discount offered are varied depending on the plan that one has with the AT&T service provider company.
As far as AT&T internet customers, if one has any of the AT&T Fiber 100, 300 or 1000 Mbps home internet plans, that also comes with HBO Max at no additional cost.
DIRECTV CHOICE package or above subscribers also enjoy HBO Max at no additional charge as part of their DIRECTV subscription.
So in total, HBO Max is generally offered to you free of charge or at a reduced cost if you have more premium AT&T postpaid wireless plans as well as AT&T fiber internet plans, or DIRECTV packages. It is not included in cheaper wireless plans, DSL internet plans, or minimum DIRECTV packages though HBO Max is available as an add-on if wished for.
AT&T TV
AT&T TV is a cable-like AT&T’s “do-it-yourself” fiber internet-based IPTV streaming platform for home television content. It provides live television, DVR and on-demand movies all through internet instead of cable system.
Internet subscribers are offered varying offers depending on whether they use AT&T fiber or DSL: Special Offer : New, eligible AT&T internet-only customers can get AT&T TV for a promotional price. This can enable any AT&T internet customers to get AT&T TV in the house for 10 to 30 dollars off normal price for the initial 12 months depending on the TV plan they select. Such promotions often differ with some being relatively short-lived than others.
However, apart from this plan that can come with some free stuff or bundled with AT&T internet service, normally, AT&T TV is not free or comes with other subscription plans you may have with AT&T. It however an option that is available of relatively low cost in many cases.
DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM is launching its internet TV service; it was previously known as AT&T TV Now and it provides live programming over the internet with packages that are similar to those of the satellite service, the traditional DIRECTV. As for entertainment, DIRECTV STREAM offers viewers an opportunity to watch sports, news, and other popular cable networks.
Currently, there are a few of the AT&T wireless plans that offer a free year of the service: Unlimited Start, Unlimited More, Unlimited Elite. This would auto-renew at normal DIRECTV STREAM prices after the first twelve months if not deactivated. Nevertheless, consumers who are AT&T wireless customers can subscribe to the DIRECTV STREAM service for a trial period of 12 months without any extra cost to determine if they would like to have it permanently.
Other than the first 12 months of free trial that often comes with some specific AT&T cell phone tariffs when one opens an account with the company, DIRECTV STREAM is not among services that are offered free for a lifetime with other AT&T services. However, just like with AT&T’s TV service, AT&T internet customers can still opt for a promotional pricing offer which makes the generally high price lower for the first year.
WatchTV
WatchTV is an exciting live television streaming service by AT&T that currently provides access to more than 35 channels such as news, entertainment, lifestyle among others. It offers the well-known Cable networks such as CNN, AMC, Lifetime, Hallmark Channel and many other.
Currently, WatchTV is an option as part of AT&T’s Unlimited &More or Unlimited &More Premium wireless plans bundles. WatchTV can be purchased for an additional $15 a month for postpaid wireless users who already use AT&T, along with any other streaming promotions offered through Unlimited plans for a single price.
At this time WatchTV is not available as a free bundled service for any other subscription in AT&T for a long term. The only way it is available now is as a $15 monthly paid addition for those limited AT&T wireless customers who want to have access to all 35+ live channels on the WatchTV service.
The changes in AT&T TV and WatchTV organization structure.
What should be mentioned here is that AT&T has recently discussed several shifts in the organizational structure of video services. In line with these transformation, the current DIRECTV, AT&T TV, and WatchTV streaming services — although are currently continuing to operate separately for the time being — will be gradually integrated under the DIRECTV brand and direct management of a new, shared DIRECTV leadership team by mid year 2022 at the latest.
As for how these reorganizations are going to affect the existing service offerings and packages for customers – only time will tell. But it points to whether AT&T intends to move away from further promoting AT&T TV or WatchTV as separate offerings and more towards highlighting the more powerful brand of DIRECTV. Current steaming video users will be notified directly in the future should their services or plans be affected with integration strategies in the future.
Summary & Options
Streaming services included for free with AT&T
- HBO Max: Currently, unlimited DirecTV streaming is available as part of AT&T postpaid mobile plans 55+ dollars and above, 100 Mbps and higher AT&T fiber home internet, and top-tier DIRECTV channel packages.
- DIRECTV STREAM Basic Plan: Available with purchase of AT&T Unlimited Elite wireless service and as a gift with enrollment for the first 12 months.
So in conclusion, with HBO Max and a 1 year’s trial of a basic package of DIRECTV STREAM, you are given free of charge if you are an AT&T higher-end package user.
Apart from that, other streaming services such as AT&T TV and WatchTV need an extra monthly subscription but some options can be considered one-time offers and can be cheaper due to the discounts in case you subscribe to the AT&T internet or wireless plans.
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