DirecTV’s Best TV Streaming Deals for Every Type of Cord Cutter
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DIRECTV is offering deals for sports lovers and movie fans.
The TV provider’s latest offerings include guaranteed rates for 24 months, special packages for sports fans, premium networks for three months and a Reward Card of up to $200.
Baseball superfans can score access over 20 sports networks, including MLB Network and MLB Strike Zone, with the DIRECTV Sports pack ($14.99 per month) all season long. (Note: Limited time offer. New residential customers with 24-month agreement. Redemption required for VISA Reward Card. Autopay and Paperless Bill required. DIRECTV Sports Pack auto-renews monthly after 7 months at then-prevailing rate (currently $14.99 per month plus tax) unless cancelled. Select sales channels only.)
Movie lovers can get their first three months (a value of $160) of premium networks such as Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Starz, Cinemax and MGM+ for free with the ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE plans.
Access Max only through Max app or max.com. Paramount+ and SHOWTIME subscription includes access to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME streaming plan, available via the Paramount+ app or paramountplus.com/link. Online account registration may be required. Cancel online or by phone.
Streaming DIRECTV requires an existing reliable high-speed internet connection — no satellite dish required. New customers receive a Gemini Air device to connect to your Wi-Fi and plug directly into your TV. From there, easily stream TV and save unlimited hours of content with Cloud DVR recording.* You can watch your recorded content at home or on the go using the DIRECTV app.**
If you have existing paid subscriptions to other streaming services such as Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Peacock, Paramount+ and more, you can easily watch content from those apps using the Gemini Air device without changing inputs.
Below, find out everything you need to know about each DIRECTV option, from the best basic streaming package for cord-cutters to the best streaming plan for sports or movie fans (or both), and sign up online here. Note that additional fees may apply; learn more here.
The Best DirecTV Plans and Deals of 2024
BEST BASIC CABLE FOR CORD CUTTERS
DirecTV ENTERTAINMENT Package
$69.99 per month plus tax
Get over 75 national, local and sports channels with DIRECTV’s ENTERTAINMENT package including ABC, AMC, BBC, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNBC, CNN, Discovery, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, FS1, FX, HGTV, Lifetime, MSNBC, MTV, Paramount Network and many more.
This package is $69.99 per month for 24 months plus taxes and fees, with a 24-month agreement. AutoPay and Paperless Bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15 per month is extra and applies.
BEST FOR SPORTS LOVERS
DirecTV CHOICE Package
$84.99 per month plus tax
In addition to the channels in the ENTERTAINMENT package, subscribers of the DIRECTV CHOICE package also get sports networks including ACCN, Big Network, MLB, NBA TV and more for over 105 channels.
The monthly cost for the CHOICE package is $84.99 for 24 months, plus taxes and fees, with a 24-month agreement. Autopay and paperless bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15 per month and Regional Sports Fee up to $15.99 per month are extra & apply.
BEST FOR MOVIE AND SPORTS FANS
DirecTV ULTIMATE Package
$114.99 per month plus tax
The DIRECTV ULTIMATE package includes all of the channels in the ENTERTAINMENT and CHOICE packages, even more sports and movie options such as CBS Sports, Discovery Family, Starz Encore, FX Movie Channel, NHL Network and more for a total of over 140 channels.
This package is $114.99 per month for 24 months plus taxes and fees, with a 24-month agreement. Autopay and paperless bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15 per month and Regional Sports Fee up to $15.99 per month are extra & apply.
BEST FOR MOVIE LOVERS
DirecTV PREMIER Package
$159.99 per month plus tax
Get over 150 channels with DIRECTV PREMIER package, which includes all of the above plus top-tier networks such as Max, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax.
The DIRECTV PREMIER package is priced at $159.99 per month for 24 months, plus taxes and fees, with a 24-month agreement. Autopay and paperless bill req’d. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15 per month and Regional Sports Fee up to $15.99 per month are extra & apply.
*Data connection required. Recordings expire after nine months; In a series recording, a maximum of 30 episodes are stored (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 9 months). Restrictions apply. Only available in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico & U.S.V.I.) Requires compatible device and data connection. Limited to 3 concurrent out-of-home streams.
**New approved residential customers. Prices incl. TV pkg & equip. fees for first TV. Add’l fees may apply to non-qualified customers. Equipment lease req’d in most sales channels. Early agreement termination fee applies ($20/mo.) & add’l fee(s) may apply if equipment not returned. Credit card req’d. Restrictionss apply. $19.95 activation applies for satellite customers.
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