DIRECTV STREAM Cost and Subscription Pricing

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DIRECTV STREAM is a live TV streaming service, which means it competes directly with cable and satellite services. With DIRECTV STREAM (formerly known as AT&T TV), cord-cutters don’t have to give up live TV. But will you still save money cutting the cord when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM? Let’s examine how much DIRECTV STREAM costs per month and what you’ll get for your money.

How Much Is DIRECTV STREAM Per Month?

DIRECTV STREAM costs $69.99 per month for the ENTERTAINMENT package, which is its cheapest package. You can also choose to spend more to get a larger selection of channels. DIRECTV STREAM sometimes offers discounts for new subscribers.

DIRECTV STREAM Packages and Subscription Offerings

DIRECTV STREAM offers four basic plans: ENTERTAINMENT, CHOICE, ULTIMATE, and PREMIER. Each package is bigger than the last, with more channels and a higher price.

Plan	Features	Price
DIRECTV STREAM ENTERTAINMENT	65+ channels 40,000+ on-demand titles	$69.99 per month
DIRECTV STREAM CHOICE	90+ channels 45,000+ on-demand titles	$89.99 per month
DIRECTV STREAM ULTIMATE	130+ channels 50,000+ on-demand titles	$104.99 per month
DIRECTV STREAM PREMIER	140+ channels 65,000 on-demand titles HBO Max and other premium networks included at no extra cost	$149.99 per month

You can also add the DIRECTV STREAM device to your plan for $5 a month for the first 24 months (or $120 upfront), but that isn’t required. DIRECTV STREAM also works on devices such as Roku and Fire TV.

Which DIRECTV STREAM subscription plan should you choose? It’s worth taking a closer look at each plan. For details on what we like best about the bundles, check out our DIRECTV STREAM review.

DIRECTV Stream channel guide screen — DIRECTV STREAM running in a web browser

DIRECTV STREAM Free Trial, Discounts, and Deals

DIRECTV STREAM changes its discounts and deals often. As of this writing, DIRECTV STREAM does have a free trial, which lasts five days and is available only to new customers. DIRECTV STREAM is also offering discounts on the first two months of service for new customers until 6/19/22.

DIRECTV Stream - iOS testing — DIRECTV STREAM on a mobile device

What Is DIRECTV STREAM? How Does it Work?

DIRECTV STREAM is a live TV streaming service. The idea is that DIRECTV STREAM is a cable alternative — instead of signing up for cable or satellite TV, you can get DIRECTV STREAM.

Why would you choose DIRECTV STREAM over cable or satellite? For starters, it offers the same basic features. Just like cable, DIRECTV STREAM comes with live network TV channels, including local channels, sports channels, news channels, and all the rest of your favorites. You can channel surf, record things on DVR, and do all the other good stuff you can do with cable. Just as with cable, the channels are bundled together and sold in big chunks.

Streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM have a few advantages over cable. Since they stream online, you can watch them on all sorts of connected devices — including mobile devices. You won’t have to worry about a cable box (or any pesky cable box fees), and you’ll be able to watch DIRECTV STREAM on all your smart TVs and streaming devices. Since there are no contracts, you can call it quits at any time.

We tested DIRECTV Stream on a Roku TV — DIRECTV Stream on a Roku TV

DIRECTV STREAM competes with other live TV streaming services, such as Sling TV. DIRECTV STREAM’s competition doesn't vary too wildly — YouTube TV’s prices are similar to DIRECTV STREAM’s, for example, and Hulu’s channel list includes many of the same networks as DIRECTV STREAM’s — but there are some important differences, which is why we review all of the options to rate them and rank the best streaming services.

DIRECTV STREAM Channels

DIRECTV STREAM has a very impressive channel lineup. One of its selling points is its strong coverage of sports, including regional sports networks. Regardless of where you live, DIRECTV STREAM is likely to be one of your best bets for watching baseball without cable. DIRECTV STREAM’s channel selection also includes some hard-to-find networks. For example, DIRECTV STREAM is one of the few good options for watching RFD-TV without cable.

