DIRECTV STREAM VS. CABLE
Save with streaming TV.
Keep the channels you love.
Keep the channels you love.
All the benefits of cable TV. No annual contract or hidden fees.Packages start at $69.99/mo + tax.<strong>LIMITED TIME!</strong> Save $30 over your first three months—sign up today!
New customers only. $10 discount each month for first 3 months, then regular monthly price. Price subject to change for new and existing customers. Restr's apply.
Compare DIRECTV STREAM to cable providers
See how we stack up, then pick the best package for you.
DIRECTV STREAM | Spectrum | Xfinity (Comcast) | |
|---|---|---|---|
No extra service fees |  | Fees | Fees |
Unlimited hours of Cloud DVR storage included & unlimited simultaneous DVR recordingsⓘ | |  | |
Access your DVR recordings wherever you areⓘ | |  Requires add’l fee | |
Stream on unlimited devices at once in your homeⓘ | | |  |
Access to thousands of appsⓘ | Requires DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately). Google login required. | Requires Apple TV (sold separately). | |
The DIRECTV STREAM Device is our best way to stream live TV
While you can watch DIRECTV STREAM using other devices, our exclusive DIRECTV STREAM Device maximizes your home TV experience. Enjoy familiar features while accessing all your favorite content all in one place.
Learn how you can save $50 over 5 months when you get a qualifying package and our DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately, add at checkout).
Simple, straightforward live TV
Turn on the device and immediately tune into the last channel you were watching.
Premium, full-featured voice remote
Use Google Assistant to change channels, search for content, control smart home devices & more.ⓘ
Access live TV & on demand all in one place
Access 7,000+ apps from the Google Play store, right alongside your live TV & DVR recordings.ⓘ
Free express shipping & easy self-setup
No installation appointment required. Just plug into a power source, hook up an HDMI cord & connect to the Internet.
Your local teams, all season long
Keep up with college teams, basketball, hockey & more on local regional sports networks & specialty channels.ⓘ
Choose the DIRECTV STREAM package that’s right for you
No annual contract required. No hidden fees.
Sign up today and save $30 over your first three months ⓘ
ENTERTAINMENT
Must-have sports, news & entertainment
$69.99/mo. + tax
Price subject to change for new and existing customers.See details
75+ channels- Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
CHOICE™
Best for sports, with NBA, MLB, college networks & more
$89.99/mo. + tax
Price subject to change for new and existing customers.See details
- 105+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
- Regional sports networks included at no extra cost
ULTIMATE
Perfect for families & movie-lovers, including STARZ Encore
$104.99/mo. + tax
Price subject to change for new and existing customers.See details
- 140+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
- Regional sports networks included at no extra cost
PREMIER
A TV lover’s paradise, with premium networks included
$149.99/mo. + tax
Price subject to change for new and existing customers.See details
- 150+ channels
- Stream on unlimited devices in your homeⓘ
- Unlimited Cloud DVR storage includedⓘ
- Includes HBO Max™, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, and Cinemax®
- Regional sports networks included at no extra cost
Try premium channels—included on us
This is an offer that you won’t find with any other streaming TV service.
Enjoy your first 3 months of premium channels–HBO MaxTM, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and EPIX®—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE Package. That’s a $160 value, included on us.*
Enjoy your first 3 months of premium channels–HBO MaxTM, SHOWTIME®, STARZ®, Cinemax® and EPIX®—with ENTERTAINMENT through ULTIMATE Package. That’s a $160 value, included on us.*
Frequently asked questions
What is streaming TV and how is it different from cable TV?
Streaming TV is a generic term for watching television streamed over an internet or wireless data connection. There are similarities to cable TV – for example, DIRECTV STREAM offers you a live TV channel guide to flick through like a traditional cable box – but the primary difference is how TV is delivered into your home.
You can stream DIRECTV STREAMSM in three ways:
1) With our exclusive DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately), or similar streaming TV devices to stream directly to your TV. See compatible devices.
2) On a mobile phone or tablet with the DIRECTV App.
3) Watched online on DIRECTV STREAM with a browser like MS Edge, Chrome or Safari.
You can stream DIRECTV STREAMSM in three ways:
1) With our exclusive DIRECTV STREAM Device (sold separately), or similar streaming TV devices to stream directly to your TV. See compatible devices.
2) On a mobile phone or tablet with the DIRECTV App.
3) Watched online on DIRECTV STREAM with a browser like MS Edge, Chrome or Safari.
What’s the suggested minimum internet speed for DIRECTV STREAM?
All you need to get started is high speed internet, with a recommended minimum speed of 8Mbps per stream for optimal viewing.
Will my package price go up after a year?
DIRECTV STREAM sometimes offers special limited-time pricing on packages for a promotional term, and those discounts only last for the advertised length of time.
However, DIRECTV STREAM does not require an annual contract and does not have a rate increase attached to its packages. You’re also able to cancel your DIRECTV STREAM package online at any time. Package pricing is still subject to change and may slightly adjust year-to-year based on carriage fees.
However, DIRECTV STREAM does not require an annual contract and does not have a rate increase attached to its packages. You’re also able to cancel your DIRECTV STREAM package online at any time. Package pricing is still subject to change and may slightly adjust year-to-year based on carriage fees.
Can I still watch my local channels with streaming TV?
Local channel availability is based on your billing ZIP Code. Most areas receive all their local channels. To learn more about local channels, including regional sports networks, check out the Channel Lookup Tool.
How do I decide between TV packages?
Life’s full of tough choices but we’re here to help. Answer a few questions to learn which DIRECTV STREAM package is right for you.
Has AT&T TV changed to DIRECTV STREAM? How will it change?
Yes, on August 26th, 2021, the names of AT&T TV and AT&T TV NOW have both changed to DIRECTV STREAM. Only the names have changed. New and current customers can expect the same excellent service, same great selection of channels and on demand library, same great Cloud DVR, and same great app functionality. Learn about this change.