CHANNELS	ENTERTAINMENT	CHOICE™	ULTIMATE	PREMIER
ABC
CBS
FOX
NBC
My9
Select Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) — coverage varies by location
ACC Network
AccuWeather
AMC
American Heroes Channel
Animal Planet
Antena 3	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Arirang TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Aspire
Atres Series	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
AXS tv
Azteca	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Baby TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
BabyFirst
Bandamax	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
BBC America
BBC World News
BET
BET Her
Big Ten Network (BTN)
Black News Channel
Bloomberg Television
Boomerang
Bravo
C-SPAN
C-SPAN 2
Canal 22 Internacional	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Caracol TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Cartoon Network (including Adult Swim)
CBS Sports Network
Centroamerica TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Cheddar News
Cine Estelar	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Cine Mexicano	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Cine Nostalgia	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Cine Latino	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Action Max	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
Cinemax	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
CLEO TV
CMT
CNBC
CNBC World
CNN en Español
CNN
CNN International
Comedy Central
Comedy.tv
Cooking Channel
Crime + Investigation	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
CTS (Christian Television System)	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
De Pelicula	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
De Pelicula Clásico	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Destination America
Discovery en Español	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Familia Discovery	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Discovery Family
Discovery
Discovery Life
Disney Channel
Disney Junior
Disney XD
DIY Network
E!
EBS (Ethiopian Broadcast System)	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Ecuador TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Ecuavisa Internacional	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Enlace	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Epix 2	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion
Epix	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion
Epix Hits	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion
ESPN Deportes	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
ESPN
ESPN2
ESPNews
ESPN U
Estrella TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Film 24H	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
FM
Food Network
FORO TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
FOX Business
FOX Sports	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
FOX Life	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Fox News
FS1
FS2
Freeform
Fuse
FX
FXM
FXX
fyi
GAC Family
Galavisión
Game Show Network (GSN)
Globo	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Golf Channel
GolTV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Hallmark Channel
Hallmark Drama	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries		Add-on	Add-on
HBO	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
HBO Family	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
HBO Latino	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
HBO 2	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
HDNet Movies	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
H&I (Heroes & Icons)
HGTV
History en Español	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
History
HITN	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
HLN
¡HOLA! TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
HSN (Home Shopping Network)
HONVIETV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
IFC
Investigation Discovery
Jewelry Television
Jewish Life TV
Justice Central
KBS World	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Lifetime
LMN
Logo
MBC	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
MBN	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
MegaTV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
MGM	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
MLB Network
MotorTrend
MSNBC
MTV Classic
MTV Live	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
MTV 2
Multimedios	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Nat Geo Wild
Nat Geo mundo	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
National Geographic
National Geographic Korea	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
NBA League Pass	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
NBA TV
NBCSN
Newsmax TV
NewsNation
NHL Network
Nick Jr.
Nickelodeon
NickToons
NTN24	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Nuestra Tele	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Olympic Channel
Once Mexico	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
One America News Network
Ovation HD
OWN
Oxygen
Paramount Network
Pasiones	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
PBS Kids
Peru Magico	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Pop
QVC
QVC 2
Reelz
Revolt
RFD TV
S Channel	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
SBS	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
SBS Plus	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
SBTN	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
SCI (Science)
SEC Network
SHOP LC
ShortsTV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Showtime 2	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
Showtime 2	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
Showtime Extreme	Add-on	Promotion	Promotion
Smithsonian Channel	Add-on	Add-on
Sony Movies	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Sportsman Channel
Sportv	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
STARZ	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Action	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Black	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Classic	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Family	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Suspense	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore West	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Encore Westerns	Promotion	Promotion
STARZ Kids & Family HD	Promotion	Promotion	Promotion
Sundance TV
SUR Perú	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
SyFy
TAN	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Tastemade
TBS
TCM
TeenNick
Telecentro	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Telefe	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Telemundo	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Tennis Channel
The Weather Channel
TLC
TNT
Tr3s	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Trvl (Travel Channel)
truTV
TUDN	Add-on	Add-on
TV Chile	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
TV Land
TV One
TVe	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
TVG
TViet	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
TVV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
TyC Sports	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
UniMás	Add-on
Universal Kids
Universo	Add-on	Add-on
Univision
Univision tnovelas	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
UPtv
USA
VePlus	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
VGN TV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
VH1
Vice
Videorola	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Vien Thao	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
ViendoMovies	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Viet Face	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
VIETV	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
Vme	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
WAPA	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
WE tv
YTN	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on
ZooMoo	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on	Add-on

DIRECTV Stream's channel guide on iOS — DIRECTV Stream’s channel guide as seen in the iOS app

DIRECTV STREAM On-Demand Content

Though it’s a live TV streaming service, DIRECTV STREAM isn't just about watching channels like Comedy Central, FS1, and Cartoon Network/Adult Swim without cable. DIRECTV STREAM also offers on-demand content, including hit movies and popular TV shows.

Are There Commercials on DIRECTV STREAM?

DIRECTV STREAM offers live TV, just like cable. And just as with cable, the live networks have commercial breaks with ads. That doesn’t change, but you can always turn to DIRECTV STREAM’s ad-free on-demand content or use its cloud DVR feature to fast-forward through commercial breaks in recorded content.

What Devices Does the DIRECTV STREAM App Work On?

A big reason live TV streaming services such as DIRECTV STREAM are so exciting is they don’t tie you to a cable box. You can use DIRECTV STREAM on all sorts of smart TVs and streaming devices, not to mention smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Platform/Device	Can I get the DIRECTV STREAM app?
Roku devices	Yes
Fire TV devices (including Fire TV Stick)	Yes
Android TV devices	Yes
Apple TV devices	Yes
Samsung Smart TVs	Yes
iOS devices (iPhones and iPads)	Yes
Android devices	Yes
Web browser (desktop and laptop computers)	Yes

Once you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM, you can just download the DIRECTV STREAM app on any compatible device and sign in. You can use the same account on multiple devices.

If you don’t have a device already, you may want to consider DIRECTV STREAM’s own hardware. The DIRECTV STREAM device uses a version of Android TV, so it will look familiar if you’re used to using an Nvidia Shield TV, a Sony smart TV, or one of the other devices that use Android TV. The DIRECTV STREAM device has a voice remote and will run all your major streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu.

DIRECTV STREAM Features

DIRECTV STREAM offers more than just tons of live TV and on-demand content. You’ll find plenty of perks here too, such as the impressive DVR feature and the ability to stream on multiple devices at the same time.

DIRECTV STREAM Key Features

Cloud DVR with unlimited storage
Up to 1080p HD streaming
Home streaming device available
Streaming on up to 20 devices (3 outside of home network)

DIRECTV STREAM FAQs

How much does DIRECTV STREAM cost?

DIRECTV STREAM costs $69.99 per month for the cheapest of four packages.

Does DIRECTV STREAM have contracts?

DIRECTV STREAM does not require contracts. You can cancel at any time.

Does DIRECTV STREAM have a DVR?

Yes. DIRECTV STREAM includes cloud DVR service with unlimited space.

What’s the difference between DIRECTV STREAM and DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is a satellite pay TV service. DIRECTV STREAM is also a pay TV service, but it streams online. You don’t need a satellite dish or a long-term contract with DIRECTV STREAM — all you need is an internet connection.

I already have a DIRECTV streaming app. Is this service the same thing?

Some cable and satellite services offer streaming apps that act a little like DIRECTV STREAM and its competitors. DIRECTV has an app like this, and it may be what you’re thinking of. These apps are nice perks, but they’re not as impressive as full-fledged live HD TV streaming